Walking – Is it better to do it incrementally or all in one go?

We talk a lot about walking here in the Fitness blog – probably because it is one of my favorite activities. I walk every day, rain or shine, sickness or health, richer or poorer and whether I do it inside or out. I like walking. It seems hard to believe that anyone wouldn’t like walking. After all, our children spend months trying to master their own mobility and learning to walk, so why shouldn’t we still strive to match that singular enthusiasm we had for the activity when we were children? The question today is it better to do all … 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