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Walk 100 Steps per Minute
Researchers say walking 100 steps/minute counts as “moderate” exercise: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142618.php They recommend using a pedometer and making sure you get 3000 steps in 30 minutes. Another way you can keep up the pace: walk to music! I use my iPod to train at my target pace, and you can, too! Here are 10 songs, 40…
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In the News: Tetris & Why I’m So Well-Adjusted
From Telegraph.co.uk: Scientists say that Tetris reduces trauma! Glad to hear that playing all those computer games weren’t a complete waste of time!
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In the News: Excuses, 2nd Opinions, Nutrition Tips
From NY Times: Self-sabotage and making excuses protects the ego and gives the false sense of “see, I didn’t do so bad, all things considered.” However, it’s completely delusional, and you go into a vicious cycle of being less motivated the next time you have to do something important. Also from NY Times: The moral…
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In the News: Wine, Chocolate, Tea, & Glucose
From sciencedaily.com: Wine, chocolate, and tea are good for your brain! And scienceblogs.com says: Glucose improves your willpower! Finally, at dilbert.com: Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert) ponders how to take advantage of the glucose-willpower connection while dating. Scott Adams, if this blog post shows up in your Google alert, I’d like a shot at being…
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In the News 9/8/08
Exercise fights obesity genes! Got a fat gene? Get active for 3-4 hours a day Motivation and tips on sticking to exercise. Exercise has been shown to prevent, alleviate, and reverse cardiovascular disease, depression, obesity, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Exercise – And Cure These Ailments Yummy-sounding new drink with only 24 calories! Has anyone tried this?…
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In the News 9/7/08
Exercise may cut risk of various cancers Heart patients benefit from staying active: study Orthorexia: Obsessing Over Health Food 10 Germy Surfaces You Touch Every Day