Technology vs. Productivity

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:19:50 +0000

I believe we have actually become less productive despite all of the newer quicker technology out there. For some reason over the past couple of weeks we have been losing power quite often. Funny thing is I have gotten more work done, spent more time with the kids and just been overall more productive (all in the dark). Let's face it what are you going to do when the power goes out? and you are sitting in the dark?

Take a step back over the next few days and turn off your technology (lights and refrigerator optional). I bet you become much more productive at work when you stop checking your email and rss feeds every 5 minutes. At night do not turn on the television or video games, instead get out some of those old fashioned board games or maybe even exercise as a family.

Don't let technology get in the way of your good health.

Total Body Transformation Workout – Day 16 Strength B 3×12 and stretch the calves, quads and lats.

Day 17 – anaerobic workout after a 5 minute warm up do 5-6 rounds of 1 minute hard followed by a 1 minute recovery, be sure to finish with a 5 minute cool down. Foam roll the shoulders, glutes and TFL.

Day 18 -strength C 3×12 and stretch the chest, lats and quads.

Day 19 aerobic workout 15 minutes followed by foam rolling the hamstrings, snow angel and lats.

Stay Motivated,

Karen

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Agents for Change

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:34:11 +0000

You can't listen to the radio, read a newspaper or watch television right now and not here something about the health care reform the two presidential candidates propose. I know I run the risk of stepping on some one's toes by talking politics but I think I am safe with this post.

If you know me you know I always talk about fixing the problem at the source, don't just stick a band-aid on it. For example if my client wants to go on a diet I am going to tell her I oppose. A diet does not fix the problem a total lifestyle make-over does. I mean what happens when the diet is over? Yes, of course she gains the weight right back.

I think we can talk health care reform until we are blue in the face, and make a 101 different changes but all we are doing is putting a band-aid on the bigger problem, obesity and the poor state of health of the American population ( which by the way has now been handed down to our children now).

A better health care system is not the answer. We need a system in place that will help Americans become more healthy.

You can become an Agent for Change. Follow Blogs like this, read your food labels, make your kids get off the coach and go outside (better yet go with them), keep healthy snacks in the house and just become educated on good health practices. You have the power to make a difference but you have to believe it.

Start with you family, and then reach out to your coworkers, your friends and the friends of your children, be an Agent for Change. For the next week I am going to give you something you can do everyday that will help you change the state of health in your household.

Today's Agent for Change Tip:

Everyone in the house must do this 4 minute quick workout before they can do something quite such as TV time, video games or reading.

High knee walk/jog in place
Jumping jacks
Standing in place squats
Pushups – kneeling, full or wall

If you are willing to become an Agent for Change for your family or yourself drop me a comment and let me know how you are doing. Everyone does better when they have a support system in place let us help keep you connected and going!