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Posted on 25 October, 2018 by chape — 1 Comment

Challenge is coming

Yeap, challenge is coming: Monday, November 5th. So you have 10 days to buy one or two resistance bands, in case you don´t have one yet.

These are some things that I can already advance you on the challenge:

There will be a total of twelve training sessions, 3 days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I´m figuring out the best ways you can reschedule in case you can´t make it these days.
It is a circuit training, designed for beginners or people who have not trained in a long time.
The training sessions will be about 30 minutes, including stretches.
100+ exercises so you won´t get bored. Video exercises are ready and uploaded on YouTube.
There will be an option to subscribe for non-bloggers who want to join the challenge. If you´re a blogger you just have to turn on the notifications to receive new post daily (I´m sure you know how to do it).
There will be a closed Facebook group where you can connect with other participants, share your experiences, and ask me all the questions you want.

If you are looking to lose fat and tone your muscles, this challenge will help you get it easily from the comfort of your home, at your own pace, and without risk of injury.

Are you ready to accept the challenge? I hope to see you all on November 5th.

Posted on 1 October, 2018 by chape — 13 Comments

Wheelchair Exercises – Best Way to Support Your Independence on Wheelchair

Have you or any of your friends or family been caught with any disability or limited mobility and they are
getting feelings of loneliness, depression, lack of independence and are not able to engage in normal
day-to-day activities? Then leave your frustration as we’ve got the best wheelchair exercises for you!

Here BestRatedDocs.com presents a quick visual guide to some of the best exercises for individuals and
seniors in wheelchairs.

These wheelchair exercises can serve you not just an active lifestyle, but also with numerous health
benefits. You can check out aerobic wheelchair exercises meant for daily basis, muscle-strengthening
exercises, wheelchair exercises for elderlies, and more. While performing these exercises, you don’t
need any assistance and these exercises will support your independence of wheelchair.

You might be on a wheelchair because of an injury, weight problem, disability, or illness, but these
exercises can be the best way to boost your mood, alleviate stress, and strengthen the body muscles.
If you have any concerns then you may consult a doctor before beginning your exercising program. Also,
people with other health issues must consult with their healthcare professional before engaging in a
cardiovascular or resistance exercise program.

Check out the wheelchair exercises for yourself below. Don’t let your wheelchair limit your lifestyle,
happy exercising!

Infographic courtesy of BestRatedDocs.com

Dr. David Taylor

Dr. David Taylor is a medical professional and an avid blogger. He holds an M.D. from Drexel University; a Ph.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine.

Dr. David loves to utilize technology to improve healthcare and he does it daily through
BestRatedDocs.com. He founded the company in 2016 with the vision to make the discoverability of the best healthcare facilities & best products simple and easy.

Posted on 26 September, 2018 by chape — 1 Comment

Introducing Evernote templates

What´s the scariest part of getting started? Getting STARTED. That´s why we´re introducing Evernote templates. A new and easier way to get you started.

Now, when you create a note, try starting with one of 30+ templates available. From class notes to blog post worksheets or meeting agendas, Evernote templates will help you work better, and get things done faster.

Video courtesy of Evernote

Next month, as Evernote Community Leader, which mainly uses Evernote for fitness, I will update old posts to include new training templates so that it is easier for you all to log your workouts and activities from the first moment.

these are the categories available at the moment:

Better notes are just a click away. Save time and effort with easy-to-install note templates to fit every need. They’re fully customizable and endlessly reusable. Don´t miss this opportunity to become more productive, enjoy more free time and achieve your personal and professional goals. Create your Evernote account HERE.

Posted on 18 September, 2018 by chape — 27 Comments

Calories burned by activity

The table below was first printed in the Harvard Heart Letter and lists the calories burned by activity, listed by category (such as gym activities, training and sports activities, home repair etc.) for 30 minutes. Activities and exercises include walking (casual, race, and everything in between), swimming, jogging, yoga, and even watching TV and sleeping. In each category, activities are listed from least to most calories burned.

(For more information, please go to http://www.health.harvard.edu/heart.)

	Calories burned in 30-minute activities
Gym Activities	125-pound person	155-pound person	185-pound person
Weight Lifting: general	90	112	133
Aerobics: water	120	149	178
Stretching, Hatha Yoga	120	149	178
Calisthenics: moderate	135	167	200
Riders: general	150	186	222
Aerobics: low impact	165	205	244
Stair Step Machine: general	180	223	266
Teaching aerobics	180	223	266
Weight Lifting: vigorous	180	223	266
Aerobics, Step: low impact	210	260	311
Aerobics: high impact	210	260	311
Bicycling, Stationary: moderate	210	260	311
Rowing, Stationary: moderate	210	260	311
Calisthenics: vigorous	240	298	355
Circuit Training: general	240	298	355
Rowing, Stationary: vigorous	255	316	377
Elliptical Trainer: general	270	335	400
Ski Machine: general	285	353	422
Aerobics, Step: high impact	300	372	444
Bicycling, Stationary: vigorous	315	391	466

Training and Sport Activities
Billiards	75	93	111
Bowling	90	112	133
Dancing: slow, waltz, foxtrot	90	112	133
Frisbee	90	112	133
Volleyball: non-competitive, general play	90	112	133
Water Volleyball	90	112	133
Archery: non-hunting	105	130	155
Golf: using cart	105	130	155
Hang Gliding	105	130	155
Curling	120	149	178
Gymnastics: general	120	149	178
Horseback Riding: general	120	149	178
Tai Chi	120	149	178
Volleyball: competitive, gymnasium play	120	149	178
Walking: 3.5 mph (17 min/mi)	120	149	178
Badminton: general	135	167	200
Walking: 4 mph (15 min/mi)	135	167	200
Kayaking	150	186	222
Skateboarding	150	186	222
Snorkeling	150	186	222
Softball: general play	150	186	222
Walking: 4.5 mph (13 min/mi)	150	186	222
Whitewater: rafting, kayaking	150	186	222
Dancing: disco, ballroom, square	165	205	244
Golf: carrying clubs	165	205	244
Dancing: Fast, ballet, twist	180	223	266
Fencing	180	223	266
Hiking: cross-country	180	223	266
Skiing: downhill	180	223	266
Swimming: general	180	223	266
Walk/Jog: jog <10 min.	180	223	266
Water Skiing	180	223	266
Wrestling	180	223	266
Basketball: wheelchair	195	242	289
Race Walking	195	242	289
Ice Skating: general	210	260	311
Racquetball: casual, general	210	260	311
Rollerblade Skating	210	260	311
Scuba or skin diving	210	260	311
Sledding, luge, toboggan	210	260	311
Soccer: general	210	260	311
Tennis: general	210	260	311
Basketball: playing a game	240	298	355
Bicycling: 12-13.9 mph	240	298	355
Football: touch, flag, general	240	298	355
Hockey: field & ice	240	298	355
Rock Climbing: rappelling	240	298	355
Running: 5 mph (12 min/mile)	240	298	355
Running: pushing wheelchair, marathon wheeling	240	298	355
Skiing: cross-country	240	298	355
Snow Shoeing	240	298	355
Swimming: backstroke	240	298	355
Volleyball: beach	240	298	355
Bicycling: BMX or mountain	255	316	377
Boxing: sparring	270	335	400
Football: competitive	270	335	400
Orienteering	270	335	400
Running: 5.2 mph (11.5 min/mile)	270	335	400
Running: cross-country	270	335	400
Bicycling: 14-15.9 mph	300	372	444
Martial Arts: judo, karate, kickbox	300	372	444
Racquetball: competitive	300	372	444
Rope Jumping	300	372	444
Running: 6 mph (10 min/mile)	300	372	444
Swimming: breaststroke	300	372	444
Swimming: laps, vigorous	300	372	444
Swimming: treading, vigorous	300	372	444
Water Polo	300	372	444
Rock Climbing: ascending	330	409	488
Running: 6.7 mph (9 min/mile)	330	409	488
Swimming: butterfly	330	409	488
Swimming: crawl	330	409	488
Bicycling: 16-19 mph	360	446	533
Handball: general	360	446	533
Running: 7.5 mph (8 min/mile)	375	465	555
Running: 8.6 mph (7 min/mile)	435	539	644
Bicycling: > 20 mph	495	614	733
Running: 10 mph (6 min/mile)	495	614	733

Outdoor Activities
Planting seedlings, shrubs	120	149	178
Raking Lawn	120	149	178
Sacking grass or leaves	120	149	178
Gardening: general	135	167	200
Mowing Lawn: push, power	135	167	200
Operate Snow Blower: walking	135	167	200
Plant trees	135	167	200
Gardening: weeding	139	172	205
Carrying & stacking wood	150	186	222
Digging, spading dirt	150	186	222
Laying sod / crushed rock	150	186	222
Mowing Lawn: push, hand	165	205	244
Chopping & splitting wood	180	223	266
Shoveling Snow: by hand	180	223	266

Home & Daily Life Activities
Sleeping	19	23	28
Watching TV	23	28	33
Reading: sitting	34	42	50
Standing in line	38	47	56
Cooking	75	93	111
Child-care: bathing, feeding, etc.	105	130	155
Food Shopping: with cart	105	130	155
Moving: unpacking	105	130	155
Playing w/kids: moderate effort	120	149	178
Heavy Cleaning: wash car, windows	135	167	200
Child games: hop-scotch, jacks, etc.	150	186	222
Playing w/kids: vigorous effort	150	186	222
Moving: household furniture	180	223	266
Moving: carrying boxes	210	260	311

Home Repair
Auto Repair	90	112	133
Wiring and Plumbing	90	112	133
Carpentry: refinish furniture	135	167	200
Lay or remove carpet/tile	135	167	200
Paint, paper, remodel: inside	135	167	200
Cleaning rain gutters	150	186	222
Hanging storm windows	150	186	222
Paint house: outside	150	186	222
Carpentry: outside	180	223	266
Roofing	180	223	266

Occupational Activities
Computer Work	41	51	61
Light Office Work	45	56	67
Sitting in Meetings	49	60	72
Desk Work	53	65	78
Sitting in Class	53	65	78
Truck Driving: sitting	60	74	89
Bartending/Server	75	93	111
Heavy Equip. Operator	75	93	111
Police Officer	75	93	111
Theater Work	90	112	133
Welding	90	112	133
Carpentry Work	105	130	155
Coaching Sports	120	149	178
Masseur, standing	120	149	178
Construction, general	165	205	244
Coal Mining	180	223	266
Horse Grooming	180	223	266
Masonry	210	260	311
Forestry, general	240	298	355
Heavy Tools, not power	240	298	355
Steel Mill: general	240	298	355
Firefighting	360	446	533

Posted on 8 August, 201825 February, 2019 by chape — 2 Comments

How can Sports Therapy help you with your fitness goals?

Today I´m delighted to introduce you Anna Pluck, Sports Therapist and owner of Relax Therapies who is going to explain us how sports therapy can help you with your fitness goals.

Are you training regularly with a Personal Trainer? Or are you just starting an exercise plan? No matter what your level of fitness an injury could stop you exercising and be very painful. It could even force you to take time off work!

Sports Therapy might be just what you need to stay injury free or to rehabilitate an existing injury.

What is Sports Therapy?

Sports therapy takes a holistic approach to treat and prevent musculoskeletal injuries. It differs from Sports massage because although Sports Therapists use Sports Massage as a technique Sports Therapists are more qualified and trained in treatment of injuries and use other treatments in addition to massage.

In a consultation the Sports therapist will gather lots of information to find out what’s going on in your body. They might:

ask you about your pain
look at your posture and gait
ask what your current exercise regime is and what your goals are
feel for areas of tightness or tension in your muscles
measure your joint’s range of movement (ROM) using a special piece of equipment called a goniometer

Using this information they can work out which muscles are damaged or imbalanced and use a range of techniques to help you get better.

One of the main techniques is Sports Massage. Sports massage uses specialised targeted massage strokes which:

Stretch tight muscles and connective tissue
Break down scar tissue
Increase blood supply to the tissues
Promote relaxation
Improve Range of movement
Help speed up healing

Sports therapists can also advise on home treatment for your injury such as using heat or ice packs and some stretching or strengthening exercises to do. They might also suggest you work with a good personal trainer to ensure you are doing the right workout to reach your goals.

When should you see a sports therapist?

Although most people think of going for treatment only when they are in pain there are many ways sports therapy and massage can benefit you even if you don’t have pain or injuries. For example:

You could go for a tune up before training for an event or increasing your mileage or intensity. This might pick up an issue, for example, tight hamstrings. If you address this you might be able to prevent a serious injury further down the line.
Regular sessions while training. There are no set rules for this but if you are exercising very hard for a period of time, e.g. training for a marathon you might find it helpful to have frequent sports massages to keep supple
After a major event or race. We all know the aching and soreness and day or two after a really heavy gym session or an event. This is called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). A sports massage can help speed up healing and reduce the pain.
You have a job or hobby that stresses your body. Many people are at risk of Repetitive Strain injury (RSI) or other injuries from their work. Having a sports massage can relieve pain and help improve posture to reduce the risk of injury.
Some people choose to have a sports massage every month as it helps them feel good and recover faster

Anna Pluck

Anna is a Sports Therapist, Massage Therapist and founder of Relax Therapies in Wirral, England. She provides Sports Therapy and massage from her clinic in Birkenhead. She works with a wide range of people from marathon runners to desk workers with back or neck pain.

You can find out more on her website www.relaxtherapieswirral.com

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