Darrell's Basic Fitness and Health Blog

Are your kids at risk for this Summer-Time epidemic---the numbers don't lie?

2013-07-03T19:25:00.001-05:00

Good day dhartwellbasicfit's world here is a subject that is dear to me; unfortunately it deals with a reality or a negative stereotype that we hear all too often but sadly this time of year. That is, Why do so [few] African Americans know how to swim.

This subject hits really close to home with me because, I had a bad experience while growing up at my summer swim lesson classes. The [Red Cross] instructor was in control at all times however, when he asked us kids to get into the water, I was so excited for the experience--I jumped in feet first and that’s when I realized that I couldn't touch the bottom. Oh no, that 15 to 30 seconds felt like a life time to me. I remember, the instructor was upset; because he jumped in after me with his sun-hat on, sun-screen on his nose, his t-shirt and Aviator-Sunglasses on---to rescue me. I was successful for the remainder of my lessons and future years lessons.

The skills that I learned from the Red Cross Swimming program help me later in life with a class mate/neighbor that couldn't swim; which I didn't know and neither did our other friend know that he couldn't swim. He nearly drowns himself and......

To find out more about this, go here: http://www.articlesbase.com/motivational-articles/okay-mom-and-dad-are-your-kids-at-risk-for-this-summer-time-epidemic-6665701.html

Hey you guys, you can do this stuff!

To find a American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety classes near you or/ in the local Bay County area go hear: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Herbalife-by-Darrell-Hartwell/352395918199957

5 Easy ways to burn Belly Fat, before, during, and after the Holiday Season.

2012-11-18T01:43:00.000-06:00

1. Learn the difference between fast and slow carbs in your diet, and reduce the amount of fast carbs that you consume.

2. Find a Glycemic Index calculator online; to help you plan a diet based on you increasing your intake of slow carbs.

3. Find out what your Maximum Heart Rate is, and workout for 15-20 minutes 5-times a week in the range of 70-75% of (Max-HR)

4. Use the [free] online diet and exercise journal called MyfitnessPal.com to help you map your fitness success.

5. Get a good night’s rest; at least 7.5 to 8 hours a night as often as possible. Industry experts agree that [proper rest] is often the most over looked part of any fitness plan.

To find out what's the difference between fast and slow carbs, go here:

http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/belly-fat-loss-its-not-easy-if-you-dont-know-the-difference-between-fast-and-slow-carbs-6218945.html

         Hey you guys, you can do this; stay safe and good luck!

                     ~~~ Happy Holidays ~~~

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Political Fitness, it's a sport..Register to Vote — Today!

2012-09-26T01:49:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone, anyone who knows me, knows that I follow politics like it’s a sport. If any of you are like me, I hate to admit this but, after the historic results of the 2oo8 Presidential Election. I was surprised to find out that some people---that I know---didn’t even experience the voting process back in '08. That’s right, they didn’t [VOTE]! Even more, they weren’t even registered to vote.

Yesterday was National Voters Registration Day, did you know that in 2008 some 6 million people didn’t vote because they missed the voters registration deadline, according to the US-Census data?

So, I’m asking [all] my friends and family to get their political fitness game going right now; before the clock runs out. Hey, no matter what your party affiliation let's make this stat sheet for the game of our lives, count for our future.

To find out what you can do to help go here: http://thinkprogress.org/progress-report/register-to-vote-today/

Hey---you guys---you can do this, stay safe and good luck!

My YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dhartwellbasicfit

This 2011 fitness year is almost gone, get started now on your 2012 fitness goals!

2011-11-19T08:21:00.012-06:00

Come on, join me and let's make this happen for the New Year to come; try to commit now to your fitness goals for 2012. Why now? It's simple--if you reaffirm your fitness goals (from earlier this year) and look forward to next year's goals; you will have much less holiday seasonal glut or guilt; which so many people go through this time of year. The reason you will be guilt-free is--because if you get [refocused] right now on your fitness goals--like--say, raising your Metabolism, finding out what both your Basal-Metabolic-Rate-[BMR], and what your Body-Mass-Index-[BMI] are. If your serious about weight loss....

To find out more, go here: http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/this-2011-fitness-year-is-almost-gone-get-started-now-on-your-2012-fitness-goals-5401474.html

Visit myYouTube music channel; "T's--The Season", go here:

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Hey--you guys, you can do this! Happy Holidays', stay safe and good luck!!

Hey, maybe it's time for [you] to go and talk to a Doctor

2011-01-20T22:14:00.007-06:00

T’is the season of New-Year Resolution, post holiday gluttony blues, gym membership promos’ gone wild, if you know what I mean? You hear it everywhere: on the TV, Radio, Phone and The-Net; lose weight, lose weight, and lose weight. How often do you hear someone out there saying to you---Do you know the risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with being overweight and or obese. Here are some of the [Risk Factors] related to being overweight…. Don’t forget to read my disclaimer!

Hey you guys---you can do this! Stay safe and good luck!

My YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dhartwellbasicfit

Do not forget to read my disclaimer!

2011-01-20T19:48:00.020-06:00

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Disclaimer:

The information contained within this site is intended solely for the general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for the professional advice relative to your specific medical and or health condition or question. Always seek the medical advice of your physician who can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.[disclaimer]

As always: Hey you guys---you can do this! Stay safe and good luck!

My YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dhartwellbasicfit

Where was the NFL's Players Association when the players needed them on a safety concern

2010-12-03T00:51:00.044-06:00

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I was happy to read that a NFL-player like Hines Ward spoke out on behalf of [NFL] players. It's funny that the [NFL Players Association] just let the league change the rules on hard-hits to the head in the middle of the season [with fines]. Hey,the League has every right to make the game safer for the players--I get that. However, ........

Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/football-articles/where-was-the-nfls-players-association-when-the-players-needed-them-on-a-saftey-concern-3777687.html

Hey you guys----you can do this! Stay safe and good luck!

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Spread the word about the importance of early detection of Breast Cancer

2010-10-20T19:50:00.020-05:00

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I posted this video last month on my YouTube Channel to bring attention to the importance of early detection of Breast Cancer—by way of self-exams and mammograms as needed, I thought it would be fitting (because it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month) to re-post this video : [“Still”] by-Eric Roberson I’m warning you it might bring you to tears. Please help me spread the word by sharing this video with all the people you love especially, the women in your life.

Watch video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTRMj5b_qiQ

To learn more about Breast Cancer visit: http://www.cancer.org/index

dhartwellbasicfit's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dhartwellbasicfit#p/p

Hey you guys you can do this! Stay safe and good luck!

This fitness year is almost half gone, get to work now on 2011 fitness goals!

2010-05-06T10:59:00.028-05:00

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This Fitness year is almost halfway over; try to commit now to your fitness goals for 2011. Why now? It's simple---if you reaffirm your fitness goals (from earlier this year) and look forward to next years goals; you will have much less Holiday seasonal gilt---that so many people go through. The reason you will be guilt-free is because if you get [refocused now] on your fitness goals--[like rasining your Metabolism and finding out what your BMR is] you will have a 6-month head start on the (possible) holiday-glut. You know, a small set back is easier to overcome for your (2011) New Year's goal.The idea is to stay committed every six or even better yet every 90-days and you wont have to make any fitness New Year resolution at all!

If this sounds like something you would like to try, post a comment and share with a friend or family member and challenge them to make this commitment with you.

Need help finding fitness guides on line here is one that I like, try this link:

http://www.fitwatch.com/

Hey---- you guys you can do this! Stay safe and good luck!

Diabetes Awareness for everyday people, everyday!

2010-05-05T10:29:00.014-05:00

Recently, I had the opportunity to teach a group of National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) a refresher course on pre-hospital care and recognizing the signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency. We discussed terms like the Pancreas, the Endocrine-system, hormones, insulin-production, glucose, Diabetic-Mellitus, Type-I & Type-II- Diabetes, Diabetic-Ketoacidosis, and Hypo/Hyper-glycemia. I was told afterwards how informative (the class) was even for a refresher course. Inspired by the positive feedback, I though it would be a good idea to share some of the less scientific information with everyday people. Here we go!

Read more :http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/diabetes-awareness-for-everyday-people-everyday-2298697.html

To find out more about diabetes click on the links below:

http://www.diabetes.org/

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/DM/pubs/riskfortype2/

If you like the information that I have shared, please post a comment and share with others. As always stay safe and good luck!

Metabolism, Metabolism, Metabolism is the key to unlock or reverse your New Year weight loss Failures!

2010-03-10T12:51:00.079-06:00

You might be saying to yourself, "What do you mean by failures?" Please forgive me if this does not apply to you. However, by this time of year (mid March) statistics show that many people - not all,who start a New Year (diet plan, exercise routine, and a new gym membership) get discouraged and quit by now for many different reasons. Revving-up your metabolism is the key to turn your fitness goals meter back to the on position, before you consider throwing in the towel for 2010.

Here are a few things you might want to know about the importance of a healthy metabolism and some easy and surprising ways to get yours going in the right direction for some healthy results.

Metabolism ~ is the chemical process within the body's cells that break down food into a energy source. This in turns helps you build new lean muscle during light or heavy strength training and exercise. The idea is, the more muscle/lean muscle the faster your metabolism,which means you body becomes much better at burning calories at rest also known as your basic metabolic rate (BMR) and gives you more energy in your day to day life.

Studies have shown a link between having a poor metabolism as a possible precursor to being diagnosed with [Type-II diabetes]. Moreover, a slow metabolism causes your body to store body fat and affects your bodies ability optimize its stored energy; here are some things you may be doing that slows your metabolism down:

Poor eating habits

Lack of physical activity and exercises

An over indulgence of alcohol.

Lack of sleep, and/or meditation & relaxation.

Too much drama or stress, let it go (LIG)!

Believe it or not,eating too few calories per day;skipping breakfast is one of the worst things you can do to hurt your metabolic rate.

Your age/Genetics

As I mention before a elevated metabolism is a good thing because it's like having an energy efficient house,your body optimises its source of energy effectively; here are some ways to speed-up your metabolism:

Get more active: Exercise gaming, walking, jogging, running, swimming, rock-climbing and cycling are all good examples, just get moving and keep it moving!

Weight & Resistance training: Cardio alone is good, however muscle/lean muscle weight lifting resistance band training is a super way to really reeve-up that metabolic rate. Try this after you have developed a regular weight lifting routine; Super-set routine (heavy set-light set) for each exercise.

Start your day off right with a high protein high fiber breakfast, whip something up!

Eat all day (sounds good ) try this- eat something every two hours small power-pack snacks with a healthy lunch and dinner.

Drink plenty of good-old H2O.

Get your rest,or set some time out of your day to self-reflect/meditation. Try this on the weekends a twenty minute power-nap.You will thank yourself later during your busy work week.

Here are some great Metabolism elevating foods/snacks to incorporate into your eating habits.

Avocados

Apples

Blue berries

Black berries

Broccoli

Carrots

Celery

Cucumbers

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Pineapples

Grapefruit

Oranges

Onions

Mangoes

Seeds & Nuts

Eat spicy foods

Like I said don't throw in the towel on 2010's exercise plan, just pump up that metabolism. Hey, here's a site that I visit, just click on http://www.caloriesperhour.com/ link to help you find out your (BMR) and few different useful calculators. Good luck! and stay safe.

Give the gift of a lifetime, learn CPR.

2010-03-03T15:39:00.013-06:00

Hey, want to give a gift to the people near and dear to your heart? Here's an idea, learn CPR today! If you live in or near the Panama City, Fl. area and would like to learn CPR and how to use an AED or even basic First Aide. Contact me at:

dhartwellbasicfit@gmail.com

7 methods you should consider for a digestive cleansing program!

2009-10-01T11:47:00.011-05:00

A digestive cleansing program helps our bodies get rid of the toxins it accumulates through our bad eating and consumption habits. Some experts agree that we carry as much as 4-7 pounds of unneeded toxins in our digestive track.

Following a cleansing plan might be difficult, challenging, hard and trying for some. That is, if you're used to indulging yourself when it comes to alcohol, smoking, and poor food choices. However, with a little discipline, the cleansing plan will show you results that you'll be able to notice in a short period of time.

Besides, a digestive cleansing plan is not usually a permanent lifestyle change; it's just a temporary measure that is taken from time to time to cleanse your body.

Some of the most popular cleansing methods include:

· Adding fiber to your diet

· Drinking plenty of water

· Doing enemas

· Doing colonics

· Doing parasite flush

· Consuming cleansing herbs

· A good pro-biotic resupply supplement

Experts believe that an digestive cleansing plan may increase your energy, reduce diarrhea or constipation, you will have less bloating, improves your: (complexion, hair and nails), reduces bad breath and helps you lose weight while elevating your quality of life.

As a Firefighter/EMT, I’m all about safety. So, before starting any lifestyle changing plan like an exercise plan or a digestive cleansing plan you should consult with your physician for his or her input on how aggressive your cleansing goal should be. It's just a safe thing to do. Good luck; have a great cleansing!

Hey, if you have more healthy approaches towards digestive cleansing, please leave a comment. Thanks.

A lifestyle change, maybe the spark you need.

2009-09-29T12:25:00.011-05:00

Have you ever noticed that a good number of individuals age more gracefully than others?

There are some people who are in their eighties and still maintain a fairly physically active life style. On the other hand, there are people who are in their sixties or younger that can barely move around and get sick frequently.

This is not by chance. Some people take better care of their bodies than others. Some individuals drive their bodies to extremes when they are young; get very little sleep, stress, drink and smoke excessively.

Others lead active, healthier lives; they exercise, they do not smoke, they drink in moderate quantities or not at all, they get enough sleep, (and as an added boost, it’s possible they may have favorable genetics on their side that may help delay the aging process). It could also be that they go under a digestive cleansing program every once in a while.

You might not notice it in the short term, but bad habits take a toll on our bodies, and sometimes it takes a while before we get seriously ill from those bad habits. That is why we should try to change our ways from time to time. Unfortunately for some, they wait too long before they challenge themselves to make a positive change.

It makes no sense to wait for a pending illness to happen to you in order to spark a change of lifestyle. We all have someone that depends on us to be at our best at all times. That should be our motivating spark towards a lifestyle change.

One thing you can do during your life style changing plan is to involve your friends and family. They do not have to follow your complete plan, but it will be helpful if they could join you in at least one part of it. For example, you could start exercising together or maybe even stop drinking carbonated drinks. Try green tea instead.

Another good motivating tool for completing your plan is to stop the temptation altogether. If you have a hard time resisting alcohol consumption try to refrain from going out to bars for a while or just simply challenge yourself to consume less.
If you tend to smoke every time you feel nervous; take a time-out from the stressful activity and go for a walk. If it's hard for you to stop smoking just try to reduce your habit by as much as you can tolerate and try to make a reasonable action plan towards quitting.

When it’s time to go to the market consider alternatives to red meats or heavily salted foods while shopping. You could for example, buy lean cuts of meat or even try some baked or broiled salmon. I think you get the idea: change begins by taking at least a few tiny steps toward your goals for a healthier lifestyle.

Experts believe that starting a positive lifestyle change may make you feel much better about your self. Moreover, you'll be more proactive in managing your health and less reactive to things like severe illness and/or day to day stress.

As a Firefighter/EMT, I’m all about safety. So, before starting any lifestyle changing plan like an exercise plan or a new diet plan you should consult with your physician for his or her input on how aggressive your goals should be. It's just a safe thing to do. Good luck.

Hey, if you have more healthy approaches towards lifestyle changing plans please leave a comment. Thanks.

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2009-09-05T00:55:00.005-05:00

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