The Charleston Gazette - Cindy Boggs

CindySays: Life in the fast lane sends us down the wrong grocery aisle

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, I am a working mom with great intentions trying to keep up in our fast-paced life. Im concerned that our kids, ages 7 and 10, arent always getting all they need nutritionally. I do give them a multivitamin each day. I de...

CindySays: Now hear this: Exercise classes can hurt your ears

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- You are taking your health seriously -- your heart, lungs and legs are in great shape. Thats good. However, have you thought about your ears. Did you consider you may be destroying your hearing while strengthening your physique. Its...

CindySays: Why do so many avoid exercise.

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- We all agree that being physically active provides us with a multitude of health benefits to improve our quality of life. So its odd that so many people are physically inactive throughout their life. It raises the question -- why. G...

CindySays: Throw your routine a changeup

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Spring is the perfect time to give your workout regimen a little wiggle room. Its all about renewing the mind, body and spirit. If youre someone who replicates the way you exercise day after day, chances are your systems are bored an...

CindySays: Big sugar, big problems

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- How do you feel about the large sugary drinks controversy going on in New York City. As youve probably read, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in an attempt to fight the war on obesity, believed banning big (larger than 16 ounces) sugar-swee...

Cindy Says: Its never too late to build the muscles that support the bones

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Among those 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of death by an injury. Thats according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Falls are also the most common cau...

CindySays: Take pride in your gains when you lose

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Just as our new years resolutions are wearing thin, and right in the middle of the heart-health month of February, were given one more opportunity to take better care of ourselves. I refer to the Lenten season. For many Christian de...

CindySays: Heart disease is a real killer

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Listen up, ladies. February is deserving of our attention. It is Go Red for Women month, sponsored by the American Heart Association. This marks the 10th year of the movement to save womens lives from heart disease. There has been s...

CindySays: The egg is a highly nutritious body builder

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, Im an active 44-year-old. My profession keeps me moving, my kids keep me at a frantic pace and I like to run. Still, my weight has started to climb, so I decided to work on my diet. Because Im always in a hurry, I need s...

CindySays: For health of body and mind, be kind

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Just days ago, New Years Eve toasts were made to mark the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013. For many of us, the idea of closing the door on this past year was necessary, even therapeutic. With such tragedies as the Colorado thea...

CindySays: Follow hygiene rules at the gym

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Now that cold-and-flu season is in full swing, you might have noticed increased attention given to germs in your gym. Workout centers are optimal breeding grounds for bacteria, fungus and viral organisms. Because personal cleanlines...

CindySays: Gift ideas for a more healthy, active life

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Hows the shopping coming. Are you simply going through the motions in an unmotivated yet panicked state as you watch the days slip away. I find it extremely hard to be inspired in the selection process unless I truly believe in the ...

CindySays: Dont skip favorite foods or physical activity over the holidays

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In preparation for this years Thanksgiving dinner, my mind wandered off to all the upcoming holiday celebrations. While visions of sugar plums danced in my head, they quickly took a back seat to the visions of extra work the festivit...

CindySays: Pain in the heel needs time to heal

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, Being a longtime walker, I attempted to kick my fitness up a notch by jogging. I did it gradually adding some short periods of running so basically it was a walk/run workout. Things seemed to be going well until I notice...

CindySays: Babies change your life -- and your figure

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, I had a baby girl six weeks ago -- my first. My daughter is healthy, so that is the best blessing ever, but I am exhausted and dont recognize my own body. I know I need to exercise, but I really have no energy. Any tips ...

CindySays: Blame soft drinks for obesity gains

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Heres a quick health check. How do you quench your thirst each day. Think about your beverage habits and then consider the amount of calories you consume on an average day over and above the food you eat. Once upon a time, water was...

CindySays: Strength and interval exercise better for overweight youths

(Cindy Boggs) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, I am writing to you about my 9-year-old son. He is overweight and each year is less and less active. I have tried to involve him in sports, but he is not interested. Ive persuaded him a few times to ...

CindySays: Kettlebells reinvented into a cool tool

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, What is it all of a sudden about kettlebells. I mean a weight is a weight is a weight -- right. Im no stranger to the gym, but they seem to have taken over lately. My question is this: What can kettlebells do that dumbbe...

CindySays: Exercise industrys top 10 trends

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The fitness industry loves to identify global trends in terms of activity -- whats hot and whats not. Actually, its not so much that they love it, but rather they must be able to make accurate predictions for their industry to th...

CindySays: Set your own goals, but set them high

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As the giant copper petals were ignited and their flames ascended toward Londons skies, the 2012 Summer Olympics opened. For 17 days, the eyes and ears of the world will be tuned in to an elite group of competitive champions dete...

CindySays: Exercise should evolve with aging

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, In my exercise center, I am seeing more and more older people working out, which is great, and wish my parents were active like those I see. I am about to turn 50, and I wonder what kinds of programs...

CindySays: How to prevent a personal power outage

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- See if you can relate to an email I received: "Practically every time I commit to exercise, I fall off the wagon because I dont have the energy to make myself go." This is a very common reason many find it impossible t...

CindySays: Foam roller massages sore muscles

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, My trainer recommended I use a foam roller because I have pain in my hip area after my workouts. I love to challenge my body, so I hit it hard, but I am left with really tight muscles. He says the ro...

CindySays: It takes both exercise and better diet

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, After a painful breakup, I am committed to becoming healthy again. During the past six years, I have been in a relationship that was not good for me, and depression has taken its toll. I am now at le...

CindySays: Shin splints are joggers painful bane

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, I think I have shin splints. Any advice on how to make the pain in the front of my leg go away. Ive started jogging, and a couple weeks into it, my shins were killing me. Im 47 and have jogged in the past, but I admi...

Cindy Says: Help for moms to look and to feel their best

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- After sorting through a file of readers emails recently, I pulled together a few that posed similar questions. What was interesting was that the inquiries came from mothers in various stages of motherhood. One was from a young mom who ...

CindySays: Shape up for swimwear

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, Im 41 and Ive lost some weight since New Years by jogging and reducing calories. I dropped about 18 pounds, but when I put on my two-piece swimsuit, I was not happy. My abs are flabby and my arms and legs look like I...

CindySays: Finding the right personal trainer is worth it

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, Do you believe personal training is worth the cost. I am a runner-turned-walker and, now with some undeniable limitations, wonder if completely changing my exercise habits would be a good move. Would you recommend pe...

CindySays: Up in years or out of shape, you can still spin

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, Id like to know if someone who is over the hill and semiactive could get through a spinning class in one piece. Everything I hear about it intimidates me, like it is a killer class that leaves you sore and dripping w...

CindySays: Fitness program geared for older adults

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, My insurance company has a benefit called SilverSneakers, and I know its about exercise. I am 68 and Im in pretty good shape for an old bird. I usually walk, but right now have a minor foot problem and havent been ab...

CindySays: Heart disease can be overcome

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, What is a resting heart rate, and how do I determine mine. -- Corinne Dear Corinne, A resting heart rate is the number of heartbeats each minute you are at rest and completely still. The RHR can tell you how strong...

CindySays: Focused plan helps avoid detours

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Are you going to reach your destination. I think we could agree that knowing how to get where you want to go makes the journey easier and faster. The same principle applies to fitness. Once you establish a goal, you have in esse...

CindySays: Keeping up with your 2011 self

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Its such a great time of the year to work in the fitness industry. January predictably unleashes an onslaught of eager members and interesting challenges to YMCAs and other exercise centers across the nation. Parking lots are pa...

CindySays column on hiatus

( ) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:00:00 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Cindy Boggs is taking a short hiatus from writing her biweekly column on fitness and health. "CindySays" will return in January. ...

CindySays: MRT is intense -- and gets results

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, Can you explain the fitness term "metabolic training". I am pretty clear about aerobic training and strength training, but this is throwing me. Is this really a specific kind of workout or is just a fancy w...

CindySays: Strong core, healthy eating key less fat

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, I am a longtime workout guy who for 45 years was really proud of my physique. Active all my life, but lately Im losing pride because Im gaining a gut. Im not doing anything different. I think I eat about the same amo...

Cindy says

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:45:00 -0400

Dear Cindy: What kind of exercise is best for an old woman with old knees. X-rays show bone to bone and it is painful to exercise. I need to because I am having difficulty getting up out of chairs, and standing for a long time makes my kn...

CindySays: Do you fit one of these descriptions.

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- One of the most interesting aspects of my work is that I get to observe people, and, frankly, Im in awe more times than not because I see so many persist in making a difference in their health. Some are trying to change the numbe...

CindySays: Lower temps, lower humidity, higher fitness

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Ahhh, the cool fall air is an amazing catalyst for fitness. While walking my dog on such a glorious morning, I decided to increase my activity and jump into these last few months of the year with a purpose and a plan. Why wait un...

CindySays: The last 10 can be the hardest to shed

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Cindy, Why cant I reach my weight-loss goal. I have lost 33 pounds since last September and have 10 more to go, but it just wont come off. I am doing the same thing I did to lose the 33 pounds and I am so frustrated. In ...

CindySays: College freshmen face food pitfalls

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, Soon I am leaving for college and am constantly hearing about how students always gain weight the first year. Ive been active and played sports in high school but wont be playing in college, which is why I am writing...

Walking the dog: Good for you and your pet

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:45:00 -0400

Dear Cindy: I recently adopted my dog, Bella, from Pet Helpers and it was a match made in heaven. Besides loving her and enjoying taking care of her, I have found an unexpected reward from having Bella. I stay active at work but finding ...

CindySays: In sports, the mental is important too

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, I am a doubles tennis player and know that winning is part physical and part mental. I feel I have a great partner and that our skills are proficient enough to win matches. But weve had bad tournament results because...

CindySays: Working mom wants to keep energy up

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, I used to be a stay-at-home mom but have gone back to work and feel exhausted all the time. I struggle to get up in the morning, but do OK until late afternoon when I go to work and feel my energy fade. I drag myself...

CindySays: Learn to run, one week at a time

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Ever wish you were a runner. Do you find yourself admiring the fortitude and dedication runners seem to possess. At the same time, do you justify the fact that youre not by thinking runners are special people who were born to run...

CindySays: Strength training designed for children has positive results

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 14 May 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, My daughter is nearly 10 and overweight. I have introduced her to various activities including dance and sports, but she is not comfortable competing against those who are physically conditioned. Her...

CindySays: A hard body takes hard work

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, How can I slim down my arms and feel good about wearing sleeveless tops this summer. I dont consider myself overweight, but I do have lots of extra skin on my mushy arms. I want the arms I had a few years ago when I weig...

CindySays: You eat whats in the pantry

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, Im interested in preparing healthy meals for my family. Problem is, every time I find a recipe I want to fix, it has some ingredients I dont have. It would be nice to know the kinds of foods I should hav...

CindySays: Strolling with baby can improve fitness

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, As a young mother, I thought it would be easy. I delivered our daughter five months ago without a hitch, but now I have no more excuses for waddling when I walk. I cant lose the weight -- well, I lost 20 pounds but had g...

CindySays: Weight isnt only factor in health

(Cindy Boggs) — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:45:00 -0400

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Dear Cindy, At 34, Im in pretty decent shape. My weight stays pretty much where I want it, but other than that, how do I know whether my fitness program is working for me. I run about two miles every other day and swim quite a bit i...