A while ago I jumped on the wearable activity tracker bandwagon, which I was trying fiercely to avoid, as I tend to try to avoid anything that seems like a trend. I have to say that I am enjoying it, knowledge is power right? Do I really care how many steps in a day I take,… Continue reading The impact of Sleep
Month: February 2016
Sunday, a day for rest…
Well, in theory anyway. I do take the day off from the gym on most Sunday's; however, I am not all that capable of actually resting. Sunday is household project day and meal prep day. This is what Sunday looks like at my house, sweatshirt, jeans, slippers and me standing by the stove making my lunches… Continue reading Sunday, a day for rest…
Lifting for Health & Aesthetics
When I started strength training, it was for health reasons mostly. I started training during my third pregnancy, in the dead of winter (in the freezing snowy climate of Maine) out of boredom. It quickly became a fun hobby for me, especially when I started seeing results and feeling great. Fast forward to my MS diagnosis and… Continue reading Lifting for Health & Aesthetics
Workout Wednesday
Is it really Wednesday? My schedule has been interrupted this week and my days are off - I unfortunately did not make it to the gym on Monday! I always put in my best effort when I am at the gym, but today felt extra important since I have had a few days off. My… Continue reading Workout Wednesday
Weight Lifting and Your Brain
Not only does lifting weights improve your body's physical composition, it actually improves your mental health. Exercise has been show to improve mood and cognitive function. Recently the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, published and article on Resistance Training and White Matter Lesion Progression in Older Women. The study involved 155 women ages 65 to… Continue reading Weight Lifting and Your Brain
Modifying Exercises
Living with MS means sometimes having to modify your exercise routine to accommodate your abilities. Because I have issues with balance related to my MS (not general clumsiness I swear) I find myself unable to do lunges with proper form. Not having proper form while exercising can lead to injury and can be a waste… Continue reading Modifying Exercises
Physical Activity & MS
I think most everyone would agree that physical activity should be a part of everyone's lives. For those of us living with a chronic condition that may affect mobility or cause extreme fatigue, it can be hard to find the motivation to make it a part of your life. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society states that a… Continue reading Physical Activity & MS
