Page 26 - Boca Exposure - October '22

Page 26, Boca Exposure
Healthy Answers – A Guide To Healthy Living:

‘Swim Your Way To Well-Being!’

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. breathing improves the strength of your respiratory muscles and people, athletes and coaches alike.”
Dale is a motivational speaker improves your cardiovascular endurance. If you’re thinking that swimming laps is not your cup of tea,
who has spent many years as a The average calorie burn for 30 minutes of swimming is try water aerobics, or aqua-fit classes, which provide many of
Certified Life Coach and has written around 250, depending on which stroke you’re using. The the same benefits. The coolness and buoyancy of water supports
numerous articles and e-books butterfly takes the prize at the highest calories expended with up to 90 percent of your body’s weight, relieving the burden that
relating to self-improvement and 450, whereas the breaststroke comes in lowest at 200. Even if usually bothers your knees, hips and other weight-bearing joints.
ways to build a high-performance you’re not into counting laps, a leisurely swim can burn up to Working hard in the pool helps to lower blood pressure and boosts
team. She is the author of the recently 300 calories an hour, double the amount of walking. your energy levels by increasing your metabolic rate.
published book, “Small Steps...Big Physical benefits are only part of what makes swimming an Any exercise, but in particular swimming, is a great way to
Changes: The Personal Stories of a ideal activity. There are psychological advantages as well. Let me increase your body’s ability for high-quality sleep. This is because
Life Coach.” Her education and years of experience in physical tell you about a friend of ours named Alex, whose dedication to your body is expending more energy to maintain your body
fitness and training of elite athletes has enabled her to sharpen his sport is nothing less than exceptional. Although he swam in temperature while in the water. Later, when you begin to warm
her knowledge in many health-related areas. The following college, it wasn’t until the age of 77 that he entered the competitive up, your body adapts as if you were sitting in front of a hot fire
introduces a new approach to Brown’s series of columns devoted arena and was named All American for having the fastest time in after a cold day. It makes you sleepy and more relaxed, preparing
to many topics that deal with the mind/body connection and the relay events. Alex has competed in Master Championships on the you for a good night’s sleep.
importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire resident, national and international level and amassed quite a collection of For those of us living in the Sunshine State, it’s easy to find a
can be reached at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. medals and trophies. body of water to swim, float or tread water. The most important
The hot, humid days of summer are finally over…the season To Alex, it is the “feeling of belonging” that has been the thing is to stay active. Inactivity is often responsible for people’s
has begun! It’s time to get back in the groove to enjoying the greatest gift. “It’s given me an understanding of a different lack of energy. With just 30 minutes of swimming, walking, or
outdoors. It’s a wonderful time to walk, bike, or run off those segment of life, offered opportunities to be part of a team, and biking three times a week, along with a healthy diet, you are on
unwanted pounds and bank calories in preparation for the fostered lasting friendships. It’s like a tight knit group of wonderful your way to a healthier lifestyle.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 4

Mayor Robert Weinroth is working for us

Lowered taxes in Palm Beach County Protected our environment and water resources

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PALM BEACH COUNTY REDUCES PROPERTY TAX RATE,

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CUTTING TAXES 7/13/22

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