Outdoor yoga and Zumba classes, boot camp on the field where the Buffalo Bills play football, and two health fairs are among the Healthy 10 picks this week when it comes to wellness, fitness, nutrition and family events in the region.. MONDAY Slow Roll Buffalo: Niagara Square, outside Buffalo City Hall, is the starting and ending point of this weekly seasonal bike ride. Riders will start to gather at 5:30 p.m. for a 10-mile guided excursion that starts at 6:30. The journey is suitable for all ages and abilities. First-time riders should register at slowrollbuffalo.org. Helmets mandatory. Fitness in the Parks: Free outdoor fitness classes are available all week in 23 parks across the region. The Buffalo Bills are off-season, so the classes include a boot camp at 6 p.m. today on New Era Field, Abbott Road at Southwestern Boulevard in Orchard Park. Park in Lot 2 and enter the field from Gate 2 at Sections 133/134. For a schedule of each class or more information, visit … [Read more...] about The Healthy 10: Outdoor yoga, Zumba, and a boot camp on New Era field on tap this week
Fitness
Are your hands always cold? If so, you may need more muscle mass
Sunday, July 15, 2018 by: Michelle Simmons Tags: blood flow, Body composition, body size, body temperature, cold exposure, hand temperature, hands, heat loss, muscle, muscle mass, thermogenic, thermoregulation, thermoregulatory receptors (Natural News) Have you ever wondered why your hands always get cold? It may be because you need more muscle mass. A study published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology revealed that muscle mass maintains heat temperature in the hands when exposed to extremely cold temperatures. “Hands have a large surface area-to-volume ratio, which can be a challenge to maintaining thermal balance in cold conditions,” said Stephanie Payne, lead author of the study, according to a report by Science Daily. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge who examined the impact of body size and composition on heat loss and rewarming in the hands during extreme cold exposure. One hundred fourteen … [Read more...] about Are your hands always cold? If so, you may need more muscle mass
Whatever you think of Lena Dunham, you should praise her for body positivity
IT was so interesting to see Lena Dunham’s recent Instagram post of two photos of herself. The first was taken in April last year when she was, not to put too fine a point on it, thin. In the photo beside it, taken this week, she has clearly put on weight — the thing that all women are supposed to fear, dread and avoid. But far from ruing her weight loss, her accompanying comment did the opposite. It read: “On the left, 138 pounds, complimented all day and propositioned by men and on the cover of a tabloid about diets that work. Also, sick in the tissue and in the head and subsisting only on small amounts of sugar, tons of caffeine and a purse pharmacy. “On the right: 162 pounds, happy, joyous and free, complimented only by people that matter for reasons that matter, subsisting on a steady flow of fun/healthy snacks and apps and entrees, strong from lifting dogs and spirits.” Whatever you think of Girls actress Lena, she makes a good point … [Read more...] about Whatever you think of Lena Dunham, you should praise her for body positivity
What is Tai Chi? And why you should try it
Saturday, July 14, 2018 by: Bridgette Wilcox Tags: alternative medicine, fitness, goodhealth, low-impact workouts, Meditation, mind-body exercises, tai chi, traditional Chinese medicine (Natural News) In the world of fitness, Tai Chi may just be one of the most underrated form of exercise. It is, after all, a slow and steady exercise favored by older people — and while the gentleness of its movements is striking, it doesn’t exactly rank high in terms of glamour for an audience that favors strength, speed, and theatrics. Of course, there’s more to this practice than meets the eye — and an article on TreeHugger.com has listed the reasons why this “unusual and effective form of exercise” is worth a shot. According to the article, Tai Chi is a practice that originated from ancient China. Originally designed to be a martial art, it is a combination of low-impact movements and meditation that can help improve one’s mental and … [Read more...] about What is Tai Chi? And why you should try it
Study: Half of Americans Trying to Lose Weight
Half of the adults in the United States are trying to lose weight, according to a study published Thursday, with more women than men seeking to shed a few pounds. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted from 2013 through 2016, found that 49.1 percent of Americans aged 20 and older had tried to lose weight in the last 12 months. A higher percentage of women -- 56 percent -- had tried to lose weight than men -- 42 percent. Nearly six out of 10 women between the age of 40 and 59 years old said they had tried to lose weight. Nearly 40 percent of the US population was considered obese in 2015-2016, a figure which rises to 70 percent if it includes those considered overweight. The survey found that it was not only people who were overweight who were looking to lose pounds. One-fourth of those surveyed who were of normal weight or even underweight had sought to slim down. The study found that the most common methods of losing weight were exercising and eating less … [Read more...] about Study: Half of Americans Trying to Lose Weight