Can you stay healthy during road trips? Let’s face it. It is very alluring to stop in gas stations and grab some packs of chips or sandwiches, right? In fact, these stopovers are great way to take a break from long hours of driving and sitting.

If you are one of those who enjoy road trips or simply compelled to go for long drive, it is recommended to read the article of Marisa Cohen entitled “Road trip! Eat healthy – anywhere”. The article highlights the common options we choose during road trips which oftentimes sabotage our healthy diet and it offers suggestions on how to stay track on your diet.

Read “Road trip! Eat healthy – anywhere” from CNN.com Health to learn more about healthier meals and snacks options when planning for long drives.

Fitness Editorial Credits to Marisa Cohen, Health.com.

Generally we exercise to stay fit and to lose weight, right? Drinking slushie on the other hand means gaining back the calories we lost from exercising. However, in the article “To Beat the Heat, Drink a Slushie First” written by Gina Kolata in New York Times, it features that pre-cooling effect which you get from drinking slushie before exercising can delay exhaustion.

If you are hitting the park for rigorous outdoor sports or exercise during a hot day, then take time first to read the article “To Beat the Heat, Drink a Slushie First”. Although you may wonder how you can put in vain the burned calories by sipping ice slurry, it is worth to find out and understand that sipping slushie can be beneficial to you too.

Read the full article ‘ To Beat the Heat, Drink a Slushie First ‘ from NYTimes.com Fitness and Nutrition.

Do you want to live longer? Then reading the article of Jane E. Brody in New York Times entitled “Even More Reasons to Get a Move On” is worth of your time. The message of the article is very straight forward –  daily exercise can prolong your lifespan. It also protects you from common illness of old age such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases.

The first sentence of the article is really striking as the author shares one of the comments from a reader in her previous article related to exercise and long life. It is about an 86 years old reader who conveyed a message that she has been walking everyday of her life. Interesting, right?

How many of you take for granted the benefits of exercise such as a simple daily walking exercise? Majority of the people nowadays have been living a sedentary lifestyle. Perhaps it is about time to move up and to start incorporating exercise in their lifestyle.

Read the full article ‘Even More Reasons to Get a Move On’ from NYTimes.com

There is no other better way to start a New Year but to aim for a healthier lifestyle. Staying fit and healthy does not imply fortune. In fact, Jacquelyne Froeber has written a very interesting article ‘20 Ways To Get Healthier For Free’.

She outlines simple and easy to follow tips on gearing up for a healthier you this year and it does not cost you a dime. Some of it is very practical advice such as engaging to a new sport. If you are living a sedentary lifestyle, perhaps learning the nuts and bolts of swimming or hiking can considerably improve your fitness level.

Another excellent idea is ‘Eat Healthier, No Cookbook Required’. Oftentimes you envy to watch celebrities drop their weight through the help of personal fitness instructors. Others even hire nutritionist or chef to ensure they are on track in their fitness and diet regimes. How you wish to have the means to do the same, right? But do not lose hope!

You can still stay fit and lose those extra pounds by eating nutritious foods. Stay active by increasing your physical fitness level like speeding up your walking pace or hiking to more elevated areas.

So, do you want to learn more on how to gear up for free for healthier 2010? Read the full article ‘‘20 Ways To Get Healthier For Free’ from CNN.com - Health.

Fitness Editorial Credits to Jacquelyne Froeber, Health.com.

By: Eric Wise

Health and fitness starts with a conscious choice, and the best place to start is…well, at the beginning!

In our aging society physical fitness is playing a major role in keeping people healthy. There are numerous fitness programs that are available to people. The main thing to consider with any program is to have a balance between nutrition and exercise.

Each physical fitness program claims to be the best. Not all programs are right for everyone. You do need to check with your physician to see which fitness program is best for you and your goals. Each person should develop goals that they want to achieve and review them with their physician. Keep your goals in mind as you are joining a fitness program.

Getting involved in a fitness routine does not mean that you need to spend money by joining a gym or purchasing equipment. There are many pieces of equipment that will improve your physical well being, but you can also achieve this without making purchases. Some people do find that purchasing equipment or fitness tapes are a way to motivate them to start using muscles that may need extra conditioning or to get started exercising. A variety of activities help keep you motivated with your quest for getting into shape. A variety of different exercises also help to condition all muscle groups. It is important to start out any exercise routine by stretching. This will help to avoid muscle strain and injury. A physical activity can be as simple as walking around the neighborhood, or biking on your favorite trail. By choosing to walk to do some of your errands or by parking further away from the door you can incorporate exercise into your routine without adding extra time.

Read more…