Strength training for sedentary women over the age of 40? Yes!
As a health educator for 20 years, I have implemented countless health programs in my local community. One program, Strong Women, is one of my favorites. This is because it is not only beneficial for participants, it is actually fun!
There are several factors that make Strong Women such a special program. First, it encourages women who may have never strength trained before to give weight lifting a try. Next,
Now that the weather has turned warmer, and your pants probably feel tighter after the long months of winter, why not begin an exercise program at work? There's no easier way to do this than by organizing walks with your co-workers. I've used walking as my main form of exercise at work for almost 25 years. The benefits have been immense, the most important being the development of new friendships. Listed below are three ways to prompt your co-workers to join you outside for an invigorating walk in the spring sunshine.
In most cases, I advocate for exercise. Moving your body keeps you healthy, and it boosts your spirits. So, why would I write an article about reasons not to exercise? Because there are actually valid reasons when it is best to skip a day, one week (or two) of exercise at certain times in your life.
I have worked in the health field long enough to know that exercising while ill can have negative effects on the body. Of course it's fine
I know you have probably heard it before, but one of the easiest ways you can boost heart health, starting right now, is by adding a little bit more movement to your every day routine.
It doesn't have to be a run or a bike ride. I'm talking about opening your front door and taking a short walk down to the end of the street and back again. It might take you five minutes. It might take you ten. But really, opening that door and taking that first step is the direction you need to start
The forecast in Wisconsin called for freezing temperatures and sporadic snow showers. As far as winters go, this had been an easy one, but for some reason I still had a pretty severe case of the winter blahs. To combat this state of mind, I tried a type of exercise I'd never done before. It involved a broom, a stone, and ice. You probably guessed from the title: I tried my hand at curling. No, this type of exercise didn't give me a vigorous cardio workout, but it did help me
