January 29, 2009 — by Louise
Winter Activities
This post is for persistent adventurers; those who, in the winter time, continue to drag themselves onto the snow and ice, even when it can be very dangerous. As a runner myself, I know that being inside on a treadmill just isn't the same as the fresh air and changing scenery of the outside world, but running on ice or packed snow is risky, downright perilous. Slips and falls are prone to occur, not to mention the danger of the cars that fly by. Did you know that there are ways to increase your traction?
The first route, the easier route,...
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January 20, 2009 — by Joe Lawrence
Eating & Exercise, Exercises, Family Fitness
According to my dad, my grandparents walked uphill, both ways, through twelve feet of snow, with only one pant leg and no shoes. This was only their journey to school each day. No wonder they were also able to inhale a pound of bacon and never worry about calories.
I am certain my sweet grandmother never chased Native Americans from her land with a rifle. I do believe older generations needed to work harder to get anything done. They washed clothes in a washtub and scrubbed each article by hand. Lawnmowers weren't motorized. My dad remembers shoveling snow from the street because...
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January 14, 2009 — by Michele
Cardio, Exercises, Strength Training
We are two weeks into the new year, and many people are busy trying to accomplish their resolutions. Or are they? Based on my own observations, it seems that many people have postponed work on their resolutions or have given up already.
However, it is not too late to begin meeting your goals for the new year. If you are aiming to be more fit in 2009, here are a few tips to help you get started:
- Start slowly. If you haven't worked out in a while, start with something simple, such as walking.
- Gradually increase. You can do this by either walking...
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January 6, 2009 — by B Kenney
Cardio, Eating & Exercise
A brand new study that took place at the University of North Carolina has revealed that proper exercise helps to prevent age-related brain changes, and possibly illness, in much older adults.
According to the study presenter, Feraz Rahman, M.S., the "results show that exercise may reduce age-related changes in brain vasculature and blood flow. Other studies have shown that exercise prevents cognitive decline in the elderly. The blood vessel and flow differences may be one reason."
The study involved 12 separate and healthy adults ranging from the ages of 60 all the way to 76. The volunteers were split in half; six...
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