Benefits of Exercise
I received this email from Darren and had to share!!
Hey Melanie, I just wanted to let you know that I've discovered another benefit of exercise. I'm in graduate school right now (my last semester!) and towards the end of the summer I was concerned that I would have to drop back on my training sessions in order to have enough time and energy to do well in my classes after a full day at work. To my great surprise, I actually have more energy now. After a good workout, I can sit at the computer without getting restless and I don't have to sit down as long because my mind is clearer and more focused. I may have to train even more! Thanks to you and Greg for everything, Darren
Reasons to Start Exercising Now
- Reduce the risk of premature death
- Reduce the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease
- Reduce high blood pressure or the risk of developing high blood pressure
- Reduce high cholesterol or the risk of developing high cholesterol
- Reduce the risk of developing colon cancer and breast cancer
- Reduce the risk of developing diabetes
- Reduce or maintain body weight or body fat
- Build and maintain healthy muscles, bones, and joints
- Reduce depression and anxiety
- Improve psychological well-being
- Enhanced work, recreation, and sport performance
The Palay Focus
Before I tell you of this torture, I just want you to know it came solely from a source I thought was sweet, kind and loving!
For those of you who have done a hover you know of the incredible burning sensation you get in you thighs and booty! Well, wait until you are introduced to what she and I now call the PALAY FOCUS!!
Here's how you set up:
Start with an easy spinning pace seated on your bike. After 5 minutes of warm up increase the intensity by a quarter or full turn to the right. Come to a standing position. Finger tips on the handles so your legs do the work. Focus on a point across the room while freezing your upper body. Your legs will love you and L.P. after about 2 seconds of this! Make sure to keep your upper body completely still while your legs do ALL the work. You will feel this in you core as well. Hold your position as long as you can and repeat after a 20 second break. Do this server al times!!! Once you have reached muscle failure break through to an all out sprint seated on your bike! Collapse and crawl home!!
As mentioned above, L. Palay is the one you have to thank for this new way of torture....I mean training! It is very effective for increasing muscular endurance!
Just so you know, L. Palay is the most sweet, caring, loving and kind person you will ever meet!!
Roller Blades to the Rescue
Mel B. is a typical gal with one heck of a personality! I've been working with her for a few months now and last week I was informed with a sort of quirky genious!!
It all came about as we were talking about roller blading. Mel informed me that she carries her "blades" in her trunk all the time. I was excited to hear of this because I too carry my roller blades in my trunk. You never know when the mood is going to hit you for a nice stroll on some smooth asphalte!!
She was surprised that I had blades in my trunk. She looked at me with all seriousness in her eyes and said, "Really, you keep your roller blades in your trunk too just in case you run out of gas? I thought I was the only one that did that!"
I had never thought of this! She was completely onto something!! After laughing a good laugh I soon realized that she was TOTALLY serious! It is a great idea...
You know if your stranded somewhere and you have them handy, you can just roller blade into town and ask for help. Of course Mel has been asked in other case scenarios...."What if you are out in the middle of no where?". Well, as Mel put it she'd rather roller blade the distance than walk it!