Make Time for Exercise
Posted on November 20, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, healthy lifestyle | 11 Comments
The incoming First Couple makes time to get exercise. We all should do the same.
President-elect Obama likes to start his day off with a workout, and did so, even during the busy times on the campaign trail. His wife, Michelle, has also been known to start her day off with an early workout.
Regardless of whether […]
How do You Teach Kids to be Healthy?
Posted on November 12, 2008 - Filed Under Prevention, healthy lifestyle | 8 Comments
Research has shown that overweight/obese children as young as 10 can have the same blockage of arteries as 45-year-olds. What’s the cause? The same thing that usually causes blockage in adults –an unhealthy lifestyle.
“The time has come to seriously deal with the issue of childhood obesity and physical inactivity on a governmental and parental level.”
Source […]
Get Faster. Go Longer.
Posted on November 11, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Triathlon, healthy lifestyle | 10 Comments
59 minutes, 59 seconds. 2 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds. Those times may not mean anything to anyone else, but to me, they do. Those are my goal times for sprint and olympic-distance triathlons for next year.
A little ambitious? I hope so. I’m aiming high. My best time for a sprint tri is 1 hour […]
Shawn Johnson Encourages Kids to Get Active
Posted on October 23, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | 1 Comment
Today I found this video that I hadn’t seen before. Thought it was worth sharing. Shawn Johnson encourages kids to get/stay active by doing things they love. Check it out:
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 […]
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 […]
Aerobic Exercise and Heart Health
Posted on July 23, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | 1 Comment
The evidence suggesting regular aerobic exercise can reduce the development of some types of cancer is solid. Perhaps even stronger is the evidence suggesting regular aerobic exercise can have profound impacts on cardiovascular health. With regular aerobic exercise, the heart’s efficiency increases, producing many beneficial effects for the body. Improved heart efficiency can also lead […]
Be Consistent With Physical Activity
Posted on July 21, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | 1 Comment
This morning I went on a 30 mile bike ride. I still can’t run because of my strained tendon so I am getting a little annoyed. I just have to rest it a little longer and then it will be good to go. While I was on my ride this morning, I […]
