Team Fitness Gurus No. 23: Dizziness!

Dizziness is a common complaint of all age groups and while it is often associated with co-morbidity, light-exercise has been reported to improve symptoms and reported outcomes. Recent research reported in the clinical section of Gerontology found that even light exercise can reduce dizziness in older adults. In fact, short walks were considered beneficial in reducing dizziness and improving quality of life. This might be something to consider, and to discuss with your physician before you decide to engage in light exercise. If your doctor believes that you are healthy enough for light exercise, consider walking for short distances with a friend or social walking group to reduce risks concerning the uncertainty of reoccurring dizziness. Remember to avoid taking unnecessary risks and train safely.

Team Fitness Gurus No. 20: Walking the Dimensions of Wellness

Joining a social walking program can jump-start your Vital Life Community wellness program, because it is a well-known fact that walking is beneficial for the entire mind, body, and spirit. To name just a few benefits is all the time that we have in this short article, but if you do the research you will be amazed at all of the benefits of walking. For example, walking is known to help the body physically as it can reduce cholesterol levels and decrease the risk for cardiovascular diseases. Emotionally, walking is known to ease stress and anxiety. A social walking program can help you meet friends who are also mindful about their health care responsibilities. Nutritionally, walking can help with digestion and reduce heartburn. Intellectually, walking improves brainpower as it stimulates the blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Environmentally, walking reduces the use of fossil fuels and noise pollution. Walking can also be a form of moving meditation helping to bring us to a state of reflection and inner peace, which fosters spirituality. Occupationally, walking reduces joint problems and increases our stamina for our daily tasks of working and giving. Walking is a simple way of getting in touch with the entire wellness spectrum in a very personal way.

Team Fitness Gurus: Creating Your Fitness Plan No. 3

Training like an athlete means that your exercise plan has the most basic element of fitness, which is consistent exercise. The human body thrives on movement, exercise, and socialization. Concerning the recommendations for consistent exercise the U.S. Surgeon General has established these guidelines:

Be physically active. It is recommended that Americans accumulate at least 30 minutes (adults) or 60 minutes (children) of moderate physical activity most days of the week. Even greater amounts of physical activity may be necessary for the prevention of weight gain, for weight loss, or for sustaining weight loss.

What is moderate training? Moderate training is considered to be 10% above the level that your body has already adapted concerning your present physical fitness level.

Team Fitness Gurus: Creating Your Fitness Plan No. 2

The basics that any athlete will follow contains an exercise regime that is varied and that allows for growth concerning flexibility, and strength and endurance. Stereotyping is a concern for the athlete. Determining what each age group should be able to do from stereotypes is an athlete’s worst enemy. This attitude creates barriers for opportunities and developing physical fitness based on individual goals and abilities. The ages of 50, 60, 70, 80 and even 90 are not necessarily considered old anymore if we develop an athlete’s work and plan to remain vital.