“Checkout Line” Exercises By Mary Ann Wilson, RN How often do we find ourselves standing in a checkout line? Because we’re consumers, the answer is, “Probably, a lot”! As a result, statistics show the average American spends anywhere from 5 to 60 minutes, a week, waiting in checkout lines. While this can feel like a […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN The biceps, triceps, and pectorals (chest muscles) are probably the best known in the body, YET studies show that the upper body suffers the most neglect. Women are especially weak in upper body strength with an additional problem in the back of the upper arm. When you begin to exercise, […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN One of the most common trouble spots for most men and women to keep firm, is the triceps muscle, the muscle on the back of the upper arm. As we age, that becomes an even more obvious problem area. When it comes to exercises, the push-up remains one of the […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Sitting in one position for prolonged periods of time, as in car or airplane travel, affects us in several ways. It can:1) weaken our stomach and back muscles,2) compound lower back problems,3) reduce range of motion, causing inflexible joints, and4) contribute to poor circulation, especially in the legs. When you […]
Recharge Your Batteries When You’re On the Road By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Standing in long lines in terminals, or sitting in the same position for hours on planes, trains, buses or in cars, can cause FATIGUE and a FEELING of MALAISE. The best antidote to the confinement experienced on long trips is to put […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN There are facial massage and relaxation exercises you can do to help with TMJ. Begin by sitting quietly with your spine straight and your body relaxed, and comfortable, back supported in good posture. When massaging the face, use enough pressure to move the underlying skin and muscles rather than moving […]
TMJ (TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISEASE) By Mary Ann Wilson, RN TMJ is a very painful condition of the joint that connects the jaw bone to the head. It’s important to seek medical counseling for this condition. Your physician or dentist may refer you to a physical therapist for individualized evaluation and treatment that may include exercises. […]
Holiday Exercises By Mary Ann Wilson, RN So, you have made some very functional gains while working with Sit and Be Fit or another exercise class. You are standing up from a chair easier, your posture is better, and many of you have told us you have better range of motion of some of your […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Whether you are put on hold or you are at the other end of a lengthy telephone conversation, you’ll find you can put this time to good use in your everyday life or your workplace by doing arm and shoulder exercises. Telephone exercises are not only for your posture, but […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Research shows that walking is one of the best forms of exercise – both for cardiovascular benefits and for strengthening muscles. But there is one thing walking doesn’t do, and that is stretch the muscles. It’s important to stretch before you walk to prevent injury, and after you walk, to […]
