Attention everybody: The Avera Breast Cancer run/walk is this coming saturday in Sioux Falls. Literally thousands of people will be there. Come join in the activity, whether as a participant, or as a supporter. Nobody out there can say they do not know somebody who has had breast cancer, either they themselves, or somebody they know, either relative or friend. Come show how we care!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1318
Rest a ball between your back and a wall, and then squat until your knees get as close to 90 degrees as you can get, and then hold, working your way up to one minutes.
The more flexible you are, the more you will be able to get to 90 degrees. Overall, it is not as easy as it may look. Start out slow. This exercise is also a good way to help support your back, as you can lean back against the ball while doing this.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1314
The weather today was just what this Doctor ordered! We had the afternoon off, and spent if all outside, soaking up the rays and getting some things done outside. The wind was calm, the lake nearby was looking very good, and has been going down. Once we got done checking out the lake, then….
…we spent the rest of the time outside doing yardwork. Here Sarah is out working in the garden after getting it tilled, and ready to start planting. No medicine can do for you what being outside and enjoying the weather, and staying active can do. After such a long time always being stuck inside, it was great to be able to take advantage of this beautiful day. Enjoy!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1311
The snow is finally gone, and it was a great day to be outside. Walking along the bike trail with Buddy, then later doing some running on my own. The ice is all off of the lake as well, and the water is going down. All in all, I think Spring is finally getting here…
…now we just need to wait for everything to bloom, and get greener. It is nice walking along the trail by the Lake. Great time to think. I hope everybody had an enjoyable Easter as well.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1307
There are many alternatives forms of exercise you can do, and equipment to do exercise with. Above are few examples. Over the next week or so, I will discuss each one of these, and give examples of the types of exercises that you can do with these different forms of equipment. It makes for great alternatives when you are trying to prevent boredom from the same routines all of the time, and when the weather is not cooperative that you can be outside. This last part would not pertain to where we are living now, would it?
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1304
New piece of equipment for exercising…a Spinner bike. This simulates more closely your outdoor bike, as far as mechanics. You can work on form, “the spinning” technique for riding outdoors. You can change the resistance on it to help simulate hills as well. Makes for a nice change of pace, and you can really get a good workout with this.
Here Sarah is using it. Notice on the back of her T-shirt. We had these made when we did the Rock N Roll marathon and half marathon in Phoenix a couple years ago…”Success…A Journey, not a Destination”. Keep this in mind when you are working out, or struggle at times trying to stay committed to your exercise. Hang in there!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1300