Couch to Active

Couch to Active

By Lyn LindberghHealth & FitnessFitness
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Couch to Active episodes

  • The Glycemic Index (Diets: 5 of 20)

    What is the glycemic index? A low glycemic diet is critical for diabetics, but what about the rest of us? https://www.couchtoactive.com

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Article that summarizes this concept: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/glycemic-index

    Tip: Google "Images of glycemic index" or "Glycemic index food list"

    11 min
  • Intuitive Eating (Diets: 3 of 20)

    The founders of Intuitive Eating, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch have gifted us with a positive and amazing look at how we approach diets.

    Mentioned in this episode

    The principles of Intuitive Eating

    https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/

    10 min
  • Top 10 Tips of September 2020 Episodes

    Each month I share the top tips that came out of our episodes. Here's our list from September 2020. https://www.couchtoactive.com/podcast

    10. How to use movement to manage emotions.

    9. Get a sun visor for the rain.

    8. Ask for help.

    7. Gently stretch each joint in your body through it's full range of motion, this will help you feel better.

    6. Hire only personal trainers who are focused on keeping you injury free and enjoying exercise.

    5. Our brains don't like change. Don't let your brain trick you.

    4. Find your Goldilocks zone of exercise every day.

    3. Being physically weak is dangerous.

    2. Have two backup plans for exercise at the ready.

    1. You want to be able to use the toilet by yourself your entire life. This means you need to keep your balance strong, and you always need to be able to do a body weight squat. Super important.

    10 min

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