Fitness and Health

Title:Fitness and HealthWord Count:496Summary:Fitness and health have been closely related ever since fitness was first defined, because thissport involves good physical shape built on good state of health. The state of health of thepeople who practice various sports is always in attention of the instructors.Keywords:health, fitnessArticle Body:Fitness and health have been closely related ever since fitness was first defined, because thissport involves good physical shape built on good state of health. The state of health of thepeople who practice various sports is always in attention of the instructors.However, there are numerous sports which are rather spectacular, but practicing them exposesthe sportsmen to particular risks. Such kind of problems can appear even in the sports foramateurs; there is, of course, specific pathology for every sport. Since the body is prone todifferent health problems, a factor which can provoke them is the volume and intensity oftraining. Long distance running and jogging are extremely popular forms of training.A frequenthealth problem in tennis is epycondylitis or 'the tennis player's elbow'. Weightlifting can lead tovaricous veins or high blood pressure.Fitness tries to make every exercise useful for health and body esthetics. The type of trainingthat is recommended is the complex one, including aerobic and anaerobic exercises.While doing aerobic exercises, the body satisfies its need of oxygen during effort. We aretalking here about all types of resistance efforts, like long distance running, ski, rowing, fastwalking, swimming, cycling, speed skating, etc. The consequences of these efforts are visible,first of all, at a cardiovascular and pulmonary level. This type of exercises are the most effectivein burning calories and this is why they can easily burn fat tissue, as long as they last more than40-45 minutes without stopping. The energetic support of these efforts comes from the fat acidswhich are mobilized from the adipose tissue.The efforts of anaerobic type are responsible for increasing force and muscular mass and for

bone resistance. During this type of short and intensive effort the body cannot satisfy the needof oxygen. What happens is the so-called 'oxygen duty', recovered in the breaks between theefforts. The most typical example is the break between two series of exercises meant to workthe same muscle.The effectiveness of fitness trainings is closely related to their weekly practice. There are aminimum number of trainings necessary for visible effects.For the programs of anaerobic type (force) the experts say that two trainings a week arenecessary, each of 30-45 minutes. During these sessions, the whole body is trained every time.In the case of aerobic training (resistance), their weekly frequency must be increased to three,each between 20 and 60 minutes.Both types of training must be continued uninterruptedly for at least two or three months. Afterthis period, a one-week active break is recommended. In this time the person must make lighterefforts like walking and gymnastics, the purpose being now recovery and relaxation.Starting from this minimum frequency, any supplementary training will make progress comesooner, as long as you avoid over-training or over-exerting. Deciding the optimum number oftrainings, their volume and intensity depends a lot on the particularities and the possibilities ofthe person who practices the sport.Title:Keeping Oral Health of ChildrenWord Count:504Summary:Oral hygiene is very important in children as poor oral hygiene may lead to poor health andother kind of dental diseases. This article explains how to maintain oral health of children.Keywords:dental insurance, dental plan, dental care, pet dental insurance, oral health, dental, dentistry,tooth whiteningArticle Body:Oral hygiene is very important in children as poor oral hygiene may lead to poor health andother kind of dental diseases. The cavities and gum diseases not only affect the physicalappearance of a person, but also lead to serious health problems such as insomnia, stroke andeven hearing defects. It has been found from the studies that the poor oral care can contributeto the clogging of the arteries, problem of the lungs and even can damage the heart valves.This might be seen when an expectant woman having gum disease, makes a pre-mature deliveror the baby is very much in weight etc. Hence, it is very necessary to start a regular and gooddental regime at the early age during childhood to avoid health problems and diseases at a later

stage. For taking proper care of the teeth the child should be taught how to brush, clean andfloss the teeth properly.抯<b>Ways to keep the child oral health in pink:</b>To keep the oral health at its prime, the child should follow all the fundamental stepsrecommended by almost all the dentists. This avoids the incidence of dental problems likegingivitis, halitosis, tartar and gum diseases. Apart from proper brushing, the other hygienicmethods like the right method of flossing and using the mouthwash have to be taught. The抯American Dental Association even advises the parents of a new born to start cleaning theirnewborn child mouth within few days after birth. It is very important for the clarity ofspeech and chewing action in the kids.Parents of young children schedule regular oral health checkups around the first birthday of the抯kid. A pediatric dentist should be ideal choice for children. The baby gums and teeth canbe wiped with a wet washcloth after each meal to help removing plaque that gets accumulatedon the gums and teeth. Soft bristle toothbrushes with pea sized fluoridated toothpaste can beused to brush the teeth. Also the children should be taught to spit the toothpaste at a very earlyage and until then the children should use toothpaste without fluorine. Till the kids are goodand comfortable doing flossing and brushing, the parents should assist the children.The children should be fed with calcium rich foods and supplements along with a good oralhygiene to maintain good oral health of children.The children can be encouraged to brush by changing the color and appearance of toothpastes.Most of the children do like to brush with a fluoride toothpaste but they should be able to spitafter brushing. Also, the children need to brush twice a day. Eating snacks made of sugarand carbohydrates needs to be avoided if not at least the teeth should be brushed properly aftereating them. It is a good idea to eat nutrition rich food like vegetable, fruits etc instead ofsugar candies as they both provide the required nutrition and also strengthens the teeth due tothe chewing action.Title:Walk Your Way To Better HealthWord Count:408Summary:There's a workout that you do every day, even if you don't know it. Of all the ways to stay fit,walking is the easiest, safest and cheapest.Keywords:Walk Your Way To Better Health

Article Body:There's a workout that you do every day, even if you don't know it. Of all the ways to stay fit,walking is the easiest, safest and cheapest. If you've been walking most of your life, you may bean expert at it already. It's a natural movement-no fighting the way your body was designed tomove-and there's almost no risk of injury. You can start with little more than a good pair ofwalking shoes. Best of all, it's an activity you can enjoy either by yourself or together withfriends and family.Walk expert Leslie Sansone has been putting a bounce in people's steps for the past 25 years.With her energy and enthusiasm, Leslie teaches people of all ages and shapes how to get fit,stay fit and feel better about life, simply by walking. Her In-Home Walking workout is a systemof walking that can be done in the comfort of your own home. It's all in the newest DVD in her\"Walk At Home With Leslie Sansone\" series, \"Advanced 5-Mile Walk.\"A one-mile brisk walk burns almost as many calories as a one-mile run. Even a moderatelypaced stroll has health benefits. In fact, according to a recent Harvard University study, walkingas little as an hour a week, at any pace, reduces the risk of coronary artery disease. Longer andmore vigorous walking produced a greater risk reduction. Here are some tips to get the most outof your walks:&#8226; Walk whenever you can. Park a little further away than usual, or if you use publictransportation, consider getting off a stop earlier or later than you normally would. If you'reonly traveling a short distance, consider walking the entire way. Where possible, use the stairsrather than the elevator or escalator.&#8226; Make topography your friend. Walking uphill burns more calories than flat groundand helps build strength and stamina. Surprisingly, walking downhill can be harder on yourbody than going up, so slow down and keep your knees bent.&#8226; Hand weights, up to 10 percent of your total weight, can help you reach your exercisegoal.&#8226; Try a walking workout in your own home. You don't need a treadmill-any space inyour home where you can take just a few steps can be as good as a track. Simply find walkingprograms that are easy to follow, can be performed in a small space and do not requireexpensive equipment, and you're off.