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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 17, 2019 | Health Articles
Has your new description lately been the “Couch Ninja”? Have you and your loved ones been cheering more often from the sidelines rather than getting out there and taking part?
If you have answered yes to either one of those questions, we know your next thought will be that “I would love to, but it hurts, or I am too old. We say nonsense! It is not the time to hang up walking shoes, but to grab your workout gear from whatever era you last worked out.
Let’s Go!
Benefits of Real Life Walking
With our lifestyles of work and career becoming more sedentary and virtual our health is suffering as a whole at every age level; therefore exercise is imperative.
Let’s Weigh the Benefits
- Improves cardiovascular endurance
- Tones muscles of the lower body
- Burns calories: about 80 if walking 2 miles per hour, and about 107 if walking 4.5 miles per hour
- Reduces risk of heart disease
Now The Sole Support
The first item of business when beginning your walking program is to select the right pair of shoes. Too many people choose fashion over function when purchasing running shoes, not realizing that poor-fitting shoes can do more than hurt their stride, but also lead to pain throughout the body.
When choosing, shoes make sure the shoes you purchase fit correctly. For a proper fit ensure that the balls of your feet rest precisely at the point where the toe end of the shoe bends with each step. Your walking shoes should also have plenty of cushioning in the soles to absorb the impact.
It is best to shop for your new athletic trainers at the end of the day or after a workout when your feet are generally at their largest. Try to wear the type of socks you usually would wear during exercise and be sure to take a lap and wear them for at least 10 minutes at the store.
Remember to replace between every 300 and 500 miles.
We Are Off and Walking!
Walking just 12 minutes every other day can offer significant health benefits. But to increase your longevity, try to eventually work up to 30 minutes, five days per week. Experts agree that to be considered “active,” adults should try to take 10,000 steps each day. Wearing a “Fitbit” is an easy way to track your progress.
Guide To Proper Form
1. Move your arms freely, in coordination with the opposite leg.
2. Don’t stoop your head or look down as you walk. Bending your head to look at the ground will challenge the normal forward curve of your neck, which, in turn, will cause you to carry your weight improperly.
3. Don’t carry weights or dumbbells while walking. The weights should be used as a separate part of your exercise regimen.
4. Walk briskly, with “purpose.” Simply sauntering, Although the relaxed stroll is enjoyable, it is not an effective form of cardiovascular exercise.
5. Of course, be sure to consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Caution Ahead: Surface May Not Be Ideal
To maximize the benefit and reduce the chance of injuries, follow these surface choice tips:
1. Walk on a cushioned or rubberized track. The rubberized track surface is ideal because the cushioning of this type of track absorbs most of the impact of your walking.
2. The grass is another good surface, but watch out for hidden dips or holes.
3. Walking on a surface with no give, such as concrete or a mall floor, is not your best choice because this type of surface will not absorb much of the impact your body will experience. If you do choose to walk on such a surface, be extra careful to select highly cushioned shoes.
Step in Balance
We want to help keep you moving in perfect balance to maximize the benefit and help to avoid low back, hip, or knee pain. So as you lace up and head for the open road make sure to call and get a check up for top performance.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 10, 2019 | Health Articles
Red carpet events and runway fashion shows are the designers dream come to life. For the fashion savvy, we watch in awe and try to duplicate the styles into our lives. One accessory, without fail, that arrives each season is the undeniably loved high heel.
We love to wear them, and even convince ourselves that they ...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 3, 2019 | Health Articles
September madness of activities is in full swing! As we are trying to balance of all of our daily activities, we sometimes begin a pattern of a "what's easier at the moment" attitude. Unfortunately, that also can become a poor habit in our choices for what we choose to eat and when we eat.
Proper Nutrition ...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 27, 2016 | Health Articles
Red carpet events and runway fashion shows are the designers dream come to life. For the fashion savvy, we watch in awe and try to duplicate the styles into our lives. One accessory, without fail, that arrives each season is the undeniably loved high heel.
We love to wear them, and even convince ourselves that they ...
Read More >>
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 20, 2016 | Health Articles
September madness of activities is in full swing! As we are trying to balance of all of our daily activities, we sometimes begin a pattern of a “what’s easier at the moment” attitude. Unfortunately, that also can become a poor habit in our choices for what we choose to eat and when we eat.
Proper Nutrition 101
We know that proper nutrition is crucial for you and your family’s growth and development.
A simple rule is that a well-balanced diet can help you and your family build strong, healthy bodies, while regular poor eating habits put your health in danger of a weakened immune system, obesity, and shortened life span.
The In-Betweeners – Snack Time Choices
Even if we may be conquering and balancing our regular meals nutritiously, the one time that may get away from us quickly is Snack Time – those quick in between quick bite times that may too often become your main meals if you are not careful.
To help here are a few tips to help make sure your snack time is not only nutritious but health and body repair building moments.
1. For our in-between meal times, it is best to opt for fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt, and cheese. Try to stay away from starchy, sticky or sugary foods, like dried fruit, crackers, chips and cookies. These types of snacks are very high in carbohydrates and sugar which could cause a dip in energy, which may have been the reason you were snacking.
2. If you would like a treat, eat your sweet treats at meal times; preferably the mid-day meal. Having the sugars and higher carbohydrates treats at the mid-day meal allow your body the time to break down and use the energy rather than store it as excess fat. Aim for high protein snack in the evening to give your body the much-needed protein to make the natural repairs it does while you are sleeping.
3. Beware of the Wrong Sugars. Almost all foods have naturally occurring sugars. Naturally occurring sugars–like those found in milk and vegetables–are less bothersome, since these choices are healthy overall. What you do want to keep an eye out for when choosing snacks are the additional sugars and corn syrups added by the recipes of man.
Current guidelines state that added sugar consumption should be limited to less than 10 percent of total energy intake, ideally to less than 5 percent. To put simply, one can of soda is equivalent to three times the daily recommended sugar intake of a child. Yikes!
Understanding Best Choices In Beverages
With the importance of hidden sugars not only for our waistlines but our health, we would like to advise your to choose your beverages wisely. Soda and juice may be you or your family’s preferred drinks, but milk and water are much the healthier choices. Milk is an excellent source of calcium which is utilized in building healthy teeth and bones. While refreshing water will replenish, rehydrate, and help cleanse your body’s system of toxins.
Not Just What You Drink But When You Drink It
Small frequent drinks are an essential for overall health, but be careful of constant sipping of beverages besides water throughout the day. Continual consumption of caffeinated or carbonated beverages actually has the adverse effect of dehydration. The best recommendation is to limit snacking and sip on water. If you do prefer to drink anything that contains sugar, drink it during mealtimes or all at once.
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