In a recent study, it is said that exercise gives premenopausal women a bigger bone boost than calcium does. So do what you can to get plenty of calcium in your diet in ADDITION to regular exercise and you’ll be in for a bone bonus!
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Add Plyometrics to “shake up” your exercise routine. Plyometrics is basically adding some jumping, hopping and skipping to your exercise routine and is a fun way to increase intensity and while doubling your calorie burning expenditure. Talk to your fitness professional today for more information. |
Looking for a bit of stress release at the office? Try this. Sit upright in your chair, close your eyes and raise your shoulders to your ears as you inhale deeply. As you lower your shoulders, release the breath for at least 8-10 counts. Repeat this 6 times. Make sure your feet are flat on the floor, back is straight and you won’t be interrupted. This minute and half can add serious energy and focus to the rest of your day. |
Smile more and you’ll feel happier. In a study done at Clark University, one group of participants was told to smile, the other group told to frown. Afterward both groups were shown cartoons – and the smilers rated the shows funnier than the frowners did. The simple act of smiling seems to activate happiness centers in the brain reports lead researcher, James Laird, PhD. |
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