Tag Archives: exercise for health

10 Minute Home Workout

Today, I decided to share with you a simple yet powerful workout. Since I can not lunge, squat or be much on my foot, I decided to do a few hip extensions, hip adductions, and glute kickbacks. I added core and upper body strength as a bonus since I must have the upper body strength to keep swinging on crutches. I feel good about my recovery and patiently looking forward to walking again soon. Thank you all for your care and support. Now, please join me for a 10-minute workout at home.

Feel free to modify and/or maximize this workout to your fitness level. Exercises are listed below:

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Join the UHealth team For the 2014 Miami-Dade Heart Walk 5K

The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. These diseases, the Nation’s No.1 and No.4 killers, claim more than 813,804 American lives a year. Click Here for more information and to register. You can Join and register under UHealth Teams and meet us at our tent. We will be the largest and brightest tent in the park. As you may have noticed below, I am already wearing my bright orange colors with pride. Your small contribution of minimum $10 can make a huge difference in finding more studies and treatments to defeat heart disease.  I know the event is this weekend but we still have time to registier. Continue reading →