Break Out of Your Fitness Rut

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Michele Cheplic

Fall doesn’t officially arrive until September 22nd, but there is no reason to wait another 10 days to kick-start a new exercise routine. By shifting gears and altering your weekly workout regime (even a tad), you’ll see results faster and avoid frustrating ruts and plateaus. Before diving head first into a new fitness schedule consider the following: Scenery. Mix it up a bit. A change of scenery can benefit all of us. This is especially true if you have a hard time motivating yourself to get up for that 6 a.m. jog or bike ride on a crisp (see: cold) … Continue reading →

Diabetes & Exercise

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Heather Long

When you are talking about diabetes there are two different types. Type I is the one associated with insulin injections because the pancreas does not make enough. Type II is also known as adult onset diabetes. People diagnosed with type II diabetes are often prescribed with exercise and weight control as a way to help you with your insulin resistance. Type II risk factors include: · Inactivity · Obesity · Hypertension · High Cholesterol It’s important to note that you do not need all four of these behaviors to be at risk for Type II diabetes. Inactivity alone is a … Continue reading →