“Physical Wellness” How do you measure physical wellness? Do you see stronger muscles, better balance and flexibility, greater heart/lung capacity, loss of weight, racing speed, peace of mind, and body awareness? Many of us make New Years resolutions to exercise, but we don’t clarify our goals, so we fail to recognize success when it happens. […]
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“Better Posture” Whether we are sitting, standing, or walking, our balancing ability is necessary and vital for healthy, injury free living. Alignment of the spine is crucial for the efficient functioning of our bodies. When people are burdened with physical problems and mental stresses, they often refer to themselves as being “out of balance”, “out
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You have decided to exercise and want to know how to begin. Here are a couple of tips: Exercise for your heart and lungs. For general health, walk 20 – 30 minutes daily or 3 times a week. For weight loss, walk longer, 40 – 50 minutes. Add some intensity (hills or faster pace)
Fatigue is a mental and physical condition that results from boredom, restlessness, lack of sleep, and monotonous activity. We can be bored with work, personal relations, weather, and the lack of excitement in our lives. Cloudy days, sad people, and lack of goals can drain us of energy and vitality. How do we combat fatigue?
Pilates is a unique system of stretching and strengthening your core muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and balance. This method of conditioning causes the mind and body to work together and emphasizes the functioning of your muscles through a series of 34 basic exercises. The series can be performed on the mat or on machines
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There are many ways to get your 30 – 60 minutes of daily exercise around the home without having to travel to a gym or health club. Weather permitting, you can walk for your aerobic segment. Try to include some hills on your route and consider using a pedometer to record your distance, and
The difference between aerobic and anaerobic activity is the presence of oxygen. Of course you are breathing during both activities. Aerobic exercise such as walking, biking or an aerobic exercise class, is often defined as any activity using the large muscle groups of the body for at least a 20 minute duration in the Target
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Reports from the Surgeon General, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several governmental reports indicate that physical activity and obesity are two of the leading health indicators. Not being overweight or obese may prevent early death from heart disease, diabetes, and other major causes of death
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