As many of you may know acupuncture is a common form of eastern medicine. As I work towards being as healthy as possible I am trying Chinese medicine. So far I have had four acupuncture treatments, and I am feeling better. December 2016 I was given medicine for migraines. It took awhile for my body … Continue reading
As the end of the year approaches, YES REALLY, as of today only 47 more days of 2017! Let’s begin our health and fitness goals now, YAY!! If you’re at work and have been sitting, for what is likely too long, get up stretch, walk up and down a couple flights of stairs; walk around … Continue reading
Now that you’ve mastered how to start smart, stretching, knowing when, and how, to increase intensity, based on what your body is dictating, we will check out options. Yes, options! As the title states, variety is the Spice of Life!! If you read about me, I grewup playing, and I still like to play! When there’s … Continue reading
VaVaVoom!!! Intense, we all want intense! Now hold on, how intense to get is the question and how soon? Yes, I am talking about exercise. Oh, uh yes, these questions do fit various scenarios… 😉 Some of us want it all now! However; we have to remember making up for months or even years in one … Continue reading
This picture of my mom and me is a favorite of mine. It was taken at Gemco during a polaroid camera demo, when I was about 13, just a “few” years ago! haha It’s been quite some time since my last post! I will continue where I left off. First, I have to say, “I miss my … Continue reading
Let’s continue with a bit about stretching. Previous post discussed the best time to stretch, now what to stretch. Full body stretches are the best!! I love them!! Feels good just thinking about them 🙂 Do them even when you haven’t worked your entire body. After a walk, run, bike ride, or any other … Continue reading
While we can all think of many ways to warm up: a nice fire, and cuddling. 😉 Okay out of lala land and into another fun land…workout warm-ups! This is not as controversial as the chicken and the egg scenario, even though some people think it is. The focus here is related to cardio activities. … Continue reading
F.I.T.T. Four basic components for every safe and sound workout plan; how to plan a workout routine to reach your goals and avoid injury: Frequency – how often you do ________ activity Intensity – your output/effort, how hard you push yourself Type – which activity you are doing Time – how long you exercise F.I.T.T. … Continue reading
This begins my series on building a sound workout, basic components are: easy warm-up, stretch, workout, cool down, stretch, and when you can add nice company. My company today consisted of meeting up with a Run Group, which included a leg workout, yay! Followed by one group running and another walking fast. As you can … Continue reading
