An easy workout at home may be just what's needed to keep a couple together for a longer period of time. A recent study found that married persons actually experience a greater decline in their fitness level, when measure by a treadmill test, than those who are single or divorced.
Making time to actually get a good workout in is probably the obstacle that hits most people. But what most don't realize is that any exercise is better than no exercise at all. Plus, one of the best things for any parents to do with their children of any age is some sort of physical activity. Taking a walk, doing calisthenics, or even bike riding with your kids is a good way to get some good family time in, burn some calories, and give the kids a good example of family life that they can take into adulthood.
People who stay single, or become single again by divorce, may be somewhat more physically fit than those in wedded bliss, a new study suggests. The research, which followed nearly 8,900 adults over several years, found that both men and women who got married during that time tended to experience a dip in cardiovascular fitness, as measured by treadmill tests. In contrast, men who got divorced during the study saw a modest increase in their fitness levels.The findings, reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology, do not prove that a change in marital status directly causes the change in fitness -- for better or worse.
Making time to actually get a good workout in is probably the obstacle that hits most people. But what most don't realize is that any exercise is better than no exercise at all. Plus, one of the best things for any parents to do with their children of any age is some sort of physical activity. Taking a walk, doing calisthenics, or even bike riding with your kids is a good way to get some good family time in, burn some calories, and give the kids a good example of family life that they can take into adulthood.
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