Archives: 2008 April
8 Common Misconceptions & Fears about Strength Training
April 26th, 2008, 1 Comment
Weight or strength training is a very important component of an exercise program. Many people who work out in the gym or start any exercise program always only focus on the cardio.
If you are one of those weight machine phobic folks, does any of the below describes you?
you have no interest to look like a [...]
Exercise Program for Seniors- Precautions to Take Prior to Starting A Program
April 20th, 2008, 1 Comment
As we age, our muscles, bones and joints grow weaker. If a person stops exercising and becomes sedentary, there are various risks:
more susceptible towards injuries because of weak muscles that could no longer support the muscoskeletal structure of the body
degenerative diseases like osteoporosis and arthritis starts and progress at a faster rate
postural imbalances occurs due [...]
Exercising When Hard-Pressed for Time
April 18th, 2008, 1 Comment
These past weeks, in fact, the past few months, I have been very busy. I am currently studying for a certification course- and exams is just 2 weeks away. My day job- busy and filled with challenges that are sometimes stressful- and it looks like more work waiting in the horizon. Earlier this week, my [...]
Enjoyable Exercises You Can Do at Home
April 12th, 2008, 3 Comments
Here are some enjoyable exercises- where it raises your heart rate, at the same time, it is enjoyable:
Paula Abdul Hip Hop Cardio Dance
Gospel Dance Aerobics
Dance Aerobics (if you don’t understand the language, just follow the movements)
Aerobic Dance (learn to isolate body parts when dancing)
Arabic Belly Dance Fat Burning: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 & [...]
Exercises Using Resistance Bands
April 12th, 2008, 3 Comments
Resistance bands are elastic bands that you can use for exercising at home.
Information about exercise bands from the web:
Complete list of exercises with illustrations
Sample exercises from American Council on Exercise
Here are some exercise samples that I got from YouTube:
How to Use a Resistance Band for Exercise
Body workout using resistance bands with handles
Pilates Inspired Matwork- Exercise [...]
Caught a chill & treating it without medication
April 12th, 2008, 5 Comments
Most of us will tend to take our health for granted when we are well and able.
When we fall sick or injured ourselves, then we will realise that functions that we take for granted, from having energy to perform our activities to daily mobility is something so valuable.
It has been raining for these past few [...]
Stomach Pain/Spasms- Due to excessive wind element
April 10th, 2008, 4 Comments
If you suffer from the following:
sudden sharp pain deep (like a inner area behind your belly button) in your stomach
stomach is also experiencing spasms
vomiting and diarrhea at the same time. When you go to the toilet, the pain is so bad that you do not know which to do first- vomit or pass out water
Possible [...]
Do not eat immediately before exercise
April 5th, 2008, Comments Off
There are just days when you get up and feel tired. Well, have been busy with work, classes, studies and assignments- all that I need to catch up since I was away. Still, I have known the benefits of exercise- so if I know I cannot go to the gym, I will go up flights [...]
