Your teacher and your mother were right when they told you to sit up straight and stand up tall. Poor posture does catch up with you. And the more you sit the more likely you are to have poor posture. Add poor posture to the changes that take place in your bone structure, in your …
Category Archive: Exercise & Fitness
Mar
03
A Pedometer Will Increase Your Motivation to Walk
Walking is simple, it's natural, and it's safe regardless of your age. Even though it may seem not as effective as more rigorous exercise, you can walk your way to better health and take away at least one symptom of the metabolic syndrome. Studies constantly show that brisk walking can help keep your body trip …
Feb
15
Exercise to Stay Fit and Functional
Some of you may only think of exercising when you want to lose weight. Exercise can help you lose weight but it is necessary to routinely exercise, not every once in a while, if you want to maintain your ability to do daily activities such as getting in or out of a SUV, walking your …
Jan
21
Strength Training for Newbies
Those who know recommend that you do strength training at least twice a week to make gains in muscle and bones. The estimated time to train is 30 to 45 minutes because you need to do one or two sets of six to 10 exercises. It is also suggested that the intensity be high and …
Jan
18
More Strength, Better Lifestyle, Fewer Falls
Right now I cannot think of anything negative to write about strength training. Even if you already have diabetes, one work out will improve your blood sugar control and maybe even lower your blood pressure. Just as important, especially for women, strength training improves balance significantly. When muscle mass is lost, bone density also decreases …
Jan
14
Muscle and Strength Training Matter for Healthy Aging
It is not unusual for many folks in their mid years to complain that they're eating less and weighing more. For many it is also more difficult to find the time to exercise because of one chronic pain or other that is draining energy. The good news if you have an hour a week, 2 …
Jan
11
Dance and Get Fit
Let's face it. Walking and jogging on the treadmill can be boring. If you try and break up the monotony by watching TV or reading you are probably slowing down and not getting the real benefit of cardio effort. Dancing, on the other hand, can be fun. First, you have to dance to music and …
Dec
13
What Can Physical Acativity Do For You?
I am definitely on an exercise,physical activity kcik. I suspect it's because it is winter in Michigan, the daylight hours are short, outdoor activities are few, and I need to make a mindful effort to do a variety of physical activities. I know physical activity is important for me and I believe it is important for …
Dec
10
Getting Started with Physical Activity
A wellness program was started at my neighbor's office several months ago. A walking program at lunch time was part of the program. My neighbor probably walks slower than most of the people out walking but this was her very first attempt at doing something physical since high school which was 35 years ago. If …
Dec
08
Exercise for Cardiovascular Fitness
In my last post I started talking about fitness based on the information I had given you on osteopenia. Fitness is also part of the process of increasing bone density as well as for increasing muscle strength, endurance and balance. Actually how complicated fitness is depends upon which fitness you are discussing. Cardiovascular fitness is …
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