Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Walking offers many physical and mental health benefits and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. Regular walking can help boost mood and energy levels, prevent certain diseases/conditions, burn calories and even prolong your life. Brisk walking has a powerful association with extending life expectancy. Brisk walkers have been found to have up to 20 years greater life expectancy compared to slow walkers. What is a brisk walk? Siri says a brisk walk is about 3 miles per hour....
Bits of degraded plastic have been discovered in the kidneys, liver and lungs of humans. Smaller nanoplastics are even more dangerous because they can get into the blood via the lungs. Once in the blood, these particles can circulate in the body and cross the blood-brain barrier. Plastic debris in the central nervous system raises questions about the potential impact on brain function, including memory and behavior, as well as microplastic's influence on diseases such as Alzheimer's. While it's...
Humans vary in the efficiency with which they burn and store nutrients in response to overeating. Some people waste more energy when they overeat and store less. Those individuals tend not to gain weight easily. Humans also vary in their reaction to food deprivation. Some conserve energy better than others and when they diet, they don't lose weight easily. Obesogens (chemicals that disrupt normal development and the balance of lipid metabolism) which have entered the environment in the last 50...
People have long turned to prunes as a natural remedy for constipation, but recent research has revealed that dried plums might offer another benefit: strengthening bones. In a recent 12-month study, postmenopausal women who ate about 5-12 prunes daily had lower markers of inflammation related to osteoporosis than those who ate no prunes. Adequate hydration is essential, so be sure to present this article for a free stainless steel tumbler and fill it with the filtered water at Sculpt365. Other...
At the May meeting of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council, Waste Management made a presentation about the new mandates of the great State of California regarding different colored collection containers for organic waste and recyclables. Local government will have the additional expense of enforcement, but taxpayers will ultimately bear the additional costs. Sculpt365 has a way to offset these additional expenses and make you healthier as well: Quit drinking sugary drinks and...
Last year, manager Casey Thacker informed me that the treadmills at our Tehachapi club needed to be replaced. When asked if we should purchase new Precor treadmills, he showed me a brochure of treadmills made by a company named Woodway. But nothing was said about the cost, which turned out to be double the price ($14,000 each) of competing brands. I agreed to attend the 2024 Fitness Industry Tradeshow in Los Angeles to evaluate the various options, and I simply had to agree that Casey made the...
Boost fruits and vegetables. People who eat the most fruits and vegetables, no matter how they are grown or processed, have the lowest risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This is just one of the reasons to buy and use canned, frozen and dried fruits and vegetables in addition to fresh produce. Availability, convenience and less food waste are other top reasons. If you don’t like prepping produce, buy fresh-cut produce like shredded cabbage, washed and ready-to-use romaine lettuce, d...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
We've begun a new year and 2024 is an opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking responsibility for your own well being. Taking responsibility for your health is the first step, and nutrition is the most important factor of healthy living. However, the benefits of good nutrition do not happen overnight. Months, maybe even years, are needed to take control of your life by healthy eating. The first step is to dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in your diet. People today...
This is the final article on my series on the advantages of compressed air resistance equipment at Sculpt365 Health Clubs. I would urge you to call (661) 823-8205 for a demonstration appointment because each person must take responsibility for their own well-being. Resources are available for nutritional guidance, mental health and exercise. However, each person must decide how important quality of life is to them. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink! – Terry D...
What exactly is functional strength training and how does it differ from traditional strength training? Simply put, functional strength training programs engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously by attempting to mimic basic human movement patterns. In contrast, a traditional strength program isolates a specific muscle group, such as the biceps, quads, or back to build strength in a particular area. However, it doesn't have to be one or the other. A strong functional training program should f...
The past couple of decades has seen a sharp increase in the amount of research focused on Power Training for older adults. But what exactly is Power Training? Simply put, power is equal to the amount of force and velocity. Starting around the age of 50, the human body begins to lose a very specific kind of muscle fiber. Muscle fibers are organized into two major categories: Type I and Type II. Type I fibers are slower contracting fibers, and Type II are faster contracting. Type I fibers...
Henry Ford said, "If I had asked my customers what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." Most people see the future as an extension of the past. They tend to hold on to what they know and are comfortable with and think only of improving it in the future. It takes someone like Henry Ford to take the leap of letting go of the past to significantly change our lives forever. Keiser Corporation, based in Fresno, California, significantly changed resistance training by taking the air we...
Beginning in our 30s, our bodies start a natural process of consistent muscle loss. For those who are physically inactive, the loss will amount to about 3-5% every decade after the age of 30. Muscle loss is a concern not only because it limits the types of activities we can engage in, but also because an imbalanced ratio of too little muscle and too much fat is a precursor to a variety of illnesses and diseases including obesity, osteoporosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood...
Older adults with mobility impairment have an increased risk of falls. Unfortunately, improved mobility without also building strength and balance might actually increase a person's risk of falling. One of the most effective ways to combat a lack of muscle strength, balance and limited mobility is through resistance training. Resistance training is so effective because it places demands on the body that help muscle fibers grow. Traditional resistance training machines rely on stacks of weights a...
