Ester Marsh, Author at Salisbury Post

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Ester Marsh: The importance of proper hydration

My dear friend David Freeze touched this in his article last week. The importance of proper hydration! It is hot out there and your body ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: What is tai chi?

Most people have heard of tai chi, but do you know what it is? We are so lucky at our J.F. Hurley YMCA. I seem ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, July 6, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Have you heard that sitting is the new smoking?

In 2016, the “sitting is the new smoking” was written in the British Journal of general practice. The idea among the medical community has been ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, June 22, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Traveling through times zones

Last week, I talked about staycations, and this week I will cover traveling through time zones and the changes in food and workouts while on ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, June 1, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: ‘Staycation’ can be lots of fun!

A few weeks ago, I had two of my three grandchildren here at “camp Jaja.” It was supposed to be around August, but it was ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, May 25, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Hard work pays off

My husband Kevin and I were so honored to be part of the signing of Eli Julian to Liberty University for running, and Macy Miller ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, May 18, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Moving day

As you are reading this, our Rowan County Parkinson’s group is finishing “Moving Day” at Carolina Field of Honor at Triad Park in Kernersville. This ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, May 4, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Find joy

I believe in the future they will call this the dark times — lots of unhappy people, lots of violence, huge inflation, unrest between family, ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Is stretching part of your routine?

Is stretching part of your routine? Too many times, I see people working out very hard and not stretching their muscles after their workout. They ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Have you had kidney stones before?

Have you had kidney stones before? If you did, you know it! Or at least I have been told, and I was part of the ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: What are bonespurs in your foot?

About a month ago, I got up one morning and I could barely walk on one foot. When your feet don’t work correctly, it can ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Happy Easter

Whether you are a believer or not, and I am, I am very thankful that Jesus died for my sins and has risen on Easter ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, March 30, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: You are what you eat

I had a lot of great feedback after last week’s column and lots of people asked for some help with the calculations. I actually have ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: The push away exercise

As promised, today I am going to talk about the “push away” exercise! One thing that always amazes me is that when I talk to ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, March 16, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Are you working within your target heart rate zone?

There are times people come and ask me why they are not improving. I typically have two questions: 1. Are you eating a sensible diet? ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, March 9, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Rotator cuff exercises for healthy shoulders

A few weeks ago, I had my check up with Dr. Ginn about my right shoulder where I had the ganglion cyst, bone spur and ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, March 2, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: When did common sense become uncommon?

When did common sense become uncommon? Let’s first start with the definition of what common sense is: “good sense and sound judgement in practical matters.” ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Firm arms, how do you get them?

I can tell we had a few nice days! Shorts sleeves are coming out and if you did not pay attention this winter it can ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, February 17, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Bathroom and locker room etiquette

By Ester Marsh I was asked to do another column on the “unwritten” bathroom and locker room etiquettes! Bathroom etiquettes: • Flush after you are ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, February 10, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Exercise is the ‘fountain of youth’

With the New Year being in its second month, I am so excited to see all the people who are dedicated to their health, continue ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, February 3, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Do you have RBF?

By Ester Marsh I had one of our long term members come and talk to me about doing an article about “facial posture.” I am ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, January 27, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Getting older is not for sissies!

By Ester Marsh As I have mentioned before, I abused my body in top sport, especially since it was judo. Judo is a martial art ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, January 20, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: None of us are alike

Too many times, I hear stories from people that they want to do what their friend did because it was successful for them. Surgery, weight ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, January 13, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Are you doing too much to soon?

With the New Year and New Year’s resolutions, the big challenge is not to overdo your workouts. There is a fine line to be exercising ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, January 6, 2024 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Fitness etiquettes 2024

We are only a few weeks away until 2024! I know many of you are planning to wait to exercise until after the holidays, but ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, December 16, 2023 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: A metabolic disease I was not familiar with

The other week, I had the pleasure to talk for the parent coffee hour at Overton elementary. It was their fitness day, which the kids ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, December 9, 2023 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Missing your loved ones through the holidays

Dec. 8 would have been my dad’s 87th birthday. I can’t believe that it’s been about 20 months since he has passed. It’s already been over ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:00 am

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Ester Marsh: Thankful

I love the spirit of Thanksgiving. It seems that many people are more thankful during this holiday than any other. So what is the definition ... Read more

by Ester Marsh, Saturday, November 25, 2023 12:00 am

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