Tuesday 29 May 2012

Michael Woodford-Unfair Dismissal-Settlement-Employer-Olympus

Woodford agrees settlement with ex-employer Olympus

LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Woodford, the ousted Olympus chief executive , has reached an out-of-court settlement with his former Japanese employer for unfair dismissal on grounds of whistleblowing and uncovering one Japan's biggest corporate frauds. The deal on Tuesday came after a delay to an employment hearing in London that was set to throw an unwanted spotlight back on an $1.7 billion accounting fraud that cost the camera-to-endoscope maker its board and reputation. The terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed, but the payout was expected to run into the millions of pounds. ... read more..

Monday 28 May 2012

Baseball Hall Of Fame-Memorial Day Weekend-Wounded Warrior-Prosthetic Leg-Softball Game

Wounded war veterans find brotherhood in softball

COOPERSTOWN, New York (Reuters) - When Saul Bosquez, a 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who lost part of his left leg in Iraq, stepped up to the plate during a softball game this Memorial Day weekend, he knew he needed a big hit. Bosquez, who plays with the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team and wears a prosthetic leg below his left knee, said the hot weather on Sunday in Cooperstown - home to the Baseball Hall of Fame - was making it harder than usual for him to run the bases. Luckily, the ball soared over the outfielders' heads, and Bosquez made it safely to third. ... read more..

Physical Activity

Friend groups may encourage kids to be more active

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids in after-school programs often increase their own physical activity if they make friends who run and jump around more than they do, a new study from Tennessee has found. Though not completely surprising, that finding could be important as parents, after-school teachers and camp counselors try to encourage youngsters to move more and head-off obesity before it starts, researchers said. The results are also in line with research that's been done in teens and adults, who tend to look like the rest of their friend group in terms of weight and fitness level. ... read more..

Saturday 26 May 2012

School Bus-Wsb

Active Transportation: The Walking School Bus

Need help getting the kids to and from school?
How about setting up a Walking School Bus?
Like a carpool, without the car!Do you wish your children could walk to school but don’t have time to walk with them? Are you nervous about them walking alone? Do you dread the traffic chaos around the school in the morning? Then a Walking School Bus (WSB) is the way to go!A walking school bus is a group of children who walk to school together with one or more supervising adults. The beauty of the WSB is its flexibility: It can be a basic arrangement between neighbours to take turns walking children to school or a WSB can be built up to involve multiple families, a specific route, and include a period of child care before or after the walk. Families can strt with just one day a week or set up a schedule for the entire week.A WSB offers benefits for everyone:
- Children get exercise, fresh air, and the chance to spend extra time with their friends
- Parents may be able to work earlier or later without having to pay for day care; and on walk days, parents get to spend time with their children and their children’s friends
- Neighbourhoods benefit from less car use and stronger connections between community membersStarting a WSB, families get together to make a commitment to participate in the WSB for all or part of the school year, agree on drop off or meeting time, and make a schedule of who is walking with the children each day.To learn more about how to start a WSB, the benefits of participating, and kids’ perspectives:
http://www.saferoutestoschool.ca/walking-school-bus
http://www.walkingschoolbus.org/index.htmlFor more information, call Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-580-6744 or e-mail healthsante@ottawa.ca. Blog written by Karen Mason, Lead School Travel Planning parent at Broadview Public School. read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Another Mile-Boredom

Can't run another mile? We've got 9 ways to cure running boredom!

Can't run another mile? We've got 9 ways to cure running boredom!
9 Ways to Beat Running Boredom | Fitbie
Running can be a head game. Use these motivational tips to come out on top read more..

Healthday News-Older Adults-Exercise

Exercise Helps Older Adults Stay Fit

SATURDAY, May 26 (Healthday News) -- People tend to Exercise less as they grow older, but keeping physically active is essential for remaining healthy and independent, an expert says. read more..

Friday 25 May 2012

Local Grocery Store-Farmer-Car

Instead of taking the car, walk to your local grocery store or Farmer’s market to buy locally produced food.

Instead of taking the Car, walk to your local grocery store or Farmer’s market to buy locally produced food. read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Healthday News-Health Tip-Exercise

Health Tip: Walk at Work

(Healthday News) -- There are plenty of ways to squeeze in exercise and some social time at work without sacrificing productivity. read more..

Ottawa Public Library-Physical Activity-Ottawa Residents-Steps Per Day-Pedometer

Put your best foot forward by using a pedometer

This week, Ottawa Public Health and the Ottawa Public Library are inviting residents to use a pedometer to mark the end of Physical Activity Month. Several members of the Board of Health and trustees of the Ottawa Public Library Board have been wearing pedometers all week, and have been tweeting their daily step counts with the hashtags #ottawawalks and #ottawamarche. Participating Councillors include Mathieu Fleury, Jan Harder, Katherine Hobbs and Shad Qadri.Recently, Ottawa Public Health released the Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) strategy that promotes walking and active transportation. Walking does not require specialty equipment or a membership to a gym. Walking is a free, accessible and low impact form of physical activity that can be incorporated throughout the day. To increase your daily steps:

  • Walk to work or school
  • Use the stairs instead of the elevator
  • Take a lunch time walk
  • Walk to the movies or local grocery store
Residents often choose walking for their leisure physical activity. However, only 10 per cent of Ottawa residents reported biking or walking to work and only 35 per cent of Canadian adults (18 to 64 years old) accumulate the recommended 10,000 steps per day for walking.Wearing a pedometer will show the number of steps taken each day and it will help to compare your current walking activity level with what is recommended for your age. Daily step goals include:
  • Children (5 to 11 years): 12,000 to 16,000 steps per day
  • Youth (12 to 17 years): 11,000 to 12,000 steps per day
  • Adults (18 to 64 years): 10,000 steps per day
  • Older adults (65+): 6,000 to 7,000 steps per day
Ottawa Public Library offers a pedometer lending program at all of its branches. With a library card, residents can borrow a pedometer for three-week periods to count their steps and watch their walking increase over time. Every step counts – put your best foot forward and try to reach the daily step goal for your age. For more information on the pedometer lending program and to view pedometer availability, please visit biblioottawalibrary.ca/pedometer.Watch the hashtags #ottawawalks and #ottawamarche for updates on how the board members are doing. Everyone is welcome to participate and tweet their progress. read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Thursday 24 May 2012

Weight Lifting Tips-Hamstrings-Exercise-Triceps-Chest

Weight-Lifting Tip: For every exercise that works the front of the body (chest,...

Weight-Lifting Tip: For every Exercise that works the front of the Body (Chest, biceps, quads), be sure to do an exercise that targets the rear (back, triceps, hamstrings) http://ow.ly/b5gJ7
Weight Lifting Tips for Women
Strength training tones muscle and burns fat—when you do it right. Reap the benefits while warding off injuries with these tips read more..

What is your daily workout rutine?

What is your daily workout rutine?

At the moment I go to the gym 4 days a week for 90 - 120 minutes :)   ( run, bike, elliptical, do arm, back, legs and abs exercises ) read more..

Newbie Runner-Beginner

Are you a newbie runner? Then our all-encompassing beginner's guide to running i...

Are you a newbie runner? Then our all-encompassing beginner's guide to running is for you!
Beginner’s Guide to Running: Head to Toe | Fitbie
Whether you’re new to running or returning to the sport after taking time off, learn how to stay motivated, practice good form, pick the right gear, prevent injuries, and more read more..

Health And Fitness-Mental Health-Btw

Hi I was hoping you could help me. I normally work out every day in some form (walking, yoga, etc) and eat pretty healthy. But these past 2 weeks I've done maybe one workout and been eating TERRIBLY (binge eating mainly). It's just taken a turn for the worse and I feel so hopeless and useless. I just can't get back into the swing of things with my health and fitness. Any advice or help please? I'm

Hello! Hmm.. I say just push yourself into it. When you are going to bed one night, get things ready for going to work out in the morning and go to bed with the mind set that you are going to work out when you wake up. That’s worked for me before. Then if you don’t feel like it, just do it anyway. That is just one workout, and that one could get you back into the groove. I think kicking yourself back into exercise will help you with your eating habits. Just buy all the good foods that you can. If you feel like a binge is coming on, do it on something good. Watermelon, grapes, strawberries, etc. That might help to eliminate the binge habit and get you back on track. Also, lots of fitness blogs! Just look at all of the photos of toned bodies doing workouts and tell yourself that is going to be you.I really hope this helped. I don’t think I’m all that great at answering these kinda of questions but I try! read more..

Ottawa Public Library-Physical Activity-Steps Per Day-Councillor-Pedometer

Councillors Track their Steps with Ottawa Public Library Pedometers

Every day, beginning with our first steps as a child, we walk. But do you know that for adults ages 18 to 64 it is recommended that you reach 10,000 steps per day? Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) invite you to use a pedometer to track your steps!To mark the end of Physical Activity Month, OPH staff, Board of Health members Katherine Hobbs and Mathieu Fleury, and Councillors and OPL Board trustees Jan Harder and Shad Qadri are wearing pedometers all week. They will be tweeting their step counts and trying to reach the 10,000 a day goal. Follow #ottawawalks and #ottawamarche to see how they’re doing!Walking is a free, accessible and low impact form of physical activity that can be incorporated throughout the day. To increase your daily steps:

  • Walk to work or school
  • Use the stairs instead of the elevator
  • Take a lunch time walk
  • Walk to the movies or local grocery store
Ottawa Public Library offers a pedometer lending program at all of its branches. With a library card, residents can borrow a pedometer for three-week periods to count their steps and watch their walking increase over time.  Every step counts – put your best foot forward and try to reach the daily step goal for your age. For more information on the pedometer lending program and to view pedometer availability, please visit biblioottawalibrary.ca.Wearing a pedometer will show the number of steps taken each day and it will help to compare your current walking activity level with what is recommended for your age. Daily step goals include:
  • Children (5 to 11 years): 12,000 to 16,000 steps per day
  • Youth (12 to 17 years): 11,000 to 12,000 steps per day
  • Adults (18 to 64 years): 10,000 steps per day
  • Older adults (65+): 6,000 to 7,000 steps per day
Follow Councillor Harder @BarrhavenJan, Councillor Qadri @ShadQadri, Councillor Hobbs @Katherine_Hobbs and Councillor Fleury @MatheiuFleury and use #ottawawalks and #ottawamarche to participate and reach your goal! Let us know what you’re doing to increase your daily steps! read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Wednesday 23 May 2012

Exercise Science Department-Wayne Westcott-Quincy College-Instructor-Cscs

Wayne Westcott, PhD, CSCS, instructor in the exercise science department at Quin...

Wayne Westcott, PhD, CSCS, instructor in the exercise science department at Quincy College in Massachusetts, says that when you choose your exercises wisely, a handful of moves—just four in some cases—is all you need to change your body composition. http://ow.ly/b3Bfc Love it!
The 15-Minute Fat Loss Secret No One is Telling You
The calorie-burning benefits of even the shortest strength-training bout keep coming long after you've left the gym read more..

Energy Gels-Training-Marathon

Training for a long distance race like a half-marathon or marathon doesn’t mean...

Training for a long distance race like a half-Marathon or marathon doesn’t mean you’re doomed to sucking down goop (aka energy gels) every weekend. Enter energy chews: http://ow.ly/b4GKT
Grossed Out by Energy Gels? Try Energy Chews | Women's Health Running...
Like gels, energy chews contain carbohydrates (and sometimes caffeine) for energy, along with dehydration-fighting electrolytes in the form of... read more..

High Intensity Interval Training-Routine

How adding THIS to your routine can help you get fit faster:

How adding THIS to your Routine can help you get fit faster:
High Intensity Interval Training: How Long Should Your Workout Be? - Prevention.com
http://ow.ly/b518K
Find out what fitness experts say about the benefits of high-intensity interval training, how long you should exercise for at this intensity, why interval workouts are good for workouts, and whether it's safe for beginners read more..

The International Space Station-Space Company-Private Firm

Falcon's Liftoff: How a Private Firm Could Change Space Exploration

Can a privately run space company step in where NASA left off by offering cheap cargo flights to the International Space Station -- and eventually taking tourists to space? read more..

Tuesday 22 May 2012

Exercise

Do this trick to make exercise more entertaining:

Do this trick to make Exercise more entertaining:
Make Exercise Entertaining - Prevention.com
http://bit.ly/JbteXB
Is it OK to watch TV during your workout? Get Prevention fitness expert Chris Freytag's tips for making your workouts effective with TV and music. read more..

Barefoot Running Craze

Born to run barefoot? Some end up getting injured

Swept by the barefoot running craze, ultramarathoner Ryan Carter ditched his sneakers for footwear that mimics the experience of striding unshod. read more..

Weight Loss Tips-Deprivation

Want to lose weight? Guess what? Total deprivation doesn't work. These tips do:...

Want to lose weight? Guess what? Total deprivation doesn't work. These tips do: http://ow.ly/b3jPi
Weight Loss Tips That Don't Suck
If you tend to focus on what you have to give up for a diet plan--time, money, socializing--you're about to run out of excuses read more..

Harvard University Researchers-Vigorous Exercise-Overweight Women-Healthday News

Dieting May Lower Hormone Levels Tied to Breast Cancer

MONDAY, May 21 (Healthday News) -- New research suggests that weight loss through Exercise and dieting helps overweight women lower the levels of certain hormones in their blood, potentially raising the odds that they'll avoid developing Breast Cancer. read more..


Vigorous Exercise Might Keep Psoriasis at Bay

MONDAY, May 21 (Healthday News) -- Women who exercise vigorously may be reducing their risk of psoriasis, Harvard University researchers report. read more..

Exercise Machines-Aerobic Exercise-Calf Raise

I have really big calves, any ideas how to reduce the size of them?

Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise burns calories and reduces fat stores throughout the body, including on the calves. Aim to get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise each day. Running, brisk walking, jumping jacks, jumping on the trampoline, stair-stepper machines and cycling are all good choices for aerobic exercise.
Calf raises focus on strengthening the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. To perform a standing calf raise, stand on a solid object, such as a step or block of wood. The balls of your feet should be stable on the object, and your heels should hang over the edge. Slowly, raise yourself up on your tiptoes by tightening the muscles in your calves. Hold for a count of three or four. Slowly lower yourself as far as possible, while keeping the balls of your feet stable on the object. Repeat for three to four sets of 15 to 20 repetitions. To increase the intensity of the calf raise without a machine, perform a single-leg calf raise by placing one foot on the calf of the other leg and balancing while doing the exercise. At the gym, exercise machines provide alternatives for this exercise.
To stretch the calves, stand two to three feet from the wall. Extend your arms to lean against the wall. Take a step toward the wall with one foot, leaving the other leg behind you. Be sure your front leg remains bent slightly. Without locking the back knee, lean toward the wall until you feel a stretch in the calf of the straight leg. Hold for a count of six and relax. Repeat on the other side. Do several repetitions on each leg on a regular basis. read more..

Personal Trainer-Fitness Experts-Body Builders-Yogis Yawn

Fending off fitness fatigue

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Runners stumble, yogis yawn, and even the bulkiest body builders get bored. But fitness experts say there are specific tricks to help people get and stay motivated. Connecticut-based exercise physiologist Tom Holland, who has coached clients on everything from losing weight to climbing mountains to running marathons, said set a date. "Whether it's a wedding or a race or a reunion, there has to be a date," said Holland, author of "Beat the Gym: Personal Trainer Secrets Without the Personal Trainer Price Tag." "We need clear, defined goals," he added. ... read more..

Monday 21 May 2012

Dress Sizes-Diets

Tracy dropped 5 dress diets without dieting. Check out her methods

Tracy dropped 5 dress Diets without dieting. Check out her methods
I Lost 72 Pounds Without a Diet
Tracy Ring found easy ways to exercise and dropped five dress sizes. read more..

source:health.com

Best Running Shoes-Athletic Shoes-Best Shoes

Warmer Weather=Outdoor Workouts! The best shoes for your run: http://ow.ly/b0G1o

Warmer Weather=Outdoor Workouts! The best shoes for your run: http://ow.ly/b0G1o
Athletic Shoes: Fresh-Air Fanatic
Looking for the best running shoes or walking shoes? You've come to the right place read more..

Healthday News-Health Tip

Health Tip: Use Proper Form When Running

(Healthday News) -- Using proper running form can help prevent injuries and make running a little easier and more comfortable. read more..

Shirataki Noodles-Health Magazine-10 Commandments-Peanut Butter-Weight Loss

thissumer:losing-every-extra-pound:The Tumblr Guide to...

thissumer:losing-every-extra-pound:The Tumblr Guide to Healthy Living
a compilation of resources to help you eat right, exercise, and be happy!
How to Start a Healthier LifestyleNutrition 
Eating Clean Principles
Non-Dieters Diet
Your Flat Belly Day 1 meal plan by Women’s Health Magazine
Your Flat Belly Day 2 meal plan by Women’s Health Magazine
Your Flat Belly Day 2 Meal Plan by Women’s Health Magazine
Portion Size Guide
Get lean grocery list
80 Healthiest Foods
100 Foods that Dr.Oz wants on your Shopping List
Shirataki Noodles
Tips to Snack Better
10-Calorie Sweet and Crunch Snacks
Why Eat Raw Foods?
10 Commandments of Dieting
Tips for Staying Healthy in School
The Happier way to Diet Menu
Food that makes You Prettier
Look Better Naked One Week Meal Plan Part 1
Look Better Naked One Week Meal Plan Part 2
The Best New Superfoods
12 Best Foods for your Abs
Foods that Melt Flab Away
Raw Food for the Rest of Us
5 Ingredient Eating Clean Recipes
What to Eat When You’re Craving…
Eating Clean vs. Junk examples
Transition to Healthy Living
Eating Clean VideoRecipes
Eating Clean Recipes
Healthy Meal Ideas for Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerBefore and After Workout Snack Ideas
Super 8-Step Salad Wraps
Not-Quite-Unnecessary Raving about Broccoli Slaw
Foods that Cause Bloating
Eat Breakfast, Here’s Why
Making Conscious Health Choices: Who Decides?
Not eating enough…but not hungry either?
Sunshine Oatmeal Recipe
Oatmeal from The Pea Pod
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie-In-A-Bowl
An Overwhelming Amount of Oatmeal Recipes
Starbucks Drinks Under 200 Calories
SmoothiesHealthy Desserts
Healthy Dessert Blog
Grapefruit & Strawberry Popsicles (make them without alcohol)
Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwiches
Frozen Yogurt Blackberries
Skinny Coconut Cupcake
Nutella Fudge Pops
Banana Split Cheesecake Bites
Frozen Fruit Pops
Healthy Banana Almond Chocolate Ice Cream
Banana Split Cheesecake Bites
Banana Ice Cream
Frozen Yogurt Strawberries
Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream
More Frozen Banana Bites
Raw Tropical Ice Cream
Cucumber Melon Popsicles
Chocolate Covered Bananas
Apple Peanut Butter Slices
Frozen Banana Popsicles
Banana Berry Soft Serve
Volume Ice CreamCleanse/Detox
The Look Better Naked 2 Day Cleanse
Jillian Michaels Detox
Detox Essentials
Lean Green Smoothie
Detox SmoothieVeganism/Vegetarianism 
Free Vegetarian Starter Kit by Peta
Making the Transition
Shopping guide by Peta
Easy Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers with Avocado
Shirataki Noodles
TheVeganStonerWeight Loss
How to Determine Your Ideal Weight
How to Overcome A Plateau
Beat a Weight Loss Plateau
Why You Aren’t Losing Weight 
How to Burn Fat Fastest
Metabolism Boosters
5 Metabolism Boosters
How to Conquer Cravings
20 Secrets of Very Fit People
Fighting Belly Fat
How Do I Lose Weight
Thinking of Giving Up?
The 2 Minute Visualization
How to Keep Yourself Full for Longer
Lose Weight without Dieting
10 Ways to Get Your Diet Back On Track
Constructing A PlanCalculators
Body Type/Frame Size Calculator
Calorie Calculator
Ideal Weight Calculator
How Much Weight You Can Lose By Prom/Summer/Your Wedding/This Thursday/TonightEBooks
Winning by Losing - Jillian Michaels Exercise
Lift Weights to Help You Lose Weight
How to Start Running [Couch to 5k]
How to Tone Any Area of Your Body
Building Lean Muscle vs. Bulky Muscle
But I Don’t Want to Get Bulky!
Abdominal Exercises for Beginners
Running for Weight Loss
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Interval Training
Archive of Online Work Outs
read more..

Sunday 20 May 2012

Teeth Whitening Mistake-The Latest Health News-Health Headlines-Cholesterol-Top Tips

The truth about cholesterol, the teeth whitening mistake you could be making, an...

The truth about Cholesterol, the teeth whitening mistake you could be making, and more of this week's top tips: http://ow.ly/b1amu
The Latest Health News and Health Headlines - Prevention.com
The latest health news and expert advice on teeth whitening, exercise-induced aches and pains, how to get ahead at work, and how much weight you... read more..


When watching TV is actually good for you: http://ow.ly/b1aBw

When watching TV is actually good for you: http://ow.ly/b1aBw
Make Exercise Entertaining - Prevention.com
Is it OK to watch TV during your workout? Get Prevention fitness expert Chris Freytag's tips for making your workouts effective with TV and music. read more..

Muscle Recovery-Research-Cereal

BOWL BENEFITS: Research has shown that cereal can be effective for muscle recove...

BOWL BENEFITS: Research has shown that cereal can be effective for muscle recovery, even more so when you eat it with milk! Read about our favorites.
The Best Cereals for Exercise and Recovery | Fitbie
To get more pre- and post-workout benefits from your flakes, oats, or clusters, look for the right ingredients. The rest is up to your taste buds read more..

Friday 18 May 2012

Please, Please, Please-Vigorous Exercise-Bikram Yoga-Hot Yoga

bikram yoga is not what you may think it is...

bikram Yoga is not what you may think it is...: melindavee:for all of you who practice bikram yoga please, please, please read this article“The function of sweat is to cool your body down when it is overheated. This can happen during a vigorous exercise session (such as hot yoga) or by 9 a.m. on an August morning in the Bayou City. The cause of the sweat does not significantly affect its content, which is primarily water with traces of minerals, though not enough to merit the term detoxification.” read more..

Exercises-Pace

Want to pick up your pace? These 4 exercises will strengthen the weakest parts o...

Want to pick up your pace? These 4 exercises will strengthen the weakest parts of your body and help you run faster!
4 Ways to Run Faster | Fitbie
New science reveals surprising strategies to sprint faster, sidestep injury, burn more fat, and strengthen your brain and heart. Don't get left behind! read more..

Pilates For Beginners-Pilates Workout-Video Gallery-Ab Workout

Workouts by muscle group

Workouts by muscle group: Here’s a list of all of my POP Pilates, POP Cardio, and workout videos. Pick your muscle group or exercise type and let the toning/fat loss begin!WORKOUTS BY MUSCLE GROUP (ordered by most recently uploaded):ABS (view full video gallery here)

  • POP Pilates for Beginners: Ab Time! (13:11)
  • POP Pilates: Hot Abs! (14:03)
  • POP Pilates: Abominable Abdominals (18:19)
  • Top 3 Pilates Abs Moves for Diet.com (5:16)
  • You’ve Got Abs! Flat Abs Challenge (8:35)
  • Flat Abs Pilates Routine for Diet.com (6:54)
  • POP Pilates: Lower Belly Pooch Attack! Part 2 of 2 Attack Series (15:04)
  • POP Pilates: Intense Ab Workout (10:50)
  • POP Pilates: 3 Min Ab Workout Challenge (4:16)
  • POP Pilates: Crazy Core Workout - Intense! Fun! (10:55)
ARMS/UPPER BODY (view full video gallery here)
  • Plank Arm Workout (11:58)
  • POP Pilates: Tricep Toner (13:20)
  • Push Up Challenge - 3 Advanced variations (6:34)
  • POP Pilates: Arm Attack! Part 1 of 2 Attack Series (11:17)
  • POP Pilates: Upper Body Workout - Arms, Chest, Shoulders (10:22)
BACK (view full video gallery here)
  • POP Pilates: Back Attack! (13:10)
  • POP Pilates: Sexy Back Workout (12:20)
BUTT (view full video gallery here)
  • POP Pilates: Beyonce Bootylicious Bum Butt Badonkadonk Bonanza aka The B6 Workout (18:06)
  • Top 3 Butt Toning Moves - Diet.com (6:21)
  • POP Pilates: 25 Minute Butt Blaster (26:09)
  • POP Pilates: Super Butt Workout (10:57)
LEGS/THIGHS(view full video gallery here)
  • Leg Slimming Pilates Routine for Diet.com (7:30)
  • POP Pilates: Slimmer Inner Thighs and Runner’s Calves (12:04)
  • POP Pilates: Saddlebag Shaver (17:29)
  • POP Pilates: Inner Thigh Insanity (13:20)
  • POP Pilates: Legs & Thighs Workout (9:57)
OBLIQUES/MUFFIN TOPS/LOVE HANDLES (view full video gallery here)
  • POP Pilates: Muffin Top Meltdown (14:52)
  • Oblique Pilates Routine for Diet.com (6:31)
  • Uh-Oh Obliques Ultimate Workout (13:16)
  • POP Pilates: Muffin Top Exterminator (10:29)
TOTAL BODY (view full video gallery here)
  • POP Pilates: Total Body Bangin’ Workout (29:54)
  • Plank Workout for Flat Abs & Toned Arms (11:57)
  • Standing Pilates by the Sea for your Thighs, Core ‘n Shoulders (7:49)
  • Sea Inspired Pilates Workout (7:16)
  • POP Pilates: Summer Slimdown Part 1 (17:32)
  • POP Pilates Summer Slimdown Part 2 (19:02)
  • POP Pilates: Britney Spears “Til the World Ends” Ab Workout (5:36)
  • 5 Minute Total Body Pilates for Diet.com (5:20)
  • POP Pilates: New Body Makeover (29:44)
  • POP Pilates: Bikini Bod 1 (9:49)
  • POP Pilates: Bikini Bod 2 for Arms & Abs (10:38)
  • POP Pilates: Body Slimming Workout (10:57)
  • POP Pilates: Total Body Sculpt (10:03)
WORKOUTS BY TYPE:BEGINNERS (view full video gallery here)
  • POP Pilates for Beginners: Ab Time! (13:11)
  • POP Pilates for Beginners (28:44)
STANDING PILATES
  • POP Pilates: Lady Gaga “Judas” Workout (5:23)
EQUIPMENT (view full video gallery here)
  • Super Swiss Ball Workout (9:48)
PARTNER
  • 3 Moves Partner Workout (4:37)
CARDIO/HIIT WORKOUTS (view full video gallery here and here)
  • The 20/20 Workout
  • Crazy Park HIIT Workout (6:35)
  • POP Cardio: BODYPOP! HIIT Bodyweight Workout (14:34)
  • POP Cardio: Kick It! (5:35)
  • POP Cardio: Heart Throbber (8:40)
COOL DOWN/STRETCHING: (view full video gallery here)
  • Amazing Upper Back & Leg Stretches (13:08)
  • POP Pilates: Stretching for Flexibility (10:00)
read more..

Thursday 17 May 2012

Motivation

Need a little motivation to exercise after work? The @Fitbottomedgirls share the...

Need a little motivation to exercise after work? The @Fitbottomedgirls share their best tips for getting off their duffs and to the gym: http://ow.ly/aVVGu
Find Your Motivation to Work Out After Work | fitbottomedgirls.com
Sometimes after a long, stressful day, the last thing you want to do is hit the gym. Here are some ways to find the motivation to work out after work. read more..

Michelle Obama-Exercise

Michelle Obama: She knows that exercise and staying healthy represent an investm...

Michelle Obama: She knows that exercise and staying healthy represent an investment in oneself—an investment that every woman has the power to make. So what keeps her moving? These songs: read more..

Wednesday 16 May 2012

Cardio Workout-Heart Attack-Laptop

I get a cardio workout very often by sitting on my bed while on my laptop….[[MORE]]by looking...

I get a Cardio Workout very often by sitting on my bed while on my laptop….[[MORE]]by looking at photos and gifs and everything that has to do with One Direction. LLN! Okay maybe my heart isn’t actually getting pumped up but it seriously feels like it. I feel like I’m having a Heart Attack. Ugh. Okay this has nothing to do with actual exercise but it has everything to do with life so…. yeah. read more..

Domestic Hunger

Love to run? This fall Women’s Health aims to help end domestic hunger through R...

Love to run? This fall Women’s Health aims to help end domestic hunger through Run 10 Feed 10. Run a 10K and you’ll instantly feed 10 kids in your hometown. Registration is open now. read more..

University Of Idaho Football Team-Idaho University Football Player-University Of Idaho Vandals

Idaho University football player killed in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A wide receiver for the University of Idaho football team, whose family moved to California from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, was shot dead at a party in Los Angeles over the weekend, the school said. Ken McRoyal, 22, had joined the University of Idaho team last year as a walk-on player without a scholarship, but had earned a scholarship for the coming school year. He had six receptions for 35 yards in the 2011 season. "It's a devastating loss," University of Idaho Vandals coach Robb Akey said in a statement. "We've lost a brother, a teammate, a family member. ... read more..

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Bing Cherries-Research

Who needs to pop a pill to stay healthy? Research by the USDA shows that eating...

Who needs to pop a pill to stay healthy? Research by the USDA shows that eating up to 45 bing cherries a day can lower the risk of tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, and gout. Check out these 19 other superfoods!
20 Foods with Superpowers | Fitbie
These aren't your run-of-the-mill edibles. The following foods are bursting with nutrients that will enhance your muscles, strengthen your bones, boost your immunity, and fight inflammation read more..

13 Ways To Lower Blood Pressure-High Blood Pressure-Healthy Eating

How to lower blood pressure naturally:

How to lower blood pressure naturally:
13 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally - Prevention.com
http://bit.ly/JObrDF
You can lower high blood pressure naturally, quickly, and without drugs. See these Healthy Eating, exercise, and lifestyle tips to treat high blood pressure without medication, from Prevention. read more..

Night Stalkers-Sleep

Night Stalkers: Millions in U.S. Sleepwalk

About 8.5 million Americans walk in their Sleep, according to a new study, the largest ever to document the prevalence of these nighttime walkers. read more..

Monday 14 May 2012

Cardio Workout-Boost Energy-Workouts

Go on a walk with mom and boost your mood with one of these walking workouts:

Go on a walk with mom and boost your mood with one of these walking Workouts:
14 Walking Workouts to Burn Fat and Boost Energy - Prevention.com
http://bit.ly/KO0V1G
Whether you’re walking to lose weight, for a Cardio Workout, or to get toned, these walking workouts boost metabolism, aid weight loss, and get you healthy read more..

Sunday 13 May 2012

President Hugo Chavez-Venezuela

Venezuela's Chavez says Cuba treatment successful

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said on Friday he had successfully completed a series of cancer radiotherapy sessions in Cuba and was hopeful they would have a positive effect on his condition. Chavez, who wants to run for re-election in October, addressed the nation after flying back from Havana. He walked with relative ease from the plane, and spoke in a firm voice, contradicting some rumors that he was too sick to be seen in public. "I can tell you that in the last few days we successfully completed the radiation cycle, as planned by the medical team," he said. ... read more..

Workout Routines-Air Pollutants-Workout Tips-Genetics-Sun

We know how the sun, genetics, and air pollutants age you. But what about your d...

We know how the Sun, genetics, and air pollutants age you. But what about your diet?
Anti Aging Food and Workout Tips - Prevention.com
http://ow.ly/aPncv
The best foods and workout routines to look younger and promote anti aging skin, from yoga moves that fight stress to avoiding sugar for healthy skin, here's how to tweak your diet and exercise to look younger read more..

How's your running form these days? Avoid injury and get the most out of your ru...

How's your running form these days? Avoid injury and get the most out of your ru...

How's your running form these days? Avoid injury and get the most out of your run when you perfect your form.
Running Tips: Proper Running Form Advice - Prevention.com
http://ow.ly/aPd13
Make sure to avoid these running-form mistakes the next time you hit the treadmill, trail, or pavement read more..

Saturday 12 May 2012

Public Health Staff-Public Health Units-Physical Activity-Ottawa

Ottawa Public Health staff took part in the alPHa challenge...

Ottawa Public Health staff took part in the alPHa challenge yesterday!   Yesterday, Ottawa Public Health took part in the province-wide alPHa Challenge, where Public Health units across Ontario were competing to have the highest percentage of staff completing 30 minutes of physical activity on May 10th. Yesterday, 40 Ottawa Public Health staff took part in the urban pole walking clinics that were organized by the Healthy Living Team.Has your workplace organized a similar event? We want to hear about it @ottawahealthAdding 30 minutes of exercise into your day doesn’t have to be hard. Here are a few ideas to help get you started:

  • Become an “active tourist” by exploring the City of Ottawa by walking or biking along the many paths and trails or taking a heritage walk with your family.
  • While out on your walk stop by your local library and borrow a pedometer to make every step count!  Visit the library website for more information and helpful how-to’s on setting goals and tracking your progress.
  • Stairs are a quick way to increase stamina and boost muscle and are usually faster than waiting for the elevator.  Challenge yourself and some coworkers to join the ‘Stairway to Health’ this May!
read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Vegetarian Breakfasts-Breakfast Burrito-Breakfast Ideas-Heart Recipes-Test Kitchen

robotheartrecipes:Robot Heart Recipes Test Kitchen: 10 Easy...

robotheartrecipes:Robot Heart Recipes Test Kitchen: 10 Easy Vegetarian BreakfastsSo even though your kitchen may find itself abuzz with holiday food prep and cookie baking this week, you (and your house guests) still need to eat breakfast, right? Here is a list of Robot Heart Recipes Test Kitchen Approved quick, easy, and healthy vegetarian (some are vegan too!) breakfast ideas to keep your holiday motor running!Berries with Cashew Cream and GranolaBreakfast Quinoa with BlueberriesFig and Flax MuesliMediterranean Tofu ScrambleMillet with Pineapple, Coconut, and FlaxseedPeanut Butter French ToastSanta Fe Breakfast BurritoSouthwestern Style Breakfast Sweet PotatoesStrawberry and Goat Cheese English MuffinToast with Cinnamon-Almond Butter and Sliced Pears read more..

Thursday 10 May 2012

Macular Degeneration-Drugmaker Novartis-Lucentis

Novartis eye drug efficient over longer term: studies

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis said on Thursday data from key studies showed treatment with its Lucentis drug could help certain sight-impaired patients see better over an extended period and that individualized treatment improved results. Lucentis, with annualized sales for Novartis of $2 billion, is licensed for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). ... read more..

Medical Officer Of Health-Public Health Staff-Ontario Health Unit-David Chernushenko

Ottawa Public Health staff to step it up in provincial fitness challenge

Councillor David Chernushenko, member of the Ottawa Board of Health and Dr. Isra Levy, Medical Officer of Health will be joined by Ottawa Public Health staff to participate in the Annual Health Unit Employee Fitness Challenge.Date: Thursday, May 10
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Centrepointe Park
Starting at Mary Pitt Legacy Court, opposite Ben Franklin Place[[MORE]]This provincewide initiative challenges Ontario health unit employees to lead by example and be physically active for at least 30 minutes on May 10. It is also an opportunity to encourage staff to incorporate physical activity into every workday. Participants will use urban walking poles, take a walk through the park, and strive to make Ottawa Public Health the most active public health unit in Ontario.For more information:
613-580-2450Public inquiries
3-1-1Ottawa Public Health wants to know what your workplace is doing for Physical Activity month. Share your stories and pictures with us! @ottawahealth read more..

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Fitness-Yoga

How fitness and yoga keeps these two 50-plus women looking, well, smoking hot:

How Fitness and Yoga keeps these two 50-plus women looking, well, smoking hot:
The Fountain Of Youth: Fitness - Prevention.com
http://bit.ly/KKtQhs
Exercise is the ultimate anti-aging product. Need proof? Check out these 7 gorgeous, vibrant women—all of whom are fitness and yoga devotees—from Well+GoodNYC. read more..

Evolution Of Humans-Aerobic Exercise-Healthday News

Evolution May Explain 'Runner's High,' Study Says

WEDNESDAY, May 9 (Healthday News) -- The pleasurable feeling known as "runner's high" that's triggered by aerobic exercise may have played a role in the evolution of humans' ability to run long distances, a new study suggests. read more..

Wednesday 9 May 2012

Hi Deidre, do you think you'll update your progress page with pictures any time soon? And are the stats still correct? I really look up to you (without trying to emulate you), you seem to have found such a balance in your life, it's inspiring.

Hi Deidre, do you think you'll update your progress page with pictures any time soon? And are the stats still correct? I really look up to you (without trying to emulate you), you seem to have found such a balance in your life, it's inspiring.

Hello! I certainly hope to. I have a few ab photos I have that I want to compare to progress I will make within the next month or so but my exercise has been quite slow lately. I plan to start going to the gym soon! Once I get some new one’s up, I’ll post them or post about it. Yes, the stats are still correct! I really appreciate that. I don’t see it that way, no worries (: It really means a lot to me, to read things like that. I think I am still trying to find the balance, as everyone is. But thank you very much read more..

Leg Exercises-Knee Pain

How to exercise with knee pain:

How to exercise with knee pain:
At-Home Workouts: Leg Exercises for Knee Pain - Prevention.com
http://bit.ly/Kinvvr
Strengthen your legs, minus the knee pain! These workouts mix cardio & strength-training to tone your thighs, hamstrings, and butt without hurting joints. read more..

Women's Health Magazine

Try it! Sumo Squat Side Knee Raise and Side Crunch: This challenging multimuscle...

Try it! Sumo Squat Side Knee Raise and Side Crunch: This challenging multimuscle move also raises your heart rate so you burn more calories, and hone your balance to prevent injury. http://ow.ly/aL3jO
Get Results: Effective New Exercise Moves | Women's Health Magazine
Bored with your old workout routine? Not seeing results? Give these challenging moves a try! read more..

Healthday News-Colon Cancer

Exercise May Boost Survival in Breast, Colon Cancer Patients

TUESDAY, May 8 (Healthday News) -- Being physically active might lengthen the lives of people with breast and colon cancer, a new study suggests. read more..

Physical Activity-Ottawa Residents-Nutritious Food-Healthy Choices-Healthy Eating

Board of Health approves a new healthy eating and active living strategy

On May 7, 2012 the Ottawa Board of Health approved a three-year Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) strategy in order to help residents make healthier choices about food and physical activity. The strategy is supported by community and municipal partners, and focuses on three determinants of healthy weights: poor nutrition, inactivity and the societal pre-occupation with weight.“We are aware that our residents are not eating enough vegetables and fruit, that they are not getting enough exercise and that the settings Ottawa residents live, learn, work and play in do not consistently support Healthy Choices and behaviours,” said Councillor Diane Holmes, Chair of the Board of Health. “The implementation of the HEAL strategy will support residents to eat healthy, be active and maintain a healthy body image.”[[MORE]]Increasing access to nutritious food, nutrition skills, active transportation and physical activity will remain strategic priorities of Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and the Board of Health.In the short-term, OPH will focus on:

  • Reducing consumption of foods that lack nutritional value and are high in calories and sodium, and increasing access to healthier foods;
  • Increasing physical activity and active transportation; and
  • Dispelling myths and biases around obesity by changing social and physical environments.
OPH is working with a number of partners in order to achieve the changes outlined in the strategy. “In order to reduce the obesity trend, it is key that organizations and policy-makers work together to make changes so that people have greater access to healthy affordable foods and physical activity,” said Christina Marchant from Centretown Community Health Centre, host of the Ottawa Good Food Box program.“One key way to improve the food environment is for restaurants to disclose calorie and sodium information on menus,” said Bill Jeffery, LLB, from Centre for Science in the Public Interest. “This will help people make healthier choices and spur restaurants to make their food more nutritious. We look forward to working with OPH on this valuable initiative.”For more information on the HEAL strategy or the Healthy Eating, Active Living and Healthy Weights in Ottawa, 2012 report, visit ottawa.ca/health or call OPH Information at 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with OPH on Facebook and Twitter (@ottawahealth) for the latest public health information.Resources:
Ottawa Public Health 2011 Annual Report
Healthy Eating, Active Living and Healthy Weights, 2012 read more..

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Tuesday 8 May 2012

Healthday News-Heart Failure-Exercise

Exercise Can Help Fight Heart Failure

MONDAY, May 7 (Healthday News) -- Exercise can slow muscle wasting, boost strength and reduce inflammation caused by aging and heart failure, a new study confirms. read more..

Festivals

May is a great time to discover the Capital’s many festivals.  Walk, bike, or in-line skate...

May is a great time to discover the Capital’s many festivals.  Walk, bike, or in-line skate to the Tulip Festival. read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Healthday News-Health Tip-Obesity

Everything's on table in fight against obesity
Health Problems-Junk Food-Obesity
Graphic shows the projected percentage of obese and very obese Americans

In the battle against obesity, just about everything is on the table, from creating healthier kids' meals to nagging people to exercise. read more..


Health Tip: When Gardening Triggers Back Pain

(Healthday News) -- Gardening is a great form of exercise, but it can also leave you with a painful backache. read more..

Monday 7 May 2012

Boot Camp Workout

Walk off two sizes in 6 weeks with our fun boot camp workout:

Walk off two sizes in 6 weeks with our fun boot camp workout:
Preventions Walking Boot Camp | Prevention
http://bit.ly/IBEvhs
Walk it Off! Turn your walk into a calorie-torching workout read more..

Weight Resistance-Beginners Yoga-Inactivity-Youtube

Hi! What yoga videos would you recommend to an unflexible beginner with little time on her hands (10-15 minutes 6 days a week) who wants to become flexible and improve her running? Thank you! :)

Sorry it took me a bit to get back to this one! How do these work? The first 3 are videos on youtube and the bottom one is a post from my blog (:

  • Yoga for Flexibility
  • Beginners yoga for flexibility
  • Yoga for runners
  • Yoga poses for runners
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strengthforsuze:Can you limit your inactivity to just 23.5...

strengthforsuze:Can you limit your inactivity to just 23.5 hours a day? The importance of even light exercise in our daily routine.Take the 10 minutes to watch. read more..


I'd like to lose fat in my legs - how would I go about doing this?

You can not target fat loss in specific area’s by doing any specific thing. A clean, healthy diet and exercise (cardio and weight resistance) is what you need to follow to lose weight. If you would like that in more detail, let me know. read more..

Ottawa Public Library-Physical Health-Type 2 Diabetes-Bike Trails

Walk or Bike Your Way to Health

Over the last 25 years, many of our daily routines have become less and less active.  In fact, 68% of Canadian men and 69% of women spend the majority of their waking hours sitting, an average of 9 hours a day. Think about your daily work routine and add-up the hours. Does it take a long time to drive into office?  Is it a series of meetings or long stretches in front of a computer screen?  Being physically active is good for your mental and physical health, it reduces your risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and breast and colon cancers.  [[MORE]]Employers are starting to encourage more physical activity in the workplace.  They see the benefits of good health for their employees, the environment, and they see increased productivity, less absenteeism, and fewer injuries. One way workplaces can help is encourage employees biking or walking to work. Why not talk with your boss about starting such a program. It will change your day and your co-workers.  Here are a few things to consider:

  • Contact the  EnviroCentre to  find out more or even plan a Bike to Work program in your workplace
  • Racks for locking up bikes
  • Facilities for lockers and showers or somewhere close-by to use like a gym
  • Maps posted of the local bike trails and footpaths
  • Support groups to set up a buddy system for walking or biking to work
  • Information for travel planning and being safe
  • Information on bus routes for co-workers who wish to use the bus as well as walking and biking
  • Borrow a pedometer from any branch of Ottawa Public Library and to motivate yourself and your colleagues by counting steps.
For more information, call Ottawa Public Health at 613-580-6744 or e-mail healthsante@ottawa.ca. read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Sunday 6 May 2012

Abdominal Muscles-Aerobic Exercise

Exercise at home without any equipment

Walking – You can just as easily get an effective walking workout at home, If you have a flight of stairs, go up and down them a few times. This will help to tone up your legs, while getting some low impact aerobic exercise as well.
Jumping Jacks – Great cardio exercises, and good for warming up, too.
Pushups – These are probably not the most favorite exercise of many people. Do them on your knees, instead of keeping your legs straight. Or, do them standing up against a wall. You will be building up arm strength and working out muscles in your chest area.
Leg Lifts – Great for building up strength and muscles in your legs.
Crunches – The best exercise for building up and strengthening abdominal muscles.
Jogging In Place – Jogging is a great exercise for your heart. You can jog in place at home while watching TV or listening to music.
Squats – Best exercises for your legs and butt.
Light Weight Lifting – Use whatever you can find in your house. You can use milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles or even water jugs.
Dancing – Wonderful exercise and great for whole body. read more..

Support Children-Mental Health

Sunday, May 6, support children’s mental health and take part in “Walk so Kids can...

Sunday, May 6, support children’s mental health and take part in “Walk so Kids can Talk.” Learn how you can get involved read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Meditation

Find out what's missing from your workout (hint: it's not more reps)

Find out what's missing from your workout (hint: it's not more reps)
How Meditation Can Make You A Better Runner - Prevention.com
http://ow.ly/aHttN
You're doing all the right things in your running plan, but you're not getting the results you want. Why? Because you're not meditating, says the author of Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training Body and Mind. read more..

Bicycle Crunches-Workout Routine

Workout Routine for Summer

1.To begin with just stand straight and jog on-the-spot for about 2 minutes just to warm up for the workout. Then stretch your arms and the entire body to the level of slight discomfort but not pain.
2. Next you have to do jumping jacks for 3 minutes. This will get your heart rate up and will prepare you for the harder workout ahead.
3. After jumping jacks do push-ups.10 push-ups will be enough.
4. Next you will do split jumping lunges for 30 seconds. Make sure that you knee does not go over your heel and you are pushing through your front heel.
5. Now grab your mat and get ready to work on your abs. Do bicycle crunches for 1 minute.
6. After bicycle crunches you will work on your abs and thighs together by doing mountain climbers. Work for another 1 minute.
Repeat the whole workout except for the warm up exercise and perform another set. Until now you have worked on your belly and thighs.
7. To work on your legs you will lay down on the mat with your one leg up and one leg down. Start moving the leg that is up making circle like movements.  It will be like drawing a big circle in the air with your let. Do this for a minute. Switch your leg and now do the same for the other leg. Repeat this one more time
8. The next move will work on your legs and waist together. You will start with your hands laced underneath you head and your legs will be straight up with you back on the floor. Bring your one leg down and bring your opposite elbow moving the shoulder towards to knee of the leg that is still up and try touching it. Now alternate and switch the movement and do it for both the legs and elbows. Do this for three minutes.
9. To work on your arms you can get a bottle full of water. Stand straight and hold the bottle your one hand and bring it up and down. Do the same for the other arms. Repeat this for two minutes. read more..

Friday 4 May 2012

Travis Stork-Fitness Tips-The Doctors

Dr. Travis Stork wants to move you...are you up for The Doctors' challenge?

Dr. Travis Stork wants to move you...are you up for The Doctors' challenge?
Exercise and Fitness Tips from Dr. Travis Stork from The Doctors - Prevention.com
http://ow.ly/aFgPf
Learn about The Doctors fitness initiative for the month of May that encourages Americans to get moving more read more..

Healthday News-Health Tip

Health Tip: Make TV Time Exercise Time

(Healthday News) -- You don't have to give up television watching just to lead a more active lifestyle. read more..

Transportation Committee Chair-Physical Activity-City Of Ottawa-Residents

The City of Ottawa has two campaigns this month that will...

The City of Ottawa has two campaigns this month that will encourage people to put their bodies to work, including cycling and walking to their workplace. The month of May is both Bike to Work and Physical Activity Month.“Walking and cycling are great ways to get around our city that also benefit your health and the environment at the same time,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “Ottawa is committed to providing the pathways and cycling lanes needed to promote active transportation and with the price of gas, people can save money while getting more physically fit.”The City’s Planning and Infrastructure Department, Ottawa Public Health (OPH), and EnviroCentre are working together to get residents to cycle to work and take up other forms of exercise, like walking, to become physically active.“Bike to Work Month focuses on encouraging residents to try cycling as a clean and healthy choice to commute to work,” said Councillor Marianne Wilkinson, Transportation Committee Chair. “We encourage workplaces across the city to sign up and get their colleagues to discover cycling. We are pleased so many businesses and organizations have supported and accommodated cyclists by providing such amenities as showers, change rooms and bike racks.”Bike to Work Month includes various activities throughout May, including an online pledge at biketoworkottawa.com where participants input their commuter cycling distances travelled to learn how much money they saved and how healthy activities contributed to cleaning the air. All registrants will be automatically eligible to win many prizes, including a new bike.“Cycling and walking are great forms of transportation and activities to ensure you are exercising every day,” said Councillor Diane Holmes, Chair of the Board of Health. “May is Physical Activity Month and we encourage residents to leave their cars at home and bike or walk to work – it’s a great way to integrate physical activity into your daily routine.”One of the key objectives in OPH’s Healthy Eating and Active Living Strategy is to increase active transportation and walking. Research has shown that adults who get 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity per week reduce their risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancers, such as breast and colon cancer. Residents can find tips for getting active at ottawa.ca/health.For more information, call 3-1-1 or visit biketoworkottawa.com or ottawa.ca/health read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Thursday 3 May 2012

Italian Researchers-Tasty Treats-Tasty Food-Pretzel-Banana

Tasty Food Fuels Run for Seconds

People who fill up on tasty treats are more likely to return for seconds than those who eat food that’s boring and bland, a new study found. That may sound obvious, but Italian researchers used cookies, cakes and tiramisu to find out why the food... read more..


Eat a banana or pretzel before your afternoon run. They have just the amount of...

Eat a Banana or pretzel before your afternoon run. They have just the amount of glucose you need to maximize performance
Eating on the Run | Fitbie
What to eat before, during, and after your running workout read more..

Aerobic Exercise-Cardio Workout-Calorie Burner-Calorie Count

Exercise during your period

Even experts against a hardcore workout on your period have to agree that a walk gets you moving without injury or danger. So, put on some sneakers and sunblock, and hit the road. Walking by itself isn’t a huge calorie burner, but you will feel good about the fact that you exercised. Don’t stress the exact calorie count.
If you’re feeling up for a jog, go for it. The endorphins you release during an intesnse cardio workout can help you beat the period ickies that you may be feeling. Hydrate well before, after and during your run, if possible; some researchers say you dehydrate more easily on your period. Whether that’s true or not, err on the side of safety and keep drinking.Yoga
Yoga is very customizable; many poses have options to match your skill level. Inversions aren’t recommended during your period, although this has no definitive medical basis. Still, having the option to relax in the goddess position if you’re not up for a headstand is nice.Aerobics
Sometimes, when you’re on your period, you just want to go a little crazy. Aerobic exercise is the perfect way to let loose. Plus, aerobics classes are typically held in a low-pressure environment where the focus is on fun.Dancing
Shaking it up on the dance floor isn’t exercise in the traditional sense, but it will rev your heart rate and burn some calories. This is a great option because it doesn’t feel like exercise — and when you’re on your period, you might need a little motivation to get gussied up and feel great about who you are. Stepping out into an evening of dancing and fun will certainly give you that extra oomph and make you feel fabulous.Planking
When it’s that time of the month, all you want to do is stay home and watch Lifetime movies. Make the most of your TV time by holding a plank position during the commercials:
    Get down on the floor.
    Put your arms and elbows under your chest.
    Raise your body using just your forearms and toes, and hold.
This is an intense all-over workout. Start by holding your plank during every other commercial and work up to holding through an entire commercial break.Working out from home
Pop in an exercise DVD. You don’t need to dress in fancy workout gear, and quitting early won’t be embarrassing if you’re just doing it in your living room.
Don’t use your period as an excuse to forget your fitness routine - but do listen to your body if you need a break from it. read more..

Binge Eating Disorder-Mindful Eating-Gain Control-Binge Eater

Gain Control Over Binge Eating

Signs that you are a binge eater:
Feelings of being out of control
Frequently eat large portions of food
Hiding food and eating in private
Feeling guilty after overeating
Feeling depressed
Having metabolic syndrome
How to Gain Control Over Binge Eating
Recognize that you have a binge eating disorder
Realize that it is normal to have a relapse while overcoming your binge eating
Enlist support from family, friends and a self-help group
Learn to eat naturally by eating only when you are hungry and never eating until you are full.
Eat frequent small meals throughout the day so you don’t get overly hungry and eat absentmindedly.
Be conscious of the kinds of food you put in your body
Practice mindful eating
Eat for health and energy rather than cravings
Try cognitive-behavior therapy or psychotherapy
Try an antidepressant
Find the motivation to exercise daily
Look for the silver lining – adapt a positive attitude
Benefits of overcoming binge eating:
Regain control over food
Better manage stress
Stop feeling like you have to hide your eating habits
Feel better about your body
Improve you overall health
Reduce chances of getting a life-threatening disease
Have more energy
Increase self-esteem  
And what can you do to stop a binge before it starts?
1. Already bought your Halloween candy? There’s still time to stop yourself. Save a bite-sized piece, eat it, and enjoy it. Give the rest to a homeless shelter. Don’t take it to work. Put your imagination to work on alternative treats to hand out - like raisins, cereal, pencils, party favors, etc. - and don’t feel guilty. You can count on your neighbors to provide chocolate to the kids.
2. Have a plan. Eat a nutritious snack before going to a party. Tell yourself you’ll eat just half of what’s served, then stick to your vow.
3. Plan active days off and vacations. Don’t assume you have to gain weight if you’re indulging. Compensate with physical activity.
4. Identify your triggers. For example, if you’re going to a family gathering, are you likely to feel resentful or guilty about long-standing differences with certain family members? Deal with these issues. Food can mask them but won’t make them disappear.
5. Distinguish between indulging and bingeing. Occasionally allow yourself to indulge without eating out of control. The tendency to engage in black-and-white thinking is the hallmark of a problem with food. “If you think one Snickers makes a disaster, then you might think, ‘Why not go all the way and really binge?’”
6. Snack often on nutritious foods to keep from getting overly hungry. Carry an insulated snack pack everywhere. It’s filled with foods such as dried and fresh fruits, baby carrots, nonfat yogurt, trail mix, whole-grain cereal, nuts, and baked chips. You have to defend yourself, you can’t go out into the modern ‘obese-ogenic’ environment and hope not to get fat, just as you wouldn’t go out in the rain without an umbrella and expect to not get wet. read more..

Wednesday 2 May 2012

Mental Stimulation-Moderate Exercise-Healthday News

Exercise Plus Computer Time May Boost Seniors' Brains

TUESDAY, May 1 (Healthday News) -- A combination of moderate exercise and mental stimulation through computer use may help reduce the risk of age-related memory loss more than computer use or exercise alone, according to new research. read more..

Aerobic Exercise-Healthday News-Health Tip

Health Tip: Don't Forget Aerobic Exercise

(Healthday News) -- There are plenty of easy ways to work aerobic exercise into your day without visiting the gym. read more..

Fitness Initiative-Exercise Tips-Fitness Tips-Travis Stork-The Doctors

Take part in The Doctors May fitness initiative with these exercise tips from Dr...

Take part in The Doctors May fitness initiative with these exercise tips from Dr. Travis Stork: http://bit.ly/KGm5O2
Exercise and Fitness Tips from Dr. Travis Stork from The Doctors - Prevention.com
www.prevention.com
Learn about The Doctors fitness initiative for the month of May that encourages Americans to get moving more read more..


When watching TV is good for your health:

When watching TV is good for your health:
Make Exercise Entertaining - Prevention.com
http://bit.ly/JPTh5u
Is it OK to watch TV during your workout? Get Prevention fitness expert Chris Freytag's tips for making your workouts effective with TV and music. read more..

Workout Routines-Workout Tips-Fight Stress-Healthy Skin-Diet

Is your diet aging you?

Is your Diet aging you?
Anti Aging Food and Workout Tips - Prevention.com
http://bit.ly/KstcoI
The best foods and workout routines to look younger and promote anti aging skin, from yoga moves that Fight Stress to avoiding sugar for Healthy Skin, here's how to tweak your diet and exercise to look younger read more..

Tuesday 1 May 2012

Women's Health Magazine-Kettlebell Workout-Healthday News-Core Strength-Kettlebells

Exercise Twice a Day Vital for Your Dog's Health, Expert Says

MONDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) -- Just like people, dogs need to get daily exercise to stay healthy, a veterinarian says. read more..


Do you ever exercise with kettlebells? They are great time-savers and also chall...

Do you ever exercise with kettlebells? They are great time-savers and also challenge your stabilizer muscles, which help improve core strength and balance. Try This Routine: http://ow.ly/az7eg
Kettlebell Workout: Take Hold of a Hot Bod | Women's Health Magazine
Crank up your workout with these fast-acting total-body exercises read more..