Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category

 

sacredhands on May 2nd, 2007Mindless Eating, Choice Architecture and Your Big Waist

There’s a rule in America: if it’s on sale, then how can you resist buying it, even if you don’t need it. I mean, c’mon, fifty percent off!! The same seems to apply to eating. The bigger the plate size, the bigger the rationale for why your mind is seduced into eating far more than [...]

sacredhands on May 1st, 2007Seniors Fastest Growing Segment in Health Clubs

We love data research porn. This is information that outlines a market or provides a series of insights into consumer behavior that creates major business opportunities. Elizabeth Pope dug up some facts that show seniors are the key demographic for health clubs. Forget those twenty-something hard bodies! Embrace the soiled underwear crowd driving Ferrari’s and [...]

sacredhands on Apr 25th, 2007Taki Theodoracopulos Judo Pins Opponent to Win 70-75 Age Group

Taki Theodoracopulos is described as a right-wing journalist but in reality more resembles a bon vivant in the world of public opinion makers. Take this face slap to Hilary Clinton: “She, too, could not make a living from the world’s oldest profession because of ugly looks and terrible ankles.”
While he’s nimble at exercising his brain [...]

sacredhands on Apr 9th, 2007Golfer Elsie McLean 102 Puts It in the One Hole

With a name like Elsie McLean, who can complain, especially after she hits a hole in one at 102!
Elsie McLean, 102, oldest golfer to ace hole

sacredhands on Feb 18th, 2007Adidas Marathon Impossible Smossible Marcy

Running a marathon takes practice; it also takes psychological motivation. The reasons are many for a why person takes on the pain of running a marathon. For Marcy, pictured in this Adidas ad, it boiled down to being the first in her family to run one. Hey, don’t let a little snow on the ground [...]

sacredhands on Feb 17th, 2007Body Fat Scales For Fitness Purists

Most of the older scales in the bathroom have an adjustment control that keeps the initial starting point directly on zero. The newer scale models are digital and also include a body fat readout. The New York Times recently reviewed a couple of these scales. For those who can’t seem to keep an accurate eating [...]

sacredhands on Feb 6th, 2007Yoga for Senior Golfers with Katherine Roberts

The ability to whack a golf ball comes easy to some, but for others it may require some yoga stretching in order to loosen up those hip flexors. Katherine Roberts knows your pain and provides some yoga exercises to get you out of the clubhouse and back onto the golf course. Leotards extra.

Yoga for Golfers [...]

sacredhands on Feb 6th, 2007Estelle Getty Workout Video Remix

It’s important to stay in shape as you get older. Getting to the gym, though, requires effort. The iPod shuffle sure makes the time pass. Trolling Youtube we stumbled on this fun video. Make sure to wait for the tag at the end…
Word: In 1993, Estelle Getty - feisty star of “Golden Girls” and “Mannequin” [...]

sacredhands on Feb 1st, 2007Wall Street Journal Senior News Digest

Given the fact that 86 million Americans walk for exercise, marketers are hoping to cash in on Nordic walking, an exercise regime that borrows from cross-country skiing in the off-season. What’s the hook? You need poles to complete the package.
Click here for Nordic Walking poles, books, and shoes
New Exercise Targets The Less-Than-Fit
By JOSEPH PEREIRA
February 1, [...]

sacredhands on Jan 25th, 2007Recumbent Exercise Bicycles

We received the following letter:
I work at a Elderly Frail Center and am trying to pick out exercise equipment that would meet my client’s needs. It seems that the recumbent bicycles might be the best for them…could you give me some of your suggestions in terms of equipment?
The Wikipedia offers an excellent description of [...]

sacredhands on Jan 24th, 2007Urban Design, Health and Sprawl

As you start to figure out where you’re going to retire, one thing you should bear in mind is the relationship between residential and commercial spaces. If the two are separate, then chances are you’ll be driving your health into the ground.
The exodus of workers from the city in order to enjoy the [...]

sacredhands on Jan 19th, 2007Baby Boomer Health Mistakes

Statistics tell a story of numbers. What’s missing is the emotional reasons for why they were produced in the first place. Obesity is not just a problem from the younger generation. Researchers have discovered that a comparison of the rate of obesity for the previous older generation compared to today’s show an alarming percentage [...]

sacredhands on Jan 17th, 2007Buttock shaping and training apparatus

A new patent recently published that helps shape those buttocks for office workers stranded at their desks all day. Isn’t it nice this inventor has your health in mind.
Buttock shaping and training apparatus
Publication No. 20060276308
It is almost every lady’s dream to have an ideal figure with a pair of slim and firm legs as [...]

sacredhands on Jan 12th, 2007Mr. Suli George Takei Says No More Marathons

Being a long-distance runner, I enjoyed reading George Takei’s blog where he finally comes to terms with the fact that his days of running marathons are over. The thought of running 26.2 miles once you’ve passed 50 or 60 is not about whether you COULD do it, it’s more about understanding about you are [...]

sacredhands on Jan 6th, 2007Pole Dancing Fitness Fun

Looking to make that New Year’s fitness resolution a reality? Might we suggest pole dancing as one option for getting back into shape. Prrrrrrrr….
Click here to lose your pole dancing virginity
Top 10 Sex Stories of 2006

sacredhands on Dec 25th, 2006Boomeritis aka Nature’s KO Punch

The only weight loss program that makes sense is the simple notion of eat less, exercise more. Jane Brody offers some guidance on just how much more exercise is required so you can live to eternity or at least die trying.
Click here for senior fitness resources
An apology to all baby boomers and beyond: I’m afraid [...]

sacredhands on Dec 18th, 2006Pilates For Hotties

While the name may sound like a dude from Hades, it’s really the name of a fitness guru who crafted a fitness regimen for spiritual exercisers. Here’s a quick rundown of the mechanics.
Click here for more pilates info

sacredhands on Nov 7th, 2006Kirstie Alley Bikini Model on Oprah

When you make a bet, you better be ready to pay up. Kirstie Alley struts her figure on Oprah.

sacredhands on Oct 31st, 2006Dale Myrberg Yo-Yo Champion - Oldest to Win a World Title

© Christy Nicole
The world is filled with talented people. Dale Myrberg has taken his childhood passion and turned it into his hobby profession.
Per the American Yo-Yo Association:
Dale Myrberg began his yo-yo career demonstrating for Duncan in 1954 at the ripe old age of 13. By the age of 15 he was the top player in [...]

sacredhands on Oct 25th, 2006Phil Jackson on Hip Replacement Surgery (No Slam Dunk)

If you thought being a celebrity granted you a free pass from health problems, then read about coach Phil Jackson’s hip replacement saga. You may want to think twice about pushing those grandkids in after school sports.
Phil Jackson stood up straight, something he hasn’t been able to do in years, and expressed disdain. Not for [...]