JONES: Sprouting on the kitchen island, on The Garden Island
Before we spring into the splendors of sprouting, I want to remind you to join me and my fellow friends in fitness for our Super Sunday Sunset Stroll (8/20 at 6:00 pm). Tomorrow, we will be meeting in the parking lot of the Kapa‘a Swimming Pool, right behind Chicken in a Barrel BBQ on Kou Street.
ERSOY: This may be the most important factor for healthy aging
I think we all want to live long, but at the same time we may be scared that we might not remain healthy for a long lifespan.
JONES: Twin turbo: Burning twice as many calories
I had so much fun on the Super Sunday Sunset Stroll two weeks ago and I can’t wait for your second “Walk & Talk” on the bike path in Kapa‘a tomorrow. At the end of our last adventure, you mentioned a fun way for all of us to burn twice as many calories next time. I think that your readers would appreciate hearing your amusing answer.
ERSOY: You can eat outside and still choose healthier options
Some of the main reasons why we choose to eat are simply that our lives are getting busier, and of course that many of the options are cheap, and it’s very convenient too.
Play Streets coming to Laukona Park
HANAMA‘ULU — The Play Streets Kaua‘i planning team announced the arrival of and accessibility to the popular Play Streets free program at Laukona Park in Hanama‘ulu on Aug. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m.
JONES: Friends in Fitness: July 23 ‘Walk & Talk’ 6:30 p.m.
Aloha to the faithful readers of “In Health & With Hope” here at The Garden Island. After a full year of sharing my thoughts about exercise and eating with my Kaua`ian community, I think that it’s about time that we put a little more action behind my biweekly words of wisdom.
ERSOY: Newest miracle weight loss drug
You might have heard about a new weight loss drug called “Semaglutide”. It has been in use for some time already for treating type 2 diabetes, and the FDA approved it in 2021 to also be used for weight loss in obese individuals.
JONES: Train your two arms before your forearms
Hooray! At last, we move onto the third column in our most recent triad of training tricks. Thanks again to Billy M from Moloa`a for his question about how to split up the muscles when you “don’t have the time, energy, or interest in doing a full body workout.”
ERSOY: The most researched supplement with a wide range of benefits (Part 2)
Can one magic supplement do everything?
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.