{"id":1792,"date":"2007-05-08T08:54:56","date_gmt":"2007-05-08T16:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/m.podshow.com\/media\/1710\/episodes\/60061\/fitlife-60061-05-08-2007.mp4"},"modified":"2009-07-04T10:44:23","modified_gmt":"2009-07-04T16:44:23","slug":"warming-up-cooling-down-stretching-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/2007\/05\/08\/warming-up-cooling-down-stretching-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Essentials of Warming Up, Cooling Down and Stretching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;\" src=\"http:\/\/counters.gigya.com\/wildfire\/IMP\/CXNID=2000002.11NXC\/bT*xJmx*PTEyNDY3MjU2NTYyMjUmcHQ9MTI*NjcyNTY2MjY5NCZwPTQ*MTQ*MiZkPSZnPTImdD*mb2Y9MA==.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" \/><object id=\"MevioWM\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"align\" value=\"middle\" \/><param name=\"allowScriptAccess\" value=\"never\" \/><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"quality\" value=\"high\" \/><param name=\"FlashVars\" value=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=32905%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" \/><param name=\"bgcolor\" value=\"#000000\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/mwm\/MevioWM.swf?r=326401 \" \/><param name=\"name\" value=\"MevioWM\" \/><param name=\"flashvars\" value=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;6container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=32905%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" \/><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><embed id=\"MevioWM\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" src=\"http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/mwm\/MevioWM.swf?r=326401 \" name=\"MevioWM\" bgcolor=\"#000000\" flashvars=\"distribConfig=http:\/\/ui.mevio.com\/widgets\/configFiles\/distribconfig_mwm_pcw_default.php&amp;autoPlay=false&amp;6container=false&amp;rssFeed=\/%3FsId=1710%26sMediaId=32905%26format=json&amp;playerIdleEnabled=false\" quality=\"high\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allowscriptaccess=\"never\" align=\"middle\"><\/embed><\/object><\/p>\n<p>This week we are focusing on the lower impact part of your workout.\u00a0 Stretching, warming up and cooling down are all essential segments of your routine and they enhance the results of your training.\u00c2\u00a0 The move of the week is a hamstring stretch which can be used by anyone.\u00a0 There have also been several news stories about how soup can help you reduce calories, so that is our focus for fresh from the market.<\/p>\n<p><span> Hot Topic &#8211; Stretching<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <a title=\"Stretching: Focus on Flexibility - Mayo\" href=\"http:\/\/mayoclinic.com\/health\/stretching\/HQ01447\">Stretching:     Focus on Flexibility &#8211; Mayo<\/a><\/li>\n<li> <a title=\"Importance of stretching often ignored - Honolulu Advertiser\" href=\"http:\/\/the.honoluluadvertiser.com\/article\/2003\/Feb\/05\/il\/il04a.html\">Importance     of stretching often ignored &#8211; Honolulu Advertiser<\/a><\/li>\n<li> <a title=\"The Secrets of Stretching - BBC\" href=\"http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/sport1\/hi\/health_and_fitness\/4286612.stm\">The     Secrets of Stretching &#8211; BBC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span> Well Equipped &#8211; Workout Video Review<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000069YWP?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wamwithamymac-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000069YWP\">Classical Pilates Technique &#8211; The Complete Mat Workout Series English &amp; Spanish (Modified Basic \/ Basic \/ Intermediate \/ Advanced \/ Super Advanced)<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wamwithamymac-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000069YWP\" alt=\"ir?t=wamwithamymac-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000069YWP\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Move of the Week &#8211; Hamstring Stretch<\/p>\n<p><span>Fresh from the Market &#8211; Soup<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <a title=\"Mom Was Right: Eating Soup Cuts Calorie Intake - ivillage.com\" href=\"http:\/\/health.ivillage.com\/prevention\/weightmanagement\/0,,wbnews_bkbvn9x6,00.html?dst=rss%7Cwb\">Mom     Was Right: Eating Soup Cuts Calorie Intake &#8211; ivillage.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li> <a title=\"Why eating soup could help you lose weight - Daily Mail\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/pages\/live\/articles\/health\/dietfitness.html?in_article_id=452198&amp;in_page_id=1774&amp;ICO=HEALTH&amp;ICL=TOPART\">Why     eating soup could help you lose weight &#8211; Daily Mail<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li> Soup At Hand: Chicken Noodle &#8211; 1 Container &#8211; 10 3\/4 oz., 80 calories, 980 mg sodium<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Choice Can: Chicken Noodle, 15 oz. &#8211; 2 servings, 100 calories, 480 mg sodium<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Choice Bowl: Chicken Noodle, 14 oz. &#8211; 2 servings, 110 calories, 480 mg sodium<\/li>\n<li>Progresso 50% less sodium: Chicken Noodle, 18.5 oz. &#8211; 2 servings, 90 calories, 470 mg sodium<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you have found another brand that is healthy and yummy &#8211; let me know! Email me at <a href=\"http:\/\/withamymac.com\">amy@withamymac.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Did You Know? &#8211; Warming Up &amp; Cooling Down<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <a title=\"Make warming up, cooling down part of your workout - Mayo\" href=\"http:\/\/mayoclinic.com\/health\/exercise\/SM00067\">Make     warming up, cooling down part of your workout &#8211; Mayo<\/a><\/li>\n<li> ~see also stretching articles in the hot topic section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span> <\/span><br \/>\nNext Week &#8211; Mother&#8217;s Day Show!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"buy domain name cheap website hosting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/godaddy-discount-codes\/\">GoDaddy.com Discount Codes<\/a> &#8212; <a title=\"brookstone coupon eharmony coupon eastbay coupon footlocker coupon zazzle coupon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/news\/discounts-from-sponsors\/\">Sponsor Promotional Codes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"contentIndent\"><strong>The Fine Print<\/strong><br \/>\nKeep up to date with all of my health and fitness shows at <a title=\"Home of all Amy Mac Health &amp; Fitness Shows, WithAmyMac.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/\">www.withamymac.com<\/a> and be sure to check out my <a title=\"Assercize Workout\" href=\"http:\/\/assercize.podshow.com\/\">Assercize Booty Workout Podcast<\/a>, My <a title=\"Fitness Attack Health and Fitness Podcast\" href=\"http:\/\/fitness.podshow.com\/\">Fitness Attack 60 Second Health Tip Podcast<\/a> and keep an eye out for <a title=\"Fitness TV\" href=\"http:\/\/fitnesstv.podshow.com\/\">Fitness TV<\/a>, coming soon! Thank you to <a title=\"PodShow New Media Network\" href=\"http:\/\/www.podshow.com\/\/\">PodShow<\/a> for providing me with free hosting and technical support! See you next week!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> <span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Fit Life Episode 012 &#8211; Breathe<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> This week we are focusing on the lower impact part of your workout.\u00c2\u00a0 Stretching, warming up and cooling down are all essential segments of your routine and they enhance the results of your training.\u00c2\u00a0 The move of the week is a hamstring stretch which can be used by anyone.\u00c2\u00a0 There have also been several news stories about how soup can help you reduce calories, so that is our focus for fresh from the market. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"> Hot Topic &#8211; Stretching <br \/><\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <a title=\"Stretching: Focus on Flexibility - Mayo\" href=\"http:\/\/mayoclinic.com\/health\/stretching\/HQ01447\">Stretching:     Focus on Flexibility &#8211; Mayo<\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>     <a title=\"Importance of stretching often ignored - Honolulu Advertiser\" href=\"http:\/\/the.honoluluadvertiser.com\/article\/2003\/Feb\/05\/il\/il04a.html\">Importance     of stretching often ignored &#8211; Honolulu Advertiser<\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>     <a title=\"The Secrets of Stretching - BBC\" href=\"http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/sport1\/hi\/health_and_fitness\/4286612.stm\">The     Secrets of Stretching &#8211; BBC<\/a>   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"> Well Equipped &#8211; Workout Video Review<\/span> <br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000069YWP?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=wamwithamymac-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000069YWP\">Classical Pilates Technique &#8211; The Complete Mat Workout Series English &amp; Spanish (Modified Basic \/ Basic \/ Intermediate \/ Advanced \/ Super Advanced)<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:medium none;margin:0px;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=wamwithamymac-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000069YWP\" alt=\"ir?t=wamwithamymac-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000069YWP\" \/><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"> <\/p>\n<p> Move of the Week &#8211; Hamstring Stretch <\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Fresh from the Market &#8211; Soup <br \/><\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <a title=\"Mom Was Right: Eating Soup Cuts Calorie Intake - ivillage.com\" href=\"http:\/\/health.ivillage.com\/prevention\/weightmanagement\/0,,wbnews_bkbvn9x6,00.html?dst=rss%7Cwb\">Mom     Was Right: Eating Soup Cuts Calorie Intake &#8211; ivillage.com<\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>     <a title=\"Why eating soup could help you lose weight - Daily Mail\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/pages\/live\/articles\/health\/dietfitness.html?in_article_id=452198&amp;in_page_id=1774&amp;ICO=HEALTH&amp;ICL=TOPART\">Why     eating soup could help you lose weight &#8211; Daily Mail<\/a>   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li> Soup At Hand: Chicken Noodle &#8211; 1 Container &#8211; 10 3\/4 oz., 80 calories, 980 mg sodium<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Choice Can: Chicken Noodle, 15 oz. &#8211; 2 servings, 100 calories, 480 mg sodium<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Choice Bowl: Chicken Noodle, 14 oz. &#8211; 2 servings, 110 calories, 480 mg sodium<\/li>\n<li>Progresso 50% less sodium: Chicken Noodle, 18.5 oz. &#8211; 2 servings, 90 calories, 470 mg sodium <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p> If you have found another brand that is healthy and yummy &#8211; let me know! Email me at <a href=\"http:\/\/withamymac.com\">amy@withamymac.com<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Did You Know? &#8211; Warming Up &amp; Cooling Down <br \/><\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>     <a title=\"Make warming up, cooling down part of your workout - Mayo\" href=\"http:\/\/mayoclinic.com\/health\/exercise\/SM00067\">Make     warming up, cooling down part of your workout &#8211; Mayo<\/a>   <\/li>\n<li>     ~see also stretching articles in the hot topic section   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight:bold;\"><\/span> <br \/> Next Week &#8211; Mother&#8217;s Day Show! <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"contentIndent\"><strong>The Fine Print<\/strong> <br \/> Keep up to date with all of my health and fitness shows at <a title=\"Home of all Amy Mac Health &amp; Fitness Shows, WithAmyMac.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.withamymac.com\/\">www.withamymac.com<\/a> and be sure to check out my <a title=\"Assercize Workout\" href=\"http:\/\/assercize.podshow.com\/\">Assercize Booty Workout Podcast<\/a>, My <a title=\"Fitness Attack Health and Fitness Podcast\" href=\"http:\/\/fitness.podshow.com\/\">Fitness Attack 60 Second Health Tip Podcast<\/a> and keep an eye out for <a title=\"Fitness TV\" href=\"http:\/\/fitnesstv.podshow.com\/\">Fitness TV<\/a>, coming soon! Thank you to <a title=\"PodShow New Media Network\" href=\"http:\/\/www.podshow.com\/\/\">PodShow<\/a> for providing me with free hosting and technical support! 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