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Deep Breathing can reduce Chronic Pain

The first thing most of us did when we were born was to take deep, full breath of air in our lungs. Instinctively, we knew we had to breathe deeply in the light of our new, air-filled world. We did not have chronic pain, but we were constantly in motion. We wriggled, squirmed, cried ... we passed by all possible means. As toddlers, we jumped, ran, climbed. Sometimes, we continue to cry. We were deeply breathers. We fully utilized our lungs. But as we grew more, for different reasons, we stopped our movement. When we stopped breathing deeply and so fully, several things. * Our bodies are no longer all the oxygen we need. * The muscles around our chest, back, abdomen and lungs became tighter and shorter. * Our neck muscles strengthened, because they were not used as they were. How and why is it that deep breathing help? * It introduces more oxygen in our bodies. * It helps us get muscles flexible than we used to have. * It allows our posture. We help with oxygen to be more alert and has ...

NEW MAT PILATES CLASS AND NEW LOCATION!

Saturday @ 12 noon at Shear Rhythm Dance Studio, 4126 Viking Way, #220, Long Beach (cross streets are Carson Blvd. and Bellflower Blvd.) THRU WONDERFULLY FIT STUDIO. Starts 9/11/10. Shear Rhythm Dance Studio is upstairs and directly across street from Cirivello’s Sport Stop. Look for Shear Rhythm Banner on side of building.

Motivation

The sharing of joy, whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the sharers which can be the basis for understanding much of what is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their difference."

ZUMBA STARTS 9/8/10 @ WONDERFULLY FIT. JOIN THE PARTY!

Fall into Fitness with our Zumba® Classes. I am passionate about fitness and health! I love teaching Zumba. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! Come join me and you’ll see what I mean. You don’t even have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow my lead. It’s easy! In my class you will party to Latin and international rhythms while getting in shape! Come prepared to burn lots of calories, have fun, make new friends and dance your way to health! It’s all about having fun and feeling good about yourself while losing weight, looking great and becoming healthier. Please mark your calendars, as the fitness party will begin Wednesday, 9/8/10, 7 – 8:00 p.m. Bring a water bottle and be ready to move!! See you then!  7:00 p.m. Wednesday and 8:00 a.m. Saturday Price: $15/class Payment Option: 7 week package deal: 14 classes x $15 = $210 – 10% discount = $189 Per week -- $ 30 Per class -- $15 OTHER ZUMBA CLASSES TO BE ADDED 8:00 p.m. Thursday AND 8:30 a.m. Sunday OR...

Seven Secrets to Getting Skinny at Work

#6 Bring your own lunch. By bringing your own lunch, you can control your calories and save money.

Seven Secrets to Getting Skinny at Work

#5 Drink more water. Many people eat when they’re bored. By keeping a bottle of water handy, you can resist the urge to hit the vending machines, and drinking water makes you feel fuller, so you’re less likely to overeat.

Deliver Yourself from Temptation

Deliver Yourself from Temptation Stay busy. Do something that's not conducive to eating. The folks we talked to aren't sitting around thinking of hot fudge sundaes. They're singing in choirs, taking classes, running marathons, leading groups, and more. Keep 'em out of sight. Overwhelmingly, successful people control foods like chocolate, ice cream, and potato chips by not having them around. "It's easier to fill the house with treats for my kids that I don't like such as Oreo cookies," says 30 year old Tammy Hansen, who trimmed off 60 pounds. Moderation is key. But they're not depriving themselves, either. "If I want a piece of cake, I'll have one," says Mazda. "Then I just won't have another one for a week or so. Knowing that I can eat something and no one's going to say 'you can't' works for me." Limit portions. "When I have to snack, I put my hand in the bag or box and whatever I can grab, that...