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You might have heard by now that I had a bad fall while running on the trails with my husband. The leaves had just fallen and covered the trail, my right foot caught under a small root and the next thing I knew I was on the ground with my left arm stretched out over my head. I knew I was hurt pretty bad in my left shoulder, but thought I had just pulled a muscle. I kept saying to my husband, Mike “just give me a minute, I will be fine and can finish the run.”
Previous EntriesGreen tea is full of promise for a healthy lifestyle
I am not a coffee drinker, love to smell it and hold a cup in my hands, but just cannot develop a taste for it. I have tried on several occasions to drink coffee but for the life of me just cannot savor the flavor.
Now that does not necessarily include the mochas and lattes. I probably could like them a lot, but the calorie and sugar content is high in most of those. It’s better to choose flavored coffees in moderation and avoid developing your taste buds for those. On the other
hand, tea is one of my favorite drinks. I love tea, all kinds, steaming hot with lots of flavor. As I tell my clients most teas are full of wonderful natural
Previous EntriesWomen have discovered value of weight training
Ten years ago weight rooms across the U.S. were mainly occupied by men. Women did not dare go in that sweaty testosterone-filled room. Why, because we were self-conscious, lacked knowledge about how to use equipment and felt out of place. Well, today is a different story. I would say most weight rooms are occupied by men and women equally. Women now realize that weight training is very important for them to prevent loss of muscle, weight gain and more importantly bone loss.
Previous EntriesPoor posture can cause a multitude of issues
Stand tall, squeeze a pencil between your shoulder blades and tighten your abdominals and buttock. All cues for us to remember to achieve good posture. As I mentioned last week, poor posture can lead to cartilage damage, disc injury, neurological damage, arthritis and muscle imbalances.
Previous EntriesFitness professionals in heaven during Atlanta Mania
BRISTOl, Va. - I just returned from a trip to Atlanta where I attended Atlanta Mania 2011, a four-day wellness convention. Needless to say my days were very full and my brain was on overload for most of the time. I did indeed hear some great presenters and learn current wellness information. I always feel right at home at these conventions because it is like being with 500 people just like me.
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