IT’S ESSENTIAL FOR OUR SURVIVAL This post will address a very simple health issue – drinking water. Hydration may be far more important than many of us recognize. I am convinced that habits control our behavior – also that habits… Continue Reading
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION Scarlett Ingrid Johansson was born in New York City on November 22, 1984. She has citizenship in the United States and Denmark. Her father was originally from Denmark. At age 9, she had minor movie roles as… Continue Reading
IT’S NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXPERIENCED ATHLETES High intensity interval training can apply to just about any mode of exercise and to all levels of exercise experience. Do it with bodyweight, dumbbells, resistance bands, kettlebells, jumping ropes, stationary bikes or treadmills… Continue Reading
IT’S TODAY AND TOMORROW Today begins the annual Amazon Prime Day (actually 2 days) when Prime members can benefit from special discounts throughout Amazon. First, we must join Prime. This is easy enough to do. Every time I order from… Continue Reading
OUR GUIDELINES The Center for Disease Control gives us helpful guidelines, based on our age and other factors. Of course, some activity is better than none, but let’s have high standards. Here they are: Pre-school children (3-5 years) Physical activity… Continue Reading
GETTING PERSONAL The American Heart Association tells us that we need at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of heart-pumping activity per week. They also say that only about 20% of adults and teenagers actually are doing this. This post will… Continue Reading
CHOOSING TO DO SO IS HALF THE BATTLE Beginning a fitness program is among the very best things we can do for our health. Physical exercise can lower the risk of serious disease. It can improve balance and coordination and… Continue Reading
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SOURCE FOR ATHLETIC GOODS I have been a customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for over five decades. My favorite purchases have been: Tennis racquets, strings, shoes, accessories and balls Golf club sets, individual clubs (several putters),… Continue Reading
WE ALL LOVE CHOCOLATE Certainly, it can be pleasant to eat carefully for a week and then indulge in chocolate as a reward. Maybe I chose a topic that would make my readers happy? Too much chocolate is not good… Continue Reading
BE CAREFUL ! I well know the joy of going outside to play tennis or golf in sunny weather. Even taking a long walk can be exhilarating. In North Carolina, we often have prolonged cold weather, sometimes into April or… Continue Reading