I recently took a tumble while walking one of our dogs. This brought the subject of balance to mind. Balance is a very important health consideration, especially for those of us trying to exercise extensively to maintain our weight loss. In addition, it becomes a greater concern as we age. I only lost one day’sContinue reading “Exercise: Keeping Balanced”
Category Archives: Exercise
Exercise: Zumba®
Let’s look at another fun way to improve our fitness. Dancing to a Latin beat sounds like a great candidate, but I had wondered how effective Zumba is for weight maintenance and improving our health in general. Turns out that it’s an extremely good way to rev up our activity level and improve fitness. KeepContinue reading “Exercise: Zumba®”
Exercise & Self-Care: CycleBar – Putting Yourself Out There
Are you the type of person who likes to try new things? I’m always ready for new hobbies, new foods, new music, and new places. But I can’t recall trying a new form of exercise in many, many years. Before embarking on any new fitness activity, check with your medical provider to see if it’sContinue reading “Exercise & Self-Care: CycleBar – Putting Yourself Out There”
Exercise: Cycling
Here is an exercise that nearly everyone can do, even those who have mobility limitations. And it’s as effective as it is easy! Is cycling part of your weight maintenance routine? Before embarking on any new fitness activity, check with your medical provider to see if it’s a good fit for you! There are numerousContinue reading “Exercise: Cycling”
Exercise: Rowing
Strength training is important, but just not my thing. Does that sound familiar? Or do you love lifting weights, but can’t quite get to the cardio part of your workout? It turns out there is a solution for both types of people – rowing! There is widespread agreement that rowing is a total body workout.Continue reading “Exercise: Rowing”
Exercise: Walking Benefits in 5 Minutes
Today I’d love to share a timely news item which I first heard about on my morning news podcast: walking for just 5 minutes every half hour cuts many health risks from a sedentary lifestyle (1). That is quite a time commitment, but even if you can’t get up and stroll every 30 minutes, youContinue reading “Exercise: Walking Benefits in 5 Minutes”
Dealing with Weight Gain
Maybe you’ve enjoyed your holidays a little too much. Maybe you’ve been sidelined due to an injury or illness. Maybe a stressful situation was a factor in your unintended weight gain. But whatever the reason, the key is to address the weight gain and not look at it as a failure. It is a partContinue reading “Dealing with Weight Gain”
Be Part of the 9%
As we approach New Year’s Eve, many of us are considering our goals, those annoying yet invigorating New Year’s Resolutions. There are countless articles on the failures of these well intentioned goals. Some cite as much as 91% failure by the end of the year (1)! How can we do better to achieve our maintenanceContinue reading “Be Part of the 9%”
Exercise: Walking Overview
When I was on my weight loss journey, I became consistent with a few helpful habits. Perhaps only second to diet is the habit of exercise. I believe that to continue with maintenance success, physical activity is crucial. Is that your experience as well? Exercise can take many forms, and it may be best ifContinue reading “Exercise: Walking Overview”
Maintain Weight Loss 