More meaning for "Pumping -Up"

The term “pumping up" doesn’t always have to be about building muscle or pumping iron. It can also be about building each other up.

We all know how good it feels to get a compliment or hear a kind word. So why not try to make someone’s day today? Go ahead Encourage a co-worker, compliment a friend, or even a stranger you happen to pass on the street. A simple word or two may not only turn their day around, but it might just turn yours as well!

 Let's Go PUMP someone up today!
Julie

UGGGG!! Suffering Shin Splints

It's Here- The weekend that kicks off summer!! Along with that comes the warmer weather and we all like to be outside. Runners are out and taking it to  the pavement and the mud! Some that have never ran are giving it a try! The challenging 5ks that are being offered are making fitness fun! Once you are on a roll of getting the pace down.... I hate to be the bear of bad news BUT sometimes those sucking shin splints will come knocking at your door..Don't give up! I have some information  for you that can ease the pain!
Shin splints are very common. They're the cause of 13% of all running injuries. Runners might get them after ramping up their workout intensity, or changing the surface they run on -- like shifting from a dirt path to asphalt.

What's the Treatment for Shin Splints?

Although shin splints may be caused by different problems, treatment is usually the same: Rest your body so the underlying issue heals. Here are some other things to try:

• Icing the shin to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone.
• Anti-inflammatory painkillers. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin, will help with pain and swelling. However, these drugs can have side effects, like an increased risk of bleeding and ulcers. They should be used only occasionally unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
• Arch supports for your shoes. These orthotics -- which can be custom-made or bought off the shelf -- may help with flat feet.
• Range of motion exercises, if your doctor recommends them.
• Neoprene sleeve to support and warm the leg.
• Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your shins.

Don't let them bring you down--Keep battling!

Now go kick some ASS!

Fear of Change

The Thing About Change:

We’re all for it when it doesn’t involve too much risk or it’s something that instantly makes us happy, like going on vacation. Usually, however, all kinds of fears poison our ideas about change—fear of failure, fear of something horrible happening, fear of the great unknown. People tend to resist change, even if what they’re currently doing isn’t working. Yet change is inevitable—and necessary—if one wants to take the next step in life. Without it, your workout regimen would become less effective; your job would no longer challenge you; your relationships would be stuck in the 1990’s. If you’re not changing, you’re not learning…If you’re not changing, you’re not growing.

Be receptive to change, and you’ll find yourself not only happier—but also healthier—mentally and physically.  Try to look at change as an exciting challenge or a unique opportunity, not as a hurdle to overcome. Plan for it, be ready for it. Remember change is not often a quick and easy fix, but instead a slow and steady process. There will likely be speed bumps along the way…so expect them, don’t give in to them.  Remind yourself…..you are the one in control of your destiny…and your future arrives every day!

Lets go Kick some Ass!