Back To Running; Take It Slow

Last week, I ventured onto the treadmill for the first time in quite a while.  I decided not to go too crazy(since I've already been quite active aerobically) and just see how I felt after a short spell.  After briskly walking for 5 minutes, I began running at a very slow 13 minute mile.  I've changed my gait to allow less weight on my knees with every foot strike, so I was adjusting to this new running style.  After several minutes, I adjusted the machine to allow for a 10 minute mile.  I ran the mile and cooled down with more brisk walking.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you haven't been running for some time, take it slow in the beginning and gauge how you feel, your gait and how you feel the following day.  Work from there as your baseline.  No exercise activity should cause you pain or inability to walk, bend or function properly post workout day.  If you build your strength, endurance and aerobic capacities gradually, you will prevent injury and increase your overall workout in no time!

Get Rid Of That Spare Tire Around Your Waist Today

For all you folks out there carrying around that spare tire around your waist - no time like the present to get rid of it.  Abdominal fat can increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and overall malaise.  Hypertension and inflammation have also been linked to abdominal fat.   Situps alone won't do it for you.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you're walking around like the Michelin Man and would like to get rid of that spare tire of fat around your waist, enroll today in a cardio program and start melting that waist away!

The War Against Cellulite

Cellulite affects both men and women alike.  Age, genetics, lifestyle, childbirth and sedentary jobs all contribute to those pockets of dimply fat that make us want to cringe in the dressing room, at the beach or poolside.  I constantly am asked if Traditional Chinese Medicine has a 'magic point' or 'magic pill' to make these fat pockets disappear.  The answer is:  no, there is no 'magic pill' but, yes, there is a technique that will reduce the appearance of the fat pockets and with regular treatment can certainly help dissipate the size of the lumps and bumps.  You have to call or email me for the details.  That being said, you need to truly step up to the plate and do 'due diligence' to fight cellulite and here's how:

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Diet, exercise and lifestyle change will win the war against cellulite.
1.  Start eating a Mediterranean diet, while reducing your daily calories.
2.  Start doing aerobic exercise 60-90 minutes daily (that means you get one day off rest).
3.  Interval training is key 2 to 3 times weekly (if you don't know what this is, hire a trainer for one or 2 sessions).
4.  Weight training is important 2 to 3 times weekly just after you've gotten off the treadmill, elliptical machine or whatever aerobic acitivity suits you.  Weight training burns fat, builds lean muscle mass (which pushes against the fat pockets giving a much smoother appearance) and helps to build strong bones.  Concentrate on the areas which have the most cellulite.
5.  Call or email for schedules cellulite reduction treatments and lifestyle modifications.