Exercise Snacks
Exercise Snacks Here’s a novel New Year’s resolution – Exercise Snacks! I just love this term for adding brief (and I mean brief – 2 minutes is fine) exercise bursts into your daily routine because […]
Walking
It’s easy, it’s free, it’s right outside your door. And now, it’s even on your Smartphone (if you have one)! Do more than ‘count your steps’ — our bodies are built for walking and our brains enjoy the exercise just as much as our heart and muscles. For more, read on.
Strength Training – It’s Not Just About Looking Buff!
If you walk regularly for exercise – good for you – but! In addition to “cardio” training, new research is showing that strength/resistance training is key for warding off heart disease, stroke, and type 2 […]
Brittle Bones
About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 48 million have low bone mass density, or osteopenia, which can be a precursor for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a serious condition because it makes your bones brittle, increasing […]
Got Arthritis? MOVE!
Got Arthritis? MOVE! If you have arthritis, one of the best things you can do to maintain joint function is to move. “Moves that specifically target arthritic joints can help you preserve strength and flexibility […]
10,000 steps…….. or not!
You have probably heard of the recommendation to walk at least 10,000 steps each day. This is a commendable goal, but if we don’t reach that target, it’s tempting to simply give up and throw […]
Considering Knee Replacement Surgery? Timing is Everything!
For millions of Americans, knee replacements have enabled people who would have been incapacitated by painful arthritis to enjoy years of active life – walking, swimming, cycling, and more. No wonder almost 1 million knee […]
Walking Workout Tips
Surprisingly, there are lots of ways to make your walking routine more interesting and beneficial. Warm Up Gradually If you’re going to go for a “power walk,” be sure to start off at a more […]