Saturday, December 18, 2004

Winter Exercising

I know a lot of you take your exercise indoors during the winter, and there is nothing wrong with that. Just be sure to continue exercising.

However, there are still those of us who exercise outside year round, particularly runners. I get to the park towards evenig and begin my run and when it's pretty cold out, about the only others down there are runners.

Here's a hint. If you're running outside, dress like it's about 20 degrees warmer than it actually is. ie. If it's 20 degrees, dress like it's 40 degrees (be sure to take the wind chill factor into your decision and don't allow skin to be exposed when temperatures are at a level to cause frost bite).

You can also do layers. As you run, you will begin warming up and stripping layers is not a bad idea.

One important thing. Most of us don't think too much about dehydration in the winter time as we associate it to heat. Don't ignore it! If you are running for longer than 30 minutes, you should also be taking in liquids.

I like running in bad weather. I keep thinking about that nice hot shower that is awaiting me. But you have to be aware of the temperature and be very careful of the ice (I had a pretty good scare a few times with black ice).

Keep going and the winter will be past in no time.

Thursday, December 09, 2004

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Monday, November 29, 2004

Exercise for Strength

Lifting weights just doesn't appeal to everyone. And that's fine. Take a look at the gymnast. They are basically working out using their own body weight and you can also.

Pushups have always been an excellent strength training exercise. Herschel Walker says he uses pushups and situps to develop his body.

Try adding a little variety to the pushup. Fingertip pushups will help develop the tendons in your wrist and add a unique twist. Or bring your hands in and form a triangle with your forefingers and thumbs. This will put emphasis on the triceps.

Take your arms as wide apart as possible and do a pushup. Feel the shoulders?

Move the hands around and try different pushup techniques and watch your upper body strength increase and your arms and shoulders grow firmer.

Saturday, November 27, 2004

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Aerobics

Your aerobic exercise should consist of at least 30 continuous minutes of exercise 4 - 5 times a week.

If you walk, walk briskly and I definitely recommend you throw some running periods in there.

During a 30 minute walk, 4 - 6 short 30 second runs will do wonders for you. Start with 1 or 2 during your walks. Even begin with 10 - 15 second runs (not sprints). You will begin to build your endurance and will be able to increase your running sessions.

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