Splash (or Lauren.. whichever) works for a company that does something for Gold's Gym so we got to be on the Gold's Gym team for Free... yup it is THAT MUCH BETTER when it is free!!!
It was a good time! full of mud, running, climbing, and sweating!
Monday, June 11, 2012
Dirty Dash Round 2
so.. I did the dirty dash... AGAIN! so fun every single time! this time I did it with my sister and some of her best friends... and my friends too :)
Splash (or Lauren.. whichever) works for a company that does something for Gold's Gym so we got to be on the Gold's Gym team for Free... yup it is THAT MUCH BETTER when it is free!!!
It was a good time! full of mud, running, climbing, and sweating!
Splash (or Lauren.. whichever) works for a company that does something for Gold's Gym so we got to be on the Gold's Gym team for Free... yup it is THAT MUCH BETTER when it is free!!!
It was a good time! full of mud, running, climbing, and sweating!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
new job :)
so I got a job INSTRUCTING CYCLING!!! yay yay!!!!
My job is at the Jewish Community Center.
dreams coming true... I am a little nervous though!
I teach..
Monday 5:45 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am
Wednesday 5:00 pm
come to classes :) :)
My job is at the Jewish Community Center.
dreams coming true... I am a little nervous though!
I teach..
Monday 5:45 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am
Wednesday 5:00 pm
come to classes :) :)
Thursday, May 31, 2012
pool side.
It is officially SUMMER TIME! you know exactly what that means... pool time!
so right when you get to the pool... swim laps for even just a half hour. Easy enough, right?
water slides, diving boards, bathing suits, getting tan.
so if you are anything like me... laying by the pool might replace some gym time when June rolls around.
I HAVE AN IDEA. have you ever tried swimming laps?
The MayoClinic:
160 lbs - 423 calories/hour
200 lbs - 528 calories/hour
240 lbs - 632 calories/hour
so right when you get to the pool... swim laps for even just a half hour. Easy enough, right?
enjoy the sun!!!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Schwinn Certified!!!!
yay!!! I did it! I am now a Schwinn Certified Indoor Cycling Instructor.
It was 8 hours of learning and riding with the wonderful Denise Druce.
Me and my dad did it together along with my friends Rachel and Bre.
ok.. so here is the first reaction I get when I mention that I cycle... AHHH
people are SO scared of this exercise.
It is usually the fear of sitting on that tiny seat for an hour.
and let me tell you... I get that.
however.. once you go a couple times and you couple it with core strength you will learn to sit light in the seat while maintaining correct form and you WILL LOVE IT!.
so my challenge is give it MORE than ONE class and more than ONE instructor.
if you don't like it after that then there isn't much more anyone can do.
but hey it couldn't hurt.. well it could... but it wouldn't kill ya :)
It was 8 hours of learning and riding with the wonderful Denise Druce.
Me and my dad did it together along with my friends Rachel and Bre.
ok.. so here is the first reaction I get when I mention that I cycle... AHHH
people are SO scared of this exercise.
It is usually the fear of sitting on that tiny seat for an hour.
and let me tell you... I get that.
however.. once you go a couple times and you couple it with core strength you will learn to sit light in the seat while maintaining correct form and you WILL LOVE IT!.
so my challenge is give it MORE than ONE class and more than ONE instructor.
if you don't like it after that then there isn't much more anyone can do.
but hey it couldn't hurt.. well it could... but it wouldn't kill ya :)
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
just try it....
ok people! so are you one of those people that say.. "I hate running"? then you are JUST LIKE ME! I am NOT a runner! but one time.. I signed up for race for the cure! just the 5k! and that is one of my new favorite things! ok so here's how it works! you sign up-you give your money-and you can't back out after that! another great thing.. you don't HAVE to run! even walking 3.1 miles is good for you! and there are a lot of fun kinds of 5K's you can sign up for that make you forget you are running! I have run two exciting ones recently... the Dirty Dash and Color Me Rad! look at these pictures and try to tell me it doesn't look fun (also... kids can run these also! do it as a family instead of the movies one weekend)!
Friday, April 27, 2012
some easy rules.
1. don't drink your calories.
1. don't eat fast food
1. eat out of the fridge-not the freezer.
now.. of course it won't kill you to go out once in a while and enjoy a hamburger and a nice cold coke. but do these things SPARINGLY. you will eat more fresh things, nutrient dense foods, and have way more energy.
don't diet. don't count calories (unless you have extreme health problems or do competitions or something).
if you let food overtake your thoughts... that is when serious problems can arise.
people always think "well I won't get an eating disorder" and that may be true.
but you COULD get something called
disordered eating.
this is where food overcomes your thoughts.
you stress about every calorie.
you don't eat when your hungry.
you keep eating when you are full.
you save calories all day because you are so worried.
you don't eat after workouts.
you eat something and feel guilty.
BE CAREFUL PEOPLE.
this is your body we are talking about.
it is NOT A GAME.
1. don't eat fast food
1. eat out of the fridge-not the freezer.
now.. of course it won't kill you to go out once in a while and enjoy a hamburger and a nice cold coke. but do these things SPARINGLY. you will eat more fresh things, nutrient dense foods, and have way more energy.
don't diet. don't count calories (unless you have extreme health problems or do competitions or something).
if you let food overtake your thoughts... that is when serious problems can arise.
people always think "well I won't get an eating disorder" and that may be true.
but you COULD get something called
disordered eating.
this is where food overcomes your thoughts.
you stress about every calorie.
you don't eat when your hungry.
you keep eating when you are full.
you save calories all day because you are so worried.
you don't eat after workouts.
you eat something and feel guilty.
BE CAREFUL PEOPLE.
this is your body we are talking about.
it is NOT A GAME.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Exercise Helps in the Fight Against Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be
overwhelming, both mentally and physically. People diagnosed with cancer
immediately start thinking about the end of their life, what will happen to
their loved ones, etc. However, a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. It
is possible to survive. Research has proven that one of the most helpful ways
to overcome cancer is through the power of a positive attitude. It takes mental
and physical strength to remain strong in the face of this type of medical
issue. The best way to do that is to continue an exercise regimen during
treatment.
Many people exercise as a way to relax and forget about the stresses that they have in their lives. Most medical professionals will say that a big key to beating cancer is to stay calm and not worry about the future. Worrying about the disease and what may happen can weaken the immune system, which can actually strengthen the disease’s ability to take hold in the body. A good workout keeps the person immersed in the moment and focused completely on what they are doing. Another reason to continue exercising is a positive body image.
Chemotherapy and radiation treatments can affect the patient’s appearance and body image. The effects of the disease and their treatments for different types of cancer, depending on where it exists in the body or whether it is from a disease like mesothelioma, can affect the body in different ways. According to the National Cancer Institute, exercise helps to improve body image and body composition. The article points out that breast cancer treatment, for example, tend to lead to significant weight gain. Exercise is a great way to control this problem and get the body back to a healthy state after the treatments. Recent data also indicates, although it is not conclusive, that exercise “improves progression-free and overall survival.”
The biggest benefit that exercise can bring, is allowing the patient to have a positive attitude. Continuing to exercise is a way of fighting back against the disease. It is the patient saying “cancer will not beat me!” The patient who can continue to exercise, no matter how tired they are or how badly they feel, is proving their mental strength. It takes a positive attitude to keep it going.
Exercise is an important aspect to defeating cancer. It can help relieve the stress of the disease and keep the patient relaxed. It can improve the patient’s body image and appearance. Exercise may even play a role in increasing survival odds after treatment. Most of all, exercise helps the patient to have a positive attitude. It is the best way for a patient to continue to fight, trying to strengthen the body while it is being attacked.
Written by: David Haas
Many people exercise as a way to relax and forget about the stresses that they have in their lives. Most medical professionals will say that a big key to beating cancer is to stay calm and not worry about the future. Worrying about the disease and what may happen can weaken the immune system, which can actually strengthen the disease’s ability to take hold in the body. A good workout keeps the person immersed in the moment and focused completely on what they are doing. Another reason to continue exercising is a positive body image.
Chemotherapy and radiation treatments can affect the patient’s appearance and body image. The effects of the disease and their treatments for different types of cancer, depending on where it exists in the body or whether it is from a disease like mesothelioma, can affect the body in different ways. According to the National Cancer Institute, exercise helps to improve body image and body composition. The article points out that breast cancer treatment, for example, tend to lead to significant weight gain. Exercise is a great way to control this problem and get the body back to a healthy state after the treatments. Recent data also indicates, although it is not conclusive, that exercise “improves progression-free and overall survival.”
The biggest benefit that exercise can bring, is allowing the patient to have a positive attitude. Continuing to exercise is a way of fighting back against the disease. It is the patient saying “cancer will not beat me!” The patient who can continue to exercise, no matter how tired they are or how badly they feel, is proving their mental strength. It takes a positive attitude to keep it going.
Exercise is an important aspect to defeating cancer. It can help relieve the stress of the disease and keep the patient relaxed. It can improve the patient’s body image and appearance. Exercise may even play a role in increasing survival odds after treatment. Most of all, exercise helps the patient to have a positive attitude. It is the best way for a patient to continue to fight, trying to strengthen the body while it is being attacked.
Written by: David Haas
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