Blog: Tag / exercise

"Lee R., a Bracebridge resident will turned 77 this June and remains the picture of good health, despite having suffered two heart attacks and having undergone two heart operations several years ago." “There are a lot of reasons for heart problems from person to person,” he said. “I think obesity today is one of the biggest problems we have — that and smoking.” Lee didn’t have either of those problems, but said every job he had was in management and there was plenty of stress involved. At the height of his health problems, Lee couldn’t shave or even clean his teeth, such was the debilitating...


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The day didn't start off well for Bob on the NBC TV show 'Biggest Loser.' Rene Lynch's article at the LA Times brings a back office view of Bob and the emotional roller coaster he's run in the last few shows: "This week? In Part 1 of a two-part episode, Bob watched two of his teammates -- Sione and Filipe -- sent over to the blue team. So? This happens each season, right? Alliances shift. Contestants come and go. So why was this different? Here's the back story: Bob, Sione and Filipe formed a uniquely strong bond. In fact, it was a bond that Filipe said he felt even before arriving at the ranch....


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Oprah's guru Dr. Oz offers a few online workout tips and routines. The tips look great but without vigorous aerobic exercise you'll just be twisting and jumping around and the calorie burn is minimal at best. Walk first, with purpose, then do this 20 minute routine to charge up your workout.   "THE BASICS - You say: "Strength training? I don't want to look like an Olympic shot-putter." Excuse-buster: The strength exercises flow into stretches to keep your body limber and lean. And you'll build most of your strength in your core to create a toned stomach and elegant posture—more ballerina...


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"When Your Treadmill Becomes a "Dreadmill" by: Liz Neporent at Your Total Health makes a laughable point: "When cleaning the bathroom tiles with a toothbrush and tweezing your eyebrows both seem like better choices than a date with your treadmill, it's time to rethink your relationship. Before you begin referring to it as the "dreadmill," change your attitude and develop a passion for going nowhere fast. Take these tips to heart so you and your machine remain on speaking terms through the winter." "Take advantage of the many entertainment options most gyms offer. But if your gym's entertainment...


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I stare in wonder when I see a professional juggler. Not that kind of juggler, the women of today, kind. How do they do it? It's amazing and I humbly sit in admiration and bewilderment. It's magic, I tell you!  Black magic and I believe they will rule the world one day. Then us men will realize what a good job we had before the takeover. Children, spouse, friends, partner, relaxation, shopping, kids school, share or all of the chores, entertaining and high a powered professional - wow, I'm feeling very small right now. Lawyers, doctors, professionals, COOs every single one of them, whatever...


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It's only natural and it happens to everyone, a lack of noticeable progress sometimes can brings you down. You're working your butt off every week and it's easy to have a "that" day when you're not happy. A glance in the mirror and the flood of disappointment hits you. Why am I working so hard? I'll tell you why. Even when I'm right on track with my monthly workout schedule, I have those days too when I'm not happy with my "external" progress. That's when I try to focus on the big picture, where was I over a year ago, where am I now and where am I going? The realization hits me right between...


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Whoops, "50 Ways to Beat Exercise Boredom" but I like my title better. Now who can sing the following list just like the song? I dare someone to video tape yourself singing it "50 ways to spice up your walking" and post it to YouTube. I'll give a $25 iTunes Gift Card to the first person to post "50 ways to spice up your walking" song at YouTube and then email me the link at mikezume@zumewalk.com for posting on ZumeWalk. 1. Assault your senses. You can't possibly get bored on the treadmill when you're watching the news on TV, talking to your mother on the phone, or reading a magazine...


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Read the signs, before it's too late. Are you tired all the time, can't sleep, eating for no good reason, gained weight or lack energy? Maybe your fitness tank is on empty? We all receive the signs, every now and again, and we tend to go into ignore mode. Could it be a life lacking consistent exercise? The signs are usually all around us and stand as possible warnings.  Take a look at "Warning: Lack of Exercise Is Detrimental To Your Health" By Jim O'Connor at Ezine Articles. The article gives an eye opening look at a life with no or little exercise: "The simple innocent choice of not exercising...


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Goodbye cellulite, hello beautiful legs. Cellulite is hated universally and there is only one true cure. Of course, they'll sell all kinds of creams, lotions and potions that claim to get rid of cellulite. In the article "Wipe Out Cellulite" at Prevention.com, the research shows that the one key to reduce or eliminating cellulite is exercise and that crash dieting can actually make the appearance of cellulite worse: "Crash dieting can actually make cellulite worse by reducing skin's elasticity, making more of those little puckers noticeable. Gradual weight loss (to better preserve skin's...


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Do you have a great story about how you found that one special person? Sometimes it even happens while working out and in the strangest way. Here's one story: "My husband and I have walked together for 41 years. We started while we were dating, because we were poor. Walking and talking has pretty much always been a part of our relationship but it became most important when we had a major change in our lives and we needed to be able to discuss what was happening without our three children overhearing things. That was when we began walking very early in the morning. It was easier to leave our kids...


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