Food and Exercise Tips for Bone Health
Bones set the foundation for life as we know it in our bodies. They give us shape, help us to stand tall, and keep everything in place. It’s important to give them as much love and attention as we can. Through diet and exercise, you can build up your bones to be bigger and stronger. […]
The Benefits of Bhangra (and Why I Love It!)
As the owner of a Bhangra fitness company, the two questions I get asked most regularly are: What is Bhangra? What are the benefits of doing a Bhangra fitness class? Bhangra is a traditional Indian dance from the northern state of Punjab; it’s a happy dance, which originated as a music and dance performed by […]
The Benefits of Strength Training (for Women)
My Strength Training Journey Everyone knows me as “the Bhangra lady”, but I also love another form of exercise – weight training! I started weight training in my late-20’s and it was not long before I saw the benefits. I felt stronger, leaner and fitter almost instantaneously and the challenges of reaching for items on […]
The How and Why of Strengthening Your Heart Through Aerobics
By Noble Chastain The Benefits of a Healthy Heart From the soles of your feet to the hair on your head, your heart is the engine that pumps fuel to every functioning component of your body. Improving your circulation will ensure that your entire body is receiving the blood, nutrients, oxygen, and hormones it needs to […]
Losing Those Pandemic Pounds
By Julie Gorges Our philosphy here at BBX is not to focus too much on weight as a measure of your health. If you concentrate on being happy, getting great exercise and eating properly, the weight will take care of itself. The problem is all that is very difficult to do during the Covid pandemic. In […]
Healthy Diet Amidst Covid-19
One of the big effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the effect on the physical health of people cooped up indoors for long periods, failing to get the necessary amount of exercise to stay healthy and increasingly turning to junk foods and unhealthy snacks. The following article explores how you can maintain a good, […]
30 Minutes Of Physical Activity 6 Days A Week Is Linked To A 40% Lower Risk Of Death
By Susan Brown Increasing the physical activity levels in the elderly appears to be as good for health as quitting smoking, the Oslo II study demonstrated. Analysis of the study participant data showed that under an hour each week of light physical activity was not associated with any meaningful reduction in risk of death from any […]
Your Guide for an Aerobics Workout
By Sameer Siddiqui Aerobics is an intense workout which gives you massive results, but only if you do it patiently and regularly. It’s really important to dedicate your time and energy positively to attain the desired results when you start with such a workout regime. So, before starting with it, you need to remember a few […]
How Do Cardio Exercises Improve the Quality and Quantity of Life?
By Shumriaz Shahid 1. Aerobic exercises lower blood pressure immediately. With regular exercise, hypertensive individuals can eventually reduce the amount of heart medication they have to take on a daily basis. People with high blood pressure and other heart diseases can also get benefit from regular exercise. It is conceivable to reverse the progression of heart […]
Determining Exercise Intensity
By Blair Henderson If you are new to exercise and are looking to begin a new workout program, you may be wondering what intensity level is appropriate for your goals and your fitness level. Many people aren’t sure what intensity levels are defined by and avoid exercises labeled as vigorous intensity due to the fear of […]