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.

Mall Walk

Posted on January 2, 2012 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment

Enjoyed the holiday today by loading up the rugrats and heading to the mall for a nice walk. It was that or bundle up for a cold, long bike ride.
We walked at a good clip for 60 minutes, without stopping in any stores. Believe me, with the wife in tow, that’s a huge accomplishment. :)

New Bike

Posted on December 31, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, family | Leave a Comment

I’m loving my new bike. It kinda stinks riding in the middle of winter but I’ve had a few decent rides on it so far. Glad Wife finally gave it the “ok”!

Looks like little Tayster likes it too. :)

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 [...]

Exercise is Medicine Month 2011

Posted on May 20, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment

May is Exercise is Medicine month.
The Exercise is Medicine campaign calls on health professionals and health care providers to assess and review every patient’s physical activity program at every visit.
Exercise can be an effective “medicine” to prevent and manage many chronic conditions. Hopefully, regular exercise is an important part of your healthy lifestyle. If not, [...]

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.

Move It – Healthy Monday

Posted on April 18, 2011 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Exercise, Healthy Monday | Leave a Comment

Ahhh, glorious Monday. The best day of the week, right? Great advice from the Monday Campaigns and Move It Monday.
Have a Healthy Monday!

No Time for Exercise?

Posted on April 15, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, healthy lifestyle | Leave a Comment

“I don’t have time for exercise” may be the most common excuse for why people don’t exercise. Try this:
“Identify available time slots. Monitor your daily activities for one week. Identify at least three 30-minute time slots you could use for physical activity.”
– The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Really examine [...]

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