Motivation Monday With HHWN

 
Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with
 Bryant and Anita Hewitt

Monday, May 06, 2013

Food To Chew On:

Monday – The Peace of The Secret Place
Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Thought For The Day:

Psalm 91:1-2
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”

Happy Motivational Monday, this is what our website is all about …. Encouraging you to be the best you can be… Mind, Body and Spirit!!! So we are here to tell you

“You Can Do It!!” Keep Up The Great Work!! J

Exercise and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Breathing Exercises for COPD
Breathing techniques may be beneficial in preventing the premature collapse of the lungs during expiration which is often associated with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . Be sure to assume the proper sitting posture with neutral spine alignment.
Pursed lip breathing  is a technique in which you breathe in through your nose which humidifies, warms and filters the air, then breathe out through your mouth as if through a straw to slow down respiration and maintain lung pressure.
Diaphragm breathing is a technique that uses a deep breathing pattern to expand the lungs and better control the movement.
1. Begin by sitting tall in a chair with your spine and abdomen relaxed.
2. Place your hands on your abdomen as you breathe in through your nose. You should feel your belly move out.
3. Exhale through your mouth as if whistling and feel your abdomen move back in toward your spine.
Getting the Most Out of Your Cycling Class
Cycling classes (especially Spinning classes) have been enjoying a resurgence in popularity in gyms and fitness centers recently, and with good reason. Cycling not only increases your cardiovascular endurance, it also works out your leg muscles much more than other cardiovascular exercises. A cycling class is a great way to burn calories and improve muscle tone in your lower body!
Benefits Of Cycling Classes Over Other Cardiovascular Exercises Compared to some other forms of cardiovascular exercise, such as jogging, cycling is a very low-impact exercise. Jogging, especially if you are jogging on a treadmill, can place excess strain on your ligaments and joints; it’s not uncommon for joggers to suffer debilitating foot and ankle injuries if they over-train.
 Cycling, conversely, is very gentle on the joints and ligaments in your lower body. This is incredibly important for people who have already suffered injuries to their knees or ankles in the past, as high-impact exercises can aggravate these injuries. To avoid the risk of having your fitness goals derailed by sudden injury while working out, you should stick to low-impact cardiovascular exercise such as cycling as much as possible.

A Healthy Menu For

Day One
Start with a serving of high-fiber, low-sugar cereal, 1 cup of skim milk and 1 cup of raspberries. For lunch, combine 1/2 cup of cooked whole-wheat pasta and mix with 1/2 cup roasted chicken breast, 1 tbsp. of light mayonnaise and chopped celery. Have an apple on the side. At dinner, try 4 oz. of flank steak with two corn tortillas, 1 cup shredded cabbage and a slice of avocado. For snacks, have about 20 whole almonds and later, a cup of nonfat yogurt with half a kiwifruit.
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