Posture

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 Did your mom tell you to stand up straight when you were a kid?

Well mom was onto something there. Typically, poor posture is related to lack of exercise (or improper exercise), incorrect body mechanics, prolonged sitting or standing (especially on poor flooring or with poor footwear), a sedentary lifestyle, muscular imbalances and/or lack of flexibility. Other reasons include medical conditions and injuries. Poor posture can even occur due to stress (think how your shoulders and neck tense up when you are stressed…it impacts your posture).

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KINGS, SALT AND HEALTH

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 There is a Czech children’s fairytale called “Salt over Gold”. My parents used to read me the story about how a king realized that his kingdom could survive without gold and wealth but not without salt. Without salt the people were unhappy, they were missing the ‘spice of life’.

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HORSES, EXERCISE AND WINSTON CHURCHILL

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 April is a time when many horse lovers are eager to hop into the saddle for their first spring ride. Horseback riding is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors with our friends and family (human and equine). Some of my fondest memories of country life are of riding with my dad on our beautiful horses, Tex and Shadow.

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PERSONAL TRAINING: INVEST IN YOURSELF

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 Many Hollywood celebrities hire Personal Trainers to help them achieve or maintain their physique, why shouldn’t you treat yourself to the same experience? Here is why you should hire a trainer…

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Exercise and Endorphin Euphoria

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 Have you ever worked out really, really hard and afterwards felt relaxed, extremely positive and euphoric (feeling of well being)?

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COACH AND ROLE MODEL: ONE AND THE SAME

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 I remember a cartoon in a coaching text book that illustrated a confident soccer coach taking large strides in a field and leaving his footprints after each step. A few steps behind him was a young soccer athlete, trying to walk in the footprints of the coach… this was not so much of a walk, but rather a leap from step to step. There was no caption necessary to this cartoon as it most effectively illustrated how a young athlete was modeling himself after his coach, trying to keep up in his footsteps.

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ANTIOXIDANTS IN A HEALTHY DIET

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 What is an antioxidant? Antioxidants are substances that prevent damage to cells by neutralizing free radicals. Some examples include Vitamin A, C, E, carotenoids and various enzymes. So what are free radicals then? Unstable molecules that attack stable molecules and can damage or kill healthy cells.

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  1. VISUALIZATION
  2. STRENGTH TRAINING FOR YOUR SPORT
  3. THE SPOT REDUCTION MYTH
  4. Resistance Bands
  5. Pet a puppy, cuddle a cat
  6. FIRST AID 101: RICE
  7. STABILITY BALL EXERCISE
  8. FOOD FOR HEALTH: FIBER
  9. Benifits of Pilates
  10. FOOD FOR HEALTH: FIBER
  11. FOOD DIARY
  12. Circuit Style Training
  13. DOG WALKING
  14. THE “F.I.T.T.” PRINCIPLE
  15. Myths & Misconceptions
  16. STRETCHING
  17. FUN IN THE SUN
  18. RESISTANCE TRAINING
  19. Strength training
  20. Osteoporosis & Exercise

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About the Author

Fitness Tips as published weekly in the PG Xpress Fit for lifecolumn

M. Gregor, B.A.

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