Saturday, July 29, 2006

Exercise - Running

The first mistake people make when they begin a running or jogging program is that they run too fast. This will leave you out of breath and spent in about 5 or 10 minutes. When this happens people generally think to themselves that anyone who runs is crazy or likes punishing themselves.

This simply is not true. Once I found out how to run properly, I was able to run a few miles with ease and comfort.

Work your way up slowly by combining both running and walking. You will find your fitness levels jump dramatically.

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Obesity - Get It Under Control

Read this - - - - -

“What we’re hearing about…is waiting times in emergency and operating rooms for ailments such as hip replacements, heart surgery and amputations. That’s a shame because the fact is, if we dealt with obesity, we wouldn’t be facing the epidemics of heart disease, stroke, arthritis and diabetes that clog our hospital waiting rooms and OR’s.”

Just to get you moving!

Friday, July 14, 2006

Exercise - The Cobra

The Cobra (or back extension)

Lying on your stomach as though getting ready for push-ups, keep your hands on your side with palms facing down and fingers pointed forward. With your hands, push to lift your torso off the floor (ensure you’re lifting head, shoulders and chest only).

Keep pelvis on the floor and your head looking ahead. Hold and then release. Repeat 3 times. You should feel your spine lengthen. You might try also pushing your upper body up and forward.

Do not tilt your head back to look at the ceiling (many people make this mistake). This puts a strain on your neck.

This is a nice stretch for your back and will help get rid of some of the aches and pains.

Sunday, July 09, 2006

Power Walking for Exercise

One of the most natural forms of exercise is walking.

Walking is an aerobic exercise that will not only increase your cardiovascular strength, but improve your posture as well.

Whereas any form of walking is beneficial, the most powerful is...Power Walking. You walk at a brisk pace and swing your arms while you walk.

There are numerous benefits to be gained from power walking and some of them are:

* Cardiovascular fitness is improved and thus the risk of coronary disease and strokes is reduced.
*Mental well-being is improved resulting in a reduction in anxiety, stress and tension.
*Muscles are toned and strengthened.
*Helps to reduce body fat and manage your body weight.

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Wall Squat Exercise

Wall Squat...

(If this hurts your knees... discontinue!)

Stand straight with your back pressed against a wall. Feet should be about shoulder width. Lower yourself down into a sitting position, still leaning against the wall. (Be certain the front of your feet are in front of your knees... if not, move your feet forward.) Hold this position for about 30 seconds, then return to the start. Gradually build up to 3 reps.

This will add some size and muscle to your legs in a hurry!