by Julie Desch | Aug 30, 2012 | cystic fibrosis, exercise
There is little controversy regarding the importance of exercise to children and adults with cystic fibrosis. In the twenty years since Nixon et al showed that higher levels of aerobic fitness was associated with a significantly lower risk of dying[1] numerous...
by Julie Desch | Aug 17, 2012 | cystic fibrosis, general, health obstacles, motivation, positive psychology
I’m currently reading a book called “The Slight Edge,” by Jeff Olson. The basic message is that significant change is made quite easily if taken one small and consistent step at a time. As a wellness coach, I have read quite a bit about change...
by Julie Desch | Feb 21, 2012 | cystic fibrosis, exercise, mobility, quality of life
It has been a very long time since I have written a word on this blog. Â I don’t know why. Â Sometimes, I just don’t have much to say. Â But now I do. Â Life is good. I am healthy and fit (for me), and I want to talk about why this might be true. In brief,...
by Julie Desch | Aug 18, 2011 | cystic fibrosis, exercise, general, quality of life, workout tips
I almost forgot I had a few steps to go in describing my perfect workout. Here is why (David Letterman style) I think strength training needs to be a key component in your workout–especially if you have CF: 10) You can seriously increase your appetite,...
by Julie Desch | Aug 2, 2011 | cystic fibrosis, exercise, general, mobility, workout tips
It’s kinda crazy that it took four steps to get to “movement preparation,” but this is just what active stretching is called. Remember back in the days when you would hold static stretches before you exercised? Â I still see people doing...
by Julie Desch | Jul 15, 2011 | cystic fibrosis, exercise, general, mobility, workout tips
Now that you have rolled for five minutes (see here), and done ten minutes of mobility work (see here), you are well into your workout and have yet to do any “exercises!”  It’s time to start working your muscles. Corrective exercises are best done...
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