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Show THE Page 10 OGDEN VALLEY NEWS March eee eee ee ee ee ee Along the Way... A Guide to Nature along the Ogden Valley Pathways. ee ee Seen in the Ogden Benefits of Exercise 3 Did \ You 1 Know? I Valley ase bobbing, and vigorous flash- § ing of the wing and tail feathers. If on your meta chimney stack, be aware that the] flicker is broadcasting his availabil- I ity and is not just acting like a "bird-brain' I Flickers’ strong beaks enable them to drill or chisel into bark or wood, usually when drumming to attract a mate when Drawing by Sondria Pladas The Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus Wings: 20" light brown with black stripes above; bright reddish-orange underneath Tail: black with reddish-orange underneath Feet: strong claws to hold onto trees Bill: Face: long, dark and pointed gray with light brown forehead; males have red whisker line on sides of face Chest: light brown with black dots; has black crescent "bib" under chin Size: 12 % inches long and establish a territory orl excavating a cavity for a nest § site. Sometimes when flickers doy this, they chisel into the sides of houses. Homeowners may discour- I age this by either hanging strips o I mylar reflective tape in the ea J pie the flicker has been drilling, acking up a toy rubber snake withl stripe of tape or yarn han: ing from J it, or hanging a nest box in their J yard. I Text Amber Hunter, Ashley ty Knighton, an Sondria ladas My | Draw.ving by Joni Lund We have all‘ant about how i important itis to exercise and to sta The news is full of stories about health ae fitness and the problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle and being overweight. Somehow, this news still doesn’t “4 year-f round, these woodpeckers often ll Eat birdfeeders for seed and suetJ in winter, Flickers can be very active and vocal. Spring courtship can involve I calling, loud drumming with their] you hear drumming | «att ei loadin hacks Pp peop an exercise program or to become more active. Often it takes a serious injury or illness before a person begins to rethink their lifestyle and their eating and exercise habits. Exercise can be fun and enjoyable and, more importantly, it is good for our general wellbeing; it can ensure the health we need to continue to pursue the activities we enjoy in life. The key is to find somening that you like to do and to begin doing it today! eight bearing or resistive exercises and activities are very helpful in maintaining a healthy fitness level. It is important for bone growth and development along with maintaining bone and muscle mass. Muscles that are worked pull on the bone where they are attached and increase the stress to that bone, thusi ee the strength of t to reduce the incident in i we age, our bones and muscles naturally ‘decrease in strength. This makes it all the more important to stay active as we become older. Performing resistive exercises can help retard the muscle atrophy and we; that occurs with age. It is also helpful in reducing osteoporosis and brittle bone problems. Strengthening exercises have been shown to reduce the problems associated with arthritis. Sometimes weight-bearing exercises are painful in the beginning. This is where swimming, biking, and walking can be a great benefit as these exercises help the cardiovascular system and increase endurance. As muscles become more conditioned, strengthening exercises can be added to build both strength and endurance. It is always recommended to consult your physician before starting an exercise program to rule out any underlying health problems that may affect you negatively. When an injury occurs, the fitness level of the body ofen plays an important part in the healing process. As a general rule, the more fit a person is, the quicker‘the healing process is. We often see athletes have a seemingly severe injury, only to return in a matter of days or weeks, when the average person with a similar injury may take much longer to recover. Sometimes the injury isn’t as severe, but often times it is because their fitness level and the efficient manner in which their body works is greater than the average per- son’s. Recovery from an injury can vary from person to person. Often this initially includes reduction of the pain and inflammation associated with injury to the soft tissue, ie. muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This is also importantfollowing surgery. RICE is an easy acronym to remember: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This assists in decreasing both the pain and ‘cia ane ate to heal easier and quicker. ry from injuries and surgery often includes 2a varadkal j increase in activity and exercise to both protect and strengthen the affected area. The “no pain, no gain” rule often hinders this recovery process by keeping the area inflamed or irritated longer than normal. Pain is sometimes involved in recovering lost motion and sometimes muscles don’t like the new exercises they are expected to do, but lasting pain is not an indication to do more, or to try to wor! through the pain. This is where help is often needed from the medical field. Diagnosis and treatment can often enhance and speed the recovery process. As a general rule, it is better to seek treatment in the early stages of an injury than to wait to see if it gets better. Acute injuries are oi easier to treat and to recover from if they don’t turn into long lasting, chronic problems. it is better to seek medical advice and hear that you are fine than to wait until later and hear that you have a more serious problem. Being afraid of what will be found won’t make the injury any less severe. On the contrary, a significant injury will often become worse without proper treatment. Exercise and activity are important for both maintaining fitrtne: ae mass and strength generally associated aging. A regular routine will increase enere levels, improve functional capacity and quality of life, and assist on many levels the health of bo dies. It can also help in the prevention of injury, recovery from injury or illness, and getting back to doing those things you enjoy. The hardest part is usually the starting point. Find something that is enjoyable to do and be consistent with it, increasing as you are able to. will be doing more and feeling better, allowing you to increase your activity level and to enjoy life to its fullest. Note: This article was provided courtesy of Brad Benard of Performance West physical therapy, 4920 E. 2550 N., Eden. For more information call 745-3200. esort rr Settle into the relaxing resort lifestyle at Wolf Creek Resort. Minutes from Snowbasin and Powder Mountain, choose from 4 unique communities offering condominiums and free standing homes from $250,000 to $650,000. Gently sloping homesites offer the opportunity to create your own mountain retreat with captivating views of the valley. Homesites are approximately 1/2 acre with a great selection of view options with prices starting at $190,000. dy . Mig d nia : Wolf Creek Resort Properties, LLC (Toll Free) 1.877.492.1061 Ext. 212 (Office) 801.745.2218 3900 N. Wolf Creek Dr., Eden, UT. Sales Offices in the Wolf Creek Clubhouse and Moose Hollow Discovery Center PAAR etc) Issue X 1, 2005 Each month the OGDEN VALLEY NEws will print a new page of the “Ogden Valley Nature Guide.” Readers can then cut out and collect these pages to create their own resource guide featuring wildlife and fauna found in i hi r Volume XI_ |