Shirley and Fred have been students of mine for about 6 years. They are a lovely, fit, couple who attend classes on an average of three times a week. The class they attend is from 11:30-12:30. Yesterday, Shirley said "Don't get nervous when I leave, I have an appointment and can only stay until 12." Someone, overhearing, asked in the nicest of ways, " If you can only stay … [Read more...] about Tip 2. Some is Better than None.
Fitness
Joyce’s Journey. A Simple Reminder.
Much of the world is waking up today and thinking about how they can improve their lives. Many have resolved to do many different things more, or less, but no resolution comes up more than the one that says "I will exercise more and lose (fill in the blank) pounds." I would like to share the "Evelyn Woods" version of my student Joyce's weight loss story. At about 460 pounds … [Read more...] about Joyce’s Journey. A Simple Reminder.
A World Divided or Just Do SOMETHING!
We are clearly a divided nation about many things and one of them is how to treat this week regarding eating and exercise. Some feel that we might as well wait for the 2nd of January to get on (or back on) track with healthy eating and and our exercise plan. Half of us decided that we have a week in between the Christmas (and this year, Hanukkah) holiday and the New Year's … [Read more...] about A World Divided or Just Do SOMETHING!
Drink This, Not That? The Choice is Yours
According to today's newspaper, IF we know how much time we will have to workout in order to burn the calories from ONE soda, we will be much less likely to drink it. DRINKING ONE SODA WILL COST YOU ABOUT 50 MINUTES OF RUNNING A glass of water will cost you NOTHING. The choice is yours. … [Read more...] about Drink This, Not That? The Choice is Yours
Got Prunes?
I remember the first strength training class I taught back in the 80s and how some men wondered what the heck a class filled with 99.9% women was doing lifting weights. At the time I had read how stronger muscles created stronger bones and it all made a lot of sense. In fact, every time a muscle is forced to work against resistance, it tugs on the related bones and causes … [Read more...] about Got Prunes?