Archive for November, 2007
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Friday, November 16th, 2007If you have been reading my recent blog posts, you know I am just about done with my pregnancy and have been actively trying to induce labor by using natural means. I am not in labor yet so I am writing to add to my list of failed attempts - I am quite persistent! So far [...]
Homestretch - 4 days to baby
Thursday, November 15th, 2007If you have been reading my blogs on being pregnant you know I have gone from 12 weeks pregnant and feeling pretty fit and in shape to 36 pregnant and having a hard time moving around - it is truly amazing how the body changes to accommodate this little person being created inside of you. [...]
I hear about BMI from my trainer but don’ t really understand it, can you help?
Thursday, November 15th, 2007BMI is a mathematical formula which is used to measure obesity. BMI is determined by dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and then multiplying by 705. For example,
A woman who is 5′6″ and weighs 190 has a BMI of 31 (66″ squared is 4356. 190 divided by 4356=0.0436. .0436 x [...]
Nutrition Myths
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007There are myths regarding just about every topic there is under the sun. This blog will identify and clarify 5 nutrition myths:
Brown sugar is healthier than white sugar - The truth is brown sugar is white granulated sugar with added molasses. The difference in mineral content is minute.
Brown eggs are better for you than
Benefits of Soy
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007Soy beans are the only vegetable source which contain all amino acids as well as high protein levels. Soy beans promote a healthy heart, healthy bones, and help to prevent cancer. Soy beans are rich in calcium, iron, zinc, omega 3 and fiber. What an amazing little food! Another source of soy is
Spinning at 38 Weeks Pregnant
Monday, November 12th, 2007It is not so much fun to take a Spinning class at 38 weeks into a pregnancy. I decided after reading about inducing labor and how moving your hips helps the baby settle lower into the pelvic region that I would take a Spin class this morning. After all, it is my class I just [...]
Are you teaching aqua aerobics without equipment?
Monday, November 12th, 2007If you have been teaching water aerobics, cardio aquasize, cardio aqua fit, aqua dance… whatever you might call it… if you have been teaching for a while without using equipment, you may be ready for some fun toys to make your workout more fun for both you and your members. There is no shortage of [...]
“This baby will never be born” or so it feels
Monday, November 12th, 2007I am now 38 weeks pregnant and I could swear I am actually 100 weeks pregnant! I believe that makes me and the elephant about the same in terms of gestation periods. I know I am not the only pregnant woman to feel this way it’s just different when I read about someone else who [...]
Kickboxing with a mind body edge
Saturday, November 10th, 2007Kickboxing is often looked at as a great way to workout the physical body. It incorporates every muscle from the legs to the core and each arm. It works the brain because there is a lot of thinking going on when you are throwing a jab, cross, hook, uppercut, side kick, squat all to a [...]
Fitness trend versus fitness fad - an important distinction
Saturday, November 10th, 2007Before a gym or wellness center spends hundreds/ thousands of dollars they need to be sure they are investing in a program that will stand the test of time not come and go in the blink of an eye. A trend is an evolution or change in a product category and what companies base their [...]
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