physical activity

23Apr

By George NyavorNo Comments

Midlife Fitness Extends Health Span and Overall Life Expectancy, Landmark Study Finds

– Higher cardiorespiratory fitness linked to later onset of chronic disease and more disease-free years – How fit you are in midlife may help determine not just how long you live, but how many of those years are spent in good health, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. The study found that adults with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in midlife lived longer, developed fewer chronic diseases, and spent more years free from serious illness compared with those who were less fit. These benefits were observed in both men and women. Cardiorespiratory fitness, how well the heart and lungs supply oxygen during physical activity, is already known to reduce...

Why Exercise Motivation Fades and 5 Ways to Stay Consistent With Your Fitness Routine

21Apr

By AmaNo Comments

Weight Loss & Fat Burning

Why Exercise Motivation Fades and 5 Ways to Stay Consistent With Your Fitness Routine

Every January, gyms fill with fresh enthusiasm. People promise themselves that this will be the year they finally stick to a fitness routine. But by mid-January or early February, motivation often begins to fade. Work schedules intensify, routines return to normal, and exercise slowly slips down the list of priorities. The pattern is familiar across the world—from busy professionals in Accra balancing long office hours to remote workers glued to laptops for most of the day. The challenge isn’t starting a fitness journey. The real test is staying motivated long enough to make it part of everyday life. Health experts say motivation doesn’t disappear overnight. Instead, it often fades when routines feel repetitive, goals become unclear, or workouts stop feeling enjoyable. Why Motivat...

Reclaiming Your Health Through the Power of Motion

16Apr

By AmaNo Comments

Weight Loss & Fat Burning

Reclaiming Your Health Through the Power of Motion

It is a silent catastrophe claiming 3.3 million lives every year—more than many of the natural disasters that dominate our breaking news cycles. According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity has quietly ascended to become the fourth leading cause of death globally. While we obsess over the latest "superfoods" and expensive weight-loss pills, the most potent medicine available to us is entirely free, requires no prescription, and is sitting right under our noses: the simple act of motion. The Sedentary Trap of Modern Living In our rapidly urbanizing world, from the bustling streets of Accra to the tech hubs of Silicon Valley, our environments are increasingly designed to keep us still. We have mastered the art of the "sofa-to-seat" lifestyle. Drive-throughs at ba...

Age Is Not a Barrier: How One Woman Proved Strength Can Begin at Any Stage of Life

7Apr

By AmaNo Comments

Personal Stories & Opinion

Age Is Not a Barrier: How One Woman Proved Strength Can Begin at Any Stage of Life

For many people, the idea of starting a fitness journey later in life feels unrealistic. Age is often treated as a deadline for physical strength, mobility, and athletic ambition. But stories like that of Shirley Webb, a grandmother who began serious strength training in her mid-70s, challenge this assumption—and offer a powerful reminder that it is never too late to improve one’s health. Just two years ago, Webb, then 76, was living what many would consider a typical retirement lifestyle. Her only regular physical activity was mowing the lawn. Even basic movements were becoming difficult: climbing stairs required holding onto a railing, and getting up from the floor without assistance was nearly impossible. Everything changed when she decided to join a gym. Within two years of co...

The Secret to Sticking With Fitness? Make It Fun Again

1Apr

By AmaNo Comments

Muscle Building & Strength Training

The Secret to Sticking With Fitness? Make It Fun Again

When children run, climb, chase balls or race their friends, no one calls it “exercise.” It’s simply play. But somewhere between childhood and adulthood, that playful movement often turns into something else—structured workouts, gym memberships, and fitness routines that many people struggle to maintain. Health experts say that shift may be one reason so many adults fall out of the habit of exercising altogether. As people grow older, priorities change. School, work, and family responsibilities begin to dominate daily schedules, while recreational sports and casual play slowly disappear. For many adults, physical activity is no longer something done for enjoyment but something done out of obligation—often after weight gain or declining fitness becomes a concern. The irony, researc...

Sitting All Day? Why Standing Up Could Be the Best Thing for Your Circulation

31Mar

By AmaNo Comments

Muscle Building & Strength Training, Weight Loss & Fat Burning

Sitting All Day? Why Standing Up Could Be the Best Thing for Your Circulation

For millions of office workers, the modern workday looks almost identical: hours seated at a desk, eyes fixed on a computer screen, and barely any movement between meetings and emails. By mid-afternoon, the fatigue sets in—not just mental exhaustion, but the heavy, sluggish feeling that comes from sitting still for too long. Health experts say that sensation is often linked to one overlooked issue: poor circulation. When the body remains inactive for extended periods, blood flow slows, and muscles become stiff. Over time, this can affect both physical and mental well-being. According to emerging research in psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)—a field that explores the relationship between the mind, nervous system and immune response—regular body movement plays a key role in maintaining both ...