weight loss logo 

weight loss logo

AddThis Feed Button

HOMEWEIGHT LOSSHEALTHNUTRITIONFITNESSBEAUTYRECIPESLIFESTYLE
spacer spacer  
     

Weight Loss Articles

  1

Boost metabolism for weight loss

  28 Ways to bust a weight loss plateau
  3Top four tips to lose weight
  4What's your healthy weight?
  5Bogus weight loss claims busted!

Weight Loss Resources

 Weight Loss Books
 Weight Loss Articles
 Weight Loss Coach
 Weight Loss Health Videos
 Weight Loss Products
 Weight Loss Directory

Weight Loss Tools

 Body Mass Index
 Calorie & Fat Counter
 Weight Loss Journal
 Weight Watchers Points
 Weight Loss News

Today's Weight Loss Tip

Weight Loss Sponsors

 
 

 

 

spacer

The Weight Loss Centre

How to Analyse a Sport for Fitness Development

 

By Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

 

The best sports for fitness are the ones in which you exercise continuously, those that are least likely to injure you and the ones you enjoy the most. You become fit by exercising vigorously enough to increase the circulation of blood. It makes no difference to your heart how you increase your circulation. The best sports for fitness use your legs because the blood vessels in your legs are so much larger that you can circulate far more blood with your leg muscles. Furthermore, arm exercises tire you earlier because most people have weaker arms.

 

Some sports require a great level of fitness just to start. For example, to jump rope, you must spin the rope more than 80 times a minute to keep it from tangling. Many people can't jump 80 times a minute. The safest sports are low-impact aerobics, walking, swimming and pedalling a stationary bicycle. Running causes lots of injuries because the force of your foot striking the ground can be three times your body weight, which can damage muscles and bones.

 

You are most likely to continue a lifelong fitness program if you pick an activity that you enjoy. However, sports that don’t keep you moving may be fun, but they won’t make you fit. Most tennis players spend about 80 percent of their playing time waiting for the ball; and golfers are often required to ride in carts, even if they would prefer to walk.

 

Dr. Gabe Mirkin has been a radio talk show host for 25 years and practicing physician for more than 40 years; he is board certified in four specialties, including sports medicine. Read or listen to hundreds of his fitness and health reports -- and the FREE Good Food Book -- at www.DrMirkin.com

 
 
spacer
 

 

 

 

 

Your Weight (kgs)

Your Height (cms)

Your BMI

 

 What does your BMI number mean?  Find out more.

 

spacer

 

INFORMATION From our sponsors

 

Popular Topics On Weight Loss Health

weight loss bullet How to get a flat, toned tummy.

weight loss bullet Cut out hunger with protein.
weight loss bullet How to snack without getting fat.
weight loss bullet Tummy fat!  Does it matter?
weight loss bullet Body shape impact on  weight loss
weight loss bullet Is your body chemistry making you over weight?
 
 

 

 

button Fast track weight loss with vegetables in your daily diet

button Superfood almonds great for weight loss snacks

 

button How to choose whole grains for health and weight loss
arrow  Visit all videos
 
weight loss advert
 

 

 
 spacer