Why exercise? The latest updates.

Mar 12, The best shape of my life!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:06:09 GMT

A little over 3 years ago my wife learned she was pregnant. Faced with becoming a father, I realized that I needed to make some changes. I was pushing

Oct 13, 1.5 mile run charts in a Reddit.com debate!

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:32:54 GMT

1.5 mile run charts from whyiexercise.com were the subject of quite a humorous exchange on reddit.com. See the charts in this article

Jul 24, Correct Posture

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:31:36 GMT

Correct posture: reduce the stress on your spine by strengthening, stretching, and reprogramming key muscle groups

Jul 24, Testimonials for whyiexercise.com

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:34:20 GMT

See the latest reviews of whyiexercise.com

May 18, New exercise video update

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:33:15 GMT

Scroll to the bottom of this article to see the latest body weight / gymnastics exercises I've been working on, including a transition from a seated L position to a handstand, slow muscle ups (a pull up followed by a dip) on gymnastics rings, and rope climbing with a full overhead reach. The ongoing challenge of this routine gives me great motivation to exercise!

May 18, Atlanta weight loss clinic recommends whyiexercise.com

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:33:15 GMT

A medical group in Atlanta recommends whyiexercise.com as a health and fitness resource. As stated on their site: "This free website features links to free online exercise videos, exercise illustrations, home exercise programs and physical fitness tests to help you gauge your current strength and endurance levels against others your age."

May 18, Whyiexercise.com is on Pinterest!

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:33:15 GMT

Exercise routines and charts from whyiexercise.com are becoming popular on Pinterest! Some of the favorites are the routine of knee strengthening exercises, the push up chart for ladies, and the routine of body weight exercises.

May 18, New e-book, Correct Posture, featured on whyiexercise.com!

Fri, 18 May 2012 05:33:15 GMT

Created by the author of whyiexercise.com, Correct Posture for Your Back shows you how to relieve muscular fatigue, stress and tension in your back, build core strength safely, improve your first impressions, and most importantly, how to prevent serious back problems. This user friendly book includes over 120 detailed illustrations.

Jan 28, Causes of lower back pain show that exercise is the best solution

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:10:40 GMT

Causes of lower back pain: only 30% have a specific back diagnosis?

Nov 29, What Motivates Me To Exercise: Beliefs, Perceptions and Imagination

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:46:43 GMT

When it comes to exercise, nothing motivates me more than gaining weight. And I think this really is the driving factor behind most people who stay active.

Nov 21, Motivation to exercise

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:50:31 GMT

Motivation to exercise: Stories to keep you moving forward!

Nov 17, Obesity and overweight trends projected to worsen in U. S.

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:05:39 GMT

I was stunned to learn that 72 percent of men and 63 percent of women are currently overweight or obese. Based on this, it's not surprising to see that Northwestern Univ. projects 83 percent of men and 72 percent of women to be overweight or obese by 2020. They are also saying that by 2020, 77 percent of men and 53 percent of women will have dysglycemia (pre-diabetes).

Nov 17, Poor heart health scores found in children

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:05:39 GMT

The CDC studied 7 markers of cardiovascular health in teens including diet, body mass index, smoking, cholesterol, physical activity and blood sugar. Amazingly, not 1 child out of over 4000 studied met the criteria for a healthy diet, and physical activity scores were less than ideal for over 50% of teens.

Nov 11, Balance exercises: a geriatric routine to make walking easier

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:56:31 GMT

Balance exercises: strengthen hip, knee and ankle muscles

Nov 2, Free exercise videos

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:16:05 GMT

Free exercise videos: catalogued by region of the body and equipment used

Nov 2, Lower back exercises on video

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:15:06 GMT

Lower back exercises: learn proper strengthening technique with 1 minute videos.

Nov 2, Upper body exercises

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:14:24 GMT

Upper body exercises: 7 videos for strengthening and toning your shoulders and arms.

Nov 2, Core exercises

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:11:00 GMT

Core exercises: 7 videos for developing a strong, balanced midsection

Nov 2, Leg exercises

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:10:44 GMT

Leg exercises: 8 videos for strengthening and toning your thighs, glutes and hips.

Oct 7, Free home exercise programs with videos and illustrations.

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:57:36 GMT

Illustrated free home exercise programs include strengthening and interval training

Oct 7, Resistance band exercises: a full routine

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:45:59 GMT

Resistance band exercises with videos and illustrations.

Oct 5, Stability ball exercises: videos and illustrations

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:12:23 GMT

Challenging stability ball exercises for the upper body and core

Sep 18, Disclaimer

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:33:48 GMT

Disclaimer includes terms of use for whyiexercise.com

Sep 9, Physical therapy exercises to rebuild strength and improve mobility

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:10:44 GMT

Illustrated physical therapy exercises for the shoulder and knee

Aug 29, Calories burned during exercise

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:19:27 GMT

calories burned during exercise, including conditioning exercises, sports, walking & running

Aug 15, Privacy policy

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:43:41 GMT

We will protect your personal information.

Aug 14, Obesity scale: free, effective body weight testing

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:01:20 GMT

Obesity scale compares health risks for overweight and obese.

Aug 4, Easy at home exercises with videos and illustrations.

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:46:09 GMT

Easy at home exercises include a total body strengthening routine.

Aug 1, Home cardio exercises

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:22:44 GMT

Home cardio exercises with no equipment required!

Aug 1, Home stretching exercises: Relieve muscle tension, prepare for a workout

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:14:09 GMT

home stretching exercises: easy to follow total body routine. Illustrated.

Jul 29, How to exercise at home

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:17:30 GMT

How to exercise at home: illustrated routines, workout plans, video links

Jul 24, Metabolic syndrome x

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:01:08 GMT

Metabolic syndrome x links obesity to diabetes and heart disease

Jul 24, Facts about obesity

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 03:19:19 GMT

Facts about obesity include key statistics, health issues, solutions

Jul 3, Test your abdominal muscle strength

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:06:31 GMT

The curl up test is the most accurate home test of abdominal muscle strength

Jun 15, Only 51% of americans exercise more than 90 minutes per week

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:28:15 GMT

Assuming Gallup's numbers for frequent exercisers are on target, it's no wonder we have so many chronic health issues in the US! 3 hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per week are necessary for health maintenance, but many types of physical activity can work. See many of the possibilities (and the estimated calories burned) here: http://www.whyiexercise.com/metabolic-equivalent.html

Jun 15, Study on life expectancy shows need for exercise and healthy diet

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:28:15 GMT

The color-coded map from this study shows the areas with the lowest life expectancy in the US South, the same place where obesity and diabetes are the highest. Obviously, more exercise and a healthier diet will reverse the trend. It will improve quality of life and longevity much more effectively than advanced medical technology. I wrote an article on this issue here: http://www.whyiexercise.com/reasons-to-exercise.html

Jun 12, VO2 Max: Compare your cardio fitness to your peers.

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:23:16 GMT

VO2 Max: Predict your cardiovascular health. Fitness tests and charts.

May 19, Shoulder exercises: a therapeutic strengthening routine

Thu, 19 May 2011 17:51:44 GMT

Shoulder exercises: safe, illustrated beginner's workout

May 19, Rotator cuff exercises: mprove your strength for lifting & overhead movements

Thu, 19 May 2011 17:40:13 GMT

Rotator cuff exercises using tubing, stability ball and free weight

May 10, Lower back exercise: Achieve a healthy back with illustrated exercises and tips

Tue, 10 May 2011 06:02:00 GMT

Lower back exercise: relieve stiffness and prevent injury with stretching and strengthening exercises

Apr 28, Knee exercises: Illustrated therapeutic strengthening exercises

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:58:39 GMT

Knee exercises: isometric, stretching, balance, range of motion

Apr 28, Knee strengthening exercises: Illustrated home routine, challenging moves

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:51:07 GMT

Knee strengthening exercises: An intermediate routine

Apr 5, Rockport walking test: Best, easiest beginners cardio fitness test!

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:26:49 GMT

Rockport walking test: Fitness calculator determines whether you're in good shape!

Apr 1, Cooper test: Compare your physical performance to your peers

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:31:41 GMT

Take the cooper test. How does your strength and endurance compare to your peers?

Mar 22, Reasons to exercise: real life examples, illustrations, statistics

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:22:06 GMT

Reasons to exercise: Build your health, prevent disease and disability and lower your medical costs.

Mar 4, Benefits of physical fitness: Key statistics and facts. Illustrated.

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:56:47 GMT

Benefits of physical fitness: Quality of life. Surprisingly fast.

Jan 24, Free exercise tips: Learn to exercise at the right intensity.

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:45:32 GMT

Free exercise tips: Get the greatest exercise benefits without risking injury