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- Gait Training Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Gerry Van DykeMany people believe that since walking is something that they have been doing for most of their lives, no one needs to teach them how to walk again after an injury. Unfortunately, most injuries to the spine and lower extremities do alter walking mechanics and can lead to additional disability if ...
Views: 2674(2 votes) - Words on Fitness Walking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lawrence GoldFitness walking is the most accessible exercise for people of all ages. However, as people age, general physical problems tend to crop up - pain, stiffness, joint degeneration and loss of balance. This article undertakes to address those issues and to suggest how people might deal with (correct, ...
Views: 3544(4 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- Five Tips for How to Do It - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyIf you want to walk 10K steps/day, here are five how-to tips: Tip #1. SOCIALIZE WITH WALKERS. Walking with others -- or at least sharing your walking experiences with others -- as you pursue your goal of reaching and sustaining taking 10K steps/day can be very motivating. To find a group, ...
Views: 2572(4 votes) - Walking to School A Fun Way to Get Fit - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleMany adults have fond memories of walking to school with friends and having little adventures along the way. Today, fewer than 13% of children are developing those memories because the private car has become the transportation of choice. But there are lots of good reasons to get kids ...
Views: 2370(5 votes) - AdvenChair Gives New Purpose to Geoff Babb - by Submitted on May 16, 2020 from Marcia MoranThe scent of pine trees pricks your nose as you sniff the mountain air. The adrenaline rushes as you figure out the best way to navigate a steep decline. The aromas, sights, sounds, and the joy of being human brings joy to your face as you look toward the sun. Mt. Rainier, Crater Lake, or ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Calpe: A village with a huge rock that made it famous - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Porsche KlingerCalpe is an ideal location for your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS that is if you are looking for a place steeped in history along with a wealth of culture. This once ancient fishing port has now become a modern day tourist destination with all the amenities we all expect while on holiday. There is no ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Fat-Burn, Interval & Cardio Treadmill Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Kevin UrbanCardio treadmill exercise focuses on elevating your heart rate up to a certain level without overdoing it. A heart rate monitor is absolutely essential for monitoring your heart rate during your workout. Jogging on the treadmill at a speed/incline that makes you breathe hard without gasping for ...
Views: 10623(5 votes) - Hiking Shoes Versus Hiking Boots - Is It A Question Of Safety? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from John SteenThere is a big debate raging in the world of hiking between those advocating soft-shell hiking shoes versus the traditional, heavier hiking boot. Every hiker knows lightweight-hiking allows you to romp up those steep mountain ascents in good time, but should you switch to shoes for your next ...
Views: 4136(3 votes) - How Walking Can Make You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Terje EllingsenYou might have noticed that, by just changing your diet, you haven't really seen a significant reduction in weight. What the human body needs is a little exercise. Sometimes you can achieve this by a simply changing your lifestyle a bit. For example, you could just get off your couch ...
Views: 4834(4 votes) - Walk Your Way Well - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from B.L. StevensRythmic Movement is one of the most relaxing, healing, balancing modes of exercise we can participate in. Riding a horse is an excellent example of rythmic movement, and is used beneficially for accelerating recuperation from brain injury. Equestrian Therapy is a wonderful means to helping ...
Views: 2043(3 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- What-If Questions to Ask Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyThere are many "WHAT IF" questions that you can ask yourself about walking 10K steps/day. Ask yourself, "WHAT IF I were to become inspired to run or walk a marathon or half marathon because I became able to walk 10K steps/day?" Ask yourself, "WHAT IF I were to become pickier about those ...
Views: 1805(3 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- When Can You Find Time? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyYou probably have to be creative to find time to walk 10K steps/day. There ARE ways to walk before or after work, although these periods may at first seem tight. There ARE ways to integrate walking into your work day, although many of us lead sedentary work lives. And, there ARE ways to make ...
Views: 2229(5 votes) - While Exercising - Safety & Security Tips - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mike VictoryMost importantly > Use common sense WHERE you run (public area with good traffic, well lit area, not on secluded trails alone), know WHO you run with (friends, foes, or dogs), HOW you run (without headsets and against traffic), and WHEN you run (daytime preferred, but not at dusk, dawn, or ...
Views: 2398(3 votes) - 10 Quick Ways to Get Yourself Fit! - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Janie BehrThe energy you expend always comes back. I know this for sure. This is true for all things, including your body. You must nurture it, work it, rest it. If you don't, the energy spent on neglect will eventually turn on you. It's not personal, just physics. I chose not to get up and work out. ...
Views: 4697(4 votes) - Get a Better Workout with Treadmill Incline Sessions - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Kevin UrbanTreadmill incline workouts provide more of a challenge but will increase your overall endurance faster than using the treadmill on a level plain. There are many treadmills on the market that have incline features built in as an option for the consumer to take advantage of getting a better ...
Views: 4177(2 votes) - Become a Walking Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Diana Fletcher“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.” ...
Views: 1794(9 votes) - Avoid Painful Feet Buy Comfortable Shoes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Nick KaplanMost of us like shoes that look good. However, should this be at the risk of comfort and injury? There are many styles of shoes that not only look good but also they feel good. It is not necessary to give up one for the other. What To Look For When trying shoes on wiggle the toes to check for ...
Views: 4550(2 votes) - Effective Treadmill Workouts - Keep Boredom At Bay - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Kevin UrbanDo you look forward to your treadmill workouts or is running in place getting to be a bore? It seems like many of us have treadmills sitting in the basement collecting dust after a few months of use. You may have had a hard time staying motivated with treadmill exercise and maybe you didn't ...
Views: 3128(2 votes) - Hate Exercise? I Found Something You Will Love - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Marna GoldsteinI'll be totally honest...I hate working out. Hate is a strong word, but truly I'm not one of those people who jump out of bed in the morning eager to go for a jog, push massive amounts of weights against my chest or pedal for hours on a bike. I'm just not that woman. True, I used to be ...
Views: 2521(2 votes) - How to Buy a Treadmill - Find the Right Model at the Right Price - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Kevin UrbanBuying a treadmill is serious business. You’re paying good money for a piece of serious exercise equipment that should last you for years and make it easier for you to get a good workout in the comfort of your own home. But many consumers don’t know how to buy a treadmill, so they end up with ...
Views: 2454(1 vote) - Mind /body fitness - by Chapter 1 Traditional Mind/body
1.1 Being Attentive Reduces Stress
Most Americans do not take the debilitating effects of stress seriously. You know that it is important to quit smoking and exercise, but do you take the time to regularly relax? When you finally take the time to relax, do you ...
Views: 2950(2 votes) - Proper Fitness Walking Technique & Form - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Gene TaylorWalking Technique and Form by Jo Ann Taylor To see images of the proper technique, please visit: http://www.walkingconnection.com/Walking_Technique_Form.html By using this time tested and proven technique of walking, you can become more efficient in your stride and confident in your ability ...
Views: 3720(2 votes) - Running for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Roy PalmerI believe running is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to stay in shape. You can do it almost anywhere, it requires minimum kit, you can train in a 101 different ways so it never gets repetitive; and it’s a great way to challenge yourself for the rest of your life! When you can set ...
Views: 2629(2 votes) - Shift Down a Gear - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Ruth Bleakley-ThiessenDid you know that nature has more of an influence on our well-being than most people believe? Sun light, for example, controls many important processes in the body – in a natural rhythm which adapts to the time of day and to the seasons in the year. This summer I've been out hiking a lot ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - What Nature Can Teach Us While Walking - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Cindie WildingI love hiking and being outdoors. While I really love beautiful places I've never seen, and trails to hike that remind me of being a kid and exploring, I am also happy just walking outside in my neighborhood. There is something about taking the time to be outside and observe what is there, that ...
Views: 2958(3 votes) - The Four Corners of Cardio : The Keys to a Successful Cardiovascular Training Program - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiFor many gym members, the science of their cardiovascular training consists of getting on the treadmill, hitting start, and hoping for the best. Unfortunately, this can lead to instant boredom and minimal results from the program. The best way to enjoy the benefits that cardio training can ...
Views: 2343(3 votes) - Walking – Not Just For Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Michelle CollinsI have just got back from my afternoon walk. And in sunny southern Alberta it really is beginning to feel like spring. I can feel the heat in the sun. What a great feeling. My intention was to walk for 20 minutes as I had some deadlines I had to get back to. I couldn’t make my feet turn ...
Views: 1635(3 votes) - Backpacking in Developing Countries - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jonsky SicunaBackpacking is probably the best way to really experience a place of interest. You interact directly with the local people, take part in a cultural celebration, visit interesting religious sites and become a part of the community. The experience will be very much different from domestic hiking ...
Views: 2658(2 votes) - Fitness Walking - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from beatrice stephensonMany people prefer fitness walking before going to the gym or doing work out classes. But is it really an effective way to get fit and lose weight or even cellulite? Could it be as good as going to the gym? Well, the simple answer is; yes it can. If you walk 30 extra minutes a day you would ...
Views: 2059(2 votes) - Fitness Walking Step by Step - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Peter StockwellHumans are bipedal creatures. We are designed to walk on two legs. Just look at the pleasure on a toddler’s face as he takes his first steps – pleasure that only increases as he learns to use his legs to run, jump, skip and so on. Fitness walking programs were unheard of in “Clan of the Cave ...
Views: 1868(2 votes) - Start Your Own Walking Group - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Cliff EgginkThe Mayo Clinic has the following suggestions for starting a walking group. Starting a walking group doesn't require much. Simply spread the word and get organized. Soon you'll be walking toward better health. Talk to family members, friends, neighbors and colleagues. You might be surrounded by ...
Views: 1887(2 votes) - Training To Walk A Marathon - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Gene TaylorTraining To Walk A Marathon It use to be that people thought "walking" was only for older, overweight and out-of-shape people who couldn't do anything else! No More! Walking has already passed swimming as the number one exercise preferred by adults and as the baby boom generation (of which I am ...
Views: 2599(2 votes) - Walking Connection Owners - About Us - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Gene TaylorThe Walking Connection is the brainchild of Jo Ann. Her concept for our program began more than thirteen years ago. It started with personal and professional changes she had made in her own life. Step one for her (no pun intended) was begin living a healthy and active lifestyle. Step two was to ...
Views: 1997(2 votes) - Walking For Weight Loss: Secrets To A Successful Walking Workout Plan - by Walking contains all of the necessary qualities that you need to lose weight and become healthier. It exercises the major muscles and gets your heart rate up, which can, in turn, boost your metabolism and help you lose weight.
Starting a walking program is easy, no matter what your age or ...
Views: 1759(2 votes) - Walking The Labyrinth; Walking The Path - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Mary RiposoThis time of year, with its dark days and long nights, invites silent acts of contemplation. Meditative activities can be especially illuminating during the long, dark days of winter. Some people are drawn to sitting meditation; while others resonate more with walking meditation. Walking the ...
Views: 4152(2 votes) - Par course exercise - outdoor exercise for the whole family - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansLike solitary sentinels they stand alone in parks, recreation areas, and along countless trails throughout America. Consisting of an assortment of balance beams, chinning bars, parallel bars, and stretching posts in various configurations, these individual exercise stations -- collectively known ...
Views: 6571(1 vote) - Role of Thyroid Health Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Mary VargheseA lot of people are affected with disease related to thyroid. The lack of this hormone and the excess of this hormone can cause disease. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are the main disease affected due to thyroid. It is estimated that about fifty-eight million people in the world are ...
Views: 974(1 vote) - Motorized and power wheelchair which increased mobility - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from vishnu saraswatIn generally, the wheelchairs are used by disabled persons and who are getting difficult to walk due to illness or injury. It can transfer the patient from one place to another place. The motorized wheelchair is utilized by those persons, who have mobility issues with their body weight, sickness ...
Views: 1177 - 10 Instant Benefits of Running - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Riaz Uddin30 minutes of running can transform your mind, body, and soul. You have heard this before many a time. But has there been any change in your sedentary lifestyle? No, not really! But I am sure after reading these 10 instant magical benefits of running, backed by hundreds of scientific studies, ...
Views: 903 - 10 REASONS WHY EVERYONE SHOULD WALK - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Riaz UddinRunning is virtually in our cradle. But not everyone realizes the potential of running. In addition, in our fast-paced world, it takes a lot of effort to lace up your running shoes after work and go for a few miles outside. The run ability is missing especially in the situations, when the ...
Views: 778 - 10 Ways Morning Walk can Keep you Fit - by Submitted on May 24, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamBrisk walking is the easiest and simple exercise that you can do to remain fit. However, it should not be underestimated by its simplicity as it can provide a large number of advantages. There are a variety of benefits that walking brings you such as Makes you lose weight: Good news for ...
Views: 840 - 15 minutes of everyday walk can change your life - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Dr. Bakul AroraThere are various physical activities which are commonly used by people in order to stay fit and keep their bones and muscles strong. Walking is the most common of them all and the easiest exercise a person can do. “It is a simple exercise with which anyone can get a healthy life but it’s often ...
Views: 1193 - 3 Ways Walking Your Dog Benefits Your Health - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2020 from Nauman NaseerIf you are a dog owner, you likely take your best bud on regular walks. Believe it or not, pet health experts actually recommend at least one walk a day, if not more for particularly active breeds, like Boxers and Golden Retrievers. Of course, this is important for your pup’s ...
Views: 766 - 4 New Healthy Habits To Drastically Improve Your Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Evan Borneman(article can be viewed with graphics at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/healthy-habits-to-improve-your-life/) Have you ever sat back and wondered what made you different than the people you see out running on your morning commute, or those leaving the gym while you’re heading in to your ...
Views: 1354 - 4 Reasons to Take Your Pet Along for a Jog - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Cecelia BrownIt is clear that when your dog is able to ambulate, he or she should be on foot beside you when you are walking or jogging. The issue that pet strollers address is when your pet is no longer able to walk or run beside you. Your pet might be small and unable to run long distances, or your pet ...
Views: 1736 - 4 Tips for High-Altitude Hiking for the First Time - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2020 from Brooke ChaplanHiking at high altitudes can be both a challenge and an invigorating experience. If you want to push the limits and try high-altitude hiking, you should make yourself aware of some important pieces of advice to keep yourself safe and have the most enjoyable experience possible. These four tips ...
Views: 762 - 5 Best Places to Visit Tanzania - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Nicki JennsAre you planning to fly to Tanzania in a few months? In this case, it is time to think about the program of your days. It goes through the choice of the places you want to discover. National parks, cities, beaches and historic sites are some of the treasures awaiting you in Tanzania. The ...
Views: 1002 - 5 Great Reasons for you to Participate in the Next Marathon! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Grant DonovanDid you know that running a marathon not only makes you exceptionally fit but also makes you aware of your social responsibility? Marathon running comes with its own perks and has a more significant positive impact on your body. It is important for your first one to train with someone who has ...
Views: 610 - 5 Practical Ways to Manage Heel Pain - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Mary DavisRoughly 1 in every 6 Americans is experiencing some type of foot problems, which is about 43 million, and of this number majority of them are suffering from heel pain. As we subject our soles to constant strain and pressure, it is most likely that we will begin to feel sharp shooting pains on ...
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