hi members, i saw this article on thirdage.com and i thought this would help you. it explains the benefits of stretching. when you click on the link below,...
dear members, are you incorporating aerobic exercises into your daily life? you have endless options to choice from and it's not just running. it takes a ...
Thanks for the links. I'm still here & still stretching ... :-) But it is so hard for me to make the time to stretch never mind warm up before stretching....
... But it is so hard for me to make the time to stretch never mind warm up before stretching. Gotta work on that, << cory, i have the same problem. i don't...
that's good that you listen to your body. it's very important that you do. i'm not very good with those (i get big zero!), but i can do 20 push ups. -20 push...
... proud, especially after all that preparation & training, etc. I'm very impressed, and happy you had minor discomfort. How did the water breaks work out for...
Overcoming Foot Pain They're at the end of our bodies and the bottom of our list of priorities. But while most people don't give their feet a second thought,...
9 Hidden Reasons to Stay Motivated: Ways to Rediscover Your Drive -- By Zach Van Hart, Staff Writer Everyone tells us to stay motivated. Our friends, our...
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I drive through a blizzard to get to the gym today. It was great. I was the only one there for a full 1/2 hr. Then just 1 other person showed up. After 1.5 hrs...
Jumping Rope for Fitness: Bring Out the Kid in You with this Serious Exercise -- By Jason Anderson, Certified Personal Trainer I believe that most people would...
cory, having the gym all to yourself plus the other things you listed are great motivators. mine are: - my ipod (i like to listen to music while i work out) -...
I've always been envious of people who jump rope and I really admire the physique of boxers and they jump. I think boxers have the most attractive body form of...
cory, i agree with you about the boxers having attractive body form of all athletes. i'm trying to incorporate jump roping into my work out and i tell you,...
Exercise for Depression A review of studies stretching back to 1981 concluded that regular exercise can improve the mood of people with mild to moderate ...
Anastasia, Do you wear your ipod? If so, where? Arm? Waist? How do you like that position? I find I carry my MP3 player in a variety of ways depending on what...
"A word of caution: you should be careful not to over-train, which can result in a downturn in mood." I would also add 'protect against serious injury'. I...
Oops, no I meant getting hit in the head by boxing ... :-) What kind of rope do you use? Where did you get it? It probably doesn't really matter but I'm sure...
... a plastic one? i can't really tell you what brand it is, etc. ... it was purchased by my siblings and i found it in the house. they got it from a sporting...
... you like that position? < cory, i have an ipod shuffle and it can clip onto clothes which is what i prefer. i prefer not wearing something on my arm in...
Jumpstart Your Workout Program: Shocking the Body -- By Holly Little, Certified Personal Trainer Tuesday: Go to the gym, run on the treadmill for 30 minutes,...
Oh, that's right jumping rope indoors requires a high ceiling ... shoot. I'm 6' so I need a 9' rope, not sure how high a ceiling I need. How high is your...
cory, the ceiling inside my house is eight feet. i'm not that tall, but i still need at least 10 feet high ceiling to avoid scrapping/hitting the ceiling. for...
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An Exercise in Proper Breathing Take a Good Breather Proper breathing is an underestimated, but critical building block of good health. Slow, deep breathing...
At the risk of being politically incorrect, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! (regardless of your religious inclinations) Safe travels and I hope we all find...
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20 (Easy) Ways to Get Motivated --By Garrett J. Braunreiter, CSCS, The Energy Coach How can you find the time and energy to reach your fitness goals? Try these...