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Keeping Up Energy at Work

Everyone gets tired at work, especially in the middle of the day. So here are some helpful tips to keep energized when the "2 o'clock feeling" takes full effect!

- Every 30-45 mins, get up from your chair and do something non-work related. Walk a flgiht of stairs, go to the bathroom, or walk around your office. Come back with a clear mind and more focused.

Yoga Poses for Heart Health

There are several yoga poses that may be used in order to increase the health of your heart, and these poses are designed to help your blood circulate properly and to strengthen the heart muscle.

Health Benefits of Yoga

You know you need to exercise more, but finding a fitness regimen that holds your interest for the long haul can be a challenge. While moderate-intensity walking is most often recommended as a means to get moving and improve your heart health, yoga has become a popular alternative and offers a way to mix up your routine.

What Is Yoga

Fit In Exercise by Taking the Stairs

If you know you need to get active but aren't sure how to make time for it, you can start by taking the stairs.  Heading for the stairwell instead of the elevator will help you burn more calories, strengthen your muscles, and protect your heart!

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Physical Activity Is a Great Substitute for Smoking

Thinking about quitting smoking? Make sure your quitting plan includes a daily dose of physical activity. Research shows that ex-smokers who start a regular physical activity program right after quitting may be more likely to stay butt-free. Why?

Build Up Physical Activity Slowly

If you haven’t been physically active for years, be sure to start with a goal that is realistic and manageable for you. You might start with 20 minutes of walking twice a week for 2 weeks. If that is too much, start with 10 minutes. Just be sure that the activity you’re doing is realistic for what your body can do.

Caffeine Can Boost Your Workout

Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages prior to exercising and you may be able to work out harder. Several studies, including a recent one at the University of Illinois, have shown that when exercisers ingest caffeine before a workout, they report experiencing less pain. Caffeine is a diuretic, so compensate with extra water during and after your workout.

Practice Interval Training

To lose more weight and train your heart, practice interval training. Start by walking for two minutes, then jogging for one minute, or set the treadmill at a higher angle to simulate walking up a hill. Experts say that alternating the intensity of your workout this way burns more calories to help you shed pounds faster.

Regular Exercise Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Most of us choose exercise for the health benefits. But a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that there exercise offers many emotional benefits, too.

Watch What You Eat After Exercising

Working out isn't a free pass to eat what you want, found a study reported in PLoSONE, a Public Library of Science online journal. Researchers followed 411 overweight, sedentary women with an average age of 57 who were not dieting for a period of six months.