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Yang Tai Fitness Work Outs

Yang Tai is simply a form of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is named after Yang Lu-chan who was born in 1799 in the province of Hopeh in China.  This style of Tai Chi is the contemporary style that is practiced by most people to day. It is considered to be a softer more internal version of genuine  Tai Chi.  Yang Lu-cha, who developed a mutation […]

Water Aerobics For Thos With Sore Joints

If you are older and suffer from muscle or joint pain because of a medical condition then water aerobics are definitely an option.  All of the aerobics such as running dancing, walking jumping and jogging can be done in the water as well as on land.  The benefits are similar and there  is less hardship for the heart.     If you are overweight or […]

Is Heart Disease Hereditary?

Yes! You can inherit a predilection to heart disease but thankfully there are ways around the condition.  You may have a little more control over the situation than you think if you pay attention to your fitness. .   As an example, there is evidence that if your family has a history of coronary artery disease at an early age (younger than 55 in men […]

The Causes of High Blood Pressure

If you have high blood pressure than you may be informed that there are two different kinds. There is essential or primary hypertension and there is secondary hypertension.   According to the American Heart Association, there is no single identifiable cause of primary hypertension, but the causes of secondary hypertension are a little more obvious.   However, there are many factors that are well known […]