Wherever you go, there you are.
Well, this week contained surprises and emotional upheavals.
I did not have time for diet or exercise, but I haven’t taken care of those areas of my life for years. I allow circumstances to override logic and choose convenience of the moment over self-care.
Ever wonder what motivates your members to exercise? New findings show that men usually rely on other men to motivate them to exercise, while women depend on their families for support.
Please Note: When considering these guidelines, take into account the age and maturity level of your daughter.
Listen to who your daughter is, not whom you want her to be — It’s a natural tendency for us to want our girls to make all of the “right” choices because, of course, we have all of the right answers. Unfortunately, what is right for you may not be best for your daughter. Although it’s difficult, respect your daughter’s inner wisdom as she chooses interests and begins to establish her own identity. She will be far more determined and confident in following the path she has chosen for herself. Read the rest of this entry »
Many fitness facilities have tried to integrate a variety of health-related services under one roof. A physical therapist, for example, could have an office within a health club. Usually, however, these operations are self-contained sub-units within the physical space. Fitness equipment is often duplicated within each of these units, leading to parallel — not integrated — operations. LifeStyles, however, has achieved a true integration of services. It has brought together a variety of rehabilitation and prevention services and achieved economies of scale while providing members with unparalleled access to health and fitness programs. Read the rest of this entry »
Balance is also crucial in sports like snowboarding, downhill skiing, surfing, tennis, basketball and baseball
Balance is also crucial in sports like snowboarding, downhill skiing, surfing, tennis, basketball and baseball where maintaining a center of gravity determines how well you can move. “Balance means being able to stop on a dime to hit a shot on the tennis court,” Ellison says. Read the rest of this entry »
I first felt it in my toes, ever so faintly and ever so shortly before the rest of my extremities joined in. I did not just fall asleep per se but blurred out. I imagined the outer boundaries of myself disappearing. There was a soundless hum as my atoms dissipated out into the room. Then my torso melted, and finally, slowly from the outer edges in, my eyes. Read the rest of this entry »
“Diabetes is essentially a self-management disease in which patients must learn to integrate blood glucose monitoring with nutrition management and physical activity and, if needed, oral agents or insulin. This almost always requires behavior change. The American Diabetes Association diet is no longer a meaningful prescription, because recommendations are now based on individualized nutrition assessment and treatment goals. Physical activity recommendations, as an adjunct to nutrition management, should also be individualized.” Read the rest of this entry »
Q.I am a 58-year-old woman and have recently been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in my left hip, although I do not have any pain. Yes, I am a smoker. I hate milk, and I have very bad dietary habits. I love chocolate, and I would die for my sweets. So to compensate, I recently purchased a juicer and have been forcing myself to drink carrot and apple juice. Is this really beneficial, or is it a complete waste of time? I get confused from all the hype out there. Read the rest of this entry »