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is no doubt that Zumba is a great way of burning
calories, say up to 500 calories/hour and staying fit.
The exercise form definitely has certain risks involved
if you are not in best of your shape. Check out this
week's article on Tips to Avoid Zumba Related Injuries.
In fitness,
Namita
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Hot Fitness Tip
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 As
pregnancy and childbirth can weaken the pelvic floor
muscles which support your bladder, it is important that
you make Kegel a part of your workout routine. Kegel
exercise strengthens muscles that hold the bladder and
many other organs in place. You need to understand that
a workout will show you long lasting effect only when
combined with a cardiovascular regime and a well
balanced diet.
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Words of Inspiration
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Fitness is a journey, not a race
 Keep
yourself motivated by setting small, obtainable goals
that you can hit in a week like losing two pounds or
shaving seconds off a mile time. Teach yourself
something new about your health and fitness every day.
Knowledge really is power. When you understand why you
eat the food you do and what it does for your body, you
will make smarter choices. Form a habit and stick to
your guns.
You are bound to see real results about six months into
your fitness journey. You will really feel good in your
skin and nothing will stop you at that point. Try to
stay healthy from inside out. Don't rush it. All good
things come to those who wait. Believe in yourself. Put
one clean day in front of another and watch the changes
happen. Life hurdles will get in the way during your
transformation. Find a way to get around those hurdles
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Success Quote
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 "Few
things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great
works are performed not by strength, but perseverance."
Samuel Johnson |
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Healthy Recipe
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Brussels Sprout Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts
Makes: 8 servings.
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Nutritional Information:
Per Serving:
(1/2 cup)
Calories:120 Kcal,
Fat: 7 g (1 g sat fat),
Carbohydrate: 16 g,
Protein: 3 g,
Fiber: 3 g,
Sodium: 130 mg. |
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Ingredients:
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3/4 lb. Brussels sprouts
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1 Fuji or Gala apple, peeled, cored and finely
chopped
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2/3 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
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1/3 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice/fresh lemon juice
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1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
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Directions:
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Trim bottom from sprouts and remove any loose or
bruised leaves. Place shredding disk or fine
slicing disk in food processor, and using feeder
tube, gradually shred Brussels sprouts; there
will be about 4½ cups. Transfer shredded sprouts
to mixing bowl.
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Add apple, cranberries, walnuts, salt, pepper
and lemon juice and stir with a fork for 1
minute to combine well. Add oil and stir well.
Cover and refrigerate slaw for 3 hours to
overnight. Re-stir before serving. This slaw is
best served within 24 hours.
Courtsey: AICR
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Article of the Week
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 An email survey issued by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on Zumba related injuries had doctors, saying that they're regularly seeing Zumba students complaining of ankle sprains, ankle fractures, torn meniscus, overuse injuries and more.
There is no doubt that Zumba is a great way of burning calories, say up to 500 calories/hour and staying fit. The exercise form definitely has certain risks involved if you are not in best of your shape. Some of the women who join, are overweight, and many have never learned how to squat or lunge properly. They don’t always lift their feet in the dance steps, so their hips or knees go in one direction while their feet stay put. With knee injuries requiring surgery, tears in the hip labrum, hip bursitis, ankle sprains, shin splints, heel spurs, and lumbar strain injuries from Zumba moves, it is time to reconcile and go slow.
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