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Chatting with a Family on a Pan-American Bicycling Adventure

When Nancy Sathre-Vogel left a comment on one of my articles in Pets, she had no idea how much she piqued my interest when she left a link to her website. But she did. It prompted a request not only to interview her about her plans to take their family dog on their Pan-American bicycle trek from Alaska to Argentina, but I also interviewed her for Homeschool. Now I’m here to present one parents might appreciate. Courtney Mroch: Have you always been a biking family? Nancy Sathre-Vogel: My husband and I have always been cyclists – in fact we met … Continue reading →

Blog 2000 & Roller Skating: Check It Out!

This is my 2000th article posted here at Families.com. I started with the first batch of bloggers back in 2005. Fitness was my primary blog and I’ve since taken on Marriage and Baby, but my first love – fitness, remains. I thought about doing a retrospective here for my 2000th blog, but instead, I wanted to talk about a new passion that I’ve got and spend some more time exploring it. So I hope you’ll join me here for my 2000th blog and Roller Skating. The Fun Way To Get Exercise As many of my regular readers may know, I’ve … Continue reading →

Fitness Tips: Something to Talk About

I needed something else to talk about today here in the fitness blog so I started flipping through my fitness magazines and looking at my fitness equipment. Here are a few more fitness questions that you may have been looking for answers to: Why do they post warnings on treadmills about vertigo? Whether you are a beginner or used to working out, you may experience dizziness, disorientation or vertigo while you are working out on a cardiovascular exercise machine whether it’s a treadmill, a stationary bike or a stair master. This can be caused by a number of factors including … Continue reading →

LDS Families and Fitness

We have been counseled to take care of our bodies. It is important to stay in good physical condition because this allows us to serve other better. It also helps us to have peace, contentment and better health. The church has a program, which is a physical fitness challenge. You can set up a rewards program so that as each family member reaches a certain level they will receive something. This program is available at www.providentliving.org, along with several articles about good physical fitness. One of the challenges in physical fitness is finding the time to complete the exercise programs, … Continue reading →

Thinking Ahead to Spring

This week the temperature here in Wisconsin is supposed to hit near 60 degrees. Since there are still remnants of snow scattered throughout my city, this is more than just good news. This is great news and a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. So now I am thinking ahead to a fit spring. How can I make the most of the upcoming season and the warmer days ahead? While it has been cold I have been using my Wii Fit and treadmill. But I am definitely looking forward to getting outdoors and implementing additional types of … Continue reading →

Excuses for Not Exercising: #3 I Hate to Exercise

If you are an exercise hater, you can learn to love it. All you need to do find something active that you enjoy doing. There is so much to choose from that will keep you physically active. By exercising 20 minutes a day you will be helping yourself to stay in good physical condition and keep your spirits high. Once you start becoming more active you will probably lose a few pounds at least. This loss of weight will have you feeling like a weight has been lifted from you. The loss of weight will also build up your confidence … Continue reading →

Planning Your Outdoor Route

If you have chosen running, jogging, walking, or bicycling as one of your exercises to do while losing weight then you will need to plan ahead. You need to know where you are going. You will most likely have a goal in mind. What is your goal? Is your goal one mile, three miles, five miles? Some people gauge their route the old-fashioned way by driving their car along the area and obtaining the distance that way. Not anymore though. There is a wonderful website that will let you create any distance route and they will let you know how … Continue reading →

Working Out When You Are Overweight

Question: It is so difficult for me to work out, as I am very overweight. I get short of breath easily and it is so uncomfortable for me just to move let alone bend over to touch my toes. How can I work out without it being so uncomfortable? Answer: If you are overweight and trying to exercise it will most likely be uncomfortable…..at first. Remember, you are carrying the excess load of that additional weight. Start out slow, but not too slow. You are going to have to push yourself a little bit.okay…you will have to push yourself a … Continue reading →

ACOG Guidelines for Exercise

Most medical professionals agree that exercise during pregnancy is beneficial for otherwise healthy women. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology advocates exercise for healthy women at least three times a week. The organization made the recommendation along with other guidelines for exercise. The ACOG suggests various forms of exercise, including swimming, bicycling and weight bearing exercise. If a woman is healthy, she can often exercise at the same level of intensity as she did prior to pregnancy. The duration and intensity will vary from woman to woman and often depends on the fitness level prior to pregnancy. Active women … Continue reading →

Can Exercising Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

A new study suggests that women who participate in vigorous exercise can lessen their risk of contracting breast cancer. The new research was conducted by the National Cancer Institute and gives post-menopausal women hope for healthier years ahead. The study followed more than 32,000 women who were enrolled in a Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration. Each woman provided answers to a questionnaire asking about their physical activity (including everyday tasks like housework, work related activity and leisure activity) over the course of a year. Researchers then performed statistical tests to estimate the relative risk of post-menopausal breast cancer linked to physical … Continue reading →