exercise

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Hi All - Some comments on exercising.

 

My thoughts are that if you choose something you enjoy, you're more likely

to continue long enough to get physical benefit from it. It used to be I

kept trying to jog, but could only bring myself to do it a week or so,

before I gave up in boredom. This happened several times.

 

A couple years ago when I realized I needed more exercise, I sat down and

listed all the things I really enjoyed doing. From the list, I chose two

physical ones - dancing and hiking. For a year and a half now, I've been

line dancing once a week (lessons, then regular) which is an excellent

aerobic, as well as strengthening muscles all over and increasing short and

long term memory. In winter I hike for a few hours every weekend, in summer

I swim (I live in the Mojave Desert). That gives me exercise twice a week.

Since I WANT to do these things for fun, I can look at exercise as a side

benefit, or use it as a way to trick myself into letting myself have fun

when I really " should " be working. Meanwhile, my body is looking great.

 

I was also having trouble with lower back pain (which all of the above

helped reduce somewhat). I stood in front of the mirror really focusing one

day, and suddenly wondered if I might be using my back to compensate for

other, weaker muscles. Possibilities were (upper) back/shoulder muscles and

(lower) thigh/buttock muscles.

 

As an experiment I started doing sink pushups (since my arms were too weak

to do floor ones). Then I started doing some mini squats. Sure enough, the

back pain went away. Now I make sink pushups and half-squats part of my

daily toiletries in the morning and night, in addition to line dancing and

hiking/swimming. After only two weeks I could see shoulder muscles where

they weren't before!

 

Whatever you choose to do, of course, is going to depend on the fitness of

your own body, what you want to start with, and what you have fun with. If

your body is really out of shape, it probably doesn't matter physically what

you start with, anything will help. So do something you like! Do it at home,

do it with friends, go out alone or with your partner. But do it. You'll

feel much better and probably save a lot of money in the long run, if you

do.

 

Be fit and have fun - Susette

[Guest guest]

Just a note, since this may not apply to you personally, but a note

bene for those it might...

 

Many times, lower back pain is related to weak abdominal muscles. The

knee bends you mentioned, as well as simple crunches and isometric

tensing and relaxing of the abs can be helpful, as well as cutting

back a bit on things that for some reason tend to settle in the

abdomen, like fatty foods and beer.

 

Good points about choosing something you like in order to benefit

from exercise; if you aren't going to do it, it can't help... I have

seen a league of exercycles and steppers sitting on the sidewalk

waiting for the rubbish man, and a lot of trendy exercise assistants

at the Goodwill, too. Stay simple and keep moving... and (standard

disclaimer) if you plan on starting an exercise program, always check

with your healthcare professional first. Diabetes, hypertension and

other disorders may affect the way you need to care for yourself when

you exercise.

 

Blessings,

Crow

" Look for Rainbows in the Darkness "

 

, " Susette Horspool " <susinv@q...> wrote:

> Hi All - Some comments on exercising.

>

> My thoughts are that if you choose something you enjoy, you're more

likely

> to continue long enough to get physical benefit from it. It used to

be I

> kept trying to jog, but could only bring myself to do it a week or

so,

> before I gave up in boredom. This happened several times.

>

> A couple years ago when I realized I needed more exercise, I sat

down and

> listed all the things I really enjoyed doing. From the list, I

chose

two

> physical ones - dancing and hiking. For a year and a half now, I've

been

> line dancing once a week (lessons, then regular) which is an

excellent

> aerobic, as well as strengthening muscles all over and increasing

short and

> long term memory. In winter I hike for a few hours every weekend,

in

summer

> I swim (I live in the Mojave Desert). That gives me exercise twice

a

week.

> Since I WANT to do these things for fun, I can look at exercise as

a

side

> benefit, or use it as a way to trick myself into letting myself

have

fun

> when I really " should " be working. Meanwhile, my body is looking

great.

>

> I was also having trouble with lower back pain (which all of the

above

> helped reduce somewhat). I stood in front of the mirror really

focusing one

> day, and suddenly wondered if I might be using my back to

compensate

for

> other, weaker muscles. Possibilities were (upper) back/shoulder

muscles and

> (lower) thigh/buttock muscles.

>

> As an experiment I started doing sink pushups (since my arms were

too weak

> to do floor ones). Then I started doing some mini squats. Sure

enough, the

> back pain went away. Now I make sink pushups and half-squats part

of

my

> daily toiletries in the morning and night, in addition to line

dancing and

> hiking/swimming. After only two weeks I could see shoulder muscles

where

> they weren't before!

>

> Whatever you choose to do, of course, is going to depend on the

fitness of

> your own body, what you want to start with, and what you have fun

with. If

> your body is really out of shape, it probably doesn't matter

physically what

> you start with, anything will help. So do something you like! Do it

at home,

> do it with friends, go out alone or with your partner. But do it.

You'll

> feel much better and probably save a lot of money in the long run,

if you

> do.

>

> Be fit and have fun - Susette

[Guest guest]

Good Job. Thank you for the success story.

 

Love,

Zeb

 

-

Caroline

Caroline Hanifen

Saturday, June 26, 2004 10:56 AM

Herbal Remedies - exercise

 

I just did a solid 20 minutes of jogging on my mini tramp. This was an increase from what I have been managing which is usually 10 to 15 minutes depending on when my asthma decides to trigger. This of course triggered a bigger asthma attack when I was done, which I usually breathe out on the 10 to 15 minute jogs. This one wasn't breathing out and I knew it as soon as I felt it, so I went to my kitchen cabinet and broke out my huff n puff (Lobelia and Mullein tincture) and took a shot. Immediately I felt my breathing ease. I then went and laid down on my left side to see if I could breathe the rest out...and after about 10 minutes of not being able to do so and still having choking coughs I went to my cabinet and did another shot of huff n puff. I am happy to say that I can now breathe freely. I will still breathe through the smaller attacks as this way I don't need to take anything to get rid of it...but when I feel a more severe attack...I'm going to go immediately and get my huff n puff. Yeah!! I will also have to keep a bottle of it in the car for emergency purposes as well.

 

CarolineFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

Could you explain the huff n puff formula, or where do you get it? Thanks!

Janet

 

 

Caroline [ladyguinevere] Saturday, June 26, 2004 10:56 AMCaroline HanifenHerbal Remedies - exercise

I just did a solid 20 minutes of jogging on my mini tramp. This was an increase from what I have been managing which is usually 10 to 15 minutes depending on when my asthma decides to trigger. This of course triggered a bigger asthma attack when I was done, which I usually breathe out on the 10 to 15 minute jogs. This one wasn't breathing out and I knew it as soon as I felt it, so I went to my kitchen cabinet and broke out my huff n puff (Lobelia and Mullein tincture) and took a shot. Immediately I felt my breathing ease. I then went and laid down on my left side to see if I could breathe the rest out...and after about 10 minutes of not being able to do so and still having choking coughs I went to my cabinet and did another shot of huff n puff. I am happy to say that I can now breathe freely. I will still breathe through the smaller attacks as this way I don't need to take anything to get rid of it...but when I feel a more severe attack...I'm going to go immediately and get my huff n puff. Yeah!! I will also have to keep a bottle of it in the car for emergency purposes as well.

 

CarolineFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

[Guest guest]

That is excellent Caroline! I have also been increasing my exercise lately, and have taken to using either the Huff 'n Puff or Lobelia about 10 minutes BEFORE I go running. I also take the Female Energy Formula just before as well. I know, may be cheating, but it works for me!

 

Have you thought about taking the Huff 'n Puff BEFORE your exercise? Just a thought...

 

Best,

Kelli

 

 

Caroline [ladyguinevere] Saturday, June 26, 2004 7:56 AMCaroline HanifenHerbal Remedies - exercise

but when I feel a more severe attack...I'm going to go immediately and get my huff n puff. Yeah!! I will also have to keep a bottle of it in the car for emergency purposes as well.

 

Caroline

[Guest guest]

Japanese researchers have found that simply walking to work can cut

your risk of developing diabetes. In a study of almost 8,600 mgn with

similar sedentary jobs at the same firm it was found that those who

took 21 minutes or more to walk to work were 25% less likely to

develop diabetes than those who walked 10 minutes or less. The men

had similar levels educational and socioeconomic backgrounds

indicating it was the length of casual walking that made the

difference; September 2007 Diabetes Care