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Cheney Maddox

by Cheney Maddox

August 18

11:30 am

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Building a Better [Stronger] Body

Last week, a study announced that strength training shows benefits in breast cancer survivors.  Not only does it help these already powerful women, but also provides MANY benefits for the Average Joe.

Weight training can help tone your muscles, increase metabolism, improve your appearance and prevent age-related muscle loss.

Why Strength Train?

Not only will you feel STRONG but here are a few other benefits from pumpin’ iron…

-  Reduces body fat — who doesn’t want that???

-  Develops strong bones, which decreases the risk of osteoporosis.

-  Good for your HEART!  Helps prevent cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.

-  Increase energy levels…no more 3pm slump!

-  STRESS reliever.

-  Improves mood and overall well-being.

-  You’ll sleep like a baby.

-  Increases stamina and endurance — you’ll keep going and going and going…

-  Helps prevent injury.

-  Improves balance and flexibility.

I know all of this talk [ladies] has you thinking you will turn into the Incredible Hulk.  However, women are not equipped with the proper hormones (aka testosterone) to make this happen.  Still don’t believe me…click here.

Now that you’re convinced…

Learn the proper technique.  If you aren’t sure of the technique – enlist the help of a personal trainer or another fitness specialist.

Start slowly. If you just beginning, you may find you are only able to lift a few pounds.  Start with a weight you can lift 12-15 repetitions until fatigue.  After a few weeks, try increasing your sets to 2 or 3.

Take time to rest.  To give your muscles time to recover, rest one full day between exercising each specific muscle group. You might choose to work the major muscle groups at a single session two or three times a week — or plan daily sessions for specific muscle groups. For example, on Monday work your arms and shoulders, on Tuesday work your legs, and back to your arms and shoulders on Wednesday.

Alright, now that you’re armed and ready to get lifting…where to start?

Check out our library of videos with step by step instruction from our Fitness Director Adam Martin.

This entry is filed under Fitness.

 

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Cheney Maddox

by Cheney Maddox

August 17

3:58 pm

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Guest Blog: Charlotte, H3 Program Intern

The Small Things Mean the Most

When you look at a fine painting and take it all in, it’s beautiful.  After a minute of staring, you may start to notice the small things in the painting that make it so breath-taking.  Well, trying to be healthy and losing weight can sometimes seem a little daunting, especially when you want a slice of chocolate cake on Girls’ Night Out.  But that’s just because you can yet see the result, the painting you are becoming.  

A friend once told me, to make it through the hard times, make a ‘small successes list’.  Every time you accomplish something on your road to a healthier lifestyle, write it down.  The next time you’re feeling blue, losing that motivation, or feel like your failing, you can pull out this list and remind yourself just how far you have come.

Here is a sample of what’s on mine:

  1. I ran for 20 minutes today.
  2. I haven’t touched ice cream in over a month (it’s a big weakness for me).
  3. I went to workout in the snow.
  4. I resisted splurging when I didn’t get a good grade.
  5. I had to go get some new summer shorts, all the old ones are too big.
  6. I can see my collar bones.
  7. I ran a 5K today.
  8. I tried a new veggie, eggplant, and I loved it.
  9. I had to get rid of some of my shirts today, they look to big.
  10. I went out to eat and didn’t splurge on calories.
  11. My friend told me I look like I’m thinner today.

I try to put as many things as I can on it.  When I’m thinking of having that ice cream or feeling that I am not doing well enough, I pull it out.  Try it for yourself, start writing down what small things have made the painting of you breath-taking.  And remember as Curt Brinkman said, “Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now”.

This entry is filed under SELF.

 

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Cheney Maddox

by Cheney Maddox

August 14

12:03 pm

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye

All the buzz from the world this week…

Kelly Clarkson retouched

An American Idol’s Make-Over

And the Editor’s Response…

 

Time to Get Buff, Breast Cancer Survivors

 

Making it to 100 Cakes

 

Get off the Couch, Potato!

 

Smile…it helps your Heart

This entry is filed under Fitness.

 

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Cheney Maddox

by Cheney Maddox

August 11

9:41 am

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You’re HOW Old?!

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Another year has passed.  If I’m lucky, there will be many more to count.

A birthday is about celebrating life – your life.  Although many people think of birthdays (or either forget) as a reminder that they’re getting older, we should think of each year as a victory! 

As an effort to create a world with less cancer and MORE birthdays, the American Cancer Society and the Culinary Institute of America teamed up to create a healthier birthday cake.  A quote from ACS sums it up perfectly,

“Birthday cakes help people celebrate important milestones in meaningful ways. We see a significant opportunity to use the American Cancer Society’s new official birthday cake to inspire people to stay well and lead healthier lives through simple lifestyle changes.”

A healthy lifestyle is the key to reducing your risk of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses.  By making small steps to live healthy, you will ultimately improve your chances to live a long and healthy life – and maybe even make it to 100 CAKES!

To make the ACS the official sponsor of your birthday, click here.  (You can also download the winning cake recipe!)

I will take this day to celebrate my life and give thanks for my health – and even enjoy a slice of my own [healthier] birthday cake!

This entry is filed under Nutrition, SELF.

 

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by Allie Mak

July 14

4:55 pm

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Hello Everyone!

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Hello all past, present and future H3 Guests! My name is Allie and I am interning here at Hilton Head Health this summer. You can read more about me in the “About Us” section. Whether you came last week or three years ago or you are hoping to come in the near future, this blog will give you the information to help you stay on track and continue living your healthy lifestyle.

 

What will be on here?

Posts will feature workouts to try, current events/research finds, tips, guides (i.e. dining out, grocery shopping), recipes, success stories, H3 updates, tutorials, videos and much more—all with a personal touch. However, I want to post what you all want to read! Feel free to suggest content that you would like to see on this blog by making a comment on a post or by emailing me at getinspired@hhhealth.com.

Be sure to check back daily, weekly, or whenever you need a nudge in the healthy direction. Use our blog as part of your morning routine—that way you start your day with the right mindset. Sometimes all we need is a good start to the day.

So please follow me on this journey—to spreading health and happiness!

Take care,

Allie

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