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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Your Brain on Exercise
Posted on April 6, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | 1 Comment
“Increasing blood flow to the brain [via exercise] stimulates the release of mood-elevating hormones. The same neurochemicals that relax the blood vessels relax the brain. This helps both body and brain cope with stress.”
“Exercise helps the body muster up its own internal medicine to combat depression and worry. For most people, exercise is a healthier [...]
Stay Active
Posted on March 28, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise | 1 Comment
A good thought to start the week:
“If exercise and regular physical activity benefit the body, a sedentary lifestyle does the opposite, increasing the chances of becoming overweight and developing a number of chronic diseases.”
– Harvard School of Public Health: The Benefits of Physical Activity
When do you plan to get in exercise this week? Planning ahead [...]
It Has to be Fun
Posted on March 10, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise, healthy lifestyle | 2 Comments
“It has to be fun. If you’re absolutely miserable and you dread going, you can find another option.”
–Tracie Rogers, American Council on Exercise spokeswoman
Find an exercise activity that you like or there will be no way you will stick with it and make it a habit. Seems pretty obvious, but sometimes it seems people will [...]
Physical Inactivity
Posted on February 21, 2011 - Filed Under Exercise | Leave a Comment
“Physical activity can help control weight, reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve mental health.”
– The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Physical Inactivity Estimates, by County
Read more from the CDC to see where your county stacks up compared to other counties. How much activity do you participate [...]
Benefits vs. Costs of Regular Exercise
Posted on February 9, 2011 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Exercise | 10 Comments
Here’s an example of evaluating the benefits and costs of regular exercise and inactivity from the American College of Sports Medicine.
What does yours look like? Do the benefits outweigh the costs for regular exercise for you?
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Sit Down too Much?
Posted on January 19, 2011 - Filed Under healthy lifestyle | 1 Comment
I just read “More Breaks from Sitting Are Good for Waistlines and Hearts” over at ScienceDaily. Interesting article on a study that points out that too much sitting increases your risk of developing unhealthy conditions, even if you do participate in regular moderate-intensity exercise.
Here are some thoughts from one of the researchers:
The benefits of regular [...]
Stay Active in Winter
Posted on November 30, 2010 - Filed Under Exercise | 5 Comments
That’s the bottom line. If you’re looking for ideas on how to stay active during winter, read more here. Stay warm!
Source: Indiana University: When winter weather is your exercise partner.
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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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Activity Pyramid
Posted on September 21, 2010 - Filed Under Exercise, physical activity | 1 Comment
I’ve posted a physical activity pyramid before, but I like this illustration better. Might be a good idea to print this one out and put it on the fridge.
Here’s a better copy from the University of Missouri: [PDF] MyActivity Pyramid.
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