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Diet Buddy - Monday, May 7, 2007
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Let's Take It Outside!
Hi There Buddies...
The winter months have kept most of us cooped up inside,
too much in front of the TV, munching on too many goodies
that have become very visible once again. Now that it's
nearing shorts and tee-shirt time we'll be showing more of
our skin again and of course we'd like to NOT have too many
things jiggling around.
If you haven't already done so, this is the perfect time of
year to head outside with your exercise plan and get that
body moving again the way it was meant to. You can start up
with your current exercise plan, such as walking or biking,
or add something completely new and fun to spice it up a bit.
There are many outdoor activities to start taking advantage
of now that the weather has become nice again, so instead of
being indoors at the gym or on the treadmill in the basement,
let's enjoy the warm air and sunshine outside while we help
our bodies get toned up and trimmed down.
Below are some great outdoor activities that will include
some of your favorites and a few new and unusual ones to
help get us into great shape this year:
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Walking
Not only is walking a great way to get some fresh air and
sunshine after being inside all winter, it's also great
exercise if you do it right. For an optimal workout, walk
for an hour a day at least three days a week. You should
also alter your pace during the walk, i.e. go as fast as you
can for a minute, then a slower pace for a minute, etc.
This will get your heart pumping without having to do a hard
workout. If you're bored of walking around your neighbor-
hood, why not visit a nature park or zoo.
Yoga
Sure, nowadays yoga is done in your living room or in a gym,
but this art was made to be done in the great outdoors. So
tote your yoga mat to the park or just to the backyard.
This can give you a workout and calm your nerves at the same
time.
Swimming
Want to get a fantastic full body workout while kids are
playing? Then take them down to the community pool. Many
pools have an area for kids to splash and play while the
adults swim laps. Just make sure not to leave any child
that doesn't know how to swim without adult supervision.
And when you're done with your laps, maybe you can splash
and play with your kids too.
Volleyball
This sport doesn't have to be played inside with a ref; you
can play at a sand volleyball court, or just set up a net in
your back yard. Volleyball is a great way to socialize with
your friends, or meet new people by joining a league.
Biking
More and more cities and towns are putting in bike paths.
These are a great way to get a work out without risking
serious injury by biking on rough terrain. However, if
you're up for a challenge, there are probably paths through
woods, hills, mountains, or some other difficult, but
rewarding terrain. Just be sure to wear proper safety
equipment no matter where you're biking.
Hiking
If you want to get out and go, and you're up for an
adventure, why don't you take the family and go for a hike.
You can experience nature, get a great workout, get some
fresh air, and spend some quality bonding time with your
family.
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More Outdoor Exercise Ideas For Spring!
Skipping Rope
Haven't skipped rope or played a little double dutch with
your friends since you were in grade school? Well, it's
time to pick up an old habit. It's fun, trendy, and family-
friendly. Get the kids involved and get everyone's fitness
curve on the upswing. Women all around the country have
rediscovered jump-rope, both as a means of getting in shape
and as a healthy form of competition. There are exhibitions
and festivals going on throughout the United States and
Europe. As for weight, twenty minutes of jumping is the
equivalent of an hour of aerobics. The best part is that
skipping-rope is a great lower-body workout.
Geocaching
This fun, walking-intensive activity - essentially a
technological scavenger hunt - is sweeping the nation. All
you need to participate is a hand-held GPS device. Here's
how it works: people hide objects almost anywhere you could
imagine (the caches), and then list them online only by
their latitude and longitude. Geocachers become members of
these online groups and select caches to find based on
general location and difficulty of the search. Caches are
inexpensive, fun and quirky. When you find a cache, you
leave something else for the next person. To learn more,
go to www.geocaching.com
Yoga At Dawn
For you early risers, join the ranks of yoga enthusiasts who
spread their mats on the beach (if near one) as the sun
makes its appearance for another day. Yoga has both
physical and psychological benefits that often seem enhanced
when combined with awe-inspiring natural events.
Alternatives to practicing your asanas (yoga poses) at dawn
include yoga in the moonlight and yoga in a quiet glade.
Fitness Trails
Instead of simply biking, jogging or hiking, check out a
fitness trail near you. Fitness trails are paths that have
a series of stations featuring different exercises. As you
jog down the trail, you periodically come upon a chinning
bar, parallel bars or, perhaps, a horizontal ladder, all
designed to give a different part of your body a workout.
Fitness trails are often sponsored by colleges, community
groups or your city government, so there's probably one
nearby.
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Amateur Leagues
It may seem as if we've become a nation of couch potatoes,
getting our thrills vicariously through our local university
or professional sports teams. In reality, amateur
participatory sports are alive and well. If you love base-
ball, why not find a local league designed for people just
like you? Most cities and towns have organized programs in
baseball, softball, basketball and soccer that are perfect
for adults and kids of all ages. It's great weather for
sports, so join in, have fun and get fit.
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When the weather warms up and sunset comes later and later,
it's human nature to want to get outside again. These
activities are great for us and our families and should be
done every chance we get, not only to get and keep ourselves
and family members in shape, but to spend some much needed
quality time together that's getting pretty rare these days.
Did You Know ???
Exercising outdoors gives people a wonderful sense of
connection to the outdoor environment. The benefits of
natural light and fresh air serve to not only improve
physical health, but also spiritual/emotional health.
There is an innate connection to the environment that
begins to occur when the body is exposed to the elements.
Think about how you feel watching a sunset, walking along
a beach, looking at a mountain view, or simply feeling cool
fresh air on your face. One begins to see and feel a
oneness between themselves and the earth. It is
invigorating and revitalizing. Being outdoors lets your
body know what time of day it is and what time of year so
that it can appropriately tell you when to sleep and how to
eat. Cold air on your body during the winter or warm
sunlight on your face in the spring communicates valuable
and appropriate information to your genes so that your body
can serve you better. Being outdoors for part of the day
helps reset circadian rhythms, balances hormones and
promotes weight loss.
Can't decide which exercise program is right for you?
Come into our Diet Buddy Forum and discuss it at...
Diet Buddy Forum
Have a great week everyone !!!
Disclaimer: Since I am not a medical professional any
statements in this column are strictly based on research I
have done and should not be misconstrued as medical advice.
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