Exercise
Scooter Riding for an Old Gal
Knee Injury does not put you out of the Game! Knowing I had a knee injury I was determined not to go down this road in the immediate future so I developed and used the Yates Method. This involved strengthening and lengthening, and improving balance, to work on my knees. There’s no way I was ready …
Dr Gabe Mirkin on Exercise and Nutrition as Medicine
From a really early age, my father was always telling us to watch what we put into our bodies. He would not allow us to buy cereal containing BHA and BHT as they were cancer-causing, my father believed these two additives were only okay in the packaging of products. My father knew a lot back …
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Exercise: Bench Jumps
Bench Jump Overs are a great exercise to develop conditioning, power, speed and coordination. It also builds your legs, calves and core muscles with secondary emphasis on the shoulders which stabilizes the upper body as you jump. I love them as they: Elevate my heart rate which also burns calories. Put less pressure on your …
Why Hire a Personal Trainer?
Hire a Personal Trainer or Go It Alone? Your investment in hiring a personal trainer can bring great returns: Effectiveness. A professional trainer can provide you with the most effective workout for your body type and fitness goals. You can spend less time in the gym and get better results faster. Safety. A personal trainer …
High Protein Breakfast Fights Fat
People who eat 35 grams or more of protein at breakfast have been shown to reduce their food intake by 400 calories/day, are less hungry and are less prone to an increase in body fat. I personally make a shake every morning so that I get my 35+ grams of protein. The shake is the …
Exercise Fights Diabetes – #3 Killer
The latest research found that diabetes causes 12 percent of deaths in the United States which makes it the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Researchers also found (a study from the US National Health Interview Survey and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that Americans with diabetes have about a 90 percent higher …
Exercise Every Day or Every Other Day?
The old guideline recommending 30 minutes of exercise three times a week just isn’t enough, according to the latest research. Athletes know that they need to work out every day, and all people who just want to stay healthy can benefit from the same type of exercise program. Why Athletes Need to Exercise Every Day …
Whey Protein & Elderly Muscle Wasting
Following a good diet and getting regular exercise become even more important as you get older. Recent research indicates that a diet including good quality protein, such as whey, can help to reduce age-related muscle wasting. Dr. Alan Hayes, a researcher in exercise metabolism at Victoria University, reports that delaying gradual loss of muscle is …
Thanksgiving Exercise Advice to Keep You Trim
Exercise in the morning before dinner. Shower (necessary) & wear a tight belt, control top panty hose, or Spanx. One tbsp of your favorite dishes & avoid the rest or you’ll spend more time in the bathroom in discomfort than visiting your family (well maybe that is what you want). A joyous Thanksgiving to all …
