Rockland Staying Healthy for 2013

It’s time for a Lifestyle Change in Rockland County

Plenty of Rocklanders have their goals set for staying fit, healthy and losing weight for 2013.  I think that is a very great New Years’ Resolution.  I always believed our health is our best investment.  One of the things that I made an effort to do more is drinking more water and to just keep on moving.

My Principle #: Just keep on moving.

Movement within the body enables a person to achieve a sense of metabolism it helps with the peristalsis within the gastrointestinal systems and it helps with the blood circulation and the boosting of the immune system of the body which enables us to fight diseases and infection.  Moving your fingers on the keyboard and scrolling the mouse do not count as MOVEMENT there buddy.  I’m talking about full range of motion in the upper and lower extremities, obviously walking or jogging around Rockland Lake is the best exercise.   So, here is my equation: MOVEMENT + FUN = PLAY.

So do something fun, what is your hobby or passion?  Try to incorporate movement towards your hobby.  You like to go fishing ? try putting effort in using much range of motion as much as possible when “casting your line and reeling your fish” (unless you suck at fishing, then just stick with casting jk ; ).  And if you like to play sports, then go play your hearts out, nothing much to do there.

Some Play Activities and the Calories Burned in thirty (30) minutes. ( source:   Harvard.edu )

Training and Sport Activities	125 lbs. person	155 lbs. person	185 lbs. person
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
Walk: 3.5 mph (17 min/mi)	120	149	178
Badminton: general	135	167	200
Walk: 4 mph (15 min/mi)	135	167	200
Kayaking	150	186	222
Skateboarding	150	186	222
Snorkeling	150	186

[youtube http://youtu.be/myxwCEGcBYc w=400&h=300]

An Interesting Video

This is a video that I found really cool and entertaining, yet it also sends out a really great and strong message.

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