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Kids and yoga

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Joel

Last year, my wife introduced Joshua (and Lily via the trickle-down effect) to yoga for kids. Before I had even tried yoga myself, she bought this yoga-for-kids DVD set, featuring yoga instructor Marsha Wenig.  Joshua enjoys it a lot, and … Continue reading →

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I’m fed up and I’m not going to take this anymore

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Joel

A few weeks ago, I realized that I was in a funk in a number of aspects of my life, but I had an epiphany, and I woke up. Actually, someone in the office took advantage of my good nature, … Continue reading →

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I have returned to the gym

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Joel

Today, I made my long-awaited return to the gym.  With so little free time in the past few months, I haven’t had the free time.  Can you believe that I haven’t gone since April 6th?  Can you believe that? I … Continue reading →

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The weight is making its great escape

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joel

I’m proud to announce that I’ve lost 4 lbs. in 4 weeks, which (if you can’t do the math) is 1 pound a week.  That is sustainable, doable, inscrutable, and not bamboozle-able. I’m really happy for myself, and I’m gonna keep … Continue reading →

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So there I was in warrior pose

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Joel

This past Friday, I attended my first yoga class through the campus gym.  It wasn’t bad.  The class consisted of relative beginners and more advanced folks who were very limber.  The instructor who comes in was very nice, and told … Continue reading →

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I attended my first yoga class

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Joel

I attended my first yoga class today. The company gym on our campus offers a number of free fitness classes, including yoga, Zumba, abs class, core strengthening, etc. So I decided to take a yoga class, as one of my … Continue reading →

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How long do I have to be on that treadmill?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Joel

You have to be kidding me.  I thought my 20-30 mins 3x time cardio a week on the treadmill or stationary cycle was good.  The American College of Sports Medicine is recommending 50 mins of cardio per session, 5x a … Continue reading →

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I’m sore

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Joel

So I’ve complete 5 workouts at the gym this year in the past two weeks.  My current workout regimen is upper body exercise (free weights and machines) Monday or Tuesday, then lower body exercises (machines) Wednesday or Thursday, and just cardio … Continue reading →

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Joel is lean and mean

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

I’m wrapping up my 2nd week back at the gym.  I’ve lost 3 lbs. so far, which isn’t that impressive, as it’s just the usual few pounds you lose after your body is shocked by the sudden change from a … Continue reading →

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