New research shows that if you like to lift weights, you don’t have to have the body of a marathon runner to get the benefits of aerobics. In fact, doing the right kind of cardio will help you gain muscle mass.
At one time the half marathon was sort of a “forgotten child” when compared to its big brother – a full marathon. So much publicity had been given to the marathon because of the entertainment celebrities that were running it, that the shorter half marathon took a back seat. That is beginning to change. The half marathon is becoming more and more popular each year. There are a lot of reasons for the resurgence of the half marathon.
The latest figures show that two-thirds of U.S. adults over the age of 20 are considered overweight or obese. Most of us also know that obesity is linked to several chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke and even cancer. What you might not know is the staggering economic burden of obesity.
There is no doubt that many of us have very busy schedules. It can be a challenge to find time for your daily exercise routine. Even though it can be difficult to find time to exercise you can’t allow that to become an excuse.