May 11
2019
June 7
2018
Steno Fitness: The Mountain Pose
The mountain pose, also referred to as “tadasana,” is the foundation for all standing yoga poses. According to the Yoga Journal, the mountain pose has the following benefits: Improves posture, reduces flat feet, firms abdomen and buttocks, relives sciatica, strengthens the knees and thighs, and strengthens the ankles.
November 1
2017
Steno Fitness: 3 Shoulder Strengthening Tai Chi Moves
November 17
2015
Sitting Smart
Yes, I got the following advice from a pregnancy book. Still, the advice is relevant for anyone who has to sit for prolonged periods of time.
The authors of “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” state the following: “Sit smart. Sitting puts more stress on your spine than almost any other activity.” The authors state that it is advisable to use chairs that provide good back support, such as a straight back chair with firm cushioning. They also warn not to cross your legs because doing so can cause your pelvis to tilt forward, resulting in added pressure to strained back muscles.
Finally, “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” says: “Sitting for long periods can be as bad for your back as sitting the wrong way. Try not to sit for more than an hour without taking a walking and stretching break.”
October 18
2015
Steno Fitness: The Importance Of Getting Enough Sleep
A recent Inc. article entitled, “18 Behaviors of Emotionally Intelligent People,” written by, Travis Bradberry, discusses the importance of getting an adequate amount of sleep.
Author Travis Bradberry states: “It’s difficult to overstate the importance of sleep…When you sleep, your brain literally recharges, shuffling through the day’s memories and storing or discarding them (which causes dreams) so that you wake up alert and clearheaded…Self-control, attention, and memory are all reduced when [you] don’t get enough- or the right kind- of sleep.”
July 30
2015
Steno Fitness: How To Improve Your Posture
June 25
2015
Steno Fitness: The Different Types Of Yoga (Part 1)
Hatha Yoga- Integrates postures, relaxation, breathing exercises, and meditation to stretch, condition, and strengthen.
Vinyasa Yoga- Flowing sequences of challenging poses with an emphasis on breathing techniques.
Iyengar Yoga- Focuses on precise body alignment. Helps to enhance flexibility, endurance, balance and strength via coordinated breathing.
Bikram Yoga- Yoga done in a heated environment of at least 95 degrees, to up to 105 degrees. This type of yoga focuses on muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and weight loss.
December 11
2014
Steno Fitness: Hand, Wrist & Forearm Exercises
December 6
2014
Steno Fitness: Quick Hand & Wrist Stretches
November 30
2014
Steno Fitness: Jump, Jump
An inexpensive and highly effective conditioning tool, the jump rope is great for exercising and increasing coordination.
According to BodyBuilding.com, your jump rope should be of a length that allows the handles to reach about armpit height. It is also recommended that you jump on shock absorbent surfaces, such as: a boxing ring, running track, wood floor, or gym mat.
