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Fitness tips for women over 40 years

Monday, August 9th, 2010

After age 40, women are much more prone to hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis and obesity. They were also more likely to lose muscle mass and density of their bones. Exercise helps to slow the unhealthy consequences of the natural aging process of your body.

Stay in shape after 40 years produces positive effects on all physiological system of the body of a woman. For best results, you can follow this advice:

1) Doing aerobic (cardiovascular)
Take a brisk walk, jog, crop rotations, the step, dance moves, etc.. you’re spoiled for choice. Your heart will beat faster, your blood vessels expand, you deliver more oxygen to your muscles and it rids the toxins. Your brain will release endorphins (chemicals that improve your mood). You burn calories and fat.

2) Make Weight
Raise dumbbells to build muscle and strength, increase bone density, improve posture, reduce the risk of injuries to his lower back and tone your arms. Did you know that building muscle can increase metabolic rate by at least 15%? Your metabolism works faster will burn more calories all day.

Do not be afraid to become too large with strength training, you’re just tone your body.

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The Danger of Diets -part 3-

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

the danger of dietsWhat diet is recommended against osteoporosis?

Skim milk is an excellent food for a high calcium intake, essential mineral in the determination of this condition. One cup of skim milk provides 300 milligrams of calcium, only 86 calories and the added benefit of vitamin D, a factor which enhances the absorption of calcium. Other good sources are yogurt, canned sardines, salmon, all low-fat cheeses. (more…)

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