Archive for the 'physical activity' Category
Monday Monday
Posted on January 16, 2012 - Filed Under Triathlon, physical activity | Leave a Comment
Getting the week started with a good workout just feels good.
Did 40 mins in the pool followed by a 40 min run. Training for the Utah Half is now underway.
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Move Around
Posted on November 8, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, physical activity | 1 Comment
“It’s not how long you stay standing, but how often you stand up, how often you challenge your body to respond. What provides the baseline of physiological activity in the body is small to large movement, intermittently all day, every day.”
– Joan Vernikos, former director of life sciences at NASA
Even if you regularly exercise, it’s [...]
Exercise is Medicine for Your Joints
Posted on August 16, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, physical activity | Leave a Comment
“Even though they have joint disease, patients need to be reminded that physical activity is actually good for them. People with arthritis should be as physically active as possible, even if they accomplish less than the recommended levels.”
“When it comes to physical activity, there is good evidence that the benefits far outweigh the risks and [...]
We Need Recess
Posted on May 25, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, physical activity | Leave a Comment
Adding recess to the work day may be beneficial for adults.
“When we can build physical activity into an easy, achievable part of our day, it’s a lot less daunting for people.”
– Allison Kleinfelter, consultant with the National Physical Activity Plan
Getting some activity during the work day can help employees feel more energetic and focused. It [...]
Move it Monday – Again
Posted on May 2, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, Healthy Monday, physical activity | Leave a Comment
I love these posters from the Move it Monday campaign. Monday is a great time to start your week off with some physical activity.
As always, have a Healthy Monday.
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More Active Play
Posted on April 7, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, physical activity | Leave a Comment
We all need physical activity, kids included. Here is more about physical activity for kids from LetsMove.gov.
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Reminder of the Benefits of Physical Activity
Posted on November 10, 2010 - Filed Under Exercise, physical activity | 2 Comments
Another reminder of the benefits of physical activity (click image to enlarge). Yes, I know you already know this. Consider this your reminder to get in some activity today.
Source: CDC: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals on Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults
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Get Some Air
Posted on November 4, 2010 - Filed Under Random, healthy lifestyle, motivation, physical activity | 1 Comment
Go for a walk. Get some air. Think.
Source: Dweebist
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For Provo Residents: The Rec Center
Posted on November 1, 2010 - Filed Under healthy lifestyle, physical activity | 4 Comments
Residents of Provo City have the opportunity to vote on a proposal for a new recreation center on election day tomorrow.
Read more about the Proposal and Summary for the new recreation center and educate yourself so you know which way you would like to vote.
For me, I’m voting for it. I use the current rec [...]
Blame Genetics?
Posted on September 23, 2010 - Filed Under Exercise, Weight Control, physical activity | 3 Comments
Yes, genetics play a role, but you can still do something about it.
Our finding that living a physically active lifestyle is associated with a 40% reduction in the genetic predisposition to common obesity is an important observation for public health.
Promoting physical activity, particularly in those who are genetically predisposed, may be an important approach to [...]
