Pick up a newspaper or turn on the local news on any given day and you are liable to hear a report on how Americans are getting fatter. Government statistics tell us that approximately 60 percent of Americans (127 million people) are overweight. Many women who enroll in martial arts or fitness clubs have a primary goal of losing weight. Unfortunately, some expect instant results. If they don’t see immediate weight loss they become discouraged and inpatient. Some even drop out altogether.
In my 20 plus years of training men, women and children of all shapes and sizes, I have learned that diets just don’t work. If they did, we wouldn’t have an obesity epidemic. The diet industry continually makes promises that they can’t deliver and is fleecing the public at the tune of $40 billion dollars a year. The diet industry doesn’t want to tell you the truth. And why should they with the kind of money they’re taking out of people’s misery? The truth is that weight loss is difficult for many people to achieve. Weight loss is a personal struggle, complicated by an individual’s upbringing, eating habits, metabolism, genetics and psychology. Yo-yo dieting and subjecting the body to strange eating regimes is much more detrimental to one’s physical and mental health than maintaining a steady weight.
I’m not here to sell you the same bill of goods as the diet industry. What I will do is encourage you to develop a healthy lifestyle and feel better about yourself. When you train, go with the attitude that you want to move, breathe and stretch. What’s important is that you focus on wellness. According to Steven Blair, director of research at the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas, Texas, “There is a misdirected obsession with weight and weight loss. The focus is wrong. It’s fitness that is the key.”
Fitness is also a word that has been presented to the public at large. Go to any gym in America, what do you see? Weights and cardio machines, not much more. The only thing you can do is train strength and endurance; that’s not enough for true fitness! And how about the gyms with Yoga classes? Great, add flexibility to the list, if your lucky. You see Yoga teachers are a dime a dozen in America, especially in fitness gyms. Finding a good teacher is like finding a needle in a haystack, and they’re not at your local “Fitness” Center! Truth is many of the “Yoga” instructors in gyms don’t know a great deal and could actually end up hurting you.
Fitness is far more in-depth then most people are looking at. If your not improving in all areas of human performance: strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, balance, body unity, grace, speed, hand eye coordination, reactions (and the list goes on) you are not completely improving your fitness.
You will notice that with a good well rounded system of exercise, you will start having more strength, more endurance, and more flexibility, and all the other benefits mentioned above. If you want to lose weight, it will take patience, exercise, sensible diet changes, and sacrifice. There is no way around it. Focus on fitness, moving, breathing, stretching, feeling strong and enjoying your martial arts or fitness routine.
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As a teachers strike came to an end in the south suburbs, I took notice of a news release sent out by a candidate for governor.
Adam Andrzejewski, a Republican candidate, called for a state law that would ban teachers strikes in Illinois. Thirty-seven states already have laws preventing or limiting such strikes.
Prairie-Hills School District 144 – which serves about 3,100 students in Markham, Hazel Crest, Oak Forest and Country Club Hills – on Monday settled its strike after more than a week. The SouthtownStar reported that a source indicated the final agreement included a 12.5 percent salary increase for teachers over the next three years.
Andrzejewski, 40, who created and then sold a phone book publishing company, is a long shot to win the Republican primary election on Feb. 2.
But I think the fact that he’s floating this idea should serve as a warning to teachers.
Many people have lost their jobs in the current recession/depression. Others have taken pay cuts and been asked to take unpaid days off or both. Private businesses are eliminating pensions and asking for larger employee contributions to health insurance plans.
Yet, teachers keep asking for pay raises.
I’m not going to debate the merits of the pay raise in District 144, where teachers said they were paid less than their peers in neighboring school districts. The fact is some educator is always going to be making less than a teacher in a neighboring suburb.
During the strike, there was discussion among the editors here about what position the newspaper should take.
A work stoppage during the middle of the school year seemed unfair to children. A strike in the winter posed a hardship on parents, many of whom rely on schools for day care.
And it all comes back to money, of course. Teachers unions seem to be under the impression that there is an untapped pot of gold out there.
Most school districts get 60 percent or more of their funding from the property tax. As everyone knows, home values are declining. For people struggling to make their mortgage payments and avoid foreclosure, a property tax increase could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.
In addition, businesses in Cook County pay a higher property tax than homeowners. As taxes continue to rise in South Cook County, existing businesses are closing their doors while new ones look to open in the friendlier tax environs of Indiana and Will County.
Yet, there seems to be no recognition of the declining property tax base by teachers unions.
Gov. Pat Quinn has proposed a two-tier pension system for teachers. Any current teacher would not have his benefits reduced, but any new teachers would have to pay significantly more of their wages into the pension plan.
Teachers unions immediately denounced the plan.
I have long advocated an income tax hike to fund public education in this state, not only to provide more money for the schools but to eliminate the inequities between have and have-not school districts.
Much has changed since I first endorsed that idea more than a decade ago. For one thing, the state is about tapped out, facing a roughly $11 billion revenue shortfall.
That means even if a tax hike were passed, and Springfield insiders tell me that remains an uphill fight, much of the new income tax money would be used to plug holes in the budget outside of education.
Still, it’s difficult to tell local school board members to hold the line on pay raises and benefits when teachers can hold children hostage.
In addition, teachers unions contribute large sums of money to candidates running for the Legislature and in local school board races have the ability to turn out the vote for their favored candidates.
The playing field isn’t level.
Taxpayers are growing increasingly angry and, there’s no doubt, some degree of envy is involved.
While most people are living under the constant pressure of losing their jobs, teachers seem insulated from the economic crisis. They don’t face the fear of losing their jobs through a bankruptcy filing or corporate takeover. Their jobs are not likely to be outsourced to Pakistan or India.
I’m not ready to advocate a law prohibiting teacher strikes. But I would like to see a self-imposed moratorium on teacher pay raises as working stiffs walk a tightrope during the current economic decline.
There needs to be a sense of shared sacrifice. If not, public resentment will grow.
Most Americans feel lucky today if they have a job. One with health insurance and pension benefits, well, that’s a rare and wonderful thing.
Not good enough, someone will say.
“I want a raise.”
Fine. But don’t be at all surprised when folks start thinking you’re greedy.
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Medicinal Herb Garden Project
The EC Organic Herb and Vegetable Garden Outline This garden project will fulfill multiple purposes for the Eckerd community. First, to educate the community and provide, as a learning tool, knowledge of medicinal plants that are commonly taken today without strict regulatory standards. And second, to educate the community about self subsistence and sustainable agriculture. The garden will have a strong ethnobotanical focus, pertaining to the medicinal benefits of various plants, exotic and native. All exotic plants will be contained in pots. The medicinal plants are all harmless; they are not intended for ingestion by the community, except of course common plants such as chamomile or sage. The plants are intended to raise awareness about supplements that people are ingesting today in soft drinks, food, and “tea.” Medicinal plants are widely sold and commonly ingested without proper knowledge or instruction, due to their ambiguous regulatory status. This ambiguous status refers to good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and other laws defined by the F.D.A that define supplements as food and therefore do not get into details about dosage and biochemical effects. The popularity of medicinal plants is wide, with over the counter herbal product sales exceeding 2.6 billion in 1999 (HerbalGram.org). There are millions of people ingesting these plants without proper research done regarding them. The other portion of the project will be dedicated to researching organic and sustainable forms of agriculture and applying these techniques to the garden. This project will have a strong focus on visiting local sites, businesses and organizations in the community. This will include an internship/work exchange at a sustainable community or “Eco Village,” which is also a division of the Institute for Appropriate Transferable Technology. The project will also include 60 hours of volunteer work at the Bay Pines Veterans’ hospital, most of which will be spent working on the garden in the therapeutic recreation department. There will also be contact with local businesses, such as Acupuncture and Herbal Therapies, which held a demonstration regarding these plants at the dorm complex where the garden is located . For a year, this garden has served as a learning tool to educate those in the community on precautionary measures to be taken with medicinal plants. It will also serve to educate the community on the benefits of convenient, safe, inexpensive, and effective home remedies. It is important to recognize both the benefits and the drawbacks of herbal and other natural phytochemiccals used as Medications. Drawbacks stem from the fact that over the counter products often do not contain the stated dosage or potency due to inadequate scientific research. Herbs are considered “food,” and therefore must only adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP’s). This is not the case in many countries outside America, in particular Germany which has a branch of government called Commission E which regulates many herbs under standards held for most pharmaceuticals. The supplement industry has been booming recently, this includes largely herbal or plant-based products. Herbs are gaining in popularity for various reasons. They are often safer than pharmaceutical drugs (though some still have side effects). Plants are absorbed more slowly and thus more gently into the system than synthesized chemicals. Also, there are an incredible number of deaths attributed to the ingestion of prescription drugs (Weil). An idea commonly held among complementary medical practitioners and an increasing number of doctors, is that plants in their natural state include synergistic effects of many different compounds that one does not get from an isolated chemical believed to be the active ingredient An example of this is the compound Artemisinin, isolated from Artemisia annua and used to treat drug resistant malaria. It produces a number of unpleasant side effects during treatment. However, when the whole plant is taken the side effects do not exist and treatment is just as effective. The plant creates compounds of which the only known purpose is to alleviate the side effects the isolated constituent produces (Harrod Buhner). This is possibly due to plants evolution in which humans have selectively helped propagate those species which are particularly beneficial. Recently pharmaceutical companies have been under pressure from the FDA and suffering economically due to recalls of products that were causing obvious and grave health problems. The following quote is from The New York Times Business Day section front page: “Pfizer’s surprise announcement Friday, in which it disclosed serious health risks in high doses of its arthritis drug Celebrex, roiled the pharmaceutical sector. Pfizer, a Dow Jones industrial, once again took losses” (New York Times December 21, 2004). Another quote from the paper two days later: “Merck, another large pharmaceutical company (referring to its relation to Pfizer) just recently recalled its own painkiller Vioxx from the market on Sept. 30” (New York Times December 18, 2004.) Information like this leads to loss of faith in the current medical establishment. Upon completion of this paper yet another article was read by the author linking the pain killer Aleve to heart attacks. This sort of publicity is also partly responsible for the resurgence of interest in complementary medicine and anything sold as “natural.” Thus, the herbal supplement industry is growing and attracting much attention from pharmaceutical companies, the government and the public. Even further reasons people have been choosing plant based medication stem from the fact that medicinal plants alive and for sale are less expensive and more accessible then most other drugs. This may not seem important at first, but there are a surprisingly large number of people that leave symptoms ignored and untreated due to too much red tape or high prices. Regarding this, it bears mentioning that health care in America is below par compared to many other economically similar countries. I personally think plant based and other forms of complementary medicine should be used to do just that, complement more mainstream forms of medicine. Another, more humanitarian, importance of this study is that approximately 65 percent of the world relies on medicinal plants, not pharmaceuticals, for their health (FDA.gov). These are people in the third world or developing countries who cannot afford prescription drugs. Better study of these plants will help the local healers in these countries understand and use what they already have available. These plants have been proven to be effective as can be seen in their use in mainstream medicine. Over 25% of common medications come from plants (www.drwel.com). Many pharmaceutical drugs are concentrated or isolated derivatives of a naturally occurring plant chemical or are an analogue to those found in nature. The benefits of medicinal plants are many. They have been proven, through ages of folk use, to be safe and effective through trial and error. This means of deducing which plants are safe and medicinal has helped serve us today in identifying potential useful species for research. There is increasing amount of scientific research into the benefits and precautions that should be taken with these plants, though not nearly enough is being done. Most chemical research is funded by pharmaceutical companies who have little to gain monetarily from plants which are unregulated and not able to be patented. Jeff Trewhitt, a spokesman for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, commented on this issue, “Drug companies do conduct research into plants but acknowledge it’s not a priority within the industry, research on other products holds more promise of being effective” (www.cnn.com). The second aspect of this garden, still concentrating on personal health, will be the organic and subsistence garden section. Today what we eat is usually processed (often with an otherworldly appearance) and rarely made with healthy or natural ingredients. We have become completely detached, removed and disinterested from the food we put in our bodies. This is where the creation of home gardens and a movement called Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) can be a wonderful solution to this problem. Such local farms as “Sweet Water Organic” (a popular quest for meaning volunteer organization) practice CSA for its numerous community building, health and ecological benefits. Community supported agriculture is a recent movement in which small local farms charge individual membership to community members for a portion of the weekly (or bi-weekly) share of the produce. The food is less expensive than going through a middleman wholesaler, is fresher, and usually (depending on the farm) is organic. Often there are opportunities to work to pay part off the cost of membership. Besides being a hands-on learning tool for the community, it provides recreation, education, and possibly most importantly, environmentally sustainable, nutritious, pesticide free, fresh produce to members. CSA and home gardens more directly integrate people with their food source. Our society today is in need of this in these dark days of nutrition, with the dominance of processed and fast foods in America’s markets and stomachs. Home gardens such as this, are another way of producing fresh organic food. About fifty- three percent of households in the United States now garden. They garden only 600 square feet on average. Home gardens make around two dollars per square foot, double that for the premium price of what organic food costs retail. These gardens produce about eighteen percent of the food in the United States (Jeeves). Home gardens and small-scale farming are also more productive then large scale agriculture. If farmers were to break down their farms into smaller plots of land (though no less then one acre), they would be more productive. Large-scale agriculture is also highly dependent on fossil fuel, with modern farming consuming more petroleum than any other single industry.(Jeeves). Another health benefit of the EC Organic Medicinal Herb and Vegetable Garden is that it will be organic, though to be certified-organic one must prove organic methods for over three years. The popularity of organic food has grown immensely in the past few years.This has recently become very visible with the advent of big corporations, such as “Frito-Lay,” introducing a “natural” line of chips with organic ingredients. It is also evident with large supermarket chains such as Publix, creating organic sections in their stores. People are going for anything touted as natural due to a loss of faith and even rebellion towards conventional health practices. Unfortunately legal issues and regulations have not been developed with much concern for what is “certified organic”, or concerning standards of supplements. As a consequence, not enough scientific research is being done regarding these practices or to uphold these standards of quality. Organic food is entering the mainstream strictly from consumer demand for good reasons. Aside from the health benefits, organic gardening prevents soil erosion and protects water quality through finding alternatives to toxic pesticides. This garden will be a learning project on how to produce or be involved with ones own healthy food production. I look forward to a golden age of health where one does not have to eat an orange from California if he lives in Florida! The EC Organic Medicinal Herb and Subsistence Garden Club, will continue maintenance of this garden through the future generations of Eckerd College. The club will correspond with other gardening projects including three already contacted. These include “Sweet Water Organic Farm” in Tampa, a New College graduate currently facilitating their extensive organic garden project; and via email with “The Farm,” a self sustainable community in Tennessee to which many top scientists come to study.
Gotu Kola, Centella asiatica (L.) or Hydrocotyle asiatica is a plant that has been long used in Indian ayurvedic tradition, as well as in folk remedies in other indigenous traditions. Recently gotu kola, has been noticed by western doctors and herbalists as a drug with different medicinal healing properties. Though it is used somewhat differently now then it was in the times of the Rg Veda there are some places where the uses cross over and thus give some substantiality to ancient civilizations knowledge of medicine. Today you can find Gotu kola at most health food stores and it is even being used occasionally in various commercial products. Gotu Kola’s various names include water pennywort, Indian pennywort, thick-leafed pennywort and gota kola. The original literature written on Gotu Kola comes from India, most discussing gotu kola’s use in medicine. In Indian literature it is used for improving brain function, and creating a sense of alert relaxation. There is some research supporting this in America. Gotu kola hailing from the east and being used little in America was used mostly for healing the urinary tract in western herbalism, until it was picked up by the health food industry more recently. Since then, more western research has been done into the effects of the herb. Some medicinal uses on gotu kola as folk remedies include producing longevity, regenerating the mind, as well as producing a state of calm. In Sri Lanka it was observed that elephants, renowned for long life, fed heavily on the plant. Giving rise to belief in the locals of its effect on longevity. It is said in India that the leafs of the gotu kola plant look like the two hemisphere of the brain. In Sanskrit, it is called brahmi (Brahma meaning cosmic consciousness). It is believed to help the flow of energy in the brain between the right and left hemispheres. In India it is also used as a decongestant and to alleviate sinus problems. (Lad) Taken before bedtime it is believed to promote a sound sleep and alert awakening. A Sinhalese proverb states “two leaves a day will keep old age away”, suggesting its effects that are being researched today on senility. Within the last 15 years or so since the interest in herbalism has gained more of a foothold in the commercial market (or has the commercial market gained a foothold in herbalism), there has been modern scientific research into gotu kola and its effects on both the brain and its wound healing qualities. Chemicals associated with its sedative effect are triterpenes, and the saponins bramoside, and brahminoside (Crellin and Phillpot) (the last two seeming to come from the Sanskrit word Brahma). Other chemicals associated with its medicinal qualities include flavonols, amino acids, fatty acids, sterols, saccharides, and certain mineral salts. As well as essential oil, polysaccharides, and in particular the glycoside asiaticoside as a wound-healing agent. An extract of gotu kola known as TECA is currently being used to treat varicose veins, as certain lab results show an effect on stimulating the synthesis of collagen in the walls of the veins which helps them hold their tone and function better. (Graedon and Graedon). This is a remedy approved by the commission E monograph. Clinical settings also are noticing gotu kola’s effects on healing surgical incisions and skin ulcers. In one trial TECA was administered to patients with parasitic infections that damage the bladder. Three fourths of these patients recovered well, with little or no bladder scarring using gotu kola. Many other reports are hailing gotu kola as a powerful wound-healing drug, it seems to inhibit scab formation and thus help with the overall healing process. Doses of gotu kola inlcude .5 to 1 gram three times a day. Tea is made by pouring water over half a teaspoon of dried leaves and steeping for ten minutes. Most standardized extract should be taken in 60 to 120 mg per day, fluid extract (1:1) 2 to 4 ml a day. There is research that states various possible side effects of the drug that suggest caution in it being used daily for more then around six weeks. Alleged allergic reactions from gotu kola have been attributed to the presence of propylene glycol. (Crellin and Philpott) And thus should be used cautiously. It is also noted that high doses of the extract have a sedative effect on small animals. Animal research also indicates that some gotu kola constituents can reduce fertility. Few side effects are documented, these include contact rash, others receiving an injection of the drug developed a pain and discoloration of the site. One case involving ingestion the drug included someone getting a rash over the entire body; there is slight concern for photosensitivity as well. Also one component of c. asiatica, asiaticoside, may be a carcinogen. (Graedon and Graedon) . There is also a report that gotu kola should not be used with medications for diabetes or high blood pressure (Castleman). Today you can find gotu kola on the shelves of almost any health food store, it is gaining popularity as are many other herbs, simply because they work. I have noticed appearing in supplements on the market today that incorporate a mixture of herbs and phytochemicals (polypharmacy), that gotu kola is used in some mixtures used for depression. These also usually incorporate a combination of GABA, L-dopamine, passionflower and St. Johnswort as well. This is possibly due to gotu kola’s calming yet slightly stimulating quality. If I were to market gotu kola perhaps I would make a study pill meant to be taken a couple of weeks before and during finals. This pill would include Ginko to increase blood flow to the brain. Calamus root as an age old remedy on memory and the nervous system. Perhaps some rosemary for reputed effects on nervous system. Gotu kola as well as basil, for its uses in ayurvedic literature for positive effects on the brain. Also I would throw in some vitamin B12 and perhaps riboflavin. This I am almost quite sure would work very well, in making one more mentally alert and capable. This is due to personal experience and research. I use these supplements during times of test taking and notice slightly less fatigue which I attribute to gotu kola though I do not feel overly stimulated or an increase in heart rate, I also notice more of an ability to concentrate. Another idea for an herbal remedy that I believe would do very well is a tincture marketed for scar and wound healing. Since gotu kola is not advertised as a wound-healing agent I believe this has a lot of potential on the market. I’m sure once people got the results, it would become a huge seller. I myself have given it to different friends who wanted cuts to heal and have found it very helpful. One girl I gave it to that had a horrible accident on a bike cut her face completely. She found it to be a miracle drug, perhaps with vitamin e it would be a better product. Many of the medicinal claims here made in this paper have come from my research as well as my own personal experience. This is why I chose it as a plant to write about as I see much potential to create a sense of alert relaxation, ease of depression, concentration, and wound healing. Medicinal uses of plants have been gaining more and more popularity, which is why they are gaining more respect and recognition in western culture. Herbalism is also gaining increased attention from governmental organizations seeking to regulate and restrict access to such herbs. Though there would be benefits of this it would drive out the independent herbalist producer, and hand over much authority to the pharmaceutical companies. This can be looked at as a double-edged sword, a curse and a blessing. Gotu kola in particular is one herb with much medicinal promise that has much to be researched of in the west. Its just a nugget of value waiting to be exploited by western pharmaceutical company’s, supplement industry workers, and entrepreneurs of all sorts! A member of the ubelliiferae family, gotu kola is related to carrot, parsley, dill and fennel. But it has neither the feathery leaves nor the umbel arangment of tiny umbrella like flowers, goto kolas creeping stem grows in marshy areas and produces fan shaped leaves about the size of a brittish penny hence the name pennywort. A cup lke clutch of inconspicuous flowers develops near the ground
Graedon, Joe, M.S., and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D. 1999 The People’s Pharmacy New York: St Martin’s Paperbacks.
Crellin, John, and Jane Philpott. 1989 Herbal Medicine past and present. London: Duke university press.
Lad, Vasant M.D. 1984 Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing. WI: lotus press.
Castleman, Michael. 1989 Blended Medicine. New York: Rodale.
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Which gyms in Dubai are presently hiring personal fitness trainers?
Im looking to pursue a career full time as a personal fitness trainer in Dubai. I have been training for the last 10 years with adults ( 40-50 age range) looking to get in the best shape of their lives. I know the market is very good but finding the jobs are very hard. Any assistance is much appreciated!
There are quite a few gyms propping up all over Dubai imo.
However, i dont know if any of them are currently recruiting.
But what you could do is upload your resume, stating your qualifications, on a few of dubai’s job sites under the fitness category and see if employers contact you with relevant personal training jobs.
I know http://www.dubaijobspot.com has a fitness section to upload your resume.
High Intensity Interval Training…What’s my top speed??!!?
I am 23 and petite (just about 5 feet tall). I can run comfortably at 5.5 or 6mph (depending on the treadmill) for around 30 minutes. I’m looking into doing some interval training to spice up my workout; perhaps shed a few more pounds and am wondering what the speed of my sprint should be. I’ve looked online for specific workouts and they’re usually either geared toward beginners who can barely run or marathoners which certainly I am not. I wouldn’t be totally opposed to incline workouts but I really prefer to run. So what would be the appropriate top speed for someone at my fitness level?
There’s a good website, Mcmillan Running, where you input your time for a specific distance and it gives you the speeds for different types of training runs, including sprints, recovery, long distance, tempo etc. It gives a good estimation anyway
Check it out :) http://www.mcmillanrunning.com/mcmillanrunningcalculator.htm
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What’s an average starting salary for a newly certified personal trainer? Ex: Just finishing an internship.
I’ve been an avid fitness enthusiast for the past 3 years now. Lost a TON of weight and currently will be receiving my certification through the “WITS” Personal Training program at my local community college. I also have been studying for the ACE certification as well and am currently attending school for Fitness Management :)
I found a personal trainer salary survey at the link below
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Advice on becoming a personal trainer in the (UK)?
Ok. Im 30 years old and have always looked after myself when it comes to diet & fitness. After years of friends & relatives encouraging me to turn my hobby into a career I am now considering seeking certification in personal training. The problem is where to start!
I work full time and have a family so college is out of the question. Is distance learning an option? Ive searched the internet and its quite overwhelming the amount of courses there are and all guaranteeing to be the best qualification a personal trainer can have!
So if there is anyone out there that can advise me on the best courses and in what order to do them in order to achieve my goal I would be grateful.
Making the choice to get in shape is one that will pay off greatly in the long run. However, for many, this choice also means that they will be paying a large sum of money out of their pocket for gym memberships and personal trainers to actually get in shape. Although these are great exercise options, there are plenty of workout programs that you can do without a huge investment. Here are a few great ideas that will help you get started.
Walking
Walking is one of the best forms of almost-free exercise. The only expense that you will really have is a pair of decent walking shoes. Walking can be done almost any place and at any time. You will burn calories, tone up your muscles and improve the health of your heart, just by walking for 30-45 minutes, 3 times a week.
Jogging/Running
Like walking, all you really need to participate in running or jogging is a good pair of shoes. The cardiovascular and calorie-burning benefits of these activities far exceed those of simple walking, making them an even better choice for weight loss and getting in shape.
Cycling
Hopping on a bike and taking a ride around the neighborhood is a great way to get in your thirty minutes of exercise. All you need is a bike. You do not have to purchase a professional model that is decked out with all the bells and whistles. Unless you are planning on entering races or biking on rough terrain, any standard bike will do the job perfectly.
Community Center Classes
Local community centers often have exercise programs, offering some of the most popular workout types to the general public. These are usually much more affordable than those that are offered in gyms and health clubs and many times there is no membership fee.
Swimming
Community pools are another inexpensive place to get in some much-needed exercise. You can usually buy a pass or pay just a few dollars for each visit. At most pools, there are lap lanes cordoned off, so that those who wish to swim for exercise have space to themselves, away from the casual bathers.
Strength Training
If you are looking to do a little strength training and tone up your muscles, there are lots of free and inexpensive options. Low-cost exercise equipment, such as hand weights, resistance bands and exercise balls, can be purchased at nearly any discount store. In a pinch, you can try using household items in place of weights. Canned goods, for instance, are a great option for toning up the arms. Just be creative and you’ll see plenty of free exercise equipment around your home.
While exercise at a gym or health club may seem like the best alternative for getting in shape, there are certainly many other inexpensive routes that you can take. Look at your interests and use your creativity to find ways to get up and get moving. Before you know it, you’ll be in the best shape of your life.
trying to get in touch with “Jenny” Jennifer Peterson that i met in Orlando but i think lives near Tampa?
she is cute, short and i think she said she was of Columbian and maybe Italian(?) decent.
her family called her Jenny
at school she wanted us to call her Jenna
she was a dear friend of mine when we went to personal fitness training school in Orlando
i tried calling her after school was over (though not REAL SOON after.. a few months later, to catch up) and her number belonged to someone else by then
i would like to get back up with her
can anyone help?
ive searched MySpace. no luck there
Try one of those websites where you can search for people, I believe http://www.zabasearch.com/ is your best bet and it’s free…
