Archive for the 'Exercise' Category
Get Moving
Posted on September 30, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | 1 Comment
Today is a great day to get some physical activity. Get moving.
Exercise Can Make You Happy!
Posted on September 25, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Mental Health | 4 Comments
One more reason to get regular exercise:
Source here.
I love the feeling after a good workout. I feel like I accomplished something good for my body, even if it was just a quick workout.
Next time you don’t feel like getting your workout in, remember how good you will feel after. It’s worth it.
Walking for Fun?
Posted on September 15, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | 2 Comments
I never realized until recently how much fun walking is. The other night my wife and I walked the 2 miles to her parent’s house, visited with them for awhile, and then walked the 2 miles home. It was a fun walk, and a good little workout.
I think walking is one of the most underrated […]
My Headache is Gone!
Posted on September 5, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | 2 Comments
Yesterday I had a nasty headache that I couldn’t seem to get rid of. It lasted through the night and I woke up this morning with my head still aching. Nothing I tried was working so I tried something else — an 18 mile bike ride. Yup, my headache is gone now. I don’t know […]
Stressed? Physical Activity Can Help
Posted on August 28, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Mental Health | 3 Comments
One of the huge benefits of regular physical activity is the way it helps us handle stress and other emotional aspects of our lives. We all have things that get us worried or stressed -whether it’s family, work, school, our health, or anything else. Whatever it may be, regular exercise can help.
Here’s what […]
Think Long Term
Posted on August 26, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Nutrition, Prevention | Leave a Comment
I’m not a big fan of how the word “diet” is used these days. For most people, it means something like a temporary change in eating habits so they can lose weight. There’s tons of these “diets” out there. There’s Atkins, South Beach, The Zone, etc. Then there’s always the debate […]
For the Love of Triathlon
Posted on August 25, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Triathlon | 4 Comments
Last weekend I did another triathlon. This one was a pretty short one (400 meter swim/10 mile bike/5k run), but still fun and still an accomplishment. I love participating in and finishing triathlons -anyone who has done one knows they are kind of addicting.
I had a time of 1 hour 19 minutes. […]
Exercise and Eating Related?
Posted on August 14, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
Yesterday was confirmation that, for me, exercise and eating habits are related. I had planned on going for an hour-long, hard ride on my bike. I always check my tires to make sure they have enough air and that my bike is good to go.
While checking, I noticed the front tire was just […]
Too Old for Exercise?
Posted on August 13, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
According to a study done by the Stanford University School of Medicine, published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine, regular running can slow the effects of aging. The study found that elderly joggers were half as likely to die early deaths, had fewer disabilities, and remained fit for longer.
Here’s what the study’s senior […]
Warming Up and Cooling Down
Posted on August 12, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Injury Prevention | 1 Comment
Warming up and cooling down are important parts of physical activity. Here are some tips from the American College of Sports Medicine:
Warm-Up
The warm-up should include low-intensity, large-muscle group activity specific to the exercise to be performed. A warm-up of 5-10 minutes is usually adequate and can be followed by stretching. A […]
