2/25/11

FREE Health Screenings Sat Fb 26, Winter Haven

Would you spare your time for over $140 worth of health screenings that wouldn't cost you once cent?





AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour will be in Winter Haven, FL Saturday, Feb. 26 between 10:00 am - 5:00 pm offering FREE, yes everyone, I said, FREE Health Screenings


No appointment necessary.


Location: Walgreens Drug Store #053285545 Cypress Gardens Blvd 
                Map 


Screenings Includes:

  • Total Cholesterol Levels
  • Blood Pressure
  • Bone Density
  • Glucose Levels
  • Waist Circumference
  • Body Mass Index

Recommended Articles:

American Diabetes Association Recommended Reading





2/23/11

Recruiting Healthy Walkers For Local Community 1k, 3k, 5k Walks

My 3 Goals For Recruiting Health & Social Walkers:


1.     Desiring the company of other like-minded health/recreation individuals in non-competitive Charitable walks like 3K 5K, & 10K’s (maybe someday a half marathon) and supporting the community through these endeavors.

2.     To promote Nordic Pole Walking in Polk County and St. Pete’s for the health, fitness and rehabilitative benefits as it enhances the walking experience and maximizes the workout by forming an active Nordic Walking Team of individuals enthusiastic for the sport.

3.     To network neighboring Nordic Walkers so everyone has someone to pole with (if desired) and to meet new people.

Benefits to you/What I offer you:
  • ·        FREE Nordic Walking Instruction – learn this fun, easy total-body, muscle-toning, calorie-burning outdoor physical activity from an Instructor of 6 yrs who has taught hundreds of individuals of varying ages, conditioning and health conditions. 


  • FREE use of training poles during Instruction 

  • Discounted pole rental for all events we participate in as a team 

  • Discounted pole sales 

  • Discounted lessons for family & friends 

  • Complimentary Sports Nutrition and Healthy Eating/Lifestyle 

  • Meeting new walking companions and hopefully, friends

There are some requirements of you if you wish to participate so kindly contact me for details.

Lori Clinch Phone (863) 268-4404



2/22/11

Polk Senior Games 2011: Celebrating 19 years [Feb 26-March 13]



It is time once again for the Polk Senior Games, February 26 - March 13. The games provide an excellent opportunity for the community to applaud and honor those senior athletes for their skills and dedication to their training andmodeling a healthy, active lifestyle in the golden years and possibly, the inspiration to also put into action their own healthy-living, active-lifestyle 2011 plan. 

2/20/11

Three great incentives to begin walking those first steps

For many Americans, it is the pronouncement by their Physician stating: ‘You need to start exercising everyday’, that their walking regimen is initiated. While initially that daily ‘putting on the walking shoes and going out the door’ is an obligatory mandate because they have little to no choice if they wish to live independently or avoid major illness and debilitation or even more seriously: premature death, there is good news for them!
What is this good news?
Research suggests that the daily jaunt may not continue to be something to be endured because the acute psychological and physiological side effects of walking will be such a surprising reward, that participants soon find themselves looking forward to the refreshment and enhancing benefits, thus scheduling the activity as a daily priority.
What are the Three Great Incentives?
I. Walking as an exercise regimen has the least percentage of drop-outs than any other physical activity
II. The Acute or Noticeable Psychological Benefits:
  1. Positive mood enhancement (feeling refreshed, peaceful) and
  2. Release of tension (relaxed) due to the release of neurochemicals (hormones) in the brain. (1)
According to Robert Thayer, author of Calm Energy: How People Regulate Mood with Food and Exercise: "We found that there was a clear and strong relationship between the number of steps they took and their overall mood and energy level"
III. The Acute or Noticeable Physiological Benefits:
  1. Energy gains due to increased blood flow to muscles and intake of oxygen into the lungs
  2. Falling asleep more rapidly, especially for older adults and, if you exercise a few hours before bedtime. (2)

“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk.  Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness.  I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.”  ~Soren Kierkegaard
So for all who have been mandated to begin exercising for health reasons, be encouraged that you’ll be a few steps closer to your improved state of well-being and notice it, by stepping forward and walking.

(1) Gauvin, L., and W.J. Rejeski. The exercise-induced feeling inventory: Development and initial validation. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology15 (4): 403-423, 1993
(2) King, A. C., R. F. Oman, G. S. Brassington, et al. Moderate-intensity exercise and self-related quality of sleep in older adults. Journal of the American Medical Association 277:32–37, 1997.



© Lori Clinch Adams, 2011










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2/17/11

Pre-Run Stretching Doesn't Prevent Injuries, Study Finds



(HealthDay News) -- Runners who stretched before running were no less likely to get injured than
runners who didn't bother to stretch, new research finds.

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Need More Energy & A Better Mood? Increase Your Steps


Many of us in our day-to-day over-committed lives are finding ourselves out of energy and lacking in the good fruits of positive emotions.

Author, Robert Thayer explains  "We found that there was a clear and strong relationship between the number of steps they took and their overall mood and energy level"


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2/15/11

She not only walks the talk, talks the walk but writes about it too!

Exciting News:I am officially a free-lance examiner.com writer. Here is the official webpage of my soon-to-be articles on Examiner.com. Please visit and read, follow, like, add your comments. Having followers & subscribers validate my expertise in my topic & that people are benefiting from the information. You too can be an Examiner writer! Ask me more! 

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Share with me your favorite walking locations in Polk County, FL and St. Petersburg. Invite me to join your group and tell others about you. Invite me for a Nordic Pole Walking Taster Session and bump up your walking exercising to a total-body walking workout!


Let's get walking!





2/10/11

2/9/11

Don't Miss The View Just Because of The Name (Poo Poo Point)


I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen the sign (photo below).......I would have thought someone was pulling a joke on me............it's a real place in the Pacific NW, Washington State: 'Poo Poo Point'.

With a name like that I knew there had to be a story behind it and my curious nature is too inquisitive not to discover it. One website claims it got its name from nearby railroad noises. Hmmm.........?

Located in Tiger Mountain State Park in Washington State. It's just a point and not a summit but look at this link and view the surrounding scenery. Definitely a point to get to and especially if you're into hang gliding or parasailing. If you're near the Seattle, WA area, be sure to check it out. 

If you need a trail guide extraordinaire, I'll put you in touch with Nicole Adams, as she is the one who hiked there on Super Bowl Sunday and took this photo.  


(photo courtesy of Nicole Adams)


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2/7/11

Simple Life Changes Could Stop Millions of Cancers



(via Reuters) says the   American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)


Oh how often do we say aloud or inwardly hope that a cure will be found for cancer or a treatment that will slow the progress of some debilitating and horrible Diseases and Syndromes? How often do we personally run to our medicine cabinet or the nearest pharmacy for some liquid, powder, capsule, or tablet that will provide even a little ease or relief from our pain or discomfort from some minor annoying thing? Or have we found ourselves sitting once again in a Doctor's office hoping for another prescription refill for that magic pill that will tone down that Acid Reflux or Stomach Discomfort (or any other discomfort), which in reality, we could very well minimize or eliminate if we would only implement some wiser choices in the foods/beverages we consume or stress management techniques?


We are willing to donate $$ to foundations and agencies for research for a cure, we are willing to physically train ourselves for weeks or months to participate in a fitness event that will raise money for such research........in the hopes of..................

I am not so draconian or ill-informed to be saying that all diseases, syndromes and cancers are self-caused. That is not scientifically based or substantiated in any way. However we do know (can anyone else also speak personally here?) that we sometimes experience illness BECAUSE we have been neglectful with our choices and wellbeing? And it is some of those elements that WE CAN do something about. That is the essence of the article message at the heading of this blog post today.

We each CAN:

1. Eat Healthier
2. Drink Less Alcohol
3. Exercise More

 Optimal lifestyle wellness begins with a conscious, intentional decision/choice to assume responsibility for the quality of your life. It may mean raising your standards above what you have been comfortable with; it will require time, commitment, energy, motivation and attitude.

For most of us, it also requires finding an accountability partner or group to participate in. 

As a Health Adventure Coach, Let me offer you myself if you need a telephone or email accountability partner. Together we can review what you presently do, work on daily or weekly manageable, sustainable steps, keep accountable to implement those steps and, if  you live locally, I can go shopping with you for healthier choices, we can have a healthy kitchen coaching session with you and up to 3 friends, we can enjoy some healthy cooking demos/meal prep in your own home and we can explore some perhaps new, fun and interesting ways to keep your body moving at that minimum necessary 30 minutes/day of exercising. 

Really, it IS doable, it IS possible. And in the remaining 21 days of Healthy Heart Month, begin something you've always wanted to, have recently needed to and now desire to for a healthier and more responsible YOU.

Today is Day 1 of 21 of Healthy Heart Month. Here are my tips for today:

Eat Healthier - consume 1 serving ( ½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw) of dark yellow or orange veggies today as they are know to contain high concentration of carotenoids and other antioxidants have been advocated for their potential to prevent cancer. Examples: Squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, carrots, yellow peppers, yellow tomatoes.

By beagle, Bailey with a dark yellow Spaghetti Squash :-)

Exercise More – if you walk for 30 minutes at a steady pace then implement this into today’s workout: 
Take with you a watch with a second hand or a timer. 
For your first 2 minutes walk at a slow, steady pace to warm up. 
Next stretch for 1-2 minutes. 
For the next 22 minutes complete the following in 30 second segments: walk as briskly (or faster than normal) as you can (for 30 seconds) and then walk at a slower, steady pace (for 30 seconds). 

First, this will be different. Different can be better and fun. 
Secondly, you will be breathing harder and more air enters into the heart and lungs enabling the body to detoxify itself; The brain will releases the hormones endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine for a mood raising, natural chemical high, and you will burn more calories. 

For the remaining 4 minutes of your workout, slow down to a slow, steady pace for 2 minutes than spend the final 2 minutes stretching.

If you need details on any information in these day 1 tips, then book your coaching session with Lori or book a 30 minute workout or try a FREE Nordic Pole Walking Taster Session with her in the Winter Haven area.


Return tomorrow for Day 2 of 21 for more Healthy Eating and Exercising Tips/Ideas

Email: lori@health-adventure-coach.com  or phone (863) 268-4404


Resources: American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR
                      World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)