Archive for March, 2008
« Previous EntriesChange in CPR guidelines for Heart Attacks
Monday, March 31st, 2008Mouth to mouth breathing is no longer the standard for emergency response to help a heart attack victim. The rule now is first call 911 and then begin rapid, deep presses on the victim’s chest until help arrives. Interestingly, one of the main reasons people cite for not helping in an emergency heart attack situation is not [...]
Workout 12.2008 Music Mix
Sunday, March 30th, 2008LifeOrganizers.com Workout Mix March 29, 2008
This selection is found at ITUNES.com under the title above. This is a list of popular songs right now so you can sing along as you move your body. 57 minutes of workout music means 57 minutes of work! Get to it.
Kiss Kiss (feat. T-Pain) 4:13 Chris Brown Kiss Kiss
No One 4:09 Alicia Keys No One
Into [...]
Does Organic Make a Difference?
Sunday, March 30th, 2008What does it mean when something is labeled organic and is there enough of a difference to warrant chosing organic over not?
Organic foods are grown or produced under regulated guidelines. Guidelines include that these foods are not grown with pesticides, fertilizers, sludge, radiation or additives. In the case of livestock, to be organic there must be no use [...]
I Love Yoga: I Love Budokon
Sunday, March 30th, 2008“The way we move reflects the way we think. The way we think reflects the way we live. The way we live reflects the world we create.” – Cameron Shayne
I love that quote because it is so true and so much of what makes yoga completely different from stretching. Sure you will feel the flexibility [...]
March 29, 2008 Yoga Meditation
Sunday, March 30th, 2008Forgiveness. Seems easy to do but is it? During your next yoga practice or long drive into work, maybe even while you eat quietly, think about forgiveness. Do you hold onto anything from anytime in your past? Maybe your parents were not the best, maybe you didn’t get a great education, maybe your marriage went [...]
I am Confused, Can You Tell Me About the Supplement Creatine?
Sunday, March 30th, 2008We all create Creatine in our bodies as it occurs naturally and helps to supply energy to muscle and nerve cells. Creatine was identified in 1832 when Michel Eugène Chevreul discovered it as a component of skeletal muscle, which he later named creatine after the Greek word for flesh, Kreas.
Unlike most supplements that athletes use, creatine is [...]
When was the last time you went for a walk?
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Walking may be the secret to living longer. Walking every day might actually lower your risk of early death by 50 to 70%! Is that because walking is such an amazing activity? The answer is, yes, walking is wonderful but it is more because nothing affects life expectancy quite as much as your fitness level [...]
How can I avoid lactic acid build up when I workout?
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008To try and avoid lactic acid burn you need to understand how and why it accumulates in the muscles. When glucose is burned for fuel during exercise, it is broken down into pyruvates. When you are working at a low intensities, there is enough oxygen to easily convert pyruvate to carbon dioxide and water, which are removed by the [...]
What’s an Endorphin rush and why do I want it?
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008The rush said to come from exercise is due to the europhic feeling that comes when there is an endorphin release in the body. This is also called the three E’s; exercise, endorphins and euphoria. This rush of good feelings is so powerful it can even mask the pain from an injury. Have you ever [...]
BOSU, Step, Kickboxing, Weights, and Music = FUN
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008I started a new class format recently at the fitness facility where I work and I have to tell you I love it! I am always trying to create new programming because it keeps me fresh and fun as well as in demand. If you create the program, you can run the class obviously. To [...]
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