Tag Archive | "Exercise"

Do You Have An Awesome Exercise Attitude?

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

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Have you ever read about the long-term benefits of exercise? It can increase energy, decrease disease risk, add years to your life, good for weight management, improved quality of life etc. Most of us are well aware that regular exercise is a vital and critical part of looking, feeling and staying younger and healthier over [...]

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Are You Ready For Spring Clothes?

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Spring is just around the corner. No more hiding behind all the bulky sweaters and coats. Those slim-fitting, shorter tops will be everywhere… Is your body ready to wear them???? It seems every winter we use the excuse of the cold weather to keep us from exercising and instead we eat all those “comfort foods”. [...]

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Does Exercise Make You Feel Energized?

Monday, March 8, 2010

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After working out, do you ever have the feeling that you can do anything? Do you feel energized? Well, you’re not alone. That feeling (which is actually triggered by any form of exercise,) comes about because exercise floods your body with endorphins. These helpful biochemicals lift your mood and stimulate the release of another important [...]

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Are You Challenging Your Body When You Workout?

Thursday, March 4, 2010

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If you exercise regularly you know that when you were a newbie, it seemed that every time you worked out it challenged your body. Those first workouts were rough — you didn’t think you’d ever survive! But now you’re working out on a regular basis and improving your diet. Keep it up! That is awesome! [...]

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The Perks Of Regular Activity

Friday, February 26, 2010

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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 [...]

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What Is Your Achilles Heel?

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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Do you have an Achilles Heel when it comes to sticking to your weight loss goals? If food is your problem, it’s time to understand calorie counting. Knowing your daily calorie consumption is important. You need to know if you are eating too much or not enough. Putting your body in starvation mode is not [...]

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Should You Eat Before Or After You Workout?

Monday, February 15, 2010

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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 [...]

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Tips On How To Stop Emotional Eating

Sunday, January 31, 2010

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Emotional eating is done by most everybody at some time in their life. Things happen that stress us out or just upset us and our brain starts encouraging you to make eating choices…Emotional Eating!!! When that happens, Stop, take a deep breath, drink 8 ounces of water and pick up a pen and notebook. Write [...]

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How Can You Stop A Child From Being Overweight?

Monday, December 28, 2009

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How do you stop a child from being overweight? It all begins with education for the parents so they can pass it on to their children. Then the parents have to make the correct choices for their family. If the parents are Obese then the apple usually doesn’t fall far from the tree. Children will [...]

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Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2010

Saturday, December 26, 2009

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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. [...]

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