Isn't it interesting how much we take our bodies for granted until something happens to remind us of the importance of good health? Take bone health, for example. Hypocalcemia, or low blood calcium, can lead to a number of problems including muscle spasms and neuromuscular excitability. Whereas hypercalcaemia, or high blood calcium, can lead to ...
Category Archives: Fitness
Want a “Back-Break”?
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, there are multiple ways you can prevent back injuries--as well as many ways you can hurt your back. Take care of your back by keeping it in good shape by: Lifting with your legs--bend your knees and keep your back straight. Try not to twist. Sit carefully and make sure ...
Dear (Food) Diary…
According to Sanjay Gupta, M.D. and a host of other scientists who've done studies on dieting success, those dieters who kept a food diary lost twice (yep, that's "TWICE") as much weight as those who didn't. According to the August 4 issue of Time magazine ( www.Time.com ), the latest study to confirm this was ...
Warm Woolen Mittens…and…RUNNING SKORTS!
This week's installation on my favorite things is athletic skorts. What fun they are! They are great to work out in and go from gym to the grocery store. Plus, now there is such a great variety. They're not just for tennis, anymore! For a great review and descriptions ...
Plyometrics, Anyone? Training You Can Do Anywhere!
You've got to love plyometrics. The exercises are simple, you just use your bodyweight in most cases, and you can perform them anywhere. They're explosive movements and can be very high-intensity. Please don't attempt plyometrics if you are injured, healing from an injury or are overtrained. Plyometrics can be very effective to your training routine so long as ...
…Whiskers on Kittens…
In continuing my “favorite things”…this week’s sharing might come as a surprise—because it is the men’s magazine, “Men’s Health”! I actually subscribe to both Women’s Health and Men’s Health. Seriously- I do. You’d think ...
Summer Ready??
Are you ready for summer… and SWIM season?!! It’s just about here….with Memorial Day typically being the “official” kick-off for the summer season. The topic du jour at the gym and around the office is getting swimsuit ready! Losing weight is simple math, really. You’ve got to burn/take in 500 ...