ONE IMPORTANT WORD

Hi All!  Yes, I am still alive and kicking!

I had a lot of things going on during my summer season, moving, vacation, etc….all good!  Now that School has started,  the leaves are changing color and Summer is on it’s way out it’s time to get back into a routine. -Dynabody Fitness Classes start soon!  October 3^rd and 5^th is fast approaching.

There is just one word that will bring success to anything you do.  Take a guess….

Well…

It’s AWARENESS.

You need to be Aware of what you are doing…. and I’m not just talking about slowing down at school zones. 

If you are over-training you should be AWARE.  Your body will tell you.  You will seem more tired, can’t perform as well as you have in the past, etc.  Many people that over train are addicted and feel guilty if they miss out on a workout.  Even highly trained athletes need time to recover.

Does your workouts bring progressive results?  Are you just doing the same thing that you’ve always been doing?  You must be AWARE of your progress, your goals.  Hey, if you are happy with your body and current fitness level then all you need to do is maintain it.  If not you have to realize that more action is required.

When you exercise do you focus on what you are doing?  Or do you just go through the motions.  If you are too busy talking during your workout you aren’t exercising hard enough.  Save the chatter until after class, or at least bring it to a minimum between sets.

Here is some other life examples relating to AWARENESS;

Driving.  Sure speed kills but it’s not the real culprit in most accidents.  I do have a beef about the government’s campaign against speed.  The main factor here is lack of awareness.  I sure am glad that they are targeting texting while driving – heck, it better include cyclists!.  Be AWARE of your surroundings, the conditions and the idiot in front of you. Stay off your cell phone.  You can’t see what’s in front of you if you have your head down while you’re texting. You should be able to react in time when that car barrels through the stop sign at the intersection ahead.

How many people have you seen cross the street without looking?  Pedestrian vs Auto – the latter wins all the time.

I help teach self-defense.  AWARENESS is a key factor in keeping yourself Alive and out of trouble.  A predator looks for an easy target.  They rely on the element of surprise.  Many people look at the ground while walking.  Even more are too busy looking at their smartphones than noticing what’s around them.

Are you engaged in your work?  School work?  Being AWAREe of what you have to do and planning for the task(s) in hand results in success.  Successful people have goals and are AWARE of what they need to do to get there. 

CONCLUSION

To get results you must be AWARE.  Know where you are and what you need to do to accomplish your goals.  Visualize what you are trying to achieve. 

Studies have shown that without the proper nutrients and exercise, your body will age about 6 months EXTRA for every year that passes!   If you are 50 you will look and feel like your 55!  So much for the 50 is the new 40….. Your body is not a clock.  People are  tired and overweight not because they are old it’s because they think and move like an old person. 

Everything in the universe either grows or dies.  You must continue to grow  - and NOT in fat….  Stay focused  -  it’s your mental attitude and a healthy lifestyle that will get you there.

You really must be AWARE!

FALL FITNESS CLASSES

10 Tuesdays starting Oct. 3rd, 2017

Class Code:  FFT9-17

 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Location:   Banatynne School,

363 Thompson Drive,

St. James Assiniboia, Winnipeg, MB

$85.00 for 10 classes

http://www.localcourses.com: DYNABODY

10 Thursdays starting Oct.5th, 2017 

Class Code:  FFT10-17

 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location:   Strathmillan School,

339 Strathmillan Road,

St. James Assiniboia, Winnipeg MB

http://www.localcourses.com : DYNABODY

Brain Shrinkage

Did you know that your brain shrinks by 10% by the time you’re 55?

And it shrinks 20% by the age of 75?

Brain Atrophy was always thought of as a part of growing older .  Well it’s NOT inevitable!

Causes of brain shrinkage does mirror the symptoms of aging;  obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, poor sleep, distress, etc, but it doesn’t have to be. 1

So how do you protect the brain from shrinkage?

1)      A Healthy Diet.  Duh a No Brainer…..lol.   Increase your consumption of fish and seafood (ie: sardines, herring, salmon, shrimp, cod & tuna).

And, “EAT THE RAINBOW”. 

2)      Add antioxidant supplements to your diet that help reduce cardiovascular risk, lowers your blood sugar and improves your sleep. 2.  Aim for natural foods and drinks.  Some examples include; Spinach, Carrots, broccoli, citrus fruits, berries, dark grapes, nuts (Walnuts, Brazil Nuts, Peanuts), Seeds (Pumpkin, Squash & Safflower).  

3)      Minimize, or best yet, cut-off your alcohol consumption.

4)      Exercise the Brain.  Switch from your dominate hand, reading, do puzzles and problem solving games or games that involve memory recall. (I like Stratego and Splendor…) all help.

5)      Physical Exercise.  This is one of the biggest brain robbers (lack of).  By increasing fitness white and grey tissue density of the brain improves.  Exercise has been shown to build new brain cells.

According to a study in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, regular aerobic exercise increased blood flow to the memory-related areas of the brain in just 3 months.3

6)      Meditation Yoga and Prayer  . Hospitals call this “relaxation response,” as it lowers blood pressure and anxiety.

7)      Socializing – Take a tip from Centurions,  keeping an active family/social life is not only important for living a long life, but a sharp one too…

One more point regarding exercise - According to a University of Edinburgh study, Those that exercised more had less brain atrophy, less damage to the wiring of the brain and greater volumes of grey matter - your "thinking" cells.  And, they did NOT find any association between being more socially or intellectually engaged and Brain Health!

So, Hey…..when it comes to your brain – SIZE DOES MATTER!

1 http://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2015/2/combat-age-related-brain-atrophy/page-01

2 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › NCBI › Literature › PubMed Central (PMC)

3 http://www.symptomfind.com/healthy-living/brain-exercises-for-memory/#uFFSIxKscygKHmp7.99

4 https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/info-01-2013/exercise-may-protect-aging-brain.html

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