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Keeping New Year's ResolutionsChances are, at some time in your life, you've made a New Year's Resolution -- and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change, but then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) under control, you'll have a much better year if you are able to keep your resolution all year long. Here are 10 tips to help get you started. Your circulation improves... READ MORE |
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Quit Smoking in the New YearSomething about leaving an old year behind and looking ahead at the clean slate of a new one inspires most of us to try. We think about making lasting positive changes in our lives, and we do it with hope and enthusiasm. If you're planning to start the New Year without a cigarette in your hand, take advantage of the resources and support available. READ MORE |
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Healthy Eating on the RoadTypical freeway fare includes fast food, microwave-ready service station options, bags of chips, and lots of sodas. These foods are almost always full of bad fats, lots of calories, and not much valuable nutrition. Plus, eating junk food for a couple of days can leave you feeling fatigued and crabby, and give you a stomach ache. READ MORE |
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WELCOME!Welcome to the first HTAA newsletter of 2012! January brings around articles on how to keep New Year's Resolutions from eating healthier to quit smoking. We have articles on how to keep your New Year's Solutions and also an article that focuses on how to quit smoking in the New Year. |
How do you do Chair Dips?
1. Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair, a bench, or bed.
2. Keep your feet hip-width apart and knees bent at slightly over 90 degrees.
3. Put your hands on the edge of the chair with your fingers pointing forward.
4. Transfer your body weight off the chair.
5. Slowly bend the elbows to move your body downwards.
6. Stop when your elbows make a 90 degree angle.
7. Straighten your elbows and lift your body up again. This is one repetition.
8. Do 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions. Or do as many times as your exercise program tells you.
Things to watch out for
● Don't do this exercise if you have wrist problems.
● Keep your abs tight throughout.
● Breathe in when you lower your body and breathe out when you come up.
● Do the exercise in a slow and controlled manner.
● Keep your back straight and close to the chair throughout the exercise.