JONES: Lower body: Doing a split or a leg break?
Today we continue with PART TWO of my three-column answer for Billy M’s question: “When I don’t feel like doing a full body workout, how should I split up the muscles?”
State begins fall-prevention campaign to reduce kupuna injuries
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health is encouraging seniors to participate in tai chi classes as part of its fall prevention awareness campaign, which starts on Thursday.
ERSOY: The most researched supplement with a wide range of benefits (Part 1)
Can one magic supplement do everything?
JONES: Work muscles that work together, together
I appreciate your information and always look forward to your articles. My question might be too basic for an entire column but I’m wondering if you could tell me the best way to divide up my exercises during my strength training workouts. When I don’t feel like doing a full body workout, how should I split up the muscles? Mahalo!
ERSOY: Lose fat faster and more enjoyably, part 3
In part three of this series we are going to look at how you can add supplements to your zone 2 training to help you get the most out of it.
Wellness event to take place on June 7-8 on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A number of groups and government agencies are banding together to host a mental health and wellness conference next week at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
JONES: A super solid solution for strains, sprains
For most people, working out and getting in shape can occur safely and soundly. Yes, contrary to the popular expression, gain with no pain is actually possible. With that being said, all physical activities do pose at least some inherent risk.
Pedal to the Meadow takes off Saturday from Kekaha
KEKAHA — Registration for the Pedal to the Meadow bicycle hill climb race is open online by visiting www.PedaltotheMeadow. com. Entry fees vary by deadline, and the required one day, or annual racing license can be purchased during the online registration.
ERSOY: Lose fat faster and more enjoyably part 2
In the previous column, I explained how to lose fat without necessarily losing scale weight, which is actually quite a different process. When you apply Zone 2 level training and push your body, you’re most likely to lose body fat and get stronger and leaner. Besides, you will also of course get all the other health benefits I mentioned in my last column. There are some strategies though that can help you optimize fat oxidation during Zone 2 training.
JONES: Help! My kids actually want to work out!
I have a 12-year-old son, who wants to start working out with me this summer. Are there any special guidelines for children his age to follow?
ERSOY: How can you lose fat faster, more enjoyably? Part 1
A certain type of cardio has been gaining popularity for a good reason. Although we have known about it for a long time, its application is a bit more complicated than we initially thought.
JONES: 7 second stretch: facilitating flexibility
My previous two columns covered the general benefits of flexibility and the specific advantages of Eccentrics in Stretching, aka “proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation.” If you need to catch up, all of my columns are available at the website listed below.
JONES: Flexing for flexibility: A super stretching secret
Mahalo for continuing to share some of your insights regarding the fastest way to improve flexibility.
Hands-on public health in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Lynette Medrano-Stine, and Acting Director Lori Almarza of Kaua‘i United Way both knew something big was happening at the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office on ‘Umi Street in Lihu‘e on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
JONES: Flexibility: Are they stretching the truth?
I’ve been exercising most of my life and have always performed cardio and strength training. I now realize that I should probably start stretching a lot more than I do, which is essentially zero. I always run out of time at the end of my workouts. Please help!
ERSOY: Is erythritol safe for you?
Erythritol is a sugar alcohol and one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners with good reason. It has a low calorie content and minimal effect on blood glucose (sugar) levels for most people.
Public health fair set for Thursday
LIHU‘E — After working closely with the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office, more specifically Kaua‘i District Health Officer Dr. Janet Berreman, and Deputy District Health Officer Lauren Guest, through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the Mayor and the Kaua‘i County Council jointly issued a proclamation announcing National Public Health Week.
JONES: Eating like a horse on the Garden Island
Mahalo for sticking with me throughout this three-part answer. As you’ll hopefully recall, my previous two columns covered my first two principles for Super Sustenance: 1. Eat Fruit First, Before Anything. 2. Eat Veggies First, Before Anything Else.
Week of free activities geared for healthy and active lifestyles at Kalena Park
The pickleball clinic on Sunday was sold out, and there was a lot of room for the Healthy Half Mile, said Bev Brody of Get Fit Kaua‘i.
CDC recommends hepatitis B screening for all adults
HONOLULU — A Hawai‘i coalition working on hepatitis elimination throughout the state is hoping that new federal guidance for hepatitis B screening will encourage more people to get screened.