Even More Reasons to Get a Move On

Again, study after study, some referred to in this article from the NY Times,

indicate the value of exercise and its’ effect on our bodies, both physically and

cognitively. It is never too early or too late to begin exercising and getting

more active. In addition to the reasons in the article, another factor that we

emphasize on the home page of our health and wellness site (see link in

right hand column) is the fact that due to the economy, combined with

ever-rising health insurance and health care costs, we simply cannot afford to

be unhealthy any longer. Whether you try our fitness or walking programs on

our site or any other plan, try something, for you and your family’s good.

www.nytimes.com/2010/03/02/health/02brod.html?ref=health

The Hidden Benefits of Exercise

Here is a lot of valuable, specific information about the benefits of exercise

and the positive impact it can have on some major illnesses and health issues

many of us have or could develop if we don’t change our lifestyles.

This is something we all understand intellectually but putting an exercise

program in place in our lives is another story. Sometimes all it takes is

getting started and incorporating just fifteen or twenty minutes of exercise

into our daily routine. Click on our Family Wellness site in the right hand

column and visit the fitness section for some cardio and strength exercises you

can do in your home without any expensive fitness equipment.

online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704350304574638331243027174.html

When Children Are Overweight, Changes for the Whole Family

As we explain in the About Us section of our site

(see link for Family Health and Wellness in right column), after serving the

school market with fitness equipment sales, we realized that

the children’s obesity and overweight issues were just not a kid’s

problem, but one that involved the whole family so we developed

the TK Family Plan (http://www.tkfamilyplan.com/)

The article below from the NY Times emphasizes the need for family

involvement.

Please check out

TK Family Plan for free nutrition information, a fitness and walking

program, shopping tips and much more so you can help your children

and your entire family develop a lifetime mentality of wellness.

www.nytimes.com/2010/02/11/health/13patient.html?hpw

Michelle Obama launches anti-obesity program

The First Lady’s public awareness campaign, title “Let’s Move”

is directed primarily to children’s health, wellness and fitness issues.

This program can do nothing but help but as we note on the Home Page

of our web site TKFamilyPlan.com (see link at right), these issues are not just children’s issues, they are really a family issue that needs to be addressed as such.

This article appeared in the LA Times and gives you a good basic idea of the program and we will provide more information about “Let’s Move” as it becomes available.

www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-obesity10-2010feb10,0,1396013,print.story

Heart rate monitors, vibration plates and pedometers make the experts’ must-have list.

Three personal trainers recommend a few of their favorite training tools.

Two of them, the pedometer and heart rate monitor (strapless), are both included in one product

we offer in our online store, the Bowflex Personal Trainer Plus.

Click here  for our Christmas Specials to find this excellent training product

tkhealthandwellness.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6.

www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-trainers7-2009dec07,0,710779,print.story

Bicyclists should stay on the defensive to stay safe

If you are new to bicycling on the street or a veteran, these suggestions for safe

riding from the LA Times should be helpful.

www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-biking-tips2-2009nov02,0,4526844,print.story

Some fitness video games may not leave you breathless

From the LA Times, some interesting information regarding fitness oriented

video games, especially the Wii games and Wii fitness. Click on our family wellness

site, www.tkfamilyplan.com/, in the column at right and go to the fitness section

to see our fitness program that can be performed in your home with little or

no fitness equipment. Wii Fit games and our plan complement each other well

and can be used together as an excellent fitness program, especially for beginners.

latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/11/video-fitness-games.html

A Walking Program Can Keep You Healthy This Winter

Some excellent data and information about the effect exercise, especially walking,

can have on preventing illness. Go to our web site, www.tkfamilyplan.com

(see link at right) and click on fitness and find “walking program”

at the bottom of the drop down menu and print out a walking log.

Getting started today!!

www.ajc.com/health/brisk-walk-can-help-172867.html?printArticle=y

Yoga Benefits All Age Groups

As this article from HealthKey points out, yoga is an excellent tool

for fitness, stress relief and rehab for all ages, from babies to grandparents.

Yoga also can enhance your current workout program and performance

for those who like to run, swim, strength train, etc. with improved flexibility,

balance and strength.

Personally, I began a moderate yoga session the first of the year (20-30 minutes), three times a week most weeks

and it has had a very positive impact on my running performance. I recently completed the

half marathon portion of the Kansas City Marathon, the longest distance I have run in a long time.

It wasn’t just the race though where I benefitted, but also the long training runs, both during the

runs and recovery periods.

For more information about yoga click on the link to www.myyogaonline.com

on our web site at www.tkfamilyplan.com (see link in box in right column).

For a “milder” brand of demystyfied yoga, click on the ad for YogaXoga in the right column.

www.healthkey.com/wellness/sns-health-yoga-all-ages,0,7995819,print.story