Listed below is a simple list that can be helped by exercising. Put on a pedometer for self-check and motivation. Partner with a friend and challenge each other. No matter what it takes just GET MOVING! 1. It decreases the risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as the development of hypertension. 2. It [...]
Continue reading...22. February 2010
Okay, I know I don’t need to tell you that exercise is absolutely crucial to getting and staying healthy. Still, I can’t tell you how many people tell me that they aren’t working out because they are afraid they’ll look stupid, they fear trying something new, or, they say “I just don’t have time in [...]
Continue reading...16. February 2010
The magic question; Does size matter or is it what you weigh that is most important? Are you always weighing yourself regularly? Are you trying to get to that magic number on the scale? When you hit it, then are you freaking out when it goes up a pound or two and you have not [...]
Continue reading...15. February 2010
Some friends of mine and I were talking the other day and the subject of eating before working out came up. They asked me what I knew on this subject. I wanted to share my response with everyone because I get asked this question often. The answer is BOTH. Here is why. Back in the [...]
Continue reading...6. February 2010
First I want to clarify that I am not calling anyone simple. I bet it got your attention and that is what I was aiming to do. If you are a “Healthy Person” I bet you exercise and make good choices when it comes to your food. You probably keep up on the latest health [...]
Continue reading...14. January 2010
The number of calories you burn in a day is known as your active metabolic rate (AMR). Rates vary from person to person, so it is crucial that you take the time to figure yours out — if you don’t, you run the risk of consuming too many calories or even consuming too few. A [...]
Continue reading...6. January 2010
Let’s start off with a well know fact- America is a Fat Nation. We MUST make changes now for our health’s sake! I wanted to share with you 7 habits of “Successful Losers” or we could even call them “Successful Eaters”. Below is what they do everyday of their lives. What makes them different from [...]
Continue reading...26. December 2009
For the past four years, ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal experts have predicted the years top health and fitness trends. I wanted to share this with you. Here are the top 20 trends for 2010: 1. Educated & Experienced fitness professionals 2. Strength training 3. Children & Obesity 4. Personal training 5. Core training 6. [...]
Continue reading...21. December 2009
The upcoming year of 2010 can be a great year for you, if you decide what it is you want and you make a real commitment to achieving what you want by taking consistent daily action towards realizing your desires. This time each year, I compose a list of clearly detailed goals. The experts say [...]
Continue reading...30. November 2009
If you’re looking to shed stubborn pounds, the rule of the game is to increase the intensity of your workouts. You should be working out at 85 percent of your maximum heart rate (MHR). However, you may have heard the “fat-burning zone” theory that encourages you to work out at just 70 to 75 percent [...]
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26. February 2010
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