Yearly Archives: 2011

As our population continues to gain weight, more people are diagnosed with type two diabetes. Losing weight not only makes you feel and look better, it can also wipe type two diabetes off your medical chart. But you have to be serious about your diet and workouts. And who better to make that happen than […]READ MORE

Plyometrics help build power, strength, and speed, and also help you practice landing skills. When you practice these skills, a sports performance specialist can give you specific instructions and watch to be sure you are landing correctly. Jump and spin. On the same spot, bend your knees and jump into the air. Spin one-quarter turn […]READ MORE

The obvious benefits to losing weight and eating nutritious foods are an improved health and longer life. But there are financial perks to shedding pounds as well. Prescription drugs, doctor visits, hospital stays: their associated costs stack up if you’re overweight and more so if you’re obese. For those who struggle with obesity, the biggest […]READ MORE

Summer is a great time for exercising and playing outside. Even if you live somewhere like Hampton Roads where it gets hot or humid every afternoon, there are ways you can stay in shape by being active in the great outdoors. Just make sure you take the appropriate precautions when you participate in strenuous activity […]READ MORE

When you’re trying to manage your household with low vision there are two steps you can take to help make your daily life easier: adjusting your lighting and labeling and marking difficult to read items. Lighting You should always position lighting so that it is aimed at what you want to see, and away from […]READ MORE

If you’re like me, you worry constantly about your kids. It’s part of being a parent. My children don’t have any weight problems. And I’m grateful for that. Because so many children do. It’s frightening to think about all the kids growing up who need to lose weight. They’re automatically at more risk for all […]READ MORE

Back injury is best avoided at all costs. After the first time you have injured your back, it becomes more vulnerable to future injury. A back injury can alter your entire quality of life and possibly your livelihood, especially if it returns or becomes chronic. The time you take to use the right lifting mechanics […]READ MORE

You clean out the pantry. Toss out all the salty potato chips and crackers. You fill up your fridge with fruits, vegetables and lean meats. But before you reach for that bag of baby carrots or tub of organic yogurt, consider this: you still have to count calories. If you’ve made the switch to eating […]READ MORE

Weight training is a form of resistance exercise. A good fitness program includes resistance exercise 2 days each week or more, and includes 8 to 10 exercises that work all the major muscle groups. It’s best to allow at least one day of rest between these exercises. But when it comes to weight training, it’s […]READ MORE

Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and disability in people age 65 and older. Those who have had a stroke or have multiple sclerosis or osteoporosis are also at greater risk for a dangerous fall. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to avoid […]READ MORE