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Walking
Ready to start moving? All you need is a good pair of shoes and some comfortable clothing. Everyone has to start somewhere, so if this is new to you- start by getting up and walking out the door- circle the block a few times and walk back. That’s it! Now do this simple task, every day for at least a week. You should notice an improvement… and when you feel like this has become too… [Read More]
Strength Training
Strength training (as defined by Wiki) is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.
There are many different methods of strength training. If you’ve ever been to the gym, you have probably seen the machines that rely on elastic/hydraulic forces to create muscle contraction. These machines are quite popular, and generally target a primary and secondary muscle group such as your back and shoulders.… [Read More]
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments such as national parks, forest lands and other beautiful places that are not accessible to motorized traffic. Generally, these environments are often fragile and the mass effect of a large number of hikers can degrade the environment so it is important to follow posted regulations that help minimize your impact in nature during your hike.
Getting Started
Before you run out onto the… [Read More]
Yoga
Yoga is a wonderful way to strengthen and elongate your muscles, through the practice of physical postures or poses (asanas). The word yoga means “union” – in practice it refers to the union between the mind, body and spirit.
What is normally thought of as “yoga” in the West is really Hatha Yoga, one of the many paths of yoga. The different paths of yoga emphasize different approaches and techniques, but ultimately lead to the… [Read More]
Off-Season Strength Training
In an effort to provide you with some specific strength training benefits, I have developed the following. As always, adjust as necessary to meet your fitness level and time constraints.
The following is a program of building strength during your off-season. The design is to build pure strength with expected muscle mass and weight gain. If you are concerned about gaining weight, I recommend the use of Resistance and Endurance only for building strength without… [Read More]
Compex – Which Model Is Right For Me?
Deciding which Compex model you should buy is something I suggest you spend some time on. I thought it would be helpful if I listed the features of each model with additional insight to help you make your decision.
I feel your choice should be based on what you can afford coupled with the features you will most likely benefit from and use frequently. The bottom line is you can’t go wrong with whichever model… [Read More]
Family Fitness
Help your children develop good physical activity habits at an early age by setting a good example yourself.
Practice these heart-healthy habits with your kids:
- Limit screen time (television, movies, videos and computer games) to less than 2 hours a day. Substitute the rest of leisure time with physical activity.
- Plan family outings and vacations that involve vigorous activities such as hiking, bicycling, skiing, swimming, etc.
- Give your children some household chores that require
Obesity & Weight Loss
Approximately one-third of the U.S. population is overweight. The definition of overweight is the middle range between normal weight and obesity. Overweight in adults is a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 25.0 to 29.9. BMI is a numerical value of weight in relation to height. The overweight range has negative health consequences. For instance:
- Being overweight increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes and other health conditions.
- Excess weight is progressive; thus,
Kitchen Pantry Basics
If you are just setting up house or you have decided to try your culinary skills and prepare some home-made meals, you will need to keep some standard food staples on hand to be prepared for any recipe. This list is a general guide. Take your own tastes into consideration when selecting your own pantry basics.
Pantry Basics : Staples
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Beans, dried: red kidney, great northern, lima, lentils, split pea,
