Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Friday, April 25, 2014
Sitting Can Kill: How Exercise Can Reduce Heart Failure
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Sunday, November 24, 2013
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To improve the quality of life of the vulnerable youth by health and wellness promotion, based on a collaboration of multi-ethnic communities working in a culturally respectful manner promoting healthy lifestyles that help prevent diseases and encourage positive attitudes through the matriculation of life. Providing an inclusive framework of community organizations sharing good practices in health and Improving the quality of life by promoting culturally appropriate health education, mentoring, and training throughout a child's life is the number one goal.
Our focus is on our youth! We aim to mentor young athletes and provide a platform where they can grow and develop the necessary skills needed to flourish in life. Our key goal while still promoting "Health", is to offer a service that not only helps train young athletes physically but also helps mentally. BeHealthConscious Organization Inc. is a Health Promotion and Healthy living organization striving to improve Social, Physical, and Emotional Health in our youth.
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A Health Promotion & Healthy Living Organization Striving to Improve Mental,Social, & Physical Health in Our Youth!
Mission
Mission Statement:To improve the quality of life of the vulnerable youth by health and wellness promotion, based on a collaboration of multi-ethnic communities working in a culturally respectful manner promoting healthy lifestyles that help prevent diseases and encourage positive attitudes through the matriculation of life. Providing an inclusive framework of community organizations sharing good practices in health and Improving the quality of life by promoting culturally appropriate health education, mentoring, and training throughout a child's life is the number one goal.
Company Overview
About Us:Our focus is on our youth! We aim to mentor young athletes and provide a platform where they can grow and develop the necessary skills needed to flourish in life. Our key goal while still promoting "Health", is to offer a service that not only helps train young athletes physically but also helps mentally. BeHealthConscious Organization Inc. is a Health Promotion and Healthy living organization striving to improve Social, Physical, and Emotional Health in our youth.
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Vision:
Our Vision in the near future is to open a grant funded and patron supported community activity and fitness center for
low-income and at risk youth. We are in the process of collecting gym equipment and other fitness related items to help complete our mission. If you know or have any information that would help us achieve our goal, please email us at behlthconscious@gmail.com.
As the recession has firmly settled into our country, unemployment has doubled, housing prices continue to soar, and more and more daily activity expenses continue to rise. This vulnerable time in a person's life presents unprecedented risk factors as families struggle to do the essential things in life like joining fitness clubs, buying nutritious whole foods and paying for children's extracurricular activities. Most families are having to cut back on healthy activities, and have no programs or services for youth despite the myriad of risk factors associated with low-income and homelessness. The needs of youth are often overlooked, but the opportunity for a healthy and happy childhood has a very real expiration date.
BeHealthConscious Organization provides a service that educates, middle to low income families on physical fitness and nutrition. Our organization also finds low-cost or no-cost fitness centers and programs for low-income families. Volunteers serve more than 120 families who are homeless every week. Our program model provides one-on-one attention, healthy meals and access to developmentally appropriate activities designed to reduce the traumatic effects of homelessness on families and to promote learning and joy.
Our Vision in the near future is to open a grant funded and patron supported community activity and fitness center for
low-income and at risk youth. We are in the process of collecting gym equipment and other fitness related items to help complete our mission. If you know or have any information that would help us achieve our goal, please email us at behlthconscious@gmail.com.
As the recession has firmly settled into our country, unemployment has doubled, housing prices continue to soar, and more and more daily activity expenses continue to rise. This vulnerable time in a person's life presents unprecedented risk factors as families struggle to do the essential things in life like joining fitness clubs, buying nutritious whole foods and paying for children's extracurricular activities. Most families are having to cut back on healthy activities, and have no programs or services for youth despite the myriad of risk factors associated with low-income and homelessness. The needs of youth are often overlooked, but the opportunity for a healthy and happy childhood has a very real expiration date.
BeHealthConscious Organization provides a service that educates, middle to low income families on physical fitness and nutrition. Our organization also finds low-cost or no-cost fitness centers and programs for low-income families. Volunteers serve more than 120 families who are homeless every week. Our program model provides one-on-one attention, healthy meals and access to developmentally appropriate activities designed to reduce the traumatic effects of homelessness on families and to promote learning and joy.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Protect Your Skin When You Go to the Gym
You hit the gym to improve the health and appearance of your body, but you might be inadvertently sending your skin into a tailspin. It’s no secret that showering after your workout is the number-one way to prevent body breakouts, but these tips can help you achieve and maintain a glowing, radiant complexion long after you head home.
If going for a run or doing any physical activity outdoors, don’t forget the sunscreen. You don’t need extra moisturizer because your sunscreen and natural oils produced during exercise will hydrate your skin. If you are in a very dry or cold climate or will be subjected to cold wind, you should apply moisturizer over or under your sunscreen. Moisturizer can create a barrier that protects your skin from the potentially irritating salt in your perspiration and can protect your skin from the cold air. If you are in very harsh conditions, such as skiing in very cold weather, applying a layer of safflower oil, argan oil, or Aquaphor over your skin will protect it.
If you have rosacea, apply an anti-inflammatory mist followed by a moisturizer. Vichy’s thermal water mist can help alleviate redness thanks to its anti-inflammatory selenium. SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex is a good choice layered over the Vichy thermal water prior to exercise.
Exercise is good for body—and your skin on many levels. Simply following these precautions can help prevent skin problems, so you can look and feel your best!
The Skin Guru
Proper prep
Not only does full-on foundation look silly when you’re working out, body heat causes pores to dilate and prompts your skin to produce extra oil. With makeup in the mix, you have a recipe for acne. Wash your face with a salicylic acid cleanser before you work out to clear pores of makeup and debris that can cause acne when combined with sweat and bacteria. If possible, do not wear foundation or color cosmetics when you exercise. And always wash your face again after exercising.If going for a run or doing any physical activity outdoors, don’t forget the sunscreen. You don’t need extra moisturizer because your sunscreen and natural oils produced during exercise will hydrate your skin. If you are in a very dry or cold climate or will be subjected to cold wind, you should apply moisturizer over or under your sunscreen. Moisturizer can create a barrier that protects your skin from the potentially irritating salt in your perspiration and can protect your skin from the cold air. If you are in very harsh conditions, such as skiing in very cold weather, applying a layer of safflower oil, argan oil, or Aquaphor over your skin will protect it.
If you have rosacea, apply an anti-inflammatory mist followed by a moisturizer. Vichy’s thermal water mist can help alleviate redness thanks to its anti-inflammatory selenium. SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex is a good choice layered over the Vichy thermal water prior to exercise.
Post-workout skincare
If your sensitive skin gets red (rosacea) and irritated after exercising, wash with an anti-inflammatory cleanser immediately after working out. (I like La Roche-Posay’s Rosaliac Cleanser.) You can also use SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex or a cream that contains caffeine such as Replenix Power of 3 to help blood vessels constrict to counteract the flushing. If you have dry skin, argan oil is a wonderful antioxidant-rich post-workout moisturizer (but don’t use it before the gym as it can clog pores).Ingredients to avoid
Although some skin types can benefit from moisturizer before exercising, there are certain ingredients to avoid, since they can lead to stinging and irritation, especially when you break a sweat. Glycolic acid, retinoids and vitamin C are the main offenders, and you should save these for nighttime or days you skip the gym so your skin can reap the maximum benefits. Avoid hair conditioners with isopropyl myristate because sweat can make the hair product drip on your skin and this ingredient is well known to cause acne.Avoiding infection
Foot fungus, herpes, and warts are often transmitted in gyms. Washing your hands and body with GCP Skincare Cleanser prior to exercise and after exercise will help protect it from these infections. Wear flip flops in the gym shower to decrease your risk of getting plantar warts and foot fungus that thrive in these warm, moist environments.Clothing
Remove sweaty clothing as soon as you can. Wearing dry-fit and lightweight cotton will help prevent heat rash. If you get a rash from your sports bra or underwear, it can be due to the elastic band that becomes allergenic after multiple washings. Throw old sports bras and underwear away because newer pairs will not cause this irritation.Exercise is good for body—and your skin on many levels. Simply following these precautions can help prevent skin problems, so you can look and feel your best!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Please spread the word about this wonderful service for those going through chemotherapy.
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You may not know someone going through chemo, but someone on your email list might. Please forward.
Thank you and have a blessed day,
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
3rd Annual Let's Move! DeKalb Expo
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Monday, July 22, 2013
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
5 foods you should be eating to jump-start the new year
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Sugary cakes. Glazed hams. Egg nog. That’s all behind you now. Wipe the slate clean and start the new year on a healthy note by focusing on vitamin-rich foods that you can incorporate into every meal going forward. “Today” show health expert Joy Bauer came by to talk about the superfoods we should all be eating. Thankfully, her picks are delicious and easy to find. From spicy veggies to protein powerhouses to sweet treats, see which foods make Joy’s top five.
The best way to reset your eating habits after the holidays is to stock your fridge with fresh, nutrient-rich foods that give you energy and improve your mood. Here’s Joy’s list of the top five:
LENTILS
These beans are filled with high-quality vegetarian protein and fiber, which boost energy and mood. They’re inexpensive and they cook up in 30 minutes or less. Joy suggests making large pots of lentil soup or lentil chili so you can freeze the leftovers.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Toss some Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet, add olive oil and salt, and then bake until they're crispy. We have no doubt they will become your favorite veggie. Added bonus: They're only 55 calories per cup and they help fight cancer and boost memory.EGG WHITES
One egg white has only 17 calories and is 100% pure protein, which helps to slightly rev up our metabolism. Make an omelet or a frittata— use two to three egg whites for each whole egg. Hard boil an egg, pop out the yolk and replace it with a scoop of hummus for a power snack.
FROZEN BERRIES
Keeping bags of frozen raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries on hand is a perfect way to make sure you still get antioxidants, especially during the winter months when fresh fruit is hard to come by. Eat them right out of the bag, add them to cereal, or make delicious smoothies.
HOT PEPPERS
Hot peppers can suppress your appetite and rev up your metabolism. If you like spicy food, add them liberally to your scrambled eggs, stews, ore even tuna or chicken salad.
Do you have any healthy eating suggestions to start the New Year off right? Let us know and post them on our Facebook wall. For more health and beauty advice, check out JoyBauer.com and follow Joy on Twitter at @joybauer.
And for tips on avoiding the pounds during holiday time and beyond check out what these celebrity trainers had to say.
Monday, October 10, 2011
3 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight at the Gym
You go to the gym, work out, but you still aren't losing any weight. What gives? It's a frustrating scenario but not an impossible one to change. Here are three reasons why you aren't losing weight at the gym and what to do about them.
- You're Not Doing Enough (Intense) Cardio Aerobic activity is the most efficient way to burn calories, so make sure you are consistent with cardio workouts. We recommend doing at least 30-45 minutes of cardio, three to four times a week. It's also important to pick the right kind of cardio workout. Studies show that faster-paced workouts help release fat-burning hormones in the body and that interval training is key to losing unwanted belly fat. Still not convinced that you should step up your gym workouts? A recent study said that a 45-minute vigorous workout gets three times the net calories burned compared to the same 45 minutes spent walking; it also increases metabolic rate for up to 14 hours post-workout. To melt away unwanted pounds, choose high-intensity workouts like intervals, running, boot camp, or spin.
- You Aren't Really Committed You showed up to the gym, which is awesome. But what's not awesome is how you might be spending your time there — weight loss is as much a mental game as a physical one. Mindlessly walking on the treadmill while flicking through a copy of Us Magazine isn't the best way to go about weight loss, and neither is talking yourself out of a workout once you're there. (You can lose a calorie burn of over 50 calories from just shaving five minutes off of a workout!) Commit yourself by finding a specific goal or personal reason that inspires you to lose the weight and use that as motivation to maintain your fitness routine. Along the way, set smaller goals for yourself and celebrate in some small way when you meet them. This will help you stay focused the entire way through.
- You Don't Strength Train Even though cardio is key to weight loss, a good fitness program should incorporate one to two strength training sessions per week. Strength training can reduce overall body fat by three percent in just 10 weeks since muscle burns more calories than fat. And don't forget the after-burn: after an hour-long strength training session, the average woman burns an extra 100 calories over the next 24 hours. Maximize your time by rolling cardio and strength workouts into one. Circuit training intervals and bootcamp-style workouts focus on mixing bursts of cardio with serious strength training moves, but if you don't have time for a long session, perform supersets of compound moves instead.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Blast off fat faster
Blast off fat (way) faster www.BeHealthConscious.Org
Tired of plugging away at the gym without seeing the pounds disappear? We found simple tricks that will transform your usual regimen into the ultimate fat-blasting routine. Whether you use just two of these strategies or all seven, our insider tips will help you get the calorie-burn you deserve.
1. Know this: “You’ll be able to comfortably work out longer and harder if you’re cool,” says Len Kravitz, PhD, coordinator of exercise science at the University of New Mexico. “Being too hot stresses your body out, so you don’t perform as well.” Translation: You burn less fat.
Do this: When exercising at home, put a fan in front of your workout area. Hitting the gym? Wait to use the treadmill that has a fan built into the console.
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2. Know this: “Wearing a heart-rate monitor makes it easier to burn more body fat by showing just how hard you’re really working,” Kravitz says. “Keeping your heart rate in the right zone prevents you from slacking off, so you make the most of every minute.”
Do this: Invest in a heart-rate monitor and wear it every time you exercise. We love Life Fitness’s new Dual Watch and Heart Rate Monitor ($60; at CVS stores nationwide). It’s simple to program and use. It doesn’t require an uncomfortable chest strap—just touch the face with your fingertips. And it comes in a variety of sizes too.
3. Know this: “Warming up for five minutes before each workout helps you lose more weight,” says Heather Dillinger, an IDEA Health and Fitness Association elite-level personal-fitness trainer. “It not only makes your muscles more pliable but also increases their range of motion, so you end up using more muscle fibers as you exercise.”
Do this: Choose a warm-up routine that hits all of your muscles, not just your legs. The easiest option: Do three to five minutes of low-intensity walking while pumping your arms back and forth.
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4. Know this: “Saving your energy for the end of your cardio workout may prevent you from losing as much weight as you can,” says metabolism expert Dixie Stanforth, of the department of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas at Austin.
Do this: Instead of starting out slow and then finishing up strong, do your high-intensity cardio early in your workout. After doing your warm-up, try exercising at a high intensity for 15 minutes before slowing down to a more moderate pace for the last 15 minutes.
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5. Know this: “Two smaller workouts can be more effective than one,” Stanforth reveals. That’s because every time you do high-intensity exercise, your metabolism stays revved for an hour or more afterward. Splitting up your workout boosts your metabolism twice, giving you additional calorie-burning time from the exact same routine.
Do this: Divide your workout into two smaller, high-intensity sessions—preferably, doing one in the morning and one at night.
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6. Know this: If you’re convinced that you’re melting fat while exercising, you’ll make a mind-body connection that will actually help you lose fat faster, Dillinger explains. In a 2007 Harvard study, participants who believed they were getting a good workout showed greater reductions in body fat than subjects who performed the same activities but didn’t feel like they were really exercising.
Do this: The next time you do anything active, remind yourself every few minutes that you’re giving it your all. This little mental move may motivate you to push yourself harder, leading to even greater fat loss.
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7. Know this: “The less time you rest between sets when strength training, the more calories you’re likely to burn,” Dillinger notes. “Keeping rest periods short keeps your heart rate at a higher rate, which naturally increases the number of calories you’re using.”
Do this: The best rule of thumb is to take only a 30-second break between sets (meaning you’ll need a watch with a second hand).
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