Myths and Complications: Cleaning Your Wellness House

In today's #BWG: debunking some running myths; simplifying your workouts; and using Yoga to help restore emotional and spiritual balance.May it bless you.

Be Well!
Bob


MIND

A lot of the things you know can be wrong. That is particularly true when it comes to running. Supporters and opponents of the sport have developed lots of theories about what's good and bad about lacing up, and a lot of their "facts" are bunk. LIVESTRONG.com takes a look at some of the more popular ones in 11 Myths About Running Debunked. Sometimes, what you think you know can hurt you.

BODY

Gym memberships, Personal Trainers, special clothes, magazine subscriptions, gear and equipment: they can all be valuable, but sometimes it seems the closer you look at fitness, the more complicated it gets. It doesn't have to be. In today's edition of Run Bob Run, I share a gym bag full of exercise plans that will improve your strength, endurance, and flexibility, while saving you time and money so you can get on with the rest of your life. I mean, isn't living well the reason you're working out in the first place?

SPIRIT

One of the reasons for a Yoga practice is to restore the balance of mind, body, and spirit that modern life can take away. Depression and anxiety can be a result of this imbalance, and while medication and therapy are important parts of treatment, Yoga has been shown to be of great benefit in helping the spiritual/emotional self to heal. Here are 10 Yoga Poses to Fight Depression and Anxiety from Halogen that might be of help to you or the people you love who are wrestling with these often disabling disorders.

Welcome to Bluegrass Wellness Digest!

Welcome to the first edition of Bluegrass Wellness Digest. May it nourish and inspire you in mind, body, and spirit. 
~ Bob

There is a role for everyone in the battle against cancer. Participants and friends of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA can register for our team in the Susan Komen Walk/Race for the Cure. This annual event is a great way to have fun with survivors and the people who love them, remember those who are lost, and celebrate those who are still fighting, 

A strong core is essential for stability and balance. Here is a great workout you can do to make your powerhouse more solid and dependable.

If you are still wondering if all the sore muscles and piles of sweaty laundry are worth it, here's an article from the New York Times describing some impressive research that shows how exercise helps to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's.

The YMCA of Central Kentucky's is holding an Open House this coming Sunday. It will a great time to try out a class, meet the staff, or exercise with a friend. It's a terrific way to spread the "Y-love" to the people you care about, and to save  some money, too!

Believe it or not, here is a Black Bean Brownie recipe! My neice tried it last night and she says her kids loved them, in spite of the different texture. 


Get a chance to move this week. It's been perfect weather for walking in the Bluegrass. 

Peace,
Bob