Mindful Movement
Training for Your Best Life
February 25, 2013
by Optimum Wellness
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There’s a great book called Younger Next Year for Women by Chris Crowly & Henry S. Lodge, MD. One of the chapter titles is awesome: “Life Is an Endurance Event: Train for It.” So many people believe that everything in life happens by chance; that some people are simply blessed with better genes than others and are therefore smarter, fitter, richer, or better looking. It’s certainly true that genetics can play a powerful role in our lives, but it’s somewhat like being dealt a certain hand in a game of cards. It’s what we do with what we’re dealt that really counts. So why not train for our lives like champions.
Walk This Way
January 16, 2013 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
Have you ever noticed how a walk can change the state of things around you and inside of you? One of the many aspects I love about walking is that it can be done anytime and anywhere. All you really need is a decent pair of walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing and you’re good to go.
Benefits of Morning Exercise
December 21, 2012 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
We’ve been preaching about morning movement for years, even decades now, encouraging folks to get their exercise first thing. While we agree that anytime is the right time to exercise, when you commit to ejameswithexercisebandsxercise first thing in the morning the chances of it actually happening increase tremendously.
Turn Down the Heat
February 8, 2011 by Optimum Wellness 1 Comment
Inflammation masks itself in many disguises. Most of us tend to think of inflammation in terms of a response to overuse, physical injury or irritation. The signs of such inflammation typically (but not always) include pain, redness, swelling, heat, and often decrease or loss of function. This is classified as acute inflammation. A less [...]
Motion and Emotion
June 26, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
If there were a support group for people who loved (and are addicted) to exercise, I would volunteer to be their lead facilitator. I have always loved exercise.
Start Your AM Engine
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsHow would you like to have better memory, energy and a more positive outlook? Your morning breakfast choices could make a big difference!
Start Walking
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsWe are invited to put on our walking shoes, call up our friends and neighbors and start walking. If you’re already walking, great! Walk faster now. If you’re already running, fantastic! Keep it up. If you’ve taken a break from moving your body, now’s the time to get started.
The E Word
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 CommentsOn the wall of my clinic waiting room is a plaque that reads “Exercise ONLY on the Days that You Eat”. Clients tell me that when they first read the sign they initially feel a sense of relief since it appears that exercise is optional. Then they step back and realize that actually, this means I need to exercise everyday! What a concept.
Interval Training: When You Need An Energy Boost
March 23, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
If you are looking for ways to burst out of your exercise rut or you want to maximize your 20 to 30 minutes of free time, look no further than interval training.
Stretch Yourself
January 18, 2010 by Optimum Wellness 0 Comments
We all keep hearing that we should stretch, so you may be asking the next question, “what’s more important the total time you stretch or the duration of a single stretch?” Now there is new research to help you get the most out of your stretching!
