Archive for November, 2009
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving (Nov 24, 2009)
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for so many things; family, friends and good health. It’s also a day when many of us sit down with family and friends to an overabundance of food and shovel it in until we’re past full. The result? Guilt that once again we’ve started the holiday season off with no willpower. The average Thanksgiving meal is between 2000-3000 calories - that’s a lot more than the average daily caloric intake (1800-2500) We’re sure your plans and even the details of your meal are probably set already, but it’s not to late to re-think how you’re going to eat this Thanksgiving.
Fighting H1N1 and Other Seasonal Illnesses (Nov 17, 2009)
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009We know the basics - wash your hands often, sneeze into your arm, don’t shake hands, and run from anyone who is coughing! But what else can we do to protect ourselves from this virus? One of the most important ways to fight off the H1N1 virus or any other virus or bacteria is to have a super charged immune system; one that is tuned up and can fight off any bacteria or virus that wants to invade our bodies. So how can you build your immune system and stay H1N1 free?
Do you SKIP the Cool Down? (Nov 10, 2009)
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009The cool down is a topic that hasn’t been researched as much as the warm up or actual workout, and there’s some confusion about whether or not it’s a necessary component to a well-rounded fitness routine. Recently, the New York Times ran an article saying that the “cool down” wasn’t a necessary and that it had no impact on helping alleviate muscle soreness after a workout. So, what’s the truth?
Lessons From The Tarahumara (Nov 3, 2009)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009The running of the 40th New York City Marathon was a tri-state spectacle to behold. With 42,000 participants and more than 2 million spectators along the course, it was one of the largest single sports events ever. An American male won for the first time since 1982, an 82 year old female finished her 22nd in a row NYC marathon, and there are just scores of other inspirational stories among the finishers. If you aren’t a runner, this time of year may go almost completely unnoticed; but for those who strap on their running shoes even once or twice a week, the fall breeds interest in the sport on many levels. One of the manifestations of this increased interest each year is the release of at least one new book about running; this year’s Born to Run by New York Times writer, Christopher McDougall, provides an insightful perspective of modern problems with running and why running shouldn’t have to hurt.