Tag Archives: UHealth

Spin for legs combined with Core and Upper Body Strength

Because I like to use time in a very efficient way, I used today’s spin class as a gateway to strengthen my thighs. I included 15 and 30 second intervals of Hills and Speed to burn more calories for the holidays. I found this bike workout to be pretty challenging… I’m sure my students did too… 

After class, I noticed Esther was teaching an Abs class with the bosu ball and figured I could add some core into my workout. I really enjoy her classes. She tailors them to all fitness levels making the workout fun & challenging. I recommend anyone who is a member of the UM Medical Wellness Center to try out her classes. If you would like to try out our facility for 3 days visit our website Here for more details.
Finally, I focused on strengthening my upper body with alternating DB chest presses, assisted triceps dips, alternating DB shoulder presses and standing tricep extensions. I chose this combination because it challenges the agonist and antagonist group muscles in a dynamic way.

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Mindful Mondays and the benefits of Meditation

Dr. David J. Lee, PhD will be guiding us through peaceful (metta) meditation. An excellent introduction to learning simple meditation techniques for the cultivation of Peace, Goodwill and Kindness to thyself and others…

Mindful Monday 11-3

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 →