Warning! Lack of Exercise Could Be Harmful To Your Heath
You know it's bad when the Surgeon General issues a warningthat lack of exercise is hazardous to your health. And thatwas back in '96. Since then, the stats haven't improved much,either: 25% of the American population is still sedentary and60% do not exercise regularly (Reference: http://www.cdc.gov).For fitness minded folks, we could do worse than to follow the"hour-a-day" prescription outlined by the Surgeon General'sHealthy People Report. It's just a guideline, of course and,as you already know, any amount of activity packed into yourbusy schedule is going to earn you healthy rewards. But thereare plenty of other reasons to exercise."If people exercised only moderately," says Janet Kneiss,Physical Therapist, "there would be far less incidence ofinjury.
The 15 or so people I see daily, who come in withback and neck problems, usually don't want to exercise, theywant a quick fix."The solution as she sees it? "I think, if people could just reframe the idea of it [exercise]being so much work and focus more on the enjoyment of doingit,they would find the experience more positive."So, if exercise alone can keep you injury and disease free,how do you keep it from being just another thing "to-do?"Here are a couple ideas:Do something you enjoy: This sounds incredibly simple, butit's worth mentioning. As we've already said, most seasonedfitness fanatics as well as neophytes will be the first to tellyou: if you do something you enjoy, you will stick to it. Whatdo you like to do? Walk? Run? Spin the treadmill whilewatching the tube? Or how about branching out and trying something unique and different like kick-boxing or martial arts? It's a great idea to add variety; it will keep your exercise fresh and interesting.Mix it up! Speaking of variety, you can also mix up yourroutine. For example: try splitting up your exercise sessions.If you take a half-hour walk in the morning, take a half-hour to stretch or resistance train in the afternoon. Just addinga bit of variety could spice things up and keep you motivated.Make an appointment with yourself.
Make the commitment toexercise by making an appointment with yourself. Write it onyour calendar. If you've never exercised before, start slow[10-15 minutes] then build up. Begin exercising three timesa week, then slowly build up your time and your frequency.If you love to exercise, try listening to your bio-rhythms.If you can, schedule exercise during peak energy periods.Strive for your personal best. A friend e-mailed to tell mehe was gearing up for another 5K relay race.
I wasn'tsurprised. When he was 50, never having run before and nothaving "runners genetics" as he puts it, he decided at 15 poundsoverweight and asthmatic, he was going to run. He made up hismind. For a year he trained, dropped the weight and signed up.His first goal was simply to finish. Did he do it: you bet.Did he work through an asthma attack to get across the finishline? He did, but he kept going.
Now, he continues to trainand improve his time with each race. His secret, he tells me:enjoy the journey, live in the moment, and focus on yourpersonal best."So, Laura, what's the take home message?" you ask. Never mindwhat everyone else is doing. Stay focused on you, doing what youenjoy and what is fun and exciting for you. Learn everything youcan about health and fitness.
Then, do the best you can. In sodoing, you will be an inspiration for others. To summarize: Aquote from one of my favorite inspirational writers Dr. Wayne Dyer,who says: "I don't want to be better than anybody, I just want tobe better than I was yesterday.".
New Weight Vest Provides Weight-bearing Exercise to Prevent Bone Loss from Osteoporosis
(ContentDesk) August 14, 2005 -- Women at risk for Osteoporosis now have a choice. Drugs like Fosomax are no longer the only solution. It has been known for some time that weight-bearing exercise promotes healthy bones. But the problem was getting women over fifty, the segment most at risk, to lift weights.A new weight vest on the market, designed by a movement therapist, eliminates the need to lift weights. The weight vest has the weights in exactly the right place to promote the building of bone density while being extremely comfortable.
Women can use this weight vest for one hour a day during exercise or when doing chores around the house and garden. They don't have to go to the gym. They can increase their bone density and improve their balance in the privacy of their homes. Dr Christine Snow, the Director of the Bone Research Laboratory, had this to say about a program of exercise, using a weight vest, to increase bone density in women at risk of Osteoporosis. "These kinds...
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Exercise Bikes ? No Excuses, 30 Minutes A Day On A Bike Will Change Your Life
Exercise bikes are the ideal home exercise equipment. We are all advised to exercise for 30 minutes per day to stay healthy combined with a good balanced food intake. Most people complain of not having the time to go to the gym or prepare to out jogging etc but if it was for 30 minutes of TV I'd bet that time would be no problem. Why not combine the two, TV and exercise. Watching TV while exercising cuts out the boredom of being locked in a room looking at the four walls exercising.
If you have a program you watch on a regular basis the time will only fly in.What exercise bike will I buy?Exercise bikes come in all wonderful styles from the basic stationary bike to built in programs for spinning and mountain courses. The best is what you can afford to pay, the main thing is that you are exercising regularly or intend to do so. The more basic exercise bike can cost anywhere from $80 upwards and generally has a few different gears available to make the exercise more intense as you...
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Treadmills Prove Health Concerns Are No Longer An Excuse Not To Exercise
Walking has long been praised for its health benefits.
It is a simple, easy workout that provides great results.
That makes treadmills an ideal piece of exercise equipment.
There are no special moves to learn to make it complicated.
You already know how to walk, so using the treadmill is no problem.
For people with health concerns using a treadmill for exercise is a good option.Having back or joint problems can shut down an exercise routine fast.
Most forms of aerobic exercises involve movements that can put great strain on your body in the places that are already injured.
Walking is a low impact, cardiovascular workout that is easy and natural for your body.
Using a treadmill allows you to keep up your walking workout all year round, even during less than perfect weather conditions.
For someone suffering from pain in their back or joints, using a treadmill is an option they might want to discuss with their...
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Are constantly fighting off dust in the battle to keep your home fresh and clean? Do you feel like your losing the battle against grease and grime? What does your home say about you? Household cleaning is a regular, ongoing and everyday job. It can seem never ending and is often thankless. Dirty blinds and stained carpets can really make your home un welcoming. One of the biggest jobs is cleaning your vertical blinds. These are important because they present your house both inside and out. ...
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Muck Boots Online.com expands Thorlo Sock offering.
February, 2005 -(updated) - "We have a broad selection of Thorlo Socks for hiking, hunting, winter sports, work and walking." says, Pete Yeager of MBO."We have the new Lamb's Wool Blend socks, Extreme Cold Weather socks, western boot and riding socks, Thor-lon hiking socks, Cool-Max mini-crew socks, something for nearly every use.Muck Boots Online.com offers free shipping on any Thorlos order. The site is at: http://www.muckbootsonline.com/thorlos_socks.htmIn...
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Refrigerator electricity usage lowered in 15 minutes
November 2004I recently had a customer ask for my advise about cleaning her refrigerator.I started to describe the pros and cons of different cleaners that can be used to clean the interior when she stopped me abruptly. "I know all about that stuff ", she informed me, "I mean the black coil thing on the back".So, in response to this common question I offer the following step-by-step directions.Firstly, the 'black coil thing' at the rear of the refrigerator is called a condenser. Without too much...
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