There are lots of excuses for not exercising…the gym is too far away; it costs too much money; I don’t know how to use any of that stuff’ it’s not open when I want to workout; I don’t want strangers looking at me, etc. Don’t let excuses hold you back. You can exercise at home [...]
Tag Archives | Strength training
True or False? Stretching makes you look leaner.
True! Our bodies need a balanced workout to be at its best. We need to have cardiovascular work for the heart and the lungs: strength training for the muscles, tendons, ligaments and to build bone density. It also means balance work and of course flexibility training. When we sit, we tighten up or conform to [...]
Video Blog: Office Workout for February
Feel like you need to move more at work? Want some fun exercises that you can do at your desk? Want to work some fitness into your day? Want to burn more calories than those you merely burn breathing? Well…join the Associate Wellness Committee as we show you a fun new exercise a month that [...]
True or False? Women who lift heavy weights bulk up like men.
False again! Women generally do not have the amount of natural testosterone to bulk up like men do lifting weights.Female body builders can take hormones to encourage that type of muscle bulk, but they also eat a very strict diet and are in the gym more hours than the average person would dream of putting [...]
True or False? Balance is essential to an exercise program
True or False? Balance is an important component of a well-rounded exercise program. The other parts are cardiovascular, weights, and stretching. Very true! Balance is one component of a balanced exercise program that is often neglected. Many times you can make an exercise a balance exercise and do a two for one multi-joint and multi [...]
True or False? 15 reps are best for toning
True or False? Weight lifting and doing 15 repetitions of each exercise is the perfect number to increase muscle tone and strength. This one is false! There is no magic number of repetitions with will sculpt, tone or bulk the body. There are many different methods to achieve the goal of strength and tone. Exercising [...]
True or False? Exercising in the morning is best.
True or False? Exercising in the morning before 7 a.m. is the best way to burn calories. False…there is no perfect calorie or fat burning time of the day. The best time to exercise is when your natural body rhythm says exercise. If you are an early riser, then a 4 a.m. workout before work [...]
Working your butt off
Have you had lower extremity pain when running, wished you could lose more weight or just wished those pants fit better? Well the best thing to start with is working out the muscle you are currently sitting on. The butt does more than provide cushion while sitting. Its largely responsible for how the lower body [...]
A Review of 26 Healthy Habits Part Three: Types of Workouts
In this information age, there are a million voices to be heard, but is anybody really listening? The amount of traffic our minds get really makes it difficult to slow down and pay attention to any information, and then what information should I listen too? I’ve been reviewing just such information touching on 26 habits [...]
Exercise to reduce stress
Exercise has many positive side effects for your body – lower cholesterol, weight loss, more energy and endurance, aging more gracefully and even stress reduction! Most exercise, from aerobics to weightlifting, can act as a stress reliever. Whether you are a self-proclaimed couch potato or just out of shape, you can still make a difference [...]
Subscribe / Connect
Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.
Agnesian HealthCare News
- Healthy Fond du Lac 2020 reports successful developments May 16, 2013
- Marian University student gains valuable knowledge interning in hometown May 15, 2013
- Teams forming for June 18 Foundation for Ripon Medical Center golf outing May 13, 2013
- Agnesian Work & Wellness, Waupun School District collaborate on sports physicals May 13, 2013
- RTS Bereavement Services schedules May memorial and burial service May 10, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare collaborates to offer sun-healthy play May 9, 2013
- Agnesian HealthCare plans remembrance celebrations May 9, 2013
Agnesian HealthCare’s Know & Go Video Playlist
