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Family Food Storage Program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Exercise Posts
Posted 12/11/2008 @ 5:47:26 pm by healthydietingandfitness.com
At these hard financial times when everyone is looking for ways to cut back on their budgets and save, we ask ourselves if each purchase is a necessary purchase or not. If you are just starting to exercise and are needing some weights to lift, try filling a couple of plastic milk cartons with water and use them as your weights. You can also use canned goods as your weights. An arm strengthening exercise would be to lift the carton to shoulder height then lower back down to thigh position. Repeat the exercise about ten times. Increase as your doctor advises.
Posted 11/1/2008 @ 8:11:28 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
Lay on your stomach on the floor or bed or where comfortable. Push up the upper torso of your body with your hands until your arms are straight. Count about 10 seconds to hold the position. Repeat about 10 times.
Remember to consult your doctor before starting any diet or exercise plan.
Posted 10/22/2008 @ 9:45:29 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
What motivates people to exercise and stay fit? Some say their children, others say their wedding, and yet others say preventing disease. Motivating people to exercise is a multi-billion dollar business. There are tapes, books, incentives, and etc. to motivate people to exercise. We, as a nation, are working hard to motivate people to exercise and lose weight because of the obesity epidemic that is becoming apparent in our children.
Sometimes people try to motivate you by giving you uplifting encouragement, or dropping hints. I once read a T-shirt that said, "I may be fat, but you're ugly, and I can go on a diet!" You have to find the motivation to start. It could be through the fear of losing health or strength or it could be because you want to see results in your weight.
Find something you like to do. It could be walking, dancing, riding a bike, lifting weights, running, jogging, exercise while playing with your children, or etc. It is said that the person who exercises in the morning to kick-start their day is the one that will stick with the exercise program. If you like to walk on a treadmill, you may get bored with that. Try listening to motivational music or put a TV in front of the treadmill for interest. If you walk outside, take a different route once in a while.
There are many benefits to exercising. Some people will find that their body aches diminish as their bodies grow stronger with exercise. Some people will have a greater mental capacity and better attitude. While others will feel a greater self esteem from sticking to an exercise program and getting results that are noticeable.
Think of the reasons you should exercise for the next couple of days. As you think of them, write them down. This is a motivation starter. Next, decide when you will be exercising and how you will be exercising. Also, think of the ways you can get exercise in your daily routine. Walk to work or lunch instead of driving. Give up dessert except for special occasions. Do not take seconds at meals.
Once you exercise for a time and see results you can give yourself a pat on the back for changing a bad habit to a good habit.
Posted 10/21/2008 @ 5:24:55 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your feet should be about two feet away from the wall. Place your hands flat against the wall. Step forward with one foot. Push against the wall while leaning into the wall. This will stretch the leg in back if you keep the heel of your foot flat on the floor. Try repeating this exercise 10 times with each leg.
Please consult your physician before starting any exercise program.
Posted 10/16/2008 @ 8:38:19 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
If exercising is hard for you to fit into your schedule, try sitting down and planning your exercise for a couple of weeks and stick to it. Start by listing some of the things you really like to do that includes exercising. Most people really would like to exercise but do not have the time. It is like setting a goal. "If it isn't written down, it doesn't exist."
If you like to go to swap meets or garage sales or shopping, count the time you walk around as your exercise time. This gets you thinking about what you are doing to get exercise that you already love to do.
Set aside time for your exercise. A quote from a doctor recently is, "Exercise should be as regular as brushing your teeth every day." If you have children, sometimes your regular exercise time may have to be changed due to their schedules or unforeseen changes. You can just schedule a different time for your exercise that day. Be flexible but regular.
The health studies have recently shown that regular aerobic exercise can prolong life another 12 years and slow down the deterioration of body functions. That is significant. The study was done by the American Physical Therapy Association. Be sure to do a mix of strength, balance, endurance and stretching exercises. You would be surprised at the number of adults 40 years or older who have problems with balance because their leg muscles need strength.
Posted 10/7/2008 @ 7:55:07 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
This exercise does not take any special equipment.
You either lie on the floor or your bed, lift your right leg with knee bent to your chest or as far as you can lift it, then lower your right leg down to the floor or bed. Alternate the same exercise with your left leg as many times as you can. 10 a day would be a good goal to set for the first week, depending on your capabilities.
You either lie on the floor or your bed, lift both your legs with knee bent to your chest or as far as you can lift them, then lower your legs down to the floor or bed. Do as many as you can. 10 a day would be a good goal to set for the first week, depending on your capabilities.
Remember to consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.
Posted 9/22/2008 @ 8:19:06 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
Dancing has been a fun activity and sport for many years. You can dance at home, in classes or anywhere your heart desires. Children love to dance and dancing with them could be a fun teaching moment. Dancing for fitness doesn't have to be exercise, but can be an exhilerating activity. If you love your privacy and want to dance to your favorite music at home, go for it! Make your dance time or exercise routine as regular as brushing your teeth every morning. You could set your wake-up call to your favorite music and start dancing before you ever get out of bed! I love to wake up to one of my favorite songs.
Dancing is not considered a replacement for regular exercise, but can help in the battle of the bulge. It can get you off of the couch and into a new you. If you are sedentary and want to be more active or begin exercising, dancing can be a way to motivate you to begin. Light dancing is compared to an easy walk on the treadmill. Medium dancing is compared to riding a bike about 12-14 miles per hour. Heavy dancing is compared to high-impact aerobics.
Children love to dance. Children are like little sponges when it comes to learning from their parents. Children do not remember if your house was clean or if the dishes were done when they grow up. They remember the little things that you took the time to do with them or to teach them.
There are many products on the market to teach you how to dance for fitness if you need a little extra help getting started. Just do a search on the internet and you will have many choices to consider. Set a little goal with your new fitness resolution and work up to bigger and better goals. Remember to consult your physician before beginning any exercise or fitness program.
Posted 9/22/2008 @ 7:13:44 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
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Posted 9/15/2008 @ 10:32:46 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
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Resource: http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Begin/exercises.htm
Posted 9/10/2008 @ 12:14:33 pm by healthydietingandfitness.com
Why do we contribute to obesity in children by doing what is easiest for us? It is easier to buy those snack foods that come pre-packaged and contain no real nutrient value. We are in a world of families with both parents working or single parents working. We are all very busy. If our child developed a disease from obesity, would we be too busy to take the time to put together healthy snack foods for them. It is our responsibility to be good examples and make good choices in what we eat and serve our child/children. It is also our responsibility to encourage physical activity. It is recommended that 60 minutes a day is the minimum for physical activity for children. Choose fun activities that are achievable for the age of the child. When we are doing physical activity and enjoying it, our children will enjoy it. Physical activity can start at home. You can make assignments for vacuuming, dusting, making beds, mopping floors, all kinds of housework for physical activity. Washing the car is physical activity. Chances are, if you do not like to do it your attitude for cleaning the house will be what your children think of cleaning the house. If you think it is fun to have a clean house, they will think it is fun to have a clean house. Try not to reward a household chore with food. Children will not value the chore as much as the food. If food is the reward, it will look like it is more important than the chore. Try to use rewards like a trip to the park, or throwing the baseball, or playing a family baseball game together, or whatever your family or child really likes to do that has to do with physical activity. Do your daily fitness routine with your child or children, only tailor it for the age of the child or children. It will only take a little extra time at first and then it will be a fun activity you will share together. Girls like dancing like aerobics and boys like treadmills and weights. Be sure to consult your health care professional before starting any regular fitness program. |
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