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Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 7:50 PM
CORE Q.What is the Core?
A. Many times when people
think of the core, they think of a 6-pack or the abs. The core is much more
complex than that. The muscles of the core originate on both sides of the
pelvis and are responsible for forward flexion, extension, lateral flexion
rotation of the spine. They connect to the muscles of the hips and back and
assist in the function of them both. The Core consists of not only the
abdominal muscles but also, the Erector Spinae (muscles along the vertebrae
from the neck until lower back), hip flexors and the glutes. |
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Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2011 12:15 AM
Unalterable
Risk Factors Multiple risk factors are responsible for
the development of heart disease, and evidence suggests that the longer the
risk factors are to operate, the greater their impact will be. The bad news is,
you cannot change the following factors: Family History.
If your father or a brother had heart disease before the age 55, or your mother
or a sister had heart disease did before age 65, you’re at risk. Focus on
controlling any alterable risk factors you have. Gender.
Men have higher risk of developing heart disease than women. |
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Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2011 12:02 AM
· Smoking– Cigarette Smoking is
responsible for about 40,000 deaths in Canada each year. Of these deaths, about
30% are due to lung cancer and 40% are due to cardiovascular disease. Smoking
is also a major cause of chronic obstructive lung disease. It is regarded as
the single most important preventable cause of disease and disability. In Heart
Health Surveys, respondents who reported smoking one or more cigarettes a day
were defined as regular smokers. |
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Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:57 PM
As we all know, nutrition plays a big part of wellness and exercise. The
same way babies need a good nutrition in order to grow, so do our muscles and
organs. Having a proper nutrition helps us fight colds, diseases, it increases
our energy level as well as makes us feel good about ourselves. Most
importantly, it teaches kids the importance of a healthy lifestyle. In order to maintain a healthy weight and a high metabolism,we need
to eat 5 times a day. This means: 1) Breakfast 2) Snack 3) Lunch 4) Snack 5)
Dinner |
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Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:53 PM
Thoughts play a critical role in
determining your emotional responses to events. Your thoughts about yourself
and your performance have a direct impact on your feeling and behavior.
Increasing the amount of positive self-talk can improve your exercise program
and your life in general.
Here are some ways that you can improve
your exercises by using positive self-talk:
Self-talk serves as the vehicle for
making perceptions and beliefs conscious. Use affirmations to improve your day.
We all know the snowball effect of one person’s bad mood ruining another
person’s day and another person and another and so on. |
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Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:49 PM
The
Importance of Prenatal Exercise
It very important to stay active and have balanced
meals during pregnancy. Exercises during pregnancy will help you with back
aches and postural balance. Studies have shown that women who exercise during
their pregnancy have an easier time losing weight postpartum. A body in motion
stays in motion! Strengthening the pelvic floor helps to ease the delivery
process as well as a faster core recovery after child birth.
Special
Caution with Prenatal Exercise |
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Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:45 PM
What
is Osteoporosis Osteoporosis
is a progressive systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and
deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased risk of fracture. One
of the best ways to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis is by
getting regular exercise. Even if you already have osteoporosis, exercising can
help maintain the bone mass you have.
Lifestyle
Influences ·
Low
calcium intake ·
Low
vitamin D |
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Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:38 PM
Improved self-esteem is a key
psychological benefit of regular physical activity. When you exercise, your
body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the
receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive
feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine(without leading to addiction). For
example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric.”
therefore having an energizing outlook on life. Endorphins act as analgesics,
meaning they diminish the perception of pain as well as having an effect similar
to sedatives. |
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Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2011 11:35 PM
With
so many different opinions about alcohol being good and bad for your health,
people just seem to get frustrated and confused.
The good news: For years, researches
have wondered why the French, with their diet commonly high in saturated fat,
have such a low incidence of heart disease. Several studies have attributed it
to their fondness of drinking red wine with their meals. Specifically, an article
published in a 2001 issue ofNatureidentifies poly-phenols, which are pigments found in the skin of grapes, as a
beneficial factors. |
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