Friday, July 5, 2013

Fancy Friday With HHWN

Enjoying A Healthy Lifestyle with 
Bryant and Anita Hewitt




Friday, July 05, 2013

Food To Chew On:


Friday – Spontaneous, Responsive, Vulnerable


Matthew 18:4 (NKJV)

Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.




Thought For The Day: Dear Heavenly Father, Please make me spontaneous, responsive and vulnerable again. Thank You Lord…..~Amen~




Happy Fancy Friday, what a way to start your weekend with a bang yesterday…we prayer that you had a wonderful time for the 4 of July….Fancy Friday is just that … you can get fancy with your meals by trying something new, such as try a new veggie that you haven’t tried before or use a different spice in your meal… some of the best recipes came by experimental….So get in that kitchen and start cooking and have fun!!! J
Have a Wonderful Weekend!!




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, vestibule apparatus in your ears, and your somatosensory system which allows you to know where your body is in space.


How do you handle standing on hard cement, soft grass, gravel surfaces or carpet. Try standing on different surfaces as you perform the exercise below called body circles.


If you are unsure of your balance when closing your eyes while standing, hold on to your good buddy the chair to start. This is always a great option when performing balancing exercises.


You can do it. This is one of my favorite exercises to strengthen the ankles, which are our first line of defense when it comes to losing your balance. Your ankles keep your torso centered over your base of support.


When performing exercises for improving balance, like the one below, try to keep your knees and hips stiff and straight. This will enhance the work your ankles need to do and will make the exercise that much better.



5 Tips for a “Sculpted” Lean Body


Does your exercise program have  you spending hours in the gym lifting weights, doing rep after rep and you’re still not seeing the results you want? It could be that you are working your body too much, too little, or you’re simply doing strength training and not muscle building. When working out, try to maintain an Anabolic Rep Range of 8-12 reps, while using a Progressive overload lift routine.


Exercise programs for developing a lean muscular body, as most any work outs do, take place outside the gym as well. In your everyday routine, increase your protein intake, your healthy fats, and decrease the amount of carbohydrates in your diet. Following these 5 simple tips could change your exercise program into a Muscle Building routine!


 Whatever it is, there are basic fundamental principles that will get you there. With so much confusion and conflicting advice in the world of bodybuilding & fitness, it’s time to cut through the noise by delving into the scientific fundamentals that guarantee a leaner meaner body.


A Healthy Menu For
FRIDAY

WIN suggests using smaller plates and bowls to help control portions. A small whole-wheat bagel with 1 tbsp. low-fat cream cheese, 1 container of light yogurt and 1 medium banana is a portion-controlled breakfast. Three ounces of grilled chicken on 2 cups of spinach with 7 walnuts and low-fat salad dressing with a small whole-wheat dinner roll is a nutrient-rich, protein-packed lunch. Two rice cakes with a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese makes a filling afternoon snack. Pasta primavera, made with 1 cup whole-wheat pasta, 2 cups mixed vegetables and 2 tbsp. of Parmesan cheese, is a delicious vegetarian dinner. Forty fresh grapes makes for a refreshing evening snack.



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