“Weight loss for life, move your body everyday - Examiner” plus 1 more

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Weight loss for life, move your body everyday - Examiner Posted: 27 May 2010 10:45 PM PDT Message from Five Filters: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. Comment Subscribe Subscribe Serious about weight loss then you are going to need to exercise everyday of the week . No rest days unless you are doing high interval training or preparing for an event such as a half marathon or marathon.  Otherwise, move your body every single day for forty minutes minimum if you really want to lose the fat. You may ask why forty minutes? At forty minutes your body changes to a different energy substrate system and moves into fat oxidation processes whereby your body now can access fat body tissue storage and begin to use that as a fuel source over other fuel sources. Think of your exercise regime as getting to the last slices of bread in the loaf, each week, you get closer and closer to finishing off the loaf of bread and can get on to a new fresh selection. It takes time performing in an aerobic state to access the fat body mass. Time will result in mileage and both will increase over time. The level at which you can work in an aerobic state will be entirely dependent on your current fitness level, your maximum heart rate, any existing medical conditions you may need to consider, medications that may affect your energy level or heart rate, and of course how much extra weight you are carrying. It is important that you build a foundation or what many athletes refer to as your base mileage. It is more important with weight bearing activities such as running and walking. When building a base slowly so as to not injure yourself the rule is no more than 10% to 15% of additional miles each week. If you run your first week ten miles then the following week you can run 11.5 miles and pretty much be assured of a healthy and injury free program. Move your body everyday until you have a solid base of forty minutes at least per day. You may only be able to perform ten minutes a day. Great! Next week it will be eleven and a half minutes a day. Monitor your progress in either mileage or time whichever works best for you. Focus on time first then consider your actual mileage. Once you know your mileage capabilities then you can concentrate on interval and heart rate target training which emphasizes intensity. There are some wonderful cardio trainers in the Denver metro area. Check some of these programs out for camaraderie, support, and great training environments. Red Rocks Fitness Code Pink Women's Boot Camp The Denver Urban Run and Bike Group                 Five Filters featured article: Into the Abyss. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Real Housewives star Gretchen Rossi: How I overcame bulimia - Examiner Posted: 24 May 2010 06:17 PM PDT Message from Five Filters: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. 4 comments Subscribe Subscribe Gretchen Rossi, the stunning blonde star of the Real Housewife of Orange County, suffered from bulimia since high school but has recovered, thanks to therapy and self-acceptance. "I got healthy," reveals Rossi, 31. "I was a lot heavier back in high school and in college. I wasn't even fat, I was only 130 pounds. But compared to what I look like now at 115 pounds, I thought I looked fat." Gretchen, who recently made headlines after a series of racy nude and semi-nude photos were leaked online this summer, says recovering from an eating disorder wasn't easy. "My best friend busted me in the bathroom, and then my parents found out," Rossi says in the new issue of InTouch. "That's when I decided to seek therapy." She adds: "I decided that I was going to make a difference, and I went and got my personal training license and nutritional license. Then I worked as a personal trainer, nutritionist and aerobics instructor." Gretchen--who frequently flaunts her enviable bikini body on the Real Housewives of Orange County--says she still hates her thighs. "I hate my legs," she says. "I have just always wanted skinnier thighs. My thighs kill me!" So what body part does she like? "My boyfriend, Slade [Smiley says] my butt is my best feature, so I try and make sure my butt looks cute in whatever I have on." The superfit Gretchen works out regularly and exercises portion control to maintain her svelte figure. "I don't count calories or cut sugar out," she says. "I have a little taste of everything, then, for the next three days, I'll be really careful." She runs, jumps rope, and uses a mini-stepper for cardio, and strength-trains using a resistance band. Unlike her other co-stars, Rossi doesn't have breast implants and says her body is 100% natural (a rarity for Orange County). "I have not had any plastic surgery whatsoever," she says. "This is the best weight I've ever been at, and this is the best I feel like I've ever looked." She adds: "I feel toned and healthy and good. And it took a little bit to get to that place, but I'm grateful I'm finally at that place." The Real Housewives of Orange County airs Thursdays on Bravo. Read more Celebrity Fitness/Health news: Real Housewives star Alexis Bellino in sexy bikini photos Michelle Obama works out at 4:30 every morning Kim Kardashian's diet & weight loss secrets Kendra Wilkinson: I've gained 40 lbs. in pregnancy weight Khloe Kardashian: I lost 20 lbs. in 4 weeks Is Victoria Beckham crash dieting on sushi and berries? Jennifer Love Hewitt shares her weight-loss secrets Five Filters featured article: Into the Abyss. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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“Health care reform starts with efforts from each of us - The Spokesman-Review”

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Health care reform starts with efforts from each of us - The Spokesman-Review Posted: 29 May 2010 11:54 PM PDT Message from Five Filters: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. Story Comments May 30, 2010 in Business Print Email Share '); $("#content-tool-box-"+tool_name).jqm({trigger:this,overlay:20}); } }); }); No matter where you stand on the health care debate, I think most of us agree that Americans are not doing a good job of taking care of ourselves. The percentage of obese people, the out-of-shape recruits into the military and the problems with inactive, computer-addicted children — they all come at us like rolls of fat. It is not a pretty sight. Our physical woes add up to just one more example of the erosion of personal responsibility, of us not taking care of us. I have always been a preacher of balance in life, and that the higher you rise in your career, the more difficult it becomes to create and maintain that balance between home, family, work and self. But if we are not caring for ourselves, how can we expect to offer the best in any other area of our lives? In September 2008 my husband and I, after months of training, completed the near 200-mile Coast to Coast walk across England. Since then we have walked to the kitchen and into great restaurants as our aerobic activity, and it shows. So when the Spokane Club board of trustees challenged each other to get back in shape, seven of us committed to get fit. We set goals and went through a fitness assessment and body fat measurement, and we offered up several hundred dollars to be paid to the overall winner. We started Jan. 1 and the contest ended with Bloomsday. In the beginning, none of us was in horrid shape, or so we thought. I felt I was in fairly good shape, but my cardio-lung health was only fair and my body fat percentage was, well, embarrassing. The staff at the BBB has been watching this contest and listening to me talk about where I am in my quest to reach and exceed my weight and fitness goals. Their interest offered me an opportunity to get them on the bandwagon, too. The healthier they are, the lower our use of insurance will be and that should translate into lower premium increases for our benefits. So the BBB tossed some money into the pot, the participants had a small buy-in, and I purchased pedometers for everyone who signed up. I really thought the pedometers would show each individual just how active or sedentary they had become. And each person went to a trainer at the Spokane Club to have a full fitness assessment, including that ever-popular body fat measurement. Each week my staff participates in a fitness group meeting. They have number of step contests, share healthy recipes and challenge each other to simply get moving. The BBB contest will not end until mid-July, but we have some folks who have already lost more than 15 pounds. And I have noticed a difference in the snacks people bring in to share. (Doughnut sales in the west end of downtown have seen a steep decline.) Just the practice of writing down everything you eat is a real eye-opener. Back to the Spokane Club board contest: This is a highly competitive bunch. At one meeting, a couple of us arranged for a special treat for Greg Bever, publisher of the Journal of Business. As a participant, we knew Greg was off to a great start, so of course we wanted to undermine him. While salad was being served to the other trustees, Greg was presented with a huge platter of chili cheese fries. I had fellow board members leaving me cookies after my workouts. It was brutal! But an amazing thing happened: We all saw such a change in energy levels and mental health. To a person, we are all feeling so much better and can't imagine going back to our old bad habits. I cannot reveal the winner yet, but we all won in a way. And nobody did some crazy "just eat pomegranates" diet or extreme workout routines. We simply took responsibility for what we put in our mouths and what we did to invigorate and improve our bodies. Collectively we lost more than 100 pounds and added who knows how many years to our lives. Talk about health care reform. Jan Quintrall is president and CEO of the local Better Business Bureau. She can be reached at jquintrall@spokane.bbb.org. Five Filters featured article: Into the Abyss. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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“Health Benefits of Riding a Bicycle - Associated Content” plus 1 more

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Health Benefits of Riding a Bicycle - Associated Content Posted: 29 May 2010 10:33 AM PDT This article will focus on the health benefits of riding a bike rather than looking at the benefits to the environment and cutting costs with respect to using public transport. So what are the health benefits of riding a bike? Cycling is right up there with swimming and running as one of the best cardiovascular fat burning exercises. As long as you cycle for more than 30 minutes without stopping, your metabolism will be burning fat and calories for several hours afterwards as it's an aerobic exercise. Obesity affects 1 in 10 of our children and an even higher proportion of adults, cycling is a great family activity so get the whole family outdoors regularly for a bike ride. If you do have joint problems or arthritic pain, swimming is probably best for you. As children, we are greatly influenced by our parents. If our parents cycle, swim etc., and bring the children along too, the kids are likely to grow up maintaining a good level of activity. If you are starting out on your weight loss journey, cycling is ideal if you are overweight and don't want to start running yet. Consider cycling first to lose some weight before starting a running program, as cycling will be kinder to your body whilst you shift some excess pounds. Cycling will be a lot easier on your joints. Getting outside into the sun is great for all of us. Exposure to sunlight gives us Vitamin D. Vitamin D is not present in many foods, so getting outdoors is very important for us. This vitamin is important for calcium consumption and is also needed for bone growth. Sunlight will also increase your levels of serotonin. Low levels of serotonin may mean you are irritable, depressed, and anxious. So fix it and get happy with a bike ride in the sun, just wear lots of sun screen. As your stress levels reduce through increased serotonin, you will have a much better night's sleep and feel more relaxed. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Summer Shape Up - WTVQ Posted: 24 May 2010 02:06 PM PDT jtablesession::Store Failed DB function failed with error number 1062 Duplicate entry '1-' for key 2 SQL=INSERT INTO `jos_session` ( `session_id`,`time`,`username`,`gid`,`guest`,`client_id` ) VALUES ( 'da4d3e4bf5accb2440b075a50f171a32','1275163382','','0','1','0' ) Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

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“Fit at 50: Choose exercise that'll work for you - Detroit Free Press” plus 3 more

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• Fit at 50: Choose exercise that'll work for you - Detroit Free Press
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Fit at 50: Choose exercise that'll work for you - Detroit Free Press Posted: 23 May 2010 05:39 AM PDT Hot flashes. Headaches. A tummy that won't go away no matter how many crunches you do. Menopause can be especially vexing for women trying to lose weight. As their estrogen levels drop, their testosterone exerts more influence. Because of the ensuing havoc, a woman's body will do what it can to retain whatever stores of estrogen it has. Alas, estrogen is stored in fat. Don't despair, says Leigh Shipman, an instructor with the Simmons branch of the Charlotte, N.C., YMCA. She's been working with active older adults for 17 years, and she's seen both men and women lose weight and get fit. "The average American woman should do just fine with one hour of moderate exercise a day," says Shipman, 51. The key is finding the right exercise regimen -- one you enjoy, one you look forward to doing and one you will stick with, says Mary Petters, an exercise physiologist with the University of North Carolina. "There's something out there for everyone," she says. "You're never too old to start." We polled Petters, Shipman and Gerald Endress, of the Duke Diet & Fitness Center in Durham, N.C., about the most popular exercise classes for women 50 and older at their facilities. 1. Zumba. This Latin dance workout originated in Colombia in the 1990s. Classes are almost everywhere. Benefits: It's a full-body aerobic workout that makes you sweat, gets your heart rate up, burns calories -- and it's fun. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: No tricky footstep combinations to memorize. 2. Water aerobics /swimming. Ten years ago, says Endress, water exercises focused on folks with arthritis and other joint issues. That's changed. "Water aerobics has really taken off -- it's a much more vigorous exercise. We even have an aqua boot camp." Benefits: Good cardio, good toning. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: At 50 your joints still need more TLC than they did 20 years ago. 3. Walking. Walking is the preferred exercise for 25 million women ages 45 and up. Benefits: A vigorous daily walk of at least 30 minutes can manage weight, control blood pressure, decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke, breast cancer and type 2 diabetes, boost good cholesterol and protect against hip fracture. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: You can do it on your own schedule, it's cheap, and it can be a social activity. 4. Pilates. Exercises focus on core strength, flexibility and balance -- the main areas we worry about as we age. Benefits: It can make you leaner and stronger, but the benefits can also help people move more gracefully and efficiently, making it possible to do some of the basic functions of day-to-day life that can become a challenge as we age. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: It's adaptable. Pilates classes can be grueling enough to benefit a professional athlete or scaled back to accommodate people with less strength and flexibility. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Health calendar - Honolulu Advertiser Posted: 27 May 2010 09:23 AM PDT SPECIAL FREE WELLNESS EXPO AND ENTERTAINMENT, for all ages, with keiki health and fitness challenge and noncompetitive obstacle course; free healers sessions (including minimassage, soul healing, chakra healing, Reiki and hands-on healing); angel and intuitive readings, wellness and healing products, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 29, Aloha Tower courtyard; information, 394-8438. "HAWAI'I WALK NOW," for Autism Speaks, a fundraising event for autism awareness, research and advocacy, June 12; 7 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. opening ceremonies, 9 a.m. walk start; Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island; registration: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/hawaii 11th ANNUAL FAMILY BEREAVEMENT CAMP, hosted by Hospice Hawaii for families with children 7-17 years old who have had a loved one die in the past several years, June 25-27, Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Punalu'u; $50 per family (limited scholarships); May 7 application deadline; 924-9255. "CAMP COOL" VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT for two-day, daytime, computer exploration camp for children with disabilities and their siblings/friends, July 10 and 17, sponsored by Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (recommended: working ability with children with disabilities; knowledge about computers and software programs, including digital photography, digital movie design and 3-D animation); 532-7119. UPCOMING ADULT CPR WITH FIRST AID, American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 28; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $55; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org. "BLOOD PRESSURE AND YOU," an overview, and ways to keep it under control through diet, exercise and medication, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 27, Kāhala Nui Senior Living Residence, Diamond Head Room; free, open to the public; registration, 432-2235. REAL WORLD NUTRITION, two-session HMSA program providing overview of the Food Guide Pyramid, and strategies for eating healthy, managing portions, meal planning and healthy recipes; 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 27 and June 3, Hale O Kapolei, 949 Kamokila Blvd., Suite 375; free for HMSA members, $35 nonmembers; registration, 948-6398. QIGONG CLASS AND WORKSHOP, by author, stress specialist, psychophysiologist and qigong instructor Robert Simon Siegel, on how energy affects health and aging; introductory class (free), 7 p.m. May 28; and workshop ($45), 9 a.m.-12 p.m. May 30; Kāhala Nui retirement residence, Diamond Head Room; open to the public, reservations required, 218-7091. BIRTH CENTER TOURS, for parents and expecting parents, 5-6 p.m. June 1 and 15, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free; registration, 263-5400 or www.castlemed.org. GENERAL NEWBORN CARE CLASS, 6:30-9:30 p.m. June 1, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; $25/two people; registration, 263-5400 or www.castlemed.org . "BASIC ORIENTAL MEDICAL BODY READING AND ACCUPRESSURE FOR SELF-HELP," sponsored by Kaiser Lifestyle Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through June 1, or July 20-Aug. 10, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu Clinic, conference room 2E; $40 for Kaiser members, $48 nonmembers; registration, 432-2270. "EYE HEALTH AND VISION TRAINING," one of a series of summer classes, "Reflexology and Eye Health," focusing on traditional reflexology for hands, feet and arms, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 2; Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina, Room 115; $9 per class, $30 per series of Fall 2008 Wellness Workshops; 235-7433. "RECOGNIZING AND PREVENTING FINANCIAL ABUSE OF THE ELDERLY" one of the Kaiser Permanente Senior Summit Lecture Series, 10-11 a.m. June 3, Kaiser, Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC; free, open to the public; registration, 432-2235. CHAIROBICS, multiweek exercise class for those who have difficulty walking and/or are using a cane, walker or wheelchair, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays, through Aug. 12, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu Clinic, conference room 1BC; $172 for Kaiser members ($215 nonmembers); 432-2260. ONGOING KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREGIVING CLASSES, offering elder care support and education — including basic caregiving skills, bathing, dressing, walking, meals and medical needs, for family members and those in related medical fields; fees; information, 734-9108; registration, 734-9211, or www.kupunaeducation.com. BALANCE AND FALL RISK ASSESSMENT, at the Balance Center of the Pacific; free, ongoing; appointments, 955-8339. "PREVENTING ALLERGIES IN YOUR CHILD," workshop on reducing asthma, food allergies and eczema, 6-7 p.m. July 6, Kaiser Permanente, Honolulu Clinic, conference room 2E; 432-2260. AMERICAN RED CROSS, Hawai'i chapter, seeks volunteers in the event of natural disaster to help operate shelters, provide feeding, conduct disaster assessment, deliver health and mental health services, handle logistics or provide officer work; 739-8147, www.hawaiiredcross.org. AMERICAN RED CROSS, monthlong classes, including classes in first aid, CPR and AED for adults, infants and children, various times/dates, American Red Cross, Diamond Head; fees; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org. AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASSES for those over 50, four-hour sessions, taught by trained volunteers from American Association of Retired Persons, with instruction on rules of the road, dealing with traffic congestion, effects of aging on driver skills, and accident prevention; various dates, Kaiser Permanente clinics; $12 for AARP members, $14 nonmembers; 432-2260. "WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS," a monthly fair of healthy products and services, education, massage, food and entertainment, and wellness business networking; sponsored by Hawaii Wellness Directory, 5-9 p.m.; first Wednesdays monthly; The Waterfront, Aloha Tower; free/validated parking; information, 394-8438. CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER sponsors classes for expectant and new parents, including infant CPR and safety, birth center tours, childbirth basics, breast-feeding class, Lamaze Prepared Childbirth, general newborn care and ongoing prenatal fitness classes; fees; reservations, 263-5050. KAISER PERMANENTE offers classes and workshops at the medical center and/or various area clinics for expectant and new parents, including childbirth preparation, "stork classes," parenting, and prenatal classes; fees; information, registration, 432-2260. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, 12-step program, meetings, 6 p.m. Mondays, Unity Church, Diamond Head; Wednesdays, Palolo Hongwanji; and Fridays, Central Union Church, Room 207; information, 589-2632. MOMS SUPPORT GROUP, open to mothers of newborns and young infants, offering discussion, support and information on a variety of topics; babies welcome; 263-5400 or www.castlemed.org. BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION/SUPPORT, by La Leche League of Central O'ahu, for nursing and pregnant mothers; 10 a.m. third Tuesdays monthly; Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks; free; information, 888-2321. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP, focusing on the Guaifenesin protocol; 9:15-10 a.m., newcomers' meeting; and 10-11:30 a.m. general meeting; second Saturday monthly, St. Clement's Parish Hall, Makiki; reservations, 677-8770. COPD BREATHING HUI MEETINGS, sponsored by Hawaii COPD Coalition, conducted by experienced respiratory therapists, on cessation, exercise, nutrition, emotions, medications, relaxation, legislation travel and supplemental oxygen; 10 a.m.-noon, second Fridays monthly; Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic; Conference Room 2; and 10 a.m.-noon, third Saturdays monthly, Hawai'i Kai Retirement Community, Phase 1, multipurpose room; 988-2439, www.hawaiicopd.org. ZUMBA AEROBIC FITNESS CLASSES, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Kokokahi YWCA gym, Kailua; $8; 589-6044. YOUTH SPEED AND AGILITY CLINICS, sponsored by Hawaii Sports and Fitness, for ages 6-12; 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Neal Blaisdell Park, Pearl City; first clinic free, others $10 each; 478-1842. "BREATHE FREE PLAN TO STOP SMOKING," eight sessions; Castle Medical Center, Wellness Center auditorium; $120; register: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org. HEALTH SEMINAR by Diana Joy Ostroff, naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Center for Natural Healing, 5283 Kimokeo St., 'Āina Haina; free; registration: 373-9966. SOUL SONG AND DANCE, healing practices to prevent illness, rejuvenate and prolong life; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nichiren Mission, Nu'uanu; 861-1441. PRO INJURY CLINIC, free injury-consultations/evaluations, provided by Orthopedic Associates, to youth and high school-age athletes, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Star Physical Therapy, Pearl City; appointments: 536-2261. Aerobics/Pilates LULULEMON ATHLETICA YOGA/FITNESS CLASSES: yoga, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sundays, and running club, 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, meeting at the Ala Moana Center store; free; 946-7220, www.lululemon.com/honolulu/alamoanacenter. Ecstatic Dance Jam, a "body-mind-spirit fitness" program of unfettered dancing, meditation and healing through movement; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sundays, Kailua Movement Studio; 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Andrew's Priory; donation; 282-5151, www.ecstaticdancehawaii.com. EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE WITH SHADIYA, 2-3 p.m. Sundays and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays; Studio Be; $15 for drop-ins or $50 for four classes; 429-3324, www.studiobehawaii.com. CORE FOCUS, tribal fusion belly dance classes with Kalae Kaina, director of Shakti Dance Movement; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $15; 358-2571. Butoh movement workshop, exercise through dance and spoken word; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month; 387-4861. MUVE dance classes, a creative style of dance combining music, exercise and health, for children, adults and seniors; various times and locations; free; 955-8211, www.muve.com. LUK TUNG KUEN, Windward chapter, low-impact exercise with emphasis on circulation, stretching, balance, 6 a.m. Mondays-Fridays, Windward Mall, upper parking deck; and 8:05 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, center court; 247-2349. Luk tung kuen movement class, low-impact exercise; also, ongoing practice; 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, Kahala Mall center court; 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center stage; free; 834-8587. STROLLER STRIDES, workout and play for mothers and their babies in strollers; 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 5 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays; 9 a.m. Saturdays at Kapi'olani Park; also, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays at Haha'ione Park; $15 per class (discount for multiple classes); 371-6904, www.strollerstrides.com. StrollerFit Program, 8:50-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Windward Mall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Lanikai Children's Park or Ko Olina Lagoon 4; $15 per class (discount for multiple classes); 262-6960, www.strollerfit.com/kailua. PAUL BRAGG EXERCISE CLASS; 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; Fort DeRussy lawn; free; 949-0679, www.bragg.com. ADULT FITNESS CLASS, improve posture, increase strength and flexibility; 5 p.m. Mondays; The Movement Center, Kaimukī; $10 per class; 735-8641, http://www.movementcenter.org. BODY WORKS HAWAII, low-impact aerobics, Pilates, Latin and '50s music workouts, resistance training and cardio kickboxing; 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays; Kūhiō Elementary School cafeteria; $1 per class; 735-5755, 377-5132. JAZZERCISE LITE CLASSES, with low-impact dance aerobics and strength training, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, St. Peter's Episcopal Church (mauka of St. Andrew's Priory); $10 per class; $32 per month; one-time $25 fee; 265-4849. JAZZERCISE CLASSES, aerobics, dance, Pilates and kickboxing; 6:30-7:30 pm. Mondays, Wednesdays, Maunawili Elementary School; also, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Niu Valley Middle School; $10 walk-in or $40 per month; one-time $25 fee; 295-2289. Jazzercise classes, warm-up, dance aerobics, strength training and cool-down; Mondays-Saturdays at three O'ahu locations; $10 per class or $38 per month; 455-5981, www.mjjazz.com. Senior Safe Walk, mall-walk program for improved balance, breathing and joint protection; 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kahala Mall; slight charge; registration: 284-3540. NIA, fusion fitness combining dance, martial arts and yoga, with Renee Tillotson; 12 p.m. Wednesdays; 4 p.m. Saturdays with Sharlene Bliss; Kailua Movement Studio; $10, first class free; 864-0495. "Hard-CORE" class, strengthen your midsection and stabilize your core, lower back and muscles used for flexibility; 5 p.m. Wednesdays; Central O'ahu Regional Park; $25 for Team Move members, $30 nonmembers; register: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com. BELLY DANCE CARDIO AND TECHNIQUE CLASS; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 1-2 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio; $17 per class, $50 for four classes; 234-1006, www.MaliaInHawaii.com. BELLY-DANCE CLASS, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays; Dream to Dance; $40 for four classes; 234-1006, maliai hawaii@mac.com. Goddess Dance: belly dance and yoga fitness, for women, combination of belly dance, salsa and yoga with a Pilates cool-down; 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays; Mō'ili'ili Community Center; $12 per class; 255-9839. Lifeguard workout, swimming, running, calisthenics and stretching; 7 a.m. Saturdays; call for location; $35 for Team Move members, $40 nonmembers; registration: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com. Swim classes, for beginning adult and intermediate adult swimmers, as well as those who can't swim, led by J.J. Kobelansky, also offering training for water fitness and competency exams, and private lessons; call each week to learn class location; bring towel or beach mat and goggles; beginners 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; intermediate 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays; $10 per class; locations, 373-3839, http://www.jjs-swim.com. FIT FOR A GODDESS, women-only classes using a dance pole for increased strength and flexibility; ongoing at various times and days, Kailua and Kaimukī; $15 introductory class, $150 for six-week session; complete schedule: 262-6979, www.fit4agoddesshi.com. Stott Pilates training, mat and equipment classes; daily; Pilates Training Center, Kailua; $22 for mat classes, $30 for equipment classes, with discounts for groups of five or 10 classes; registration and schedule: 261-9519, www.pilatestrainingcenterhawaii.com. Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes for $40 per month or $100 per quarter; schedule: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org. Fitness and exercise classes, various times and days; Kapi'olani Women's Center; registration and schedule: 535-7000. NĀ MIKIMIKI PROJECT, encouraging new moms to become more physically active over 18 months; free; schedule and locations: 441-8199, namikimiki@crch.hawaii.edu. Yoga CENTERING YOGA, ongoing sessions to promote flexibility, balance, strength, concentration and calm; 5:30-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Kapi'olani Park (diamondhead side of Kalākaua Avenue tennis courts); and 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fort DeRussy (makai slide, near volleyball courts); information, 351-9666. "YOGA MEETS DANCE," free-guided dance and stillness meditation; no experience needed; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Kaimukī; first class, $5; location/information: 227-3449. MORNING AND EVENING OUTDOOR BEACH YOGA OR PILATES CLASSES, Windward O'ahu; prices vary by instructor, some donation only; 722-8923 or www.kailuabeachyoga.com. YOGA, with certified kundalini yoga instructor Harjot Kaur; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Studio Be; $15 per class/$60 for five classes; www.studiobehawaii.com. Yoga under the palm trees, bring a mat or towel; 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays; fronting Waikīkī Natatorium; donations accepted; 373-8833. "Rejuvenate!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, intermediate yoga; 10-11 a.m.; Mondays; also, Level 1 basic yoga; 10-11 a.m.; Fridays; Pohai Nani, Kāne'ohe; $3 per class; 247-6211. "Yoga is for Every Body," class in kundalini and hatha yoga taught by Amber Ricci; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Hawai'i Kai; $10 per class or $45 for five classes; location and registration: 255-9839. YOGA WITH GUILHERME ALVES; 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Studio Be; $15; 351-4960. Kundalini yoga, class led by Maria Steele; 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho St.; $10 donation; also 8:30-10 a.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park, diamondhead end near Poni Mō'ī Road; $8 donation; 393-5095, mariasteele@msn.com. Yoga classes in 'Ewa Beach, morning and evening classes offered Mondays-Saturdays in ashtanga yoga, vinyasa flow, restorative yoga and yoga4kids; $15 per class with discounts available for multiple classes; complete schedule, registration and location: www.yoga4ewa.com, 689-1020. Tai Chi/Qi gong/Eastern Martial arts CHI-LEL QIGONG SELF-HEALING CLASSES, by breast cancer survivor Ginny Walden; various days/times, in Kāne'ohe, Kailua and Waikīkī; 259-8453; www.blueskyhealingarts.com. SHOTOKAN KARATE, Japanese traditional karate training and self-defense, 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mānoa Valley District Park; $99 for three months; 371-7670. EARLY MORNING TAI CHI CLASSES, 5:30-6:45 a.m. Mondays, Atherton YMCA; $25 a month for YMCA members, $40 a month for nonmembers; 946-0289. Yang-style tai chi, all levels welcome; 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays; Kaimukī-Wai'alae YMCA; free; 941-9707. Tai chi, practice with instructor Janet Jin, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation; 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested; 596-2900. Taiji class, for improved balance and energy; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; registration: 941-9707. Qi gong and meditation class, on how to improve and maintain health through the practices of qi gong and meditation; 6:45-8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; registration: 941-9707. Yang and chen styles of tai chi, to improve health and reduce stress; 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Ala Wai Neighborhood Park; $5 per class; 395-4693. Qi Gong for Health, 12 sitting exercises to keep the body flexible, strengthen the immune system and promote good health; 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays; Qi Center, 1110 University Ave.; $40 general, free to seniors 65 and older; registration: 947-1333. Traditional kung fu and tai chi, instruction in Chinese health practices; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays; Makiki Park, near pool entrance; $50 per month; 239-1403. Masakatsu ki-aikido dojo, instruction for ages 5 through adult; 8:30-10 a.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 children, $25 adults with discounts available for families; 487-6080. Meditation MEDITATION FOR STRESS RELIEF, 9-11 a.m. Sundays, with individual meditation instruction, open meditation, dharma talks; and INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION, guided instruction, question-and-answer period, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Aikahi Shopping Center; free; open to public; 342-6298; www.kailua.shambhala.org. "Who Am I?," guidance in mindfulness meditation in three-hour sessions with access to the center throughout the month; available 10 a.m.-12 a.m. daily; Hawaii Maum Meditation Center, 1542-C Ke'eaumoku St.; $150 per month; reservation for initial visit: 533-2875, 255-6036, www.maum.org/eng. Meditation for beginners; 9-11 a.m. Sundays; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Suite 205; also, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays; free; 342-6298, www.ksbcenter.org. Meditation and yoga, classes for stress reduction and life enhancement; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Mānoa; free; registration and location: 393-6342. GURDJIEFF STUDIES OF HAWAI'I, meetings offering the potential of a conscious awakening to one's individual possibilities; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays; Unity Church Diamond Head; introductory meeting free; 721-2862, pacimage@maui.net. Mindfulness meditation, develop inner peace and reduce stress through insight meditation; 4-6 p.m. Saturdays; Broken Ridge Korean (Buddhist) Temple, Pālolo Valley; free; 395-7749. Services "KISSING 'CANCERETTES' GOODBYE," volunteer coaches from The Clean Air Team present auto-suggestion and various mental methods of overcoming a nicotine addiction or other habits, 7-9 p.m. first Thursday of each month, Liliha Public Library; free. 948-3299. "MĀLAMA SENIORS IN WAIKĪKĪ," a Waikīkī Community Center outreach and social worker service program, open to those 60 and older (and families with caregivers), offering counseling, case management services, caregiver support and respite, help with state and Medicare payments, and links to community resources for personal care, transportation and housekeeping; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Fridays; 923-1802. LIVE HEALTHY ... WORK WELL, project by Center on Disability Studies, UH-Mānoa, is accepting participants for a research study for people with diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, ages 18-62, live on O'ahu and work a minimum of 10 hours per week, you may qualify to participate; participants receive compensation and paid project-related medical expenses; 956-5096, workwell@hawaii.edu, www.livehealthyworkwell.org. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS, 12-step meeting to help quit and stay off nicotine; 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Kawaiaha'o Church, and 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Kapi'olani Park (picnic table, tennis court side of aquarium); free; 457-0213, 783-4766. GRIEFSHARE, support group for people who have lost someone through death, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays; Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 for workbook; 226-7511, 531-1111. HAWAI'I PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 7-8 p.m. first Monday of each month; Olomana, Kailua; free; 262-6598. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 10-11:30 a.m. first Tuesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org. BRAIN INJURY EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, 7-9 p.m., third Wednesday monthly, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 4 conference room; 454-0699 or www.rehabhospital.org. POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., second Saturdays, during January, April, July and October; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor WO 2 conference room; 531-3511; www.rehabhospital.org. "Doctor Health," radio show hosted by David Snow with guests discussing health topics and listener call-in; 9 a.m. Wednesdays; 690 AM KHNR; call-in number is 296-5476 during the broadcast. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, for people who have had a brain injury; 7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 956-0867, www.rehabhospital.org. SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 2-3 p.m. first Thursday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org. DIVORCECARE, program for anyone going through the pain, disappointment, challenge and anger of divorce; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 registration and workbook fee; 254-3136. "MENDED HEARTS," support group meeting for open-heart patients, caregivers, family and general public; 1-3 p.m. third Saturday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 456-4871. "Smiles for Life," Dr. Wilfred Miyasaki offers teeth-whitening services at a reduced price with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to Parents and Children Together; 533-0000. Wheelchairs for seniors and disabled, Senior Wheels USA makes power wheelchairs available to seniors and the permanently disabled at no cost if they qualify; guidelines and information: 800-246-6010. Mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women, qualified women, ages 40-49, may call for free breast cancer screening and health education; Mondays-Fridays, Hawaii Medical Center East in Liliha and Hawaii Medical Center West, 'Ewa Beach; free; 547-6798, 547-6889. EyeCare America Seniors Eye Care Program, the Hawai'i Ophthalmological Society encourages those 65 and older to check their eligibility for free eye exams from volunteer doctors; call for eligibility: 800-222-3937. Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Health Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, 605 Kapi'olani Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813, islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Health Cal" in the subject line, or fax 525-8055. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Exercises help women lose weight and get fit - La Crosse Tribune Posted: 25 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT Hot flashes. Headaches. A tummy that won't go away no matter how many crunches you do. Menopause can be especially vexing for women trying to lose weight. As their estrogen levels drop, their testosterone exerts more influence. Because of the ensuing havoc, a woman's body will do what it can to retain whatever stores of estrogen it has. Alas, estrogen is stored in fat. Don't despair, says Leigh Shipman, an instructor with the YMCA in Charlotte, N.C. She has been working with "active older adults" for 17 years, and she has seen both men and women lose weight and get fit. "The average American woman should do just fine with one hour of moderate exercise a day," said Shipman, 51. The key is finding the right exercise regimen — one you enjoy, one you look forward to doing and will stick with, says Mary Petters, an exercise physiologist with the University of North Carolina Wellness Center in Chapel Hill. "There's something out there for everyone," said Petters. "You're never too old to start." Here are popular exercise classes for women 50 and older: Zumba This Latin dance workout originated in Colombia in the 1990s and then became popular in the United States. Classes are almost everywhere. Benefits: It's a full-body aerobic workout that gets you sweating, gets your heart rate up, burns calories — and it's fun. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: Unlike other dance and aerobic routines, Zumba is less choreographed, more free-spirited. Not ricky footstep combinations to memorize.   Water aerobics /swimming Ten years ago, says Duke's Endress, water exercises focused on folks with arthritis and other joint issues. That's changed. "Water aerobics has really taken off — it's a much more vigorous exercise.... We even have an aqua boot camp." Benefits: Good cardio, good toning. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: You may not have arthritis, but at 50 your joints still need more TLC than they did 20 years ago; exercising in water relieves the pressure on your joints.   Walking Walking is the preferred exercise for 25 million women ages 45 and older, making it by far the most popular form of exercise for that group. Benefits: A vigorous daily walk of at least 30 minutes can manage weight, control blood pressure, decrease the risk of heart attack, boost "good" cholesterol, lower the risk of stroke, reduce risk of breast cancer and type 2 diabetes, and protect against hip fracture. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: You can do it on your own schedule, it's cheap, and it can be a social activity — walking groups, formal and informal, are especially popular with older walkers.   Pilates Exercises done with or without equipment that focus on core strength, flexibility and balance — the main areas we worry about as we age. Benefits: It can make you leaner and stronger, but the benefits also can help people move more gracefully and efficiently, making it possible to do some of the basic functions of day-to-day life that can become a challenge as we age. Why it's popular with the 50-plus set: It's adaptable. Pilates classes can be grueling enough to benefit a professional athlete or scaled back to accommodate people with less strength and flexibility. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Visit the Roanoke and Botetourt Athletic Clubs on ... - Examiner Posted: 26 May 2010 06:11 AM PDT Comment Subscribe Subscribe The 17th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day is Wednesday, May 26, 2010. On this day, over 150,000 older adults will come together at different locations to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.  The Roanoke Athletic Club (RAC), located at 4508 Starkey Road, and the Botetourt Athletic Club (BAC), located at 105 Summerfield Court, both have a Cardio Theatre, group exercise programs, a hair salon, a massage therapist and indoor/outdoor pools not to mention the most work-out equipment offered in the area.  The Roanoke Athletic Club (RAC) offers the following senior classes in addition to water aerobics:  Golden Peak - a low impact and low intensity muscle stretching, sculpting and toning class. You can attend this class from 8:00 am - 8:50am on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Twinges in the Hinges - an aquatic program sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. This aqua class will help you improve arthritis pains and joint flexibility. You can attend this class from 10:00 am - 10:45 am and 11:00 am - 11:45 am on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. The Botetourt Athletic Club (BAC) offers the following senior classes in addition to water aerobics: Golden Peak - a low impact and low intensity muscle stretching, sculpting and toning class. You can attend this class from 10:35 am - 11:25 am on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. AFAP - an aquatic program sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. This aqua class will help you improve arthritis pains and joint flexibility. You can attend this class from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. AFEP - a studio exercise program sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. This class will help you improve arthritis pains and joint flexibility. You can attend this class from 1:00pm - 1:45 pm on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Visit these clubs anytime to enjoy the relationships that come with free coffee and juice every morning, the 20% senior discount and the ability to freeze your membership throughout the year when you travel. Click here to register your company for a National Senior Health and Fitness Day event. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

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SUCCESS STORY / Lisa L. McEachern, 40: From 286 pounds ... - Atlanta Journal Constitution Posted: 19 May 2010 12:03 PM PDT By Michelle C. Brooks For the AJC Lisa L. McEachern, 40. Weight loss: 110 pounds. Former weight: 286 pounds Current weight: 176 pounds Pounds lost: 110 pounds Height: 5 feet, 4 inches How long she's kept it off: "I started my serious commitment to my weight loss when I turned 38 years old," McEachern said. "I gave myself until my 40th birthday, December 2009, to reach my goal of size 12 or less. I reached my goal in 10 months, July 2009." Personal life: "I am a third-grade teacher in Clayton County, Ga. I am married to Tracey McEachern. We have three beautiful daughters: Toiya, Traci and Lauren. I am a native of Georgia and an [alumna] of Georgia State University." Turning point: "The turning point in my life was after having my last daughter and being too tired to get up and warm a bottle," she said. "I had difficulty buckling the car seat without huffing and puffing, not to mention having a shortness of breath while carrying the baby up the stairs from the garage." Diet plan: "I joined Casi's Straight Military Style Bootcamp (www.casisbootcamp.com) and she offered me a full-meal plan and journal for the entire six weeks," she said. "It made me accountable for my eating." Exercise routine: "I started out working out seven days a week for at least 30 minutes," she says. "I have since gone to five days per week for approximately 90 minutes. I have combined cardio with strength training." Biggest challenge: "The biggest challenge was getting over the embarrassment of not being able to keep up with the other ladies in the aerobics classes," she said. "I wanted so badly to be able to last an entire hour without stopping for a breath or drink of water. That was a personal goal of mine. I finally reached it and am now able to run four miles and do a spin class without taking a break." How life has changed: "I have always been a happy-go-lucky person, but I can tell that my energy level has increased exponentially," she says. "It has spilled over into my professional life. I have enrolled my youngest daughters in extracurricular activities to encourage them to be active and fit." Be an inspiration: If you've made positive changes in your diet and/or fitness routine and are happy with the results, please share your success with us. Include your e-mail address, a daytime phone number and before and after photos (by mail or JPEG). Write: Success Stories, c/o Holly Steel, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 223 Perimeter Center Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30346-1301; or e-mail ajcsuccessstories@gmail.com. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

Fitness can be fun, too - The Vancouver Sun Posted: 23 May 2010 11:37 AM PDT The dark, dirty secret is finally out -- fitness for the sake of fitness is boring. So, this winter, play your way to physical fitness. Offerings at front-running fitness and recreation centres will include all kinds of fun and games. Watch for cardio machines with on-screen "brain-fitness" games, Wii-hab rather than tedious rehab, outdoor fitness, "boomerized" sports and themed walks to take your mind off the work. "We have pumped billions of dollars into (the fitness for fitness's sake) message for the last 20 odd years and we really haven't increased the number of participants a great deal," Colin Milner of the International Council on Active Aging said in an interview. Most consumers are no longer motivated by vanity, but by fun, relaxation and energy-boosting life-management, said Milner, keynote speaker at the most recent 2009 B.C. Recreation and Parks Association conference in Vancouver. Here's what to look (or ask) for at your local fitness or recreation provider this winter: CARDIO/BRAIN-FIT BIKES Why bore yourself on a regular treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical machine when you could be playing an absorbing touch-screen game of mah jong, while you're at it? Technogym is releasing its cardio/games product this winter, while NeuroActive's recumbent bike will work your math, memory and hand-eye co-ordination. STRETCHING MACHINE Stretching machines with a gauge and timer allow you to measure progress. Their supported stretches ensure correct form and you don't have to get down to the ground to stretch -- an altogether pleasant experience. GROUP WALKS WITH A TWIST Boring? Not at all. Look for group walks that integrate exercise, technology, socialization and brain work. Milner's seen GPS walks in an arboretum. Why not learn the history and biology of trees, while getting exercise? Ask your local recreation centre to set up scavenger hunts. ZEN WEIGHT ROOMS Never mind huge stacks of clanking metal. Baby boomers are seeking the mind-body connection, so watch for workout rooms with hidden weight stacks and a tranquil, soothing atmosphere, said Eric Kristiansen of Advanced Athletics Inc. in Vancouver. The machines are a little hard to explain. Imagine doing Tai Chi-like movements while holding onto a pulley system that smoothly moves with you, providing constant resistance regardless of where you move your arms or body. WII ROOMS Instead of aerobics rooms, expect Wii rooms for rehab, fitness and sports especially in seniors centres and retirement communities, Milner said. "It's so huge it's unreal. Literally over 60 per cent of our members with facilities to serve this market said in the next two years they will be putting Nintendo Wiis into their site," Milner said. "In 27 years I have never seen a product catch on that quick. What has made it catch on so quick? Anyone can do it, it's social and it's fun." Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

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Fitness training: 5 elements of a rounded routine - MayoClinic.com Posted: 21 May 2010 09:52 AM PDT Fitness training balances five elements of good health. Make sure your routine includes aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, stretching, core exercise and balance training. By Mayo Clinic staff Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Use the five primary elements of fitness training to create a balanced routine. 1. Aerobic fitness Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio or endurance activity, is the cornerstone of most fitness training programs. Aerobic exercise causes you to breathe faster and more deeply, which maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. The better your aerobic fitness, the more efficiently your heart, lungs and blood vessels transport oxygen throughout your body — and the easier it is to complete routine physical tasks and rise to unexpected challenges, such as running to your car in the pouring rain. Aerobic exercise includes any physical activity that uses large muscle groups and increases your heart rate. Try walking, jogging, biking, swimming, dancing, water aerobics — even leaf raking, snow shoveling and vacuuming. Aim for at least two hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity — preferably spread throughout the week. 2. Muscular fitness Muscular fitness is another key component of a fitness training program. Strength training at least twice a week can help you increase bone strength and muscular fitness. It can also help you maintain muscle mass during a weight-loss program. Most fitness centers offer various resistance machines, free weights and other tools for strength training. But you don't need to invest in a gym membership or expensive equipment to reap the benefits of strength training. Hand-held weights or homemade weights — such as plastic soft drink bottles filled with water or sand — may work just as well. Resistance bands are another inexpensive option. Your own body weight counts, too. Try push-ups, abdominal crunches and leg squats. 3. Stretching Most aerobic and strength training activities cause your muscles to contract and flex. For balance in your fitness training program, it's important to stretch those muscles, too. Stretching improves the range of motion of your joints and promotes better posture. Regular stretching can even help relieve stress. Before you stretch, warm up by walking or doing a favorite exercise at low intensity for five to 10 minutes. Better yet, stretch after you exercise — when your muscles are warm and receptive to stretching. Ideally, you'll stretch whenever you exercise. If you don't exercise regularly, you might want to stretch at least three times a week after warming up to maintain flexibility. Activities such as yoga promote flexibility, too. Next page (1 of 2) See Also Hand Scheduled Section Focus Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity Hot-weather exercise: How to keep cool Golf injuries: Why it pays to play it safe Overuse injury: How to prevent training injuries Fitness programs: 7 tips for staying motivated Cross-training: Rev up your exercise program with variety Barriers to fitness: Overcoming common problems Fitness programs: 6 steps to guide your selection Fitness for less: 4 low-cost ways to shape up Fitness programs: 5 steps to getting started Exercise: When to check with your doctor first Fitting in fitness: Finding time for physical activity Exercise and cold weather: Stay motivated, fit and safe Body fat analyzers: How accurate are they? Heart rate: What's normal? Target heart rate calculator Slide show: Balance exercises Exercise and illness: Should you exercise when you're sick? BMI calculator Late-day exercise: Can it cause insomnia? Slide show: How to stretch your major muscle groups Core exercises: 7 reasons to strengthen your core muscles Office exercise: How to burn calories at work Exercise: Rev up your routine to reduce stress Exercising with arthritis: Improve your joint pain and stiffness Make your New Year's resolutions reality Related Links References Physical activity and public health guidelines. American College of Sports Medicine. http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home_Page&TEMPLATE=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=7764. Accessed May 21, 2009. 2008 physical activity guidelines for Americans. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/pdf/paguide.pdf. Accessed June 3, 2009. Aerobic or anaerobic? Quick activity. American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3003065. Accessed June 3, 2009. Physical activity. American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4563. Accessed June 3, 2009. Expert: Muscle training dos and don'ts. American College of Sports Medicine. http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home_Page&template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7166. Accessed June 3, 2009. Beedle BB, et al. No difference in pre- and post-exercise stretching on flexibility. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2007;21:780. Everyone benefits from yoga when properly executed and individually adapted. American College of Sports Medicine. http://www.acsm.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Search&template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=4245. Accessed June 4, 2009. Selecting and effectively using stability balls. American College of Sports Medicine. Accessed June 4, 2009. Warm up, cool down and be flexible. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00310. Accessed June 4, 2009. Laskowski ER (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. June 9, 2009. Gillespie LD, et al. Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2009:CD007146. HQ01305 Sept. 5, 2009 © 1998-2010 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "EmbodyHealth," "Enhance your life," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction.

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