Healthy You Archive
Summer Fitness
for Busy Women
4 Quick Exercises To Stay Firm
During Bikini Season
by
Tracey Mallett
It's summertime, and the living is easy—except
when you have to think about putting on an itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny yellow
polka dot bikini! But don't worry, there’s still time to get in shape to
strut your stuff on the beach or the boardwalk!
These tried-and-tested exercises can give you quick results with just 10
minute focused workouts every other day. (If you're on a serious mission and
feeling really motivated, feel free to go for it every day!) And don’t
forget to mix up these moves with some cardio work, even if it’s a game of
soccer with the kids or a brisk walk to the park. Take advantage of the
extra quality time you're spending with the kids, family or friends this
summer—whether at home or on vacation—and put the fun things you do to
work to stay active. Every calorie counts!
Simple
Ideas for Creating
Family Volunteering Traditions
Involve the entire family in making a
difference
by
Nava Atlas
Many busy
families wish they had more time to volunteer for causes they believe in or
to give something back to their communities. This desire can be instilled in
children, even from an early age. To make volunteering a part of your family
life, create a tradition by making it a regularly scheduled event, whether
once a week, month or once a year. The key is finding a cause that stirs
everyone’s passions.
Holiday season is cold and flu season—but it
doesn’t have to be for you. I’m going to show you how you can support your
immune system and fight off wintertime viruses. The holiday season presents many challenges to
our immune system in the form of stress, eating more sugary foods, changes
in the weather, and travel. When your immunity drops, viruses have free
reign to set up residence in your mucous membranes. The result: upper
respiratory infections and secondary bacterial infections.
Give the Gift of Fitness
Fitness gifts for the holidays
by Lynn Bode
Well, it's that time of year again—the holiday shopping season is in full
force. Have you thought about what you are going to give those people on
your "hard to shop for" list? Instead of another tie for your dad or music
CD for your sister, why don't you give them a truly unique and invaluable
gift? Give them the gift of improved health and fitness.
Sleep is one of your greatest healers,
regenerating your brain along with every other part of your body. Research
has shown that people who chronically experience a lack of sleep have
reduced immunity, impaired work performance, and decreased memory; they
don’t handle stress well, and they are more irritable and less happy than
people who get enough sleep.
Soy and Breast
Health
Advice from a naturopathic
physician
by
Dr. Laurie Steelsmith
I
am often asked about the health benefits of soy. Are soy products, which
have entered the mainstream food supply, beneficial to most women? The
answer is yes. So why do we read that soy isn’t healthful for all women?
There has been widespread debate about soy products and their effects on
health, particularly breast health. The results of studies have shown
conflicting results, but continuing research on the subject is helping to
clarify some issues.
Tricks to
Avoid Workout Burnout
A personal trainer shows you how to
avoid injuries and stay motivated
by
Lynn Bode
When it comes to getting and staying fit, consistency is a
major component to success. Ensuring that you regularly eat nutritious meals
and exercise week after week is mandatory. But, too much of a good thing can
actually be harmful.
Journaling for Health and
Self-Guidance
by
Gina Mazza Hillier
I call it “rule-lined psychoanalysis.” Since
grade school, I’ve been racing down thoughts on sheets of paper and, in
later years, on blank computer screens. The act of journal writing has
always brought me quiet contentment, but little did I realize the
far-reaching health benefits that can stem from it.
Integrating Yoga and Pilates to Improve Your Golf Game
A physical therapist shows you how
by Catherine Fiscella, MSPT
Reduced flexibility in
the torso. Strained and tight shoulders. A stiff or painful back.
Unfortunately, that’s the description of many golfers. Golfers habitually
bend and twist, bend and twist; all the while straining their back and
shoulders, forming muscle imbalances and instigating injury.
Get Fit
and Do Good: Part II
A personal trainer, marathoner, and triathlete shows you how
by Kevin Valluzzi
Part two of our Get Fit
and Do Good series brings you to the ultimate of all endurance races, the
triathlon. Just as the marathon is not an undoable task, neither is the
triathlon. And just like the marathon, consistency is the key. Without
that, you have nothing.
What
Clutter Clearing Can Do For You
Reinvigorate your life by clearing away clutter
by
Stephanie Roberts
You
can get a pretty good idea of the benefits of clutter clearing simply by
imagining your life free of all the negative effects of clutter: lack of
focus and clarity; feelings of being professionally, creatively,
spiritually, and/or romantically stuck; insufficient time and attention for
self and family; increased stress, irritability and depression. Wouldn't it
be great to be free of all these?
Make
Your New Year's
Resolution Stick
Get fit in the new year
by Lynn Bode
The New Year is quickly creeping up on us. Do
you have a New Year's Resolution? Well, if you're like most Americans (88
percent in 2001 according to a GNC poll), you have at least one resolution.
And, if you are like the majority of these promise-makers, your resolution
is probably related to health and fitness. In 2001 (according to GNC), 55
percent promised to eat healthier, 50 percent resolved to exercise more, and
38 percent wanted to lose weight.
A New
Approach to
New Year's Resolutions
Learn from a feng shui expert
by
Stephanie Roberts
The New Year is
traditionally a time to reflect on where we are in our lives and to think
about improvements that we'd like to make. It seems obvious that the first
step in choosing appropriate New Year's Resolutions should be to define
specific goals for what we want to achieve in the coming year. I'm a huge
fan of goal setting, but I'm no longer convinced it's the best way to
approach this whole resolution thing.
Get Fit
and Do Good: Part I
A personal trainer, marathoner, and triathlete shows you
how
by Kevin Valluzzi
There is no better
feeling in the world of competitive sports than the feeling you get from
crossing the finish line of a marathon or triathlon. Actually, there is a
better feeling, and that is when you train and compete for a cause such as
the Team in Training, which helps raise money for leukemia research.
The
Ayurveda Approach to Beauty and Skin Care
Enhance your natural beauty through Ayurveda
by
Nancy Lonsdorf M.D.
Maharishi Ayurveda (MAV), the modern,
consciousness-based revival of the ancient Ayurvedic medicine tradition,
considers true beauty to be supported by three pillars; Outer Beauty, Inner
Beauty, and Lasting Beauty. Only by enhancing all three can we attain the
balanced state of radiant health that makes each of us the most fulfilled
and beautiful person we can be.
Get
Stressless
Five ways to lessen the
stress of everyday life
by Charles Baker
We've all felt it at some time or other—that huge knot that builds at the
back of your neck, sucks up your shoulders, and drives pain to your brain.
Stress! It's everywhere, and it's difficult to deal with. Our technological
world has made us instantly available to others, and whether it's the
Internet, cell phones, or our own personal life, stress can eat us alive if
we let it.
Workouts
That Travel
A personal trainer shows you how to
keep in shape on the road
by
Lynn Bode
A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress
levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of the most
die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when
away from home. Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their
workout attire. Unfortunately, their gear never makes it out of the suitcase
until they’re back home.
Look to
the Snow This Winter
for a Great Workout
Five sports to try
by
Chris Saunders
There
is no reason that a little snow should slow you down during the cold winter
months. There are plenty of activities that can keep you warm during the
winter, especially if you’re interested in playing in the snow. Snow sports
continue to grow in popularity and provide a surprising number of options
for the entire family.
Get on the Ball
Improve Your Core Stability
by
Vaughn Marxhausen
Have you heard the term focus on the core? No,
we’re not talking about the inside of a golf ball; we’re talking about the
inner muscles that make up the abdominal region, hips, and lower back. Most
people focus their attention on the muscles that are more visible and easy
to train, such as biceps, pecs, and back. The most important muscles
that act as our foundation, however, are often over looked. So what is core training,
or better yet core stability, and how do you increase your core stability?
Unreasonable Resolutions
A
health psychologist tells you how to avoid fitness resolution pitfalls
by William
F. Kanasky Jr., Ph.D.
Now that 2004 has
arrived, the vows of “I’m going to start exercising” will soon echo around the globe. Sound familiar? Most will fail miserably, as they are unknowingly
behind the 8-ball. The result: empty wallets, excessive guilt, and expanding
waistlines. Why do we decide
to get in shape during the holiday season anyway? Three reasons: Santa
brings us treadmills, the New Year gives us a fresh start, and everybody is
talking about health. The real problem is one of timing. This time of year,
we are all exhausted and distracted. With holiday travel, meddlesome
relatives, defective gifts, and bowl games, there is just too much to
going on. Throw in some gigantic holiday dinners, a surplus of desserts and
frequent alcohol consumption, and you’ve got the toughest time of the year
to attempt a lifestyle change.
Working
Out with Your Dog
Tips for exercising with your canine pals
by
Chris Saunders
The
loneliness of a long distance runner is a reality for many runners and
walkers who are balancing family, a full-time job and a workout routine. Day
after day you hit the road—pushing yourself to get through the workout. If
you just had a training partner to help get you through some of those long
days, your life certainly would be much easier. Having
a training partner can be the difference between choosing to workout each
day or deciding instead to vegetate in front of the television set. Instead
of searching the city for the perfect workout buddy, look no further than
your backyard. Your family dog can make the ideal training mate.
From
Resolutions to Real Solutions
Five tips for creating a new you in the new year
by
Bob Merberg
As New Year’s Day approaches, the hearts and
minds of those committed to self improvement naturally turn to New Year’s
resolutions, with the instinct and determination of a flock of geese turning
south for winter. Here are five tips for making New Year’s resolutions
stick.
Get
Involved and Give of Yourself
How volunteer work can help you and others
by Charles Baker
There is a secret to developing
a healthier you. Those who know the secret understand how to tap into a
power that can and will change their lives forever. The secret is . . .
giving—of yourself, your time, and your talents. Those who do so will
improve not only the lives of others, but also themselves—body, mind, and
spirit!
Stretching and Strengthening for the Desk Set
A physical therapist shows you how
by Catherine Fiscella, MSPT
Corporations around the world are implementing ergonomic initiatives to
combat the negative effects on the body from spending a forty plus work week
at a desk. However, adding ergonomic chairs and keyboards is only the
beginning. Incorporating flexibility and strengthening exercises for the
postural muscles is essential to stave off poor posture, neck soreness, or
the development of thoracic kyphosis (hump back).
Breathing for Total Relaxation
De-stress
through proper breath
by Liz Rullo
According to the Webster's New World College Dictionary, stress is a
condition characterized by symptoms of mental and physical tension as
depression or hypertension, which can result from a reaction to a situation
in which a person feels threatened or pressured. Being
the intelligent species that we are, each and every one of us knows what
stress is, and, what events make our bodies stress out. We don't need to
crack open the big red and blue dictionary to tell us we’re stressed.
However, it is important to understand the complexity of stress and how our
body reacts so that we can take control of our lives.
Looking to
Get into Shape?
It's your call!
by
Kevin Valluzzi
Imagine if losing weight
and getting into the best shape of your life were as easy as making a
20-minute phone call? Using a new fitness coaching program called Fitness By Phone®,
it just could be this easy. Fitness by Phone® (FBP)
is a highly effective concept in the fitness industry that many people have
never heard of. It empowers clients to take full responsibility for their
results without depending on a particular person, place, or time for
exercise while still providing access to expert direction every day of the
week. The success of FBP is largely due to its professional coaches and the
individualized monitoring system they incorporate into each clients program.
Natural Beauty
Create your own
natural cosmetics
by Genevieve Barnott Jones
So, you’ve given up smoking,
are getting five fruit and vegetables a day, and are struggling to drink
eight glasses of water by bedtime. You want to look radiantly beautiful and
healthy and you don’t even take the elevator anymore—but have you thought
about what you are using on your skin?
Wellness with Less
Living healthy doesn't have to be expensive
by Sharon L. Secor
In these economically uncertain times, there
are many who face real budget constraints. Still others find their spending
limited by the shifting priorities associated with caring for young children
or aging parents. However, a lifestyle that has its focus on wellness does
not have to be sacrificed to a limited budget. You can continue to make
lifestyle choices that protect your wellness, despite financial strains. |
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