by Julie Desch | Jun 12, 2014 | exercise, motivation
One of my father’s favorite sayings was, “I’m in pretty good shape for the shape that I’m in.” Â He was being funny of course, but these days, I can totally relate. It’s all about perspective. Today, I’m thinking about what it...
by Julie Desch | Jun 5, 2014 | exercise, general, Kettlebells
It was a little over a month ago that I lay on my weight bench in the garage with tears of frustration streaming down my face. Â I had just completed a 15 minute “workout” consisting of a few unweighted lunges, some hip bridges, and 3 sets of 5 reverse...
by Julie Desch | Jun 11, 2013 | exercise, lean body mass, strength, weight lifting
As I get older, I find myself frequently wondering how it is that I continue to do so well with my original lungs? I’m 52, and my lung function has remained fairly stable for many, many years. Â I’m actually quite superstitious about this subject and am...
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 20, 2012 | exercise, workout tips, workouts
Of course you can! Â Who can’t find 20 minutes to spare? Â This is what I do if my day is booked, there is not a chance I can get to the gym, and I need to break a sweat to maintain my sanity. Â It is short, but it is not easy. Basically, you pick one exercise...
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