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Study Shows Self-Control Comes in Limited DosesMonday, September 28, 2009You want to exercise. You know you should be exercising more. But even though you up wake every morning committed to hitting the gym or taking a long walk after work, your resolve is gone by the end of a long day. Sound familiar? Read More Sports ConditioningMonday, September 21, 2009With only 19 days until the start of the World Masters Games in Sydney, we called on our friends at the AIS to provide some advice for all budding masters athletes. The keys for achieving results at any age and any level of competition remain constant! Read More Tips To Help Create The Exercise HabitMonday, September 14, 2009We all know the benefits of exercise but starting and keeping the exercise habit is sometimes hard. Read More NEPAL TREKKING & TAI CHI ADVENTURE with Barry!Monday, September 07, 2009This trip of a lifetime has been exclusively designed to take in some fabulous gentle walking in the Annapurna’s combined with wildlife viewing in Chitwan National Park. You will experience these highlights while staying at low altitudes where the temperatures remain moderate. There is plenty of time each day to practice your Tai Chi and meditation. A fitting finale is our stay at Chitwan where we explore the jungle in search of the diverse wildlife on canoe, foot and elephant back. Our return to vibrant Kathmandu completes this exciting journey. For further information, speak with Barry and pencil it in the diary. Cost: $4.390 (includes return flights & taxes ex Sydney) Duration: 14 days (ex Sydney) Departure Date: 9th April 2010 Activity: 4 day trek, Wildlife Safari Trip Grading: Introductory ![]() Read More Why Do The Japanese Live So Long?Monday, August 31, 2009The remarkable longevity of Japanese citizens derives from a culture of temperance and reserve, eating habits that emphasize small portions of low-fat, high-protein foods, and a love of nature and the outdoors. A Shingon Buddhist practitioner meditates under waterfalls.A typical meal in Japan is about half the size of an average Western meal and usually features fish, soy, vegetables, and tea, all linked to good health and long life. An old Japanese saying—Hara hachi bunme—instructs people to stop eating when you are 80 percent full. And a regional proverb counsels: "Eat like a crane," a bird whose pointed beak forces it to pick delicately at its food. There are practical aspects to Japanese longevity as well. In most areas, parking a car is difficult and expensive, so a trip to the store is more likely to take place on a bike or on foot. And Japan's generally small homes mean people go out more for recreation and entertainment. An old Japanese saying—Hara hachi bunme—instructs people to stop eating when you are 80 percent full. These and other common healthy habits, like tai chi, reiki, and yoga, give the Japanese one of the highest life expectancies in the world. A Japanese man can expect to live to age 78 and a woman to nearly 85. The average lifespan is 81.25 years, 16 years longer than the world average, and some 25,000 Japanese citizens are more than 100 years old. Do you eat until you are 80 percent full or until you can't eat anymore? Portion control is a key component in losing weight, so take a leaf out of the Japanese longevity book and Hara hachi bunme. Read More Fitness Linked to Reduced Mortality, Even in Obese SubjectsMonday, August 24, 2009Another study exploring the relationship between being fat, being fit, and living longer has found that lower fitness is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality, even after adjustment for adiposity. In the study, obese subjects who were fit had a lower risk of dying than normal-weight subjects who were physically inactive. All You Need To Know About MuscleMonday, August 17, 2009Have you ever noticed people who seem to train just as hard as you, or maybe even less, but have more speed, better endurance or build leaner muscles more quickly? Why is that? Read More 2nd Birthday CelebrationsMonday, August 10, 200940 Plus Health Clubs Queanbeyan has now been supporting the local 40 Plus population and improving their quality of life since August 2007. Read More Recent Posts
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