Fitness and Sports

Forward head posture

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:49:17 +0000

My friend will undergo spine MRI today. She asked for our prayers that the result is positive and that what’s she’s experiencing is not a serious matter. She complains of persistent back pains. Simple medication no longer helps or it gives only temporary relief. So she has decided to undergo intensive spinal cord screening.

As i see in her body posture, maybe she has a forward head posture (FHP) condition. FHP is characterized by anterior positioning of the spinal portion behind the neck. This abnormal positioning causes increasing discomfort over time as the weight of the head pulling forward causes strain to the muscles around the neck, spine and even the shoulders. It is not really a disease but it is a major postural imbalance.

What causes FHP? FHP is a very common occupational hazard. If the job requires to bend the neck and stoop forward, such as: reading or typing while looking down, gazing at a screen, looking into a microscope, performing a surgery, carrying a heavy backpack, etc., for a prolonged period, then over time FHP becomes the dominant posture. Depending on the cause of FHP, different methods of treatment are available to correct the postural imbalance.

Anyway, my friend also asked the help of our male friend to adjust the position of their tv mount so as not to aggravate her condition. She thinks it was not positioned well that she finds it difficult to watch tv for longer period of time.

I hope and pray that she will be okay and that her back pain is not really a serious health condition.

Swing Set Fitness

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:49:16 +0000

Did you know that for every hour you swing, you burn 200 calories? Yes, swinging on a swing is not just fun but it is also a good exercise. Swinging is different than most workout programs, as it can cause you to feel like a kid again. You can get fit and spend time outdoors. It is an activity that the whole family can do. If you are taking your kids to the park to play, join them.

The benefits of swing fitness include conditioning of the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments — basically, most of the body.

There are several exercises you can do on a swing. Just make sure that the swingsets you will use should be secure, stable and in good working condition. Do not swing or bump into anyone, which could cause them to fall.

Here’s a video about Swing Set Fitness:

How long does it take to get rid of cellulite through workout?

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:24:12 +0000

If you select the accurate exercises you could melt cellulite lumps away in just weeks. The usual workout routine is not going to help, in fact several moves can actually make your cellulite stand out even more.

Most people believe that they have to join a gym, or acquire pricey work out equipment in order to get rid of cellulite quickly. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

The best workout for getting rid of cellulite quickly will not involve weights, or any exercises equipment at all for that matter. You could do laser targeted cellulite burning exercises by means of a few, common things found in almost every home.

A New Keyboard for the Music Team

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:26:18 +0000

My daughter was very happy when she got the news that our Church admin has decided to buy a new keyboard for the music team. Well i understand her feelings because as a keyboardist you will feel better if the instrument you’re using is in good condition. You will be able to give your best performance especially if you’re aiming for excellence when you’re serving the King of Kings. Last week i noticed they bought a new akai guitar, so i’m glad they have also decided to buy a new keyboard.

Recycling Kitchen Waste

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:15:50 +0000

Part of being fit and healthy is keeping our environment clean aside from eating healthy foods and doing regular exercises. So we always teach our children to always keep our house and surroundings clean.

In line with this, yesterday we taught our kids how to recycle kitchen and garden wastes by making compost. Composting is an inexpensive, natural process to make our kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient rich food for our garden. It’s easy to make and use garden compost. All you need are compost bins, soil, manure or any nitrogen source when making compost.