Last week, “Health & Exercise Forum” presented “The Top Ten Fitness Gifts for Christmas.” This week, I will offer more detail on the three most popular, but expensive, pieces of aerobic (cardio) exercise equipment; treadmills, bikes and elliptical. Every year, well intended family members purchase expensive exercise equipment as Christmas gifts for loved ones with […]
Today is the last day of Presidents’ Day Weekend and many of you have visited our ski resorts enjoying one of the most popular ski weekends of the year. Mother Nature has cooperated with Elk Mountain and Montage Mountain to provide great conditions. While this popular recreational winter sport is fun and a nice diversion […]
New Year’s Resolutions are very predictable and most are health oriented. Interestingly, the ten most popular resolutions listed below, all have an impact on a healthy life. 1. More Time With Family And Friends Polls repeatedly show that one of the most consistent resolutions for the New Year is to make more time to spend […]
Holiday shopping is stressful to your body as well as your wallet. Driving from store to store, getting in and out of the car, bundled in a sweater and winter coat, the expert shopper carries package after package from the store, to the car, over and over again. Six, eight, or ten hours later, the […]
Many people living in Northeastern Pennsylvania exercise outdoors year round. The psychological benefits are many. We live in such a beautiful environment. Each season brings its own beauty: Now, however, we are moving from the colorful leaves of fall to the quiet white blanket of winter snow. This does not mean that you have to […]
PREVENTION OF SKI INJURIES! Thanksgiving Snowfall Gets Skiers Pumped up!!! Like many in NEPA, I love winter in great part due to my love for downhill and cross-country skiing. However, with age and wisdom, I have become much more aware of the need for safety through the use of proper equipment, good technique and preseason […]
Part 2 of 2 Last week, this column discussed the many benefits of snowshoeing as an option for those in NEPA to get outdoors and enjoy the winter. Today’s column will present another option for outdoor exercise when the weather is inclement…winter walking or running. We live in such a beautiful environment. Each season brings […]
SNOWSHOE: MAKE WINTER FUN AND WALK IN THE SNOW! Part 1 of 2 When I was a young boy growing up in NEPA, one of my favorite winter activities was walking in the freshly fallen snow. I loved the feel of fresh crisp air through my lungs, the mesmerizing sparkle of snow falling in the moonlight, […]
In 2013, "Health & Exercise Forum" will begin a new and exciting journey. Beginning the first two Mondays of the new year, students from The Commonwealth Medical College author columns on a regular basis throughout the year. TCMC students have worked long and hard in 2012 researching, discussing and drafting columns in between their rigorous […]
I have two big strong sons who are in college in Philadelphia and miss them very much this time of year! While I love winter, I am not very fond of snow removal. Much has been written about the dangers of snow shoveling on your heart. However, while not fatal, low back pain is the […]
