Roger Wolfson

Image source: bodyandsoul.com.au As a physical educator, Roger Wolfson has a good grasp on the pillars and principles of health and wellness.  Over the past few months, Roger Wolfson has seen a disturbing trend of people online claiming to be "putting on the pounds" because of the lockdown protocols observed by many places due to the global health crisis. And this should not be the case. If there was one time when people should be extra careful and extra focused on their health and fitness, it's now. For today's blog, Roger Wolfson suggests a few ways people can get into a fit and healthy lifestyle for the coming year. More cardio, even at home Image source: groupon.com Whether it's jogging in place, doing burpees, or any HIIT routine, or even purchasing a jump rope to try it out, people should lean toward doing more cardio nowadays. Cardio exercises are the best way to burn fat and make sure one's weight stays in check. Roger Wolfson suggests w...

Image source: huffingtonpost.com.au The problem with obesity is that it can be quite the result of a vicious cycle. Most obese individuals find it hard to start with their journey towards fitness because of the physical discomfort that comes with exercise. For this blog Roger Wolfson shares a number of relatively manageable exercises for the obese, aimed to ease them in gradually to a healthier lifestyle. 1. Walking The least that an obese person should aim for is walking. As opposed to running or jogging, walking is not too strenuous for the obese individual. The reason why it is ill-advised for the subject to undergo exercises of higher intensity is that these have a tendency to risk damage to the heart. Walking is absolutely safe as a starting exercise, and if done over some distance, it can burn quite a number of calories, too, adds Roger Wolfson. Image source: theconversation.com 2. Swimming When you’re in water, the body feels a bit lighter to carry. This can work ve...