Posts Tagged ‘exercise’
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How much do you sit? If your answer is often, then “Chair Exercises” are for you. They are easy yet effective and can be accomplished just about anywhere in a seated position. Try using a chair without arms. Here are some of my favorites: Seated March (Warm-up) Sit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the floor….
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everydayhealth.com, Ask Joy Bauer Q: Is it true that muscle turns into fat if you stop working out? Conversely, can exercise turn fat into muscle? A: In a word, no! Muscle and fat are two entirely different entities. You can no more convert one into the other than you can change an apple into an orange. If you let your…
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The seasons and time are starting to change. Inclement weather, along with getting dark outside quicker, may have you in the house more than you want to be. There will be some days when you just can’t get out the house to exercise. What do you do? Don’t fret! Here are some simple workout routines that can be done inside…
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When exercising outdoors in the heat, take it easy because your body has to work harder. Exercising in hot weather puts a lot of stress on your heart and lungs which can increase your body temperature. When the body is unable to cool itself through perspiration, serious heat illnesses can occur, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If not…
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Yes, it’s hot outdoors, but there are some exercises that can be done indoors. Remember the jump rope and the hula hoops? JUMP ROPE is a cardiovascular workout that tones and strengthens almost all the major muscles of the body in a few fluid motions. Working out for 15-20 minutes will burn lots of fat and help improve…
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Did you know the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can actually lead to long term weight gain? We all know that one of the best parts of the holiday season is the food. We eat things we don’t normally eat and begin to gain extra pounds. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the average weight gain over…
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The winter season and its inclement weather can certainly keep us from enjoying outdoor activities and exercise. If it’s an ice storm or cold rain, indoor activities certainly are the best option. However, if it SNOWS…try making it an opportunity for outdoor fun and exercise for the entire family! Any type of exercise, i.e. walking, shoveling, sweeping, or playing in…
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Rhonda Dews Murrill has been with “Born To Move”(BTM) since its inception. She has been a writer, an advisor and the associate editor. Rhonda has a keen eye for details. She proofs articles from a reader’s perspective, as well as from a fitness standpoint. While being the unsung hero in the background, she is very instrumental in making sure…
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Do you remember Jack LaLanne? Most of us today may remember him as the “juice man” with his “Power Juicer.” But, I also remember watching my mother exercising along with him everyday on television and thinking he looked a little funny with those wide shoulders. Jack LaLanne was a successful bodybuilder, author of numerous books on fitness and host of…
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Some medical professionals say that body poses can target your health (Shape Magazine, August 2008). The following exercises should be performed at least five times a week. Try them to see if they work! Leave us a comment or contact us at info@borntomove.org about whether these exercises really work. Menstrual Cramps This position eases contractions, and the slow deep…
