Witness Wednesday With HHWN

Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with

 Bryant and Anita Hewitt

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Food To Chew On:

Wednesday – The Lion and The Bear

Amos 5:19 (NKJV)

 It will be as though a man fled from a lion, And a bear met him!

Or as though he went into the house, Leaned his hand on the wall,

And a serpent bit him.

 

Thought For The Day:

When nothing is going right, ask the Lord what’s wrong, and he will speak to your heart in as small still voice, just listen for it….~Amen~

 

Today is “Witness Wednesday”  we all can be that witness for the Lord and also for our new way of living. We are getting stronger and eating the right foods and seeing some wonderful results. So that is a witness all by itself.

So Keep On Being That Witness with HHWN!!! J

 

Leg Muscle Weakness Exercise

Leg muscle weakness is a critical factor in maintaining balance in the elderly . By performing exercises that are designed to improve strength in the ankles and hips, like knee marching, you can increase your dynamic balance and thereby reduce the risk of falling.

  Below I have made a great balance video that is fun and easy to do. All you need is a chair, 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.

 

 Strong hips, knees and ankles are required to archive a better state of balance. Lifting your legs up and down works on the ankles, quadriceps muscles and hips. An overall great leg strengthener and balance workout.

 

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)

Twist – Great for your core and lower back, especially your oblique (side tummy) muscles

Resistance – an exercise ball or gym cables are ideal, as is an exercise band, which is basically a piece of rubber tubing about 3 feet long.

 Remember that old dance ‘the twist’? The twist pattern as part of your workout is kinda similar. It’s all about getting movement through your spine. This in turn helps to activate your belly muscles and is great for toning your entire midriff. Loosely clasp your hands in front of you at chest height, or hold a weighted object at chest height. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. With your navel drawn in, start to twist your torso. Your elbows should move side to side as you do this, but the movement is driven from the core. You can pivot on each foot as you move. Progress the movement by holding the weight further away from your body.

A Healthy Menu for

Wednesday

 For breakfast select one lowfat blueberry waffle, 2 tbsp. sugar-free syrup, ½ cup fresh raspberries and 1 cup nonfat milk. Enjoy coffee or tea sweetened with a sugar substitute, too. Your lunch meal includes 2 scrambled eggs, 1 oz. low fat cheese, 1 slice of toasted whole grain bread and 1 tsp. soft margarine and ½ cup fresh pineapple. For dinner, choose 3 oz. broiled salmon, ½ quinoa, ½ cup broccoli and cauliflower mix. Have 4 oz. low fat yogurt with ½ cup sliced strawberries for dessert.

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