by Dan | May 20, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Wellness/Health
Spent yesterday getting the bikes ready for a relay race on saturday…Race for Chase…a charity event for a little 10 month old in Watertown who had a liver transplant. The course covers a little over 10 miles, and is a relay team where one person has to ride the bike, and the other has to run. You both start together, and finish together. You can trade off as often, or as little, as you want. Sarah and I will be on a team, and depending on the weather, my twin daughters are planning on being a team. It should be a fun event/race, with an overall good cause, and we get our workout for the day done at the same time.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1333
by Dan | May 16, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
I was not the only one happy with having some sunny weather, even if the temperature is still cooler than usual. I got to spend the day outside, went for a run, bike ride, and then some yard work. Here, Buddy is relaxing, catching some rays, but he got to go for a walk earlier with Sarah….
…and then he got to run around the yard the rest of the day. It is amazing what sunshine can do to your mood, and overall attitude. This kind of weather is long overdue, and hopefully, the trend continues. After such a long winter, we all deserve some great weather. Enjoy everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1329
by Dan | May 14, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, weight lifting, Wellness/Health
Lunges: Rest your back leg on a ball and just bend and straighten your front knee. This is also great for balance. Either do repetitions, or hold for up to 1 minute, or what you are able to do.
Back Extensions: Do these exercises if you do not have any back problems. Rest your body on the ball and put your toes on the floor. Your hands can be behind your head, or straight at your side, and then lean forward, then straighten your back. Hold for 10-20 seconds. Relax, and then repeat.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1327
by Dan | May 11, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Wellness/Health
TRIPLE MOVE–Lie on your back with your knees bent first and resting on the ball. Press your feet into the ball and lift your hips until your body is completely straight from head to foot. While balancing one foot on top of the ball, bring the opposite knee toward your chest, the return. Bring the other knee toward your chest, then return. Then return to the starting position on the floor. Keep repeating.
PUSH-UPS with BALL–Rest your legs, knees, shins, or toes on the ball, and then either hold for up to 1 minute, or do regular push-ups as you are able.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1324
by Dan | May 8, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Here Sarah is with the kids at the Breast Cancer run yesterday. Great gathering in support of Breast Cancer, and for moms in general. The kids learn from us on staying active, so parents…start setting the tone if you have not already. And as for Moms, regardless of what Dads may think, you are the one in charge…Lead by example! As for me…
…I learned from the best. We spent yesterday in SF with the family, celebrating Mothers Day, and My parents anniversary which is May 10…it will be 56 years for them together. As I stated above, my mom set the tone, and leads by example. Thanks for everything Mom!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1321
by Dan | May 7, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Great day today…The 2011, 23rd Annual Avera Breast Cancer Run. 6,200 people. Great weather, no winds, and family. We were all out in support for Breast Cancer…and awareness, and in particular for our sister-in-law, Joni–A breast cancer survivor. Here we all our as our team for her, the Pink Panthers…
It was a great start to a weekend, and then with it being Mothers Day, got to spend it with my parents as well. Until tomorrow…
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1320
