All Entries in the "Exercise" Category
Exercise for bone health
Maintaining good bone density is very important at any age, but it is especially important after age 50. Both men and women can get osteoporosis, but it is much more common in women because of declining estrogen levels before and after menopause. When bone density is low, a simple fall can result in fractures of [...]
The best exercise for weight loss
Losing weight is all about expending more calories than you consume throughout the day. It is well known that this may be achieved by eating well and exercising, but it is not commonly understood which exercise program is the best for burning the most calories in a day.
The two main programs to discuss are aerobic, [...]
Permanent weight loss strategy #2–get moving!
How would it feel to spend some quality time taking care of yourself on a regular basis? Luxurious! Awesome! Amazing! Loving! Yes, all of these things and many more. Improving the way you take care of your health improves the way you take care of others, as well as the way you take care of [...]
Workout ap for your iPhone
Now you can use your iPhone for something productive! There is a new ap from Women’s Health magazine called “Women’s Health Workouts.” It is billed as “everything you need to sculpt a sleek, toned body–in our out of the gym.” For just $1.99, you get 16 complete workouts like “Hot Body Express,” “Lower Body Blast,” [...]
Vibrant health through movement
There is roughly twice as much lymphatic fluid in the body than blood. The lymphatic system consists of capillaries, vessels, nodes and valves which reach all parts of the body much like the blood stream with one distinct difference. The lymph system has no pump equivalent to the heart to drive its circulation.
This begs a [...]
Exercise for brain power
I’m always on the lookout for good information on wellness and brain power, as I want to do everything I can to defeat a withering mind before it starts. Recently I heard John Tesh talking about this on the radio, and I just had to share it with you. Another reason to keep moving and [...]
A Check-up on My Wellness
If you really want to be held accountable for something, tell the whole world your new goal. Now that I’ve begun this journey toward total wellness, I have to keep with it. What would you think of me if I quit now?
I am on a quest to defy the effects of menopause, and I have [...]
Wellness–not just healthy eating.
Yesterday I met with a Wellness Coach and it was one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a while. I went in knowing that she could probably help me with the challenges of “menopause symptoms,” but I was pleasantly surprised to learn she will address the “whole me.” Everything from nutrition & [...]
