Surprising predictions part 4

Women's Health: How to Get a Healthy Life

Did you know that around 25% of all women in the United States are overweight? This means that 75% of women are not overweight, and thus, they do not have to worry about their weight. However, if you are one of the quarter of U.S. women who do find themselves carrying around some extra pounds, then you should be very concerned about your health and how to improve it. The following article will give you some great tips on how to get a healthy life for women of all ages and sizes! [...]

The benefits of exercise

If you want to see changes in your body, exercise is one of your best bets. But how do you know which workouts are most effective? By doing research on which exercises are most beneficial for improving muscle strength and cardiovascular function, according to Princeton University. Exercises involving some sort of lifting or moving heavy objects are thought to be most effective. Heavy weight training can help increase muscle size and strength by about 50 percent after just eight weeks of twice-weekly training, according to Harvard Medical School. In addition, working out regularly also helps with fat loss as it elevates your resting metabolic rate and stimulates metabolism in women who have an overweight body mass index (BMI). Check out our guide below on how to get fit like Wonder Woman! How often should I work out?: It’s important to stay active throughout life—for overall health and wellness—but if you’re looking to lose weight, consider focusing on high-intensity interval training sessions that last anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 minutes, according to The American College of Sports Medicine. Short bursts of intense activity followed by periods of rest tend to result in greater post-workout calorie burn than longer aerobic workouts. Another perk: Interval training can help improve your cardiovascular health and keep you mentally sharp. When performing these types of high intensity intervals focus on activities such as running sprints, burpees or jumping rope rather than low intensity cardio such as jogging slowly for long periods at a time or using a treadmill desk. What type of workout burns more calories?: If you’re trying to shed pounds, it’s helpful to think about what kind of workout will produce more calories burned. For example, walking burns approximately 100 calories per mile but running can burn up to 150 calories per mile depending on your speed and endurance level. Therefore, if you walk briskly for 10 miles a day instead of five miles at a slower pace you could potentially burn 250 more calories each day without even trying! What type of diet plan works best?: To lose weight safely and effectively we recommend eating plenty of fruits and vegetables while staying away from processed foods as much as possible. A well-balanced diet consisting of lean proteins, whole grains, healthy fats and fresh produce is essential to losing weight and keeping it off. One study found that people who ate less sugar lost an average of 17 pounds over two years compared to those who didn't change their sugar intake. Keep in mind that there are many different ways to eat well; consult a nutritionist or other healthcare professional before making any drastic changes to your diet. Stay hydrated!: Drinking water has many benefits including helping you feel full faster so you eat less food during meals; aiding digestion; flushing toxins from your body; boosting energy levels; helping maintain normal kidney function; preventing constipation; reducing bloating due to water retention and more!

The importance of hydration

In its simplest form, your body is composed of 60% water. That’s a lot of water. To give you an idea, that’s about two gallons of H2O—or roughly 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) of pure water weight—in your body at any given time. That may not seem like much until you consider how important it is to stay hydrated during exercise and even throughout the day. Without proper hydration, you run into issues ranging from fatigue and nausea to dizziness and muscle cramps. If you have trouble staying hydrated, try adding more water-rich foods to your diet. The Institute of Medicine recommends women consume 91 ounces (two-and-one-half liters) of total beverages per day; men should consume 125 ounces (3 liters). If plain old water isn’t doing it for you, try adding some flavor with lemon or lime slices or cucumber slices. Or try one of these delicious hydrating smoothies . (If you're looking for something to drink other than water, check out our guide on low-calorie drinks .) Also make sure you don't fall victim to water intoxication, which can be caused by drinking too much water too quickly. You might experience bloating, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion and loss of consciousness. It can also lead to seizures, coma and death in extreme cases. Although very rare in healthy adults who are well-hydrated before beginning exercise , it does happen occasionally among people who overdo it on water intake during workouts—usually marathon runners and triathletes in training camps or endurance events . If you think you've drank too much water during exercise, stop exercising immediately and rest until you feel better. Then slowly sip small amounts of fluid as needed while resting before resuming activity again at a lower intensity level.