Written by Danny Dreyer on Wed Apr 6th, 2011
If you’re planning on walking an event, you know that it takes quite a bit of preparation. Since walking a course could take upwards of 5 hours, you need to be ready for anything that could happen. So, how do you stay motivated and maintain your technique if you become tired or disheartened?
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Written by Katherine Dreyer on Tue Mar 8th, 2011
“Listen to your heart” is usually an admonition to listen to your deeper emotions and desires, but with the health crises of today, “listen to your heart” should be a reminder to pay attention to the health of this vital organ whose moment-to-moment work keeps you alive ...
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Written by Katherine Dreyer on Wed Feb 16th, 2011
The health benefits of running are well documented. People who run just 10 miles a week are adding several years to their lives, according to an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journey (CMAJ). What is not as well documented are the positive emotional and psychological effects consistent running can have ...
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Written by Danny Dreyer on Wed Feb 16th, 2011
Chi Walking provides a revolutionary way to attain injury-free fitness walking. What we do differently than other walking programs is help you proactively strengthen your core muscles with every step. Most walkers tend to overwork the muscles of their lower legs by pushing off too hard with their toes. This can lead to shin splints, plantar fasciitis, sore toes and even a burning sensation on the balls of your feet ...
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Written by Nicole Darsey on Thu Jan 13th, 2011
The concept of Gradual Progress, introduced in the ChiRunning and ChiWalking books, offers a realistic approach to finding, returning, or moving deeper into a healthy lifestyle. All too often, people approach weight loss in an unrealistic and unattainable way that can lead to disappointment. We get impatient with ...
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Written by Nicole Darsey on Thu Jan 13th, 2011
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to just get started. If you are not currently practicing a workout program, have never had a workout program or are not able to remain consistent with your program, you are not alone. When we get out of the “habit” of healthy movement, it’s often ...
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Written by Katherine Dreyer on Tue Jan 4th, 2011
If you were the director of your life, what would be different? Real change starts from deep within ...
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Written by Katherine Dreyer on Mon Dec 6th, 2010
How you think and what you focus on is essential in the quest for good health. If your goal is to get or stay healthy, you have a much greater chance of doing so if you use the power of intention to make ...
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Written by Katherine Dreyer on Mon Nov 1st, 2010
If you love to run, and depend on it to keep healthy, fit and maintain a positive attitude, getting injured can be devastating. If your running injury was not an obvious accident, like twisting your ankle in a ditch, it is most likely your running form that is the culprit. No matter what the cause, ...
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Written by Katherine Dreyer on Mon Nov 1st, 2010
Recently, the public has been reminded about how important walking is for us. The benefits are broad, from preventing breast cancer to improving memory and brain function. We thought we would also remind you that Chi Walking is also a great tool for injury rehabilitation.Chi Walking is a safe and effective way to get gentle, ...
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