Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Its Never Too Late To Start
Looking at
ads for running gear or perusing fitness magazines can sometimes have a
demotivating effect. Everyone is so young and model-perfect. You may flip through
the pages and think, "this isn't for people like me."
But, recent research indicates that it is never too late to start running and getting healthy, even if you've been largely sedentary in the past. Researchers at the French Institute of Health compared two groups: one containing people who ran on a daily basis and one who was just getting started. Participants were between the ages of 55 and 70. During the study, both groups started running on a regular basis. While the regular exercisers had lower resting heart rates and better oxygen flow, both groups showed better heart health after taking on regular exercise.
But, recent research indicates that it is never too late to start running and getting healthy, even if you've been largely sedentary in the past. Researchers at the French Institute of Health compared two groups: one containing people who ran on a daily basis and one who was just getting started. Participants were between the ages of 55 and 70. During the study, both groups started running on a regular basis. While the regular exercisers had lower resting heart rates and better oxygen flow, both groups showed better heart health after taking on regular exercise.
The moral is, it's never too late. Whether you are a former
runner who got overwhelmed by job and family obligations, or if you've never
gone for a jog in your life, you can start any time you want. No matter where
you are starting from, every step you take is one toward better health.
Don't let what you
didn't do yesterday keep you from doing what you aspire to do today. Get
started, get running and enjoy the strongest and healthiest version of who you
can be.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Workout Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18th - Twin 1 did JM Video 4
Thursday, February 19th - Twin 1 did JM Cardio 1
Friday, February 20th - REST DAY!
Saturday, February 21st - New round of JM videos for Twin 1, JM Video 5, 30min walk on treadmill and 60 in walk at Point Pleasant with the dogs.
Sunday, February 22nd - Twin 1 did JM Video 6
Monday, February 23rd - Twin 1 did JM Cardio 2 and a 60 min walk at Ashburn with the dogs. Twin 2 did 5k on treadmill.
Tuesday, February 24th - Twin 2 did 66 min on bike, Twin 1 did JM video 5
Twin 2 shoveled a lot. It seems like every day or if not, every 2nd day. AND another snowfall warning today so that means more shoveling!
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Tip Tuesday
Run at lunch. Daniel Sheil, a marathon coach in
Portland, Oregon, recommends lunchtime runs for two reasons:
(1) you get your
workout in before the day gets away from you
(2) you get a midday break from
work stress.
Monday, February 23, 2015
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