Problems with Running Injuries? Try Barefoot Running!
I first heard about barefoot running a few years ago. Even though I’d cut back on running injuries – a LOT – by embracing the tenets of Chi Running (which I’m a bit fan of), I still had issues with tight achilles tendons. So, I decided to find out a little more. I started by reading Born To Run – a very readable book in which the author goes in search of a near-mythic tribe of Mexican Indians famed for their running ability. Just reading about it made me want to try it out. So, I gave it a try (wearing minimal footwear – my neighborhood doesn’t lend...
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease – Cut Your Risk By Living Healthily
Today in the news : This week, the Lancet Neurology medical journal published the results of an extensive study into the potential prevention of Alzheimer’s disease by avoiding seven significant, yet potentially avoidable, risk factors. They concluded that roughly half of all (33 million) cases of Alzheimer’s disease, worldwide, could be attributed to one or more of these risk factors, and that as much as one quarter of all cases could be prevented through healthier lifestyle choices. * * * The seven risk factors, in descending order of magnitude, were identified as: * Low...
Read MoreTechnology – a Few Ways It Can Help Your Workouts
I recently competed in a Race Walking event; my team came in third, which kind of shocked me, because I suck at race-walking. Something that happened right before the event, though, made me realize that there’s a topic I haven’t written about up til now which could prove useful to my readers. Choose your Music The way it happened was – I was approaching the starting line, and had just walked up behind some people I knew, when I overheard one of them mention my name to the other, saying that a few years ago I had written a program to select songs for my iPod that were...
Read MoreWell-defined Arms and Shoulders – in Under Five Minutes
Summer is coming, and with it come all sorts of lovely strappy summer dresses – a great way to show off your beautiful, toned arms and shoulders! If you’d rather stick with shapeless sweaters, in an attempt to hide your equally shapeless arms, consider instead adding this set of exercise to your workout routine – three or four times each week. What you need: – a stability ball – 5 ft of resistance band or tubing – some mid-weight dumbbells (10 pounds?) – some light-weight dumbbells (3-5 pounds?) Bicep Curls Standing, take a dumbbell in each hand;...
Read MoreComprehensive Core Workout #2
Who doesn’t love sit-ups? They’re such a great way to get your core in shape! What’s that — you don’t like sit-ups? Still, you’d probably love to have the taut, toned abs that can come with including core exercises in your fitness regimen. Here’s a simple core workout that you can do at home, with no special equipment, in only 5 minutes. Consider alternating between this workout, and my stability-ball core workout. What You Need – some space – a 60-second timer that beeps The Exercises (there are four of them) 1) front plank Lie face-down...
Read More7 Reasons Why You Should Include Core Exercises in Your Fitness Routine
If you’ve been to my site before, you’ve probably guessed that I’m a big fan of core exercises. Years ago, when my children were very young, I injured my back lifting a heavy bag of cement powder. As I recovered, I was given a set of exercises by my physiotherapist, and so began my love of core exercises. The other day, I came across this article on the Mayo Clinic website, and thought I would share it with my readers. * * * You know core exercises are good for you — but do you include core exercises in your fitness routine? Here are seven reasons why you should. By...
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