Sex and Stress

Well, we all suspected that sex can reduce stress levels but now scientists in the UK have proven that the physical act of sex can reduce stress, bodily tension, and lower blood pressure. In order to successfully prove that sex actually does diminish tension levels, researchers were required to select an activity which was known to cause stress for the majority of people and use that as a benchmark against which the effects of intercourse could be measured. Human beings have many fears: spiders, snakes, heights, commitment. But polls repeatedly demonstrate that the greatest source of fear known to man … Continue reading

Understanding Your Blood Pressure & Heart Rate

There are always blood pressure and heart questions on any questionnaire related to your health with regard to fitness. These are key questions because your heart and blood pressure are going to be affected by any exercise that you do. So let’s talk a little bit about what they are and what they are measuring so you can understand how they affect you when it comes to doing your workout. Blood Pressure Your blood pressure is the measurement of how open your blood vessels are. When your blood pressure is low it means your heart doesn’t have to work very … Continue reading