I’m a little achy today, especially my abs and thighs. Yesterday I did the Hard-Body Yoga with Tari Rose workout dvd. The dvd has the option of doing the full workout, or separate chapters for warm up, body work, abs, and cool down stretch. I chose the full workout. Tari is an enthusiastic instructor, encouraging […]
Learning about the things that are being suffered by children around the world is heartbreaking; child soldiering, displacement, malnutrition and starvation, human trafficking, labor, violence, torture and forced prostitution. Closer to home our concern is child abuse, bullying, poverty, neglect.
November 20 is National Child Day in Canada, the day the government commemorates the adoption of […]
Change of season seems to make keeping up with healthy habits a challenge for me. This past week I noticed some things I’ve let drop; I’ve been drinking more coffee, and I haven’t done my weights for a while.
Since journaling can be very therapeutic, here are my excuses:
It’s colder and dark longer.
Coffee is just more […]
I just finished reading The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene, who is probably best known for helping Oprah lose weight. The title is a bit misleading, in that I found the book to be more about making healthy lifestyle choices and adding healthy foods to your diet than dietary restrictions. The Best […]
Embraced in the moment’s elegant sufficiency, we passionately dance with life…
Meditation is a practice that has benefited humanity across cultures since early ages. It’s potential to transform lives is not limited by physical, economic or cultural circumstances.
Before writing about the benefits, I thought a broad definition would be useful, since even the term may scare […]
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
e e cummings (1894 - 1962)
Laughter research has been a hot topic in recent years. Laughter stimulates the immune system. A good laugh causes the brain to release endorphins, and can help release potentially harmful emotions. When you laugh, you can let go and […]
Life coach and blogger Priscilla Palmer has created a list of outstanding self development blogs, and I was grateful to learn that Active Life had been tagged for it.
In Priscilla’s words:
Personal development is a large topic that includes but is not limited to (law of attraction, goals, time management, physical fitness, education, motivation, inspiration, and […]
Today I tried Kathy Smith Flex Appeal - A belly dance workout. I had read some mixed reviews about it, but I wasn’t looking for anything ambitious–just a kind and gentle workout that would get me moving. Since I am in no position to judge, I will not comment on Kathy’s belly dancing […]
Why is 10 K a day the goal for pedometer users? 10,000 steps seems like a lofty goal for me recently, when energy levels have been low. Dr Catrine Tudor-Locke recommends the following classification indications:
Under 5000 steps per day - sedentary lifestyle
5000-7499 s/d - low active
7500-9999 s/d- somewhat active
10000 s/d - active
12500 + […]
One of the best ways to stay motivated with fitness is to find out what works for you. Forcing yourself to do anything makes it a chore; enjoying life to the fullest is the best motivation! If you love to walk, get a pedometer and count your steps. If eating is your passion, hike […]
