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Diet Buddy - Monday, March 19, 2007
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Time To Get Fit!
Hi There Buddies...
While it's not quite springtime yet...judging from the nice
days we had last week, we are hopefully on our way. I, of
course am about as ready as you can get. I just love when
everything starts to bud outside and is waking from a long
dark sleep (more like frozen). Birds are chirping, animals
are playing and people are smiling once again. The start
of Spring makes you appreciate warm weather and sunshine so
much more after a cold and gloomy winter.
It's also a time when we're shedding our winter clothing
and revealing a few extra pounds that piled on during
hibernation. So if not already doing so, we'll want to start
with some sort of regular exercise plan to help us shed
those over-the-winter pounds and make us feel alive and
vibrant again.
With the help of Irene Lewis-McCormick, M.S., C.S. C.S.,
who is a master personal trainer and faculty member of the
American Council on Exercise, let's take a look at some
simple ways to get our bodies out of winter mode and into
a new, energized and healthy self.
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Walk It Off!
Walking provides one of the easiest and most effective
methods to lose weight and maintain health. A pair of
walking shoes is all you need.
If you feel you're not in good enough shape to walk, try
this simple routine. Check your watch, walk away from your
home for 10 minutes, turn around and head back. You will
have walked 20 minutes without planning or effort and have
burned about 80 calories. Walking 15 to 20 minutes per
day, for a total of 5 to 10 miles a week, burns 400 to 800
calories per week.
To walk properly, maintain a full stride and swing your
arms. Also wear comfortable clothing and drink plenty of
water.
Or strive to take 10,000 steps per day. To get a realistic
idea of how many steps you take each day, use a pedometer
to count them for you. Simply clip the pedometer to your
hip each morning, set it to zero, and start your day. Use
the pedometer for at least one week to get a true picture
of your daily activity. If you average less than 10,000
steps per day, step it up a bit.
Work It In!
Increasing your daily activity through little lifestyle
changes can be a powerful and effective way to achieve your
goal. Burning just 100 calories per day, the equivalent of
taking a few extra steps each day, adds up to 10 pounds of
weight loss in one year.
The key is to be ready and willing, so you get a short
workout whenever the opportunity arises. Try to do
something every day because little things to make a
difference.
Use these 10 simple techniques to introduce extra calorie-
burning opportunities into your day:
* Park Farther Away And Walk.
* Return Shopping Carts - to their proper places.
* Avoid Elevators - and take the stairs.
* Walk Through The Airport - as opposed to taking a train
or moving walkway.
* Take A Walking Break - instead of a coffee break.
* Get Up - from your chair frequently to move around.
* Put On Upbeat Music - while you clean your house, and
you'll find you move a bit faster.
* Do Crunches - while your kids play.
* Walk Around The Office - as you brainstorm your next
project.
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Join The Gym!
You might find a class setting to be more motivating and
challenging than working out alone. Group fitness classes
offered through a rec center add a variety to your routine,
allow you to discover new exercise options, and provide an
instructor that overseas your techniques.
"Good instructors have plenty of energy, enthusiasm, and
knowledge of the activities they are teaching, "says Tracie
Rogers, Ph.D., a sports psychologist at Arizona State
University. For those new to the group fitness Shannon
Griffiths-Fable, group fitness director at Lakeshore
Athletic Club in Boulder, suggests the following:
* Check Out A Fitness Center's Class Schedule - and ask
friends and fitness managers for recommendations.
* Look For Instructors - who are certified in group
fitness.
* Find A Class - that will push you a little but won't
push you over the edge. If the class works at a high
intensity or if movements are too difficult, your risk
of injury increases and the experience won't be much
fun.
* Make Sure To Join - a class that is convenient and works
with your schedule.
* Get To The First Class Early - and introduce yourself to
the Instructor, so he or she can provide you individual
help, if needed.
Work Out At Home!
Exercising in the privacy of your home is convenient and
inexpensive, though it requires more self-discipline and
structure than going to the gym. "The key is having a
variety of options you can fall back on," fitness director
Griffiths-Fable says. "Keep a few workout videos and a set
of dumbbells in your basement. A treadmill can provide a
good option during inclement weather or odd hours."
For a useful home gym, you need to plan a bit. For as
little as $100, you can create an effective workout plan
that will tone your entire body. Here are a few
recommendations of inexpensive equipment that is easy to
use and store:
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TAI CHI CD & DVD SET
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It's like a day at the spa... For the price you would pay
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Tai Chi is the fitness program that began 2000 years ago.
It's a series of low impact exercises that increase energy.
And best of all EVERY ONE can do them... no matter your
present physical condition.
Unlike most of today's exercises it actually increases
your mental and physical energy through systematic stress
reduction. But don't be fooled... this is a thorough work-
out involving the entire body. Learn graceful, flowing
movements which tone muscles, firm the body and enhance
flexibility.
The DVD is designed as a first step towards discovering
the many benefits of Tai Chi. Let the vibrant and soothing
music on the CD open the door to your inner well of quiet
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A Stability Ball - provides options for toning,
strengthening, and stretching. The ball is typically used
for abdominal exercises such as crunches; it can also be
used as a bench in strength exercises. Most stability balls
come in two sizes - 55 and 65 centimeters. When sitting on
the ball, your thighs should be parallel to the floor. In
general, adults between 5'and 5'6 should use the smaller
size, while those taller than 5'6 should use the larger
size.
A Set Of Dumbbells - in weights that range from 5 to 20-
plus pounds, offers light toning of the muscles to
intermediate strength training. Less expensive than
machines, they provide flexibility and variety.
Resistance Bands Or Tubes - provide another option for
strength training. They're easy to store, come in a
variety of sizes and resistance levels, and can be used
in numerous ways.
Exercise Videos Or DVDs - also offer variety. Purchase
those that focus on two or three different types of
exercise.
A Step Bench - a 6 or 8-inch high platform, can be used
for both cardiovascular workouts and strength training.
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Springtime really is the perfect time to get ourselves
moving again after being parked in front of our TV sets
for months. It's the time of year for new beginnings and
that should include our weight loss routine. Let's get
some fun activities into our daily lives to help us become
healthier, happier and thinner.
Did You Know ???
Weight loss occurs when your exercise intensity falls
between moderate (55 percent of your maximum heart rate and
high (85 percent of your maximum heart rate). Measure your
heart rate by feeling your pulse in your neck (below your
ear) or on the thumb side of your wrist. Count the beats
for 10 seconds, then multiply by 6. This determines your
exercise heart rate in beats per minute.
Can't find the time to get yourself moving? Stop by the
Diet Buddy Forum and exchange ideas 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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