Back pain is a fact of life. Sure, some suffer more than others and no two back problems are exactly the same, with over 100 muscles that criss-cross, layer and do a multitude of different jobs. Back pain can be extremely debilitating and watching the Olympics, I was quite impressed to watch USA swimmer, Lauren Perdue, participate in the preliminary heat of the women's 4X200 … [Read more...] about Because Motion is Lotion
Fitness
A Beach and So Much More
How great to see an entire strength training area added to Pompano Beach as part of their renovation! When the kids were young, we sometimes took them to this beach because they have a playground, and now next to the playground, a full-blown outdoor gym! With about 10 or 12 pieces of commercial equipment set up in a circuit it will make a great way for people to workout while … [Read more...] about A Beach and So Much More
Ready for Work? Don’t Forget to Pack Your Sneakers….
Maybe it's this simple. According to the experts at the American Council on Exercise, getting in a good daily workout can be as simple as taking a half-hour of your lunch break and going for a walk. In the rain, find a staircase and alternate quick and slow climbs with some lunges and push-ups...or take the stairs two at a time. Or, like Shelli does, hit the closest mall, or … [Read more...] about Ready for Work? Don’t Forget to Pack Your Sneakers….
Make YOUR List
Here it is, Monday morning, again! Another chance to look ahead at YOUR week and think about how you are going to fit in your fitness. If this is a struggle for you, make a list of at least 5 ways you could get more exercise into your day. Think about things like parking a good distance from your office, riding your bike to do an errand, walking on your lunch hour, taking … [Read more...] about Make YOUR List
Taking Control
Yesterday my training was like the wedding phrase, something old (the pull-up bar) something new, (my ear buds which Mitch bought me when we flew to NY but I never used till running yesterday) something borrowed, the suggestion that Carolina gave Carol and she gave me--(when building running endurance just don't stop running--slow down---run in place---just don't stop) I did … [Read more...] about Taking Control