4 Minute Exercise!

June 25, 2014July 24, 2015 Rita 2137 Views 0 Comment exercise, Fitness

When people who say their schedule is too tight to exercise I tell them about 4 minute exercises known as

Teens – Get Moving!

November 23, 2012September 22, 2015 Rita 1258 Views 0 Comment Fitness, Get fit, teenagers, War on Obesity

Teenagers who don’t get enough exercise are more at risk at getting brittle bones when they are older. A study compiled by an international team of experts including an expert from Exeter University in the UK has found that adolescents who spend long periods of time in sedentary activities such watching television and playing computer games are more likely to have low bone mineral content in certain parts of the body, indicating possible osteoporosis in the future.

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Don’t Just Sit There

June 9, 2012July 22, 2015 Rita 1383 Views 0 Comment Fitness, Health, War on Obesity

The fix – just move. It is not easy to change, but like Nike says — Just Do It! If you have a desk job, make it a point to stretch and walk as often as possible. Take the stairs, park as far away as possible and look for ways to move. I know you are tired when you get home but take 5 minutes to walk around the house after your meal and you will find yourself with some renewed energy. Play with your kids, cook with your spouse or walk to your neighbor’s home.