Podcast Reflection for Mar6.07

“Diet and Fitness Podcasts by Diet.com”

Title: Staying Fit on Vacation!

Date: N/A.

Number: N/A.

Reflection:

This podcast gives tips to enjoying a spring vacation without gaining unneeded weight from restaurants, and lack of exercise. Four tips mentioned are below:

1. Call ahead to see if the hotel you’re staying at has its own gym. If not, see if there is gym that gives day passes close by. Otherwise, a hotel downtown and within walking of everything you and your friends want to see is ideal for getting a little extra walking in on your trip.

2. When dining out motivate yourself to order something healthy: grilled, not fried or leaner meats (chicken or fish). Also, add a glass of water with lemon.

3. Split the order with friend or order a half order, if available.

4. Allow for 20 extra minutes in the morning for a little added exercise. Lunges, crunches, pushups, sit-ups, or a short walk are great!

This podcast provides the key to any exercise regiment- everything in moderation!

Fitness Rocks

Title: Fitness Rocks Short Run 004

Date: 02/28/2007

Number: 4.

Reflection:

This podcast discussed the studies of results of the benefits of taking a ciesta, or midday napping. The study was conducted of 23,000 Greek/European people without any current heart disease or cancer at the beginning of the study. The study took 6 years, and existed to isolate the role of napping in the development of coronary heart disease. Results of this study were that occasional nappers showed a 12% reduction, as where systematic nappers showed a 37% reduction in heart disease or heart attack death. The most prominent and substantial outcome study results were found in younger men who worked full time. Not enough results numbers were found for women to draw conclusion. The study also showed that the results were not as substantial in those who were retired, or not working full time. Eating a regular diet and exercising regularly were also included in the study and were to show that these elements are also necessary. The bottom line of the study showed that the stress relief from napping is a positive thing, for the heart, mind, and body.

Workout On The Web

Title: Medicine Ball and Sit-Ups on the Ball

Date: 11/22/06.

Number: N/A.

Reflection:

This video podcast showed two exercises with an exercise ball and a medicine ball. For general information, this podcast was very useful. To find the correct size exercise ball, which is determined by height, sit on the exercise ball until thighs are parallel to ground; this is the correct size. The basic sit-up on the exercise or stability ball starts with most of the ball on lower back. Knees and feet against wall allow stability. Legs should be shoulder width apart. Hips should not move. Should be lifting with the abdominals, not with the neck. The second exercise was a side twist with the medicine ball. It is important to do these exercises in your optimum motion so that the muscles are continuously working throughout the exercise.