Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with
Bryant and Anita Hewitt
Tuesday, June 25,
2013
Food To Chew On:
Tuesday –Power to
Defy Defeat
~Micah 7:8 (NKJV)~
Do not rejoice over me,
my enemy;
When I fall, I will arise;
When I sit in darkness,
The Lord will be a light to me.
When I fall, I will arise;
When I sit in darkness,
The Lord will be a light to me.
~Thought For The
Day~
Christ is the Lord of countless new
beginnings, not just a second chance…~Amen~
Trust in the Lord Tuesday, we need Him every
second of the day… so trust in Him today for everything you are facing. In your
quite moments ask the Lord to give you his
plan for eating right and exercising… The Lord will give it to you, because he
knows us better then ourselves….
So ask Him today and Keep Up The Great
Work!!
Exercises For Improving
Balance In Seniors And The Elderly
Exercises for improving balance are vital in helping seniors
and the elderly reduce the risk of falling. For generalized balance decline, I
recommend performing balance exercises on a daily basis.
Below I have made a great balance video that is fun and easy to do. All you need is comfortable loose fitting clothing, and a pair of smooth bottom shoes to wear so you won't catch your feet. Read on then give it a try.
Working on our static or "standing" balance with exercises like body circles below will greatly assist in increasing our stability.
An important component of exercises for improving balance is your ability to integrate your sensory information as you go about your day. This information comes from your eyes, vestibular apparatus in your ears, and your somatosensory system which allows you to know where your body is in space.
Below I have made a great balance video that is fun and easy to do. All you need is comfortable loose fitting clothing, and a pair of smooth bottom shoes to wear so you won't catch your feet. Read on then give it a try.
Working on our static or "standing" balance with exercises like body circles below will greatly assist in increasing our stability.
An important component of exercises for improving balance is your ability to integrate your sensory information as you go about your day. This information comes from your eyes, vestibular apparatus in your ears, and your somatosensory system which allows you to know where your body is in space.
Do It Yourself
Exercise Programs
The
first thing to know is that any good functional exercise program includes a
mixture of just 7 key movements. They are
1.
Squat
2. Lunge
3. Bend
4. Twist
5. Push
6. Pull
7. Gait (walk/run)
Gait – Great for a full-body workout, for
cardio work, and for improved co-ordination and posture
Resistance – not necessary, can
contribute to poor posture and back/neck tension
As funny as it sounds, many people have
no idea how to walk (let alone run) properly. While there is much to be said
about technique that can’t possibly enter this article, there’s one really
great tip that you can put to use right away. Simply imagine a column running
straight down the centre of your body. From the top of the head to the soles of
your feet. When you walk or run, visualize either side of your body twisting
evenly around that column. Keep your belly lightly drawn in, your shoulders
relaxed, and your head high. Sounds too simple to do anything, doesn’t it? Just
give it a go – I promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
A Healthy Menu For
Tuesday
The American Academy of Family
Physicians recommends low-fat and fat-free dairy foods as part of a
nutrient-rich diet. A calcium-rich breakfast includes 2 slices whole-wheat
toast with 1 slice of low-fat cheese, a medium banana and 1 cup skim milk. A
turkey sandwich--3 oz. of lean deli meat turkey on 2 slices of whole wheat bread
with lettuce, tomato and mustard--with 1 oz. of pretzels and cucumber slices
makes an easy lunch. Twenty almonds are a nutrient-rich afternoon snack. A
heart-healthy dinner may consist of 4 oz. grilled salmon, 1 cup couscous, 1 cup
steamed carrots and a tossed salad with low-fat salad dressing. A 1/2 cup of
light ice cream is a 150-calorie evening snack.
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