When you are lifting weights, your breathing technique is important. That’s because your blood pressure can increase to dangerous levels if you hold your breath during weight training. To prevent a rise in blood pressure, try to exhale as your lift the weight and inhale as you lower it. Breathing freely is most important.

Next time you cool off with a swim, you’ll be improving your balance. Researchers reporting in the American Journal of Epidemiology tracked exercise habits and incidence of falls for 1,667 adults over 4 years, and found that those who swam were 33 % less likely to fall; plus, swimmers outperformed bikers, golfers and runners on balance tests. The study authors say swimmers use their core muscles and must coordinate movement of their arms and legs to stay afloat – both of which increase balance control.

People who are on their feet as often as possible are 62% more likely to stay slim, even if they don’t exercise! “Stand every chance you get – when you are on the phone in quick meetings or even opening the mail.

Having your body fat numbers check is more important than checking for body mass index. Body fat is a greater predictor of premature death and experts say that 30 percent is the highest percentage a woman’s body fat should reach.