Archive for March, 2012
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Minto Brown Flood Alert – March 2012
Posted on March 30, 2012 | No CommentsFlood level updates available at this site: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=pqr&gage=slmo3 NOAA – National Weather Service If the level reads above 17ft, then a portion of the bike paths in Minto-Brown Pk are under water. At 19ft, the back portions of the park and portions of Homestead Rd... -
Breathing Awareness
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsDo you practice diaphragmatic or “belly” breathing? Do you breathe when you stretch? Correct breathing – slow, relaxed “belly” breathing – is important for effective stretching, rolling out and many other activities. Good breathing helps us relax, increases blood flow throughout the body, and helps... -
Stretching
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsSTRETCHING Done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility. Benefits include increased relaxation, increased body awareness, reduced risk of injury, and reduced muscle soreness and tension. Unfortunately, stretching is not always done properly. Therefore, the benefits are not always realized. Common mistakes include... -
Trigger Point Therapy
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsTRIGGER POINT THERAPY Trigger Point therapy is an effective injury prevention strategy, increasing muscle elasticity and functionality. It’s like doing your own deep tissue massage. Trigger Point therapy helps you gain a better appreciation of which muscles are tight and how to release them. IT... -
Using Heart Rate As Your Exercise Guideline
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsExertion is necessary when exercising. Breaking a sweat is good. Over-exertion, on the other hand, especially for beginners, leads to more than just injury. Typically, it’s one of the primary reasons people quit. Unfortunately, they don’t realize it. This is partially because they don’t know... -
Three Stages of Aerobic Fitness
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsYou may have heard that aerobic exercise is the most efficient way to improve overall fitness. This is mostly true, but there is more to overall success in fitness than aerobic exercise. It is the necessary first step to improve overall fitness; and it is... -
History of Taking Heart Rates
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsHistorically, during Heart Rate checks in the Women’s Beginning Walking and Running Clinic, many are surprised to discover that they are going too fast. This is a very important discovery because prior to HR checks, they don’t think they’re going too fast. They’re motivated and... -
Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsYour body relies as heavily on the oxygen/fuel ratio as your car does. Much like your car’s engine, your body uses oxygen and various fuels (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) to yield muscle energy. When this ratio is not in balance in the body, a whole... -
Your True Resting Heart Rate
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsRecord your “true” resting heart rate. First thing in the morning, before rising from bed, take it for 15 seconds and multiply by four. Take it 3 or 4 times a week and note the lowest recording. It varies depending on how rested and calm... -
GFR Chic’s Nite VII – Thank you’s
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsWow! Our 7th Annual Chic’s Nite was a huge success! I’d like to thank the following for helping to make it the best Chic’s Nite ever! Chic’s Nite VII Photos from Studio Sub Dio! Guests – Around 200! Thank you for your support! Volunteers –...