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How To Exercise Gently - The Old Gray Mare
I am penning this article on T’ai Chi Chih to increase awareness and to urge my readers to look into its movements and benefits in health and well being. At the very beginning, I want to point you to this important site: “ taichichih dot org .” Get fit, exercise mind and body... Submitted 133 days 2 hours ago.

Have you heard about the Silver Sneakers Program from AARP - - The Old Gray Mare
When I engaged in the water therapy classes at a nearby fitness center, based on my doctor’s recommendation, I not only found some relief but I also received a heap of information. You know me – new knowledge is a good thing. How does the saying go? Information is power! I have... Submitted 231 days 2 hours ago.

How To Get Fit While In Your Own Living Room: You Can Really Burn Calories From Wii Games - Fran Larson
I havent exercised in over a week, because of this sinus infection, I lamented to my friend, Nancy. What about the Wii Game. Have you done that lately? Why hadn't I thought of that? I think of working out in the gym and walking four miles as the only thing that counts, but maybe Nancy... Submitted 2 years 218 days ago.

Why Workout With Weights? - Fran Larson
A couple of weeks ago, I visited someone I had not seen in about a month. After our initial, "how are you," she asked me a question that both delighted and surprised me. "Have you lost weight?" "No, I have even put on a couple of pounds," I regretfully answered. "Well, it's just that... Submitted 2 years 224 days ago.

I Was Happy To Realize My Daily Exercises Are Boring - - Mr. Keith
There I was, on the elyptical machine this morning and going through my usual one hour routine when it hit me. I was bored with the exercise I was doing. I had entered into a rut and realized that I needed to find something to make the daily routine less of a chore. I decided that I needed and... Submitted 3 years 348 days ago.

The Beach and Weight Loss From Dad's Perspective - - Mr. Keith
I have taken the beach for granted for quite awhile and today my friend asked me to go to the beach. At first I did not want to go because I do not get many days off from work and I felt as if I just needed to relax. It was then my friend told me that the beach would be the perfect place to... Submitted 3 years 362 days ago.

Running in the Rain in Your Whitey Tighties! - - Steve Radford
I became a runner fifteen years ago during a sales meeting in Sacramento . We announced a short break and I was moving toward the cookie tray at the back of the room. Just as I was about to reach for a large chocolate cookie, one of my sales people pointed to my waistline and said "you're putting... Submitted 4 years 307 days ago.

How To Lose Weight Safely and Gain Physical Fitness - Avis Ward
I had been working-out with my trainer since early spring. I had begun to see results but my hectic travel schedule as of late interrupted the three times a week routine we had developed. I promised myself I’d keep up even though I was on the road. You see, I make sure I’m booked at hotels with a... Submitted 4 years 357 days ago.

How to Get Past the Boredom of Exercise - Fran Larson
Living in Florida, I knew I had to start my 2 mile walk just as the sun was coming up. If I waited a moment later, the heat would steal my energy. I had tried taking late evening walks but by then, it was really hard because I was settled in with watching television or submerged in my crossword... Submitted 5 years 252 days ago.

The Benefits of Warming Up! - Samantha Mendoza
If you're about to exercise, you'll need to warm up. Maybe you've tried before to work out without heating up and didn't get injured luckily, but warming up is, no matter the type of exercise you want to perform, a truly indispensable activity, and you're about to explore the benefits! The... Submitted 181 days 4 hours ago.

Exercise During Cold Weather, or Staying Fit Without Freezing! - Samantha Mendoza
Difficult is to stay fit and exercise during cold weather. Usually is this season another motive to stay indoors, but let's think different, like... What are the advantages of working out when the cold season comes? Think about it! You may enjoy a different landscape, it would help to cure that... Submitted 190 days 10 hours ago.

Three Big Reasons to Exercise - - Winifred Bragg MD
Patients often ask me, “Why should I exercise?” Simply put, there are numerous benefits to exercise. These benefits can be divided into three major categories I call PMP: (1) Physiological (2) Musculoskeletal and (3) Psychological. If you have been thinking of reasons you... Submitted 295 days 17 hours ago.

Walk a Mile, Waving: An Incentive to Walk More Often; Calculate Your Wave Rate - Mogama
Waving to drivers, runners, and walkers is a key incentive that pries me out of bed to go walking on most mornings to refresh and stay in good health. Won't you agree waving is one of the best uses of the human hands? No matter where you are in the world waving to someone is considered a... Submitted 319 days 9 hours ago.

The Beyonce Fitness Video (for Michele Barack) - Walter Rhett
I liked it! I have sent the video to friends with middle school aged students and await their critical review. The idea of a national dance-in harks back to the days when the Charleston swept New York and the country, or when swing music made busy feet and inspired the leaps of the Lindy hop. I... Submitted 1 year 27 days ago.

Road to Weight Loss (Part 2 of 6) - Kim Miller
How did the first seven days on the road to weight loss go? Did you use movement for inspiration? Did you go for a long walk or hike, go dancing on Valentine’s day, or take an exhilarating bike ride? If not, it is not too late to find inspiration through movement. Remember you are seeking... Submitted 1 year 35 days ago.

Get Back On That Horse - George Stay
The hardest things to do, it seems, are the things we know we should do for ourselves. Eat right. Exercise regularly. Get plenty of rest. Drink plenty of fluids. I admit I don't always do those things either. Take the past holiday weekend. I wanted to get out and ride but I... Submitted 1 year 177 days ago.

Are Bodyweight Exercises Okay for Seniors? - - Donovan Baldwin
First of all, for those who might not be sure of what a "bodyweight exercise" is, let's just take a moment to clarify. A bodyweight type of exercise is one in which you use the weight of your body to provide resistance. Common examples are pushups, chin-ups, and squats, without weights... Submitted 1 year 209 days ago.

Breast Cancer Survivors Use an Integrated Approach to Healthful Living - Kim Miller
Women with breast cancer are not just surviving but thriving. Although it has only been about 5 years since strength training for women with breast cancer has been encouraged by their physicians, many breast cancer women have taken the position that strength training, exercise, and mindful... Submitted 1 year 216 days ago.

The Geek's Guide To Finding Fitness In Front Of The TV: Wii Fit Active Fat Fighting - Ben Morrish
I'm a thirty-something geek who has been leading an overwhelmingly sedantary lifestyle for decades. Over the last few years, my coach-potato lifestyle has finally started to catch up with me - gone are the days when I can settle down in front of the TV for a gruelling 8-hour video... Submitted 2 years 116 days ago.

In Praise of Co-Ed Gyms - Brianna Popsickle
They say, "When one door closes, another opens." I was reminded of that recently when it was announced that my gym was closing for one month for renovations. Everyone was skeptical it would re-open at all. I was really upset. I had been a member of the all women' gym for two years and loved... Submitted 2 years 288 days ago.

Why I Would Never Join a Health Club - Terry Mitchell
Even if I knew my life depended on it, I would never join a health club. I would just go ahead and die, rather than suffer such humiliation. There's no way I would exercise in front of other people, as most of them are probably better at it and might be judgmental of me. And, somehow, I don't... Submitted 2 years 303 days ago.

Sitting Kills - Joel Hirschhorn
If you are sitting while reading this, then you may be risking your life. It takes a lot of attention these days to keep up to date on what lifestyle practices will shorten or extend your life. There seems to be no end to research findings that tell you to stop doing what you are used to... Submitted 3 years 8 days ago.

Why Do We Call An Enthusiastic Amateur a "Buff"? - - Kashif Raza
The word "buff" has a lot of meanings. It could refer to a light yellow color, a soft cloth that is used to polish a surface, or someone who has really big muscles. Another common usage of the word buff is to call enthusiastic amateurs who have a strong and special interest in fields other... Submitted 3 years 89 days ago.

Stimulus Check- My First Weight Loss Update - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers... You may have read the title to this piece and thought $$$. But I have something better- the rejuvenation of our nation via better health and vitality. The set-up is simple, the clean-up quick and easy, and you can use what you already have on hand with minimal... Submitted 3 years 121 days ago.

Use Music and . . . Exercise - Kardy Laguda
As one of the world's top authorities on music and exercise many people ask me about music in relation to exercise on numerous occasions so I thought I would outline some points to help you understand the benefits of music in exercise. Music is a motivator. If you use music with your workout... Submitted 3 years 260 days ago.