Exercise and the Time ClockWritten by Sherri L Dodd
I have to admit it can be amusing when someone knows I am a trainer and proceeds to elaborate on hours that they spend in gym. One example was a few years back when I was introduced to a nice, young women, who proceeded to tell me that she went to gym twice a day, an hour each time. Instead of being impressed by her exuberant enthusiasm for working out, my thoughts were that one of those hours might be better spent in a psychologist’s office. Excessive exercising is unsafe and an unhealthy sign of other deep-rooted problems. So, question remains how many ticks on clock should pass before you head for locker room? And what compels a person to go way overboard in their exercise routine?First off, if you are one of our valued clients, you already know that Mom Looks Great program utilizes thirty to forty-five minute workout. If you have even an inkling of exercise information in your noodle, you probably know that even twenty minutes a day can benefit your heart. So why are some people intent on doing more, especially when there are serious consequences? The most common problem with over-exercising is injury to muscles and joints. The idea of regular exercise is to appropriately stress muscle during exercise. This stress places small tears in muscle, which upon repair, grow in size and strength, also known as hypotrophy. When muscle is over-exercised, it goes beyond what is appropriate and can actually damage muscle. Common areas are legs, feet, back and shoulders as well as joints problems that include knees, ankles, elbows and wrists. This can lead to a lifetime of recurring injuries.
| | All Dressed Up for Sitting DownWritten by Sherri L. Dodd
There is a saying that you should dress for success. Most usually, this phrase implies fine suits, designer shoes and any extra accessory that you can add to ensemble. This is because when you hear word success, most people visualize wealth and its preceding occupation. In fitness world, dress for success means something different. Not necessarily success from a different type of job, but instead fitness success through your method of dress. This is due to that fact that studies have linked casual dress at work to more calories burned while doing normal day to day activities.For many women with jobs such as those in media, management positions, bank tellers and even glamorous gals behind counters at your favorite department store, tight skirts, constrictive collared blouses and high heels are common thread. In past, I have also shared in cruel wardrobe during many years while I worked for a large corporation and various other professional jobs. As day progresses and your time-efficient tootsies have begun to swell, sometimes you prefer sanctity of your stabilized desk rather than crushing sensation of body weight in heels against earth. Sometimes even a much-needed trip to restroom is postponed for sake of avoiding walk of what seems like burning coals. In addition to sore feet, there is also social lunch hour. A welcomed colleague luncheon may bring plenty of laughter, but resulting swollen tummy in your form-fitted skirt may beg for shelter beneath edge of your desk. Pair two together and it is a recipe for activity avoidance. This lack of interest in, literally, going extra mile may contribute to sedentary tendencies while in workplace, which can indeed lead to weight gain.
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