Hippocrates - Greek Doctor 450 BC

Food is Thy Medicine

The Greek Doctor Hippocrates said, "Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food" 450 years before Jesus walked the earth.  Another one of his great lessons is Walking is Medicine. 

Here we have the two ancient maxims for vibrant health and longevity that resonate today just as they did 2500 years ago.  Nutrition and exercise are the keys to Life. 

One of Greek doctor's advice to the medical profession and to all of us is to first and foremost, "Do Know Harm."  Yet with our sophisticated medical knowledge and apparatus, our expensive drugs and treatments, we must ask ourselves are we living our best healthy lives?

The chronic diseases of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis run rampant across our global community. And sadly we know what must be done.  

But are we willing?

Will we put down the doughnuts, bag of chips, glass of soda, or stop with the excessive alcohol. How many of us continue with the same habits despite the detriment to our well being. 

Is there anything more frustrating than a friend or loved one that won't kick the habit that has led to disease while they are completely aware of what they are doing and the impact it will have on their families. 

We must be mentally strong for the challenge is great and the outcome worth the journey.  As Dr. Hippocrates recommended many years ago we have the power to heal ourselves but we have to first get out of our own way. 

Yes, you can do it.  Visualize, affirm, and begin.  The time is now.  The hour is upon us and we will win!

Let us begin!

With Love,

Coach K

Jalking

Jogging and Walking

Over the years I've gone from pure running to now a combined running, jogging, and walking or to coin a phrase JALKING.  

Jalking is an easier way to elevate your heartbeat, get a good sweat, and complete a workout in less time.  Many of us don't have an hour or more to enjoy a nice walk, but when you combine a walk, with a jog, and a 100 yard sprint you're able to accomplish more, still enjoy the scenery, and improve your fitness and health relatively faster.  

Jalking helps achieve cardio fitness, strengthen your bones, and is terrific for building muscle.  Many folks don't realize that running is a great overall muscle building exercise.  Walking alone while helping with tone, does not equal the overall muscle building of running or sprinting. Walkers will benefit by incorporating light jogging into their routine, and slowly building to sprinting.  Start with a 10 yard sprint depending our your fitness level and go from there. 

Monitor your body and how you feel, let it guide you on how to progress.  A great relief for soreness or stiffness is to take a hot soak in the tub.  The soak helps the muscles relax, break up lactic acid, and helps you recover faster.  And it feels great too! 

Another terrific benefit of Jalking is the great outdoors.  While treadmills are OK, nothing compares to the invigorating, revitalizing, fresh air.  Get outside soak in the sunshine,  enjoy the sky, and breath in the cool crisp air.  The health benefits are tremendous. 

With Love,

Coach K

Tom Kaufmann

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