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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: October 2009
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Monday, October 26, 2009. Too Much Belly Fat? Yes, you read that right. Too much stress—especially chronic stress, can lead the body to store fat in the abdominal region. Researchers continue to uncover the detriments of everyday stress on the body. Stress can be mental, emotional, or just day to day busyness that has overtaken the lives of many Americans (and probably many of you reading this! Cortisol doesn’t deserve an entirely bad rap. Interestingly, excess corti...
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: Book Review: Moosewood Cookbooks
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Thursday, October 1, 2009. Book Review: Moosewood Cookbooks. For a little diversion from the exercise world and more into the wellness world as a whole, I wanted to highlight a great series of cookbooks for healthy living. Moosewood, Inc. has published 11 cookbooks. What began as a small restaurant has grown into one of the thirteen most influential restaurants of the 20. Century according to Bon Appetit magazine. Mother Earth will love you for it! 1 to 2 tablespoons...
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: April 2009
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Tuesday, April 28, 2009. What is the "Core"? For my first blog post, I thought it would be appropriate to touch on a topic that has become quite the popular buzz word in fitness- the “core”. While most people ask me how to tone that stubborn mid-section we all deal with, the core muscles are also very important for posture and everyday movement such as twisting, bending and moving side to side. Think of your torso as an apple core. Unfortunately, most people spend mo...
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: July 2009
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Monday, July 27, 2009. Working Out at Home. Many people prefer to work out at home out of convenience rather than go to a gym or other public place. A well-balanced workout can be achieved within the home given the proper workout equipment and an effective routine. What exactly do I need? Treadmills, stationary bikes, and elliptical machines are great but not necessary if you are willing to get creative or get outside. A few things to think about. While both activiti...
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: STRESS Part 2- Handling the Mind/Body Connection
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Monday, December 7, 2009. STRESS Part 2- Handling the Mind/Body Connection. Get Cortisol Levels Back Down to Normal. Many of you have requested the solution to lessening some of that unwanted belly fat. Remembering that stress, cortisol, and belly fat are connected (see previous post), the key to managing cortisol overexposure is to manage the stress itself. The Power of Relaxation. One of the greatest ways to manage stress is through relaxation. That gives us an ide...
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: Working Out at Home
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Monday, July 27, 2009. Working Out at Home. Many people prefer to work out at home out of convenience rather than go to a gym or other public place. A well-balanced workout can be achieved within the home given the proper workout equipment and an effective routine. What exactly do I need? Treadmills, stationary bikes, and elliptical machines are great but not necessary if you are willing to get creative or get outside. A few things to think about. While both activiti...
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: Exercise and Pregnancy Part 2- Postpartum
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Sunday, July 5, 2009. Exercise and Pregnancy Part 2- Postpartum. The second article in this two part series on pregnancy and exercise focuses on another frequently asked question from women: “I just had a baby and when can I start exercising? The postpartum mom may be exhausted from lack of sleep and the many life changes that come with a newborn, but this is a frequent question from women who are anxious to get that pre-pregnancy body back. 8220;What can I do? I alw...
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: June 2009
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Monday, June 8, 2009. Exercise and Pregnancy Part 1. When I have friends, family or clients who become pregnant they often ask me for guidance with exercise. My first piece of advice is “keep exercising! Research has shown that both cardiovascular and strength training are perfectly safe up until delivery unless an OB-GYN advises otherwise. Exercise is good for both the mom-to-be and the baby, and it helps in delivery, too. Listen to your body. For the most part).
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: August 2009
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Monday, August 31, 2009. Muscle Soreness or Injury? Often it is hard to tell if you are injured or sore. If you’ve just gotten into a new routine or increased the intensity of one you are used to doing, injury can be a frustrating set back. Under these circumstances soreness is also common and it is often hard to tell the difference. Here are a few tidbits to help you decipher between the two. Pain only on one side of the body. Pain subsides after 4-5 days. They are ...
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise: December 2009
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Taking the guesswork out of exercise. Monday, December 7, 2009. For December and January only. 3 personal training sessions for $140. For new clients only and must be used by 4/1/10. Give the gift of wellness this year and. Help your loved ones enjoy a higher quality of life. Contact Becca at becca.sandahl@gmail.com. STRESS Part 2- Handling the Mind/Body Connection. Get Cortisol Levels Back Down to Normal. The Power of Relaxation. One of the greatest ways to manage stress is through relaxation. 8220;When...
