A seated calf stretch is a great alternative for populations that have orthopedic or balance challenges.
Visit my video feed to learn how to perform a seated calf stretch.
Hope it is helpful to you.
Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 's Blog
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Modified Calf Stretch
On Feb 07, 2011
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Conquering the Food Sabotage
On Feb 06, 2011
It's happened to just about all of us. You are journeying up the road to health and wellness. All week you've made good choices as far as fitness and and nutrition are concerned and you are feeling great!
You get an invitation from a dear friend to come over for a visit. You arrive, and as you both sit down to spend
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A Foolproof Way of Reaching Your Goals
On Feb 05, 2011
Everyone involved in Dr. Oz's 11 Week Move It and Lose are here for one reason. You all want to either lose weight or improve health. Since we all have that one thing in common, I thought I'd share with you some though-provoking questions to help you reach your goals.
What's wonderful about Dr. Oz's
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Understanding the Chest Press
On Feb 05, 2011
So I hear you say you are progressing toward your goal of eventually doing a push up. Good for you. So you need a starting point. What is that starting point? A chest press. Please excuse me because I get really wordy. I am wordy because I want you to own and understand the movement.
In a nutshell when one says chest press,
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Appropriate exercise for the obese population
On Feb 05, 2011
If you are going to engage aerobic activity it should be large muscle activities like walking, rowing, cycling and or water aerobics. It's important that you stretch too.
If you are going to cycle use a recumbent bicycle as opposed to an upright bike. If both of those are too challenging, see if
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ACSM Exercise Recommendations for the Obese Population
On Feb 05, 2011
Hi everyone! I thought this science-based information would be helpful to you. It's from the American College of Sports Medicine. I've changed the jargon a little so that it is more user friendly. I do hope it is helpful to you.
Recommendations for Exercise Programming
The exercise prescription for obese
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Jack LaLanne - Fitness and Wellness Pioneer Dies
On Jan 23, 2011
No doubt if you are of a certain age, you are familiar with Jack LaLanne. He is the first person to have a nationally-televised exercise show.
As I listened the the news after the NY Jets failed to advance to the Superbowl, the normal programming was interrupted with the announcement that Mr. Jack LaLanne
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Costochondritis and Exercise
On Jan 21, 2011
As I opened my profile page this morning I came across a question posed by a Sharecare user regarding the above condition. Somehow I can't find the questions so I hope this information proves to be helpful.
Living with costochondritis, I am sure you are aware of what it is. However, for our readers, Medical
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A Focused Wellness Motivational Message
On Jan 13, 2011
A Japanese Haiku
"When you walk, walk.
When you run, run.
By all means don't wobble."
Cultivate a clear presence of mind in all your actions regarding health and wellness and you will succeed.
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Focused Wellness Motivational Message
On Jan 05, 2011
A famous quote by Benjamin Franklin states, "It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them."
Cultivating the habit of engaging in at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week not only creates a great new habit but is key to preventing avoidable conditions and diseases such as obesity,
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