Physical Exercise Guidelines - A few months ago the US government released it's latest guidelines for Americans on physical activity. I made post - Government Guidelines for Physical Activity. A summary for adults is: • Engage in 2 1/2 hours a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 … [Read more...]
Walking as Exercise & Walking With God – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Genesis 5:18-24
Do you walk for regular exercise? Many people do. As I recovered from surgery for prostate cancer, I was not able to run for a period of time, so I walked. I also remember when I conducted a walking program at the Army War College for participants of a personal wellness … [Read more...]
Top Fitness Trends for 2009
Ready for a sneak peek at the top 20 fitness trends for 2009? The American College of Sports Medicine survey predicts next year's trends. # 13 on the list is Wellness Coaching. Coaches support our clients in making behavior changes for better health and wellness. See this … [Read more...]
New Government Guidelines on Physical Activity Released 10/7/08
On Tuesday the government released new physical activity guidelines for Americans. The link I've provided offers resources for individuals and health professionals. Here is a summary by age groups: Children and Adolescents (aged 6–17) • Children and adolescents should do … [Read more...]
Exercise, God & Your Heart – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Psalm 119:32
We all know that exercise is good for the heart. Aerobic exercise, the kind that causes the heart rate to rise and stay at an elevated level for a period of time, is most beneficial for the cardiovascular system. I've been a runner for over 44 years. During that time my heart and … [Read more...]
Spiritual Exercise – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8
Most of us can imagine what a typical physical workout might look like. We'd first stretch a little to warm up the muscles we would be using in the rest of our session. Then there would be some type of cardiovascular or aerobic workout - repeated, nonstop contractions of a major … [Read more...]
