Health Fitness Tips Week of Dec 20th

[gooba]

December 20

Health and Diet
Avoid that seasonal bug. Keep your immune system strong. Here’s how. Eat a healthy, balanced diet, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Drink lots of water (at least six to eight glasses of water a day). Get plenty of rest! Manage stress. Stress not only increases the incidence but the duration of colds. Get regular exercise (30 minutes or more, at least five days a week).

Fitness
When to work your abs? Your abs workouts can be easily added to your existing fitness routine and only take 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Once you’ve warmed up, you can do your abs workout before or after cardio. The important thing is to work your abs before you’re too fatigued to do the exercises correctly. On strength training days, you might want to add your abs exercises in the middle of your workout

Gooba Tip: Do abs 3-4 times a week, not everyday! You need to rest your abs just like any other body part

[gooba]

December 21

Health and Diet
Craft something artsy. If your kids are more artistic than athletic, indulge their creative side with a pottery, painting or drama class. Even though they hardly qualify as aerobic activity, these pastimes certainly burn more calories than playing the role of couch potato (not to mention the enrichment factor). Contact your local parks and recreation department for classes in your area.

Fitness
Are you getting enough fiber? Muscle fiber, that is. If you only use heavy weights in your workout, you’re not utilizing the whole length of the muscle. Make sure you vary your workouts over time to include moderate weights to ensure you develop the whole muscle and improve flexibility, range of motion, speed, and agility.

[gooba]

December 22


Health and Diet
The latest research indicates that a potassium-rich diet may lower stroke risk. A study involving approximately 44,000 men found those who consumed the most potassium in food, about nine servings of fruit and vegetables per day -- had a 38 percent lower risk of stroke than men who consumed the least (about four servings).

Fitness
Stop thinking just “six pack” and start thinking “deep pack.” The lower abdominals stabilize the pelvis and coordinate movement between the front and the back of the trunk. The lowest abdominals are rarely trained and if they don’t work properly, power and speed are comprised. In addition, when the lower part of your abs is working well, the chances of low back problems are greatly reduced

[gooba]

December 23

Health and Diet
Some quick fixes… Before eating pizza, blot the oil with a paper napkin to reduce the fat content. Use nonstick vegetable oil cooking sprays instead of regular oils. They can save you up to 100 calories and 14 grams of fat/serving. Keep a bowl of fruit on the counter and raw vegetables in the front of the refrigerator so they're at the ready as a healthy snack. Add a handful of walnuts (about 4 whole) to a salad instead of cheese. They contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Fitness
Let’s talk about balls. If you’re buying or using a gymnastics ball, make sure the size is correct for your height. When the ball is the right fit, you should be able to sit in the center of the inflated ball, feet planted firmly on the floor, your thighs parallel to the floor, hips at a 90 to 110 degree angle to the thighs, and knees at an angle anywhere from 90 to 100 degrees to the thighs. It’s easier to stay on a ball with a little less air in it.

[scotgirl]

Originally Posted by gooba

December 21

Health and Diet
Craft something artsy. If your kids are more artistic than athletic, indulge their creative side with a pottery, painting or drama class. Even though they hardly qualify as aerobic activity, these pastimes certainly burn more calories than playing the role of couch potato (not to mention the enrichment factor). Contact your local parks and recreation department for classes in your area. ,,,,WELL SAID!!!

Fitness
Are you getting enough fiber? Muscle fiber, that is. If you only use heavy weights in your workout, you’re not utilizing the whole length of the muscle. Make sure you vary your workouts over time to include moderate weights to ensure you develop the whole muscle and improve flexibility, range of motion, speed, and agility.

[scotgirl]

Originally Posted by gooba

December 23

Health and Diet
Some quick fixes… Before eating pizza, blot the oil with a paper napkin to reduce the fat content. Use nonstick vegetable oil cooking sprays instead of regular oils. They can save you up to 100 calories and 14 grams of fat/serving. Keep a bowl of fruit on the counter and raw vegetables in the front of the refrigerator so they're at the ready as a healthy snack. Add a handful of walnuts (about 4 whole) to a salad instead of cheese. They contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Fitness
Let’s talk about balls. If you’re buying or using a gymnastics ball, make sure the size is correct for your height. When the ball is the right fit, you should be able to sit in the center of the inflated ball, feet planted firmly on the floor, your thighs parallel to the floor, hips at a 90 to 110 degree angle to the thighs, and knees at an angle anywhere from 90 to 100 degrees to the thighs. It’s easier to stay on a ball with a little less air in it.

ty 4 that tip ...i gave up trying then fell into heaps of giggling lol