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Jump for Your Bones!

November 5, 2008 by christine

Van Halen had it right. You might as well Jump! One of the most prevalent weaknesses in our culture, particularly among women, is osteoporosis and osteopaenia, weak bones.  Now, it’s not a news flash that calcium is key for healthy bones. Getting enough calcium from childhood through adulthood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bones, calcium, dairy, milk, osteopaenia, osteoporisis, plyometrics, resistance, Training, weights

Yoga and Weights?

October 28, 2008 by christine

  If you have ever tried yoga most of you will have come away with the realization that it is not as easy as it looks.  A practised yogi can sink into Warrior pose and make it look like nothing is happening at all while a newbie would be sweating, grunting, turning red (don't forget to … [Read more...]

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Fact or Fiction? You Need More Protein

October 22, 2008 by christine

Fact or Fiction?  Now that you have added weight training to your workout regime you need to become a carnivore to get enough protein in your diet.  Mostly Fiction!  Once you start any exercise program you will need more protein than a sedentary person would but assuming you are not … [Read more...]

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Resistance Training for Weight Loss…and more.

October 10, 2008 by christine

When it comes to weight loss, health and overall quality of life a little weight training can go a long way.  As a devout yogi I hadn't picked up a weight in years but recently I decided to give it a go and I love what it is doing for my body and soul.  Not only am I getting stronger and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: diabetes, insulin, nutrition, resistance, Training, weight, weight loss

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