Weekly Workout
After my last 5-K race, I got a strange sort of pain on the top of my right foot. I asked Dr. Bourne, my chiropractor, why the TOP of the foot might be hurting, and he said it’s usually because of a strain to the muscles on the front of the leg. Sure enough, when […]
People ask me from time to time, “What exactly do you DO at the YMCA?” One of the best ways to build bone density is weight bearing exercise, so most of what I do at the Y is work out on the Nautilus machines. However, I also walk and run on the treadmill and put […]
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I participated in my third 5K race on Sunday, and what a fabulous experience it was! Imagine this: a cool Florida dawn with the track running alongside a misty field full of grazing cows, continuing down a tree-lined lane and back. A bit of heaven, to my way of thinking! Last year I walked my […]
On a holiday week, some days work out better than others for exercising! Christmas Eve 12/24/07: None Christmas Day 12/25/07: None Wednesday, 12/26/07: 1/2 hour stretching with Margaret Richard’s Video, Muscle and Grace: Stretching 1+ hours at the YMCA: 20 minutes on treadmill, 60+ minutes on Nautilus machines 1 hour at the YMCA: Belly dancing […]
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A rebounder is just the fancy name for a mini-trampoline, and while it may be small in size, but its benefits are HUGE! According to Dr. Samuel West, D.N., “Rebounding is the best way to circulate the lymphatics. If the lymphatic system is circulating properly, it is practically impossible to get sick.” Lymph fluid–the clear […]
Where’s the best place to walk for bone-building exercise? The beach! Why? Not only do you get the benefit of the sun and the salty air, but you also reap the benefit of all those negative ions. Negative ions are most plentiful in air that’s near crashing water, such as waterfalls and ocean waves. Compare: […]
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Over the past two months, I have started seeing Dr. Ashley Bourne for chiropractic care. He has made adjustments to my spine and hip joints, and his work has made a positive difference in my ability to move and bend without pain. I especially notice the difference in my neck and right hip. If you […]
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