Category: Exercise

7 Ways To Get Old Fast – For Anyone Under 30

July 12, 2012

LOOKING OLD BEFORE YOUR TIME

You and your honey in your 20s.

If you’re young and attractive today, over the next ten years you’re going to age fast, if you abuse your health. By the time you’re 50, you won’t recognize yourself in the mirror.  You probably won’t believe that there could be such a drastic change in your looks.  Want proof? Look at the family album.

7 WAYS TO GET OLD FAST

1) Put on plenty of extra weight.  Excess weight is associated with chronic disease.  And besides, pot bellies for men and women aren’t considered cool looking. Continue reading “7 Ways To Get Old Fast – For Anyone Under 30”

Heart Attack Grill

July 9, 2012

Heart Attack Grill is the name of a controversial restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in high calorie food, rich in saturated fat.  One of the top menu choices is the 8,000 calorie Triple Bypass Burger.  Their high calorie Butter Fat Shake is made with butter fat cream.  Sodas high in sugar are also served.  French Fries are cooked in lard. Customers weighing over 300 pounds, eat for free. Continue reading “Heart Attack Grill”

Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Exercise Balls

July 8, 2012

When you buy exercise balls, there are three things to consider:

  1. Your height
  2. Amount of Use
  3. Inflation

SIZE

Use the Size Chart to determine the correct size.  The size of the ball is based on your height, and the length of your legs.  When sitting on the ball with your feet flat, your knees should be in line with your hips, forming a 90 degree angle.

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How To Exercise Your Core

July 7, 2012

Your core muscles stabilize your upper body and pelvis, keeping you upright and balanced. They also help maintain healthy postural alignment, and prevent low back ache.

A weak core can lead to falls in older adults.  If you participate in winter sports, that require balance, you should be strengthening your core.  Walking in high heel shoes is a real challenge to stay Continue reading “How To Exercise Your Core”

Is Sugar Toxic?

July 6, 2012

GLAZED JELLY DONUTS
250-289 Calories Each and .76 Grams Fiber

I apologize if the photograph of glazed jelly donuts, made your mouth water.  To satisfy your sweet tooth, have an apple while you read this post.  A medium apple contains about 70 calories, and 4.0 grams of fiber.

Since the donuts are very low in fiber, you  might still be hungry, after wolfing down all three.  Continue reading “Is Sugar Toxic?”

Strong Core Muscles Can Save Your Life

July 3, 2012

STRONG CORE MUSCLES = LIFE INSURANCE

Do you remember Dr. Robert Atkins?  Incase you don’t, he was a cardiologist who created the controversial Atkins Diet.  He died in New York City, on his way to work, in April 2003.  I always thought the way he died was ironic. The day after a spring snowfall, he slipped on an icy sidewalk, hit his head, and suffered severe head trauma.  He died a few weeks later. Continue reading “Strong Core Muscles Can Save Your Life”