Over Forty and Fit with The Doctor’s Workout

We’ve got the Prescription to Transform Your Life!

MDfitness~ The Doctor’s Workout and the Bedford Parks & Recreation Department present an all-new workshop: “Over Forty and Fit with the Doctor’s Workout.” We’ve got the prescription to Transform Your Life! This workshop and series are intended for both men and women of all fitness levels who want to have more energy, learn about developing a healthier lifestyle, start making healthier food choices, develop an effective exercise plan, and age gracefully with a program that is sustainable, easy, and real. Come to the Bedford Town Hall at 7 PM on Monday April 21st for a FREE information-packed workshop, and then continue your fitness commitment by signing up for a 4-week exercise program, “Getting Started,” which begins on Monday May 5th. For more information and to register today, visit www.BedfordRecOnline.com or call the Recreation Department at (603)472-5242.

Over Forty and Fit with The Doctor’s Workout Free Workshop:

Date: April 21, 2014

Time: 7-8:00 PM

Location: Bedford Town Hall

4-Week Getting Started Series 

Cost: $59.99 includes 3 DVDs, 3 Levels, 3 Full-Body Workouts- Get started on level 1 with our guidance, for those who have not or are not exercising but want to get started with a sustainable program. 

Attendees will need to bring a set of 3lb hand weights and a yoga mat to classes

Dates: 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2

Time: 7-8:00 PM

Location: McKelvie Intermediate School

Register at: http://www.bedfordreconline.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28753

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MDfitness Visits With The YMCA

MDfitness visits with the YMCA Allard Center on Wednesday, April 16th from 12 -1pm. Dr. Thomas Kleeman will be presenting The Benefits of Exercise and Nutrition as We Age during the Senior Social Hour. This presentation is for YMCA members. We’d love to see you there! Feel free to contact us at 603-935-4444 with any questions.

Tuesday Tip - Are you lacking motivation?

We all hear TONS of fitness and nutrition advice, some of it from trainers, infomercials and even well-meaning friends. It can be confusing and at times conflicting. So, we’ve decided to dedicate Tuesdays to giving you some of our best health, nutrition and fitness tips. We base our health and fitness advice on medical evidence. Join us on Tuesdays for our best tips that will help keep you safe and give you the best results.

Are you lacking motivation to work out?? It happens to ALL of us. I think one of the most important strategies when you just don't feel like working out, is to force yourself to do "Just 10 minutes". Face it, who can't do some sort of physical activity for ten minutes? Set out on a walk or hop on the eliptical machine or pick up your hand weights and do some biceps curls. Most of the time you will find once you get started you determine it isn't as bad as you anticipated and decide to keep going. Before you know it, 30 minutes will have passed and that feeling of accomplishment will be great. This is one of the first steps in making regular exercise part of your new routine! And worst case scenario is that you will at least make it through ten minutes.... which will rev up your metabolism and burn approximately 100 calories.

No Matter How Slow You Go...

April 2nd is National Walking Day

It’s as easy as putting one foot in front of the other!

The American Heart Association (AHA) has dedicated the first Wednesday in April to National Walking Day in an effort to help combat heart disease. The AHA has stated that approximately 80% of American’s do not make exercise a regular habit, and physical inactivity doubles the risk of heart disease. National walking day is a great excuse to get started on a regular exercise routine.

If you’re feeling anything like we are in New Hampshire this time of year, you can’t wait for the weather to take a warmer turn so you can get outside. Whether it’s on a treadmill or around the block, walking has many great benefits.

• Boosts endorphins which can improve mood, boost energy, reduce fatigue and help alleviate stress
• Reduce the risk of heart disease and blood pressure
• Increase self-esteem, memory, attention, and of course calories burned

Jumping into a regular exercise routine can be overwhelming, especially for people who have been sedentary for a long period of time. National walking day can aid in the transition to starting an exercise routine, one that works for you. Some helpful hints to starting a new exercise routine are:

• Pick a time during the day that works for you regularly
• Choose an activity that is within your aerobic level (if you haven’t exercised in 2 years, you’d probably want to start with a walk, or swimming, not a marathon)
• Select an exercise that interests you (you will be more likely to do it again)
• Think 3 weeks, this is the approximate amount of time it takes for something to become a habit, if you can hold out for about a month, it will feel more “normal” as you have now formed a habit of good, regular exercise

So, get out there today and start walking your way towards better health!

Tuesday Tip - Don't Be Fooled By Deceptive Food Claims

We’ve all heard TONS of fitness and nutrition advice, some of it from trainers, infomercials and even well-meaning friends. It can be confusing and at times conflicting. So, we’ve decided to dedicate Tuesdays to giving you some of our best health, nutrition and fitness tips. We base our health and fitness advice on medical evidence. Join us on Tuesdays for our best tips that will help keep you safe and give you the best results.

Don’t be fooled by deceptive food claims and labeling.

Eating well shouldn’t be hard, but it can be difficult to decipher what is a good product from what isn’t, due to misleading food ads and labeling. Check out three simple tips below to help assist you in making better product selections.

• “All Natural” food labels – Huffington Post states that this claim is not strictly enforced enough at this point to be trusted. All natural foods SHOULD contain less additives and preservatives than processed food. My motto, whenever possible, “fresh is best”. 
• “Made with Whole Grains” – Be sure to check the ingredients to verify that whole wheat flour is listed first. If not, it is safe to bet that there isn’t a large amount of whole grain in the product.
• “Made with Real Fruit” – Again, be sure to check the ingredients for actual WHOLE FRUIT, and not from concentrate or puree, which is basically sugar, rather than actual fruit. Also steer clear of products with added dyes.

Take the time to become an educated consumer by learning how to read food labels. Try replacing some of those grocery items that you were “fooled” into thinking were good for you with healthier alternatives. This will prove to be a huge benefit for you and your family!