GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR TREADMILL WORKOUT You know what makes exercising on a treadmill so effective in losing weight and getting in shape – the ability to adjust the incline. With the push of a button you can adjust the intensity level of your workout to any degree. If you live in a flatlander state like Illinois and …
10 Healthy Tips for Fitness Success
10 HEALTHY TIPS FOR FITNESS SUCCESS Getting fitness success is on the minds of most people. However, many people are not consistent and fail in the first three months of an exercise program. But if it becomes a habit and they stick to it, something magical happens after four months. You are finally getting the results you expect and chances …
9 Ways To Feed Your Soul By Simply Walking
9 WAYS TO FEED YOUR SOUL BY SIMPLY WALKING We live in a culture that honors Type A, driven behaviors. That includes exercise and for many people, it’s taken away the joy out of simply walking. Instead of seeing walking as something you must do to get in shape, see it as a gift of being alive and let yourself …
Superfoods to Rejuvenate Body, Mind and Spirit
SUPERFOODS TO REJUVENATE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT When the goal is rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit, the method should be smaller, more frequent superfoods snacks and meals. This will help keep energy levels on an even keel, and regulate your blood sugar levels to avoid spikes and dips. When you choose the right combination of foods, your body gets …
8 tips to consider when buying an elliptical or treadmill machine
8 TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING AN ELLIPTICAL OR TREADMILL MACHINE 1. Stay away from orthopedic belts. We don’t recommend them because 1) a good pair of running shoes provide more cushioning 2) they hold in heat which shortens belt life, motor life, and electronics life 3) the increased weight of the belt shortens bearing life in the rollers. 2. …
8 Proven Strategies For Maximum Muscle Gains
8 PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR MAXIMUM MUSCLE GAINS There is so much conflicting information out there when it comes to the topic of muscle gains, and sometimes it can be very difficult to know where to start. If you’re an average beginner looking for some basic guidelines to follow in the gym, the following 8 points will start you off on …
8 Ways to Boost Your Energy
8 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR ENERGY Everyone would like to feel more energy during the day. You naturally go through periods of higher activity which contrasts with times of relaxation. The problem occurs when more energy and concentration is required than we can give. Or when we try to sleep and can’t. Follow these invaluable tips to a new you! …
Reasons why seniors need a personal trainer
REASONS WHY SENIORS NEED A PERSONAL TRAINER Okay, so you are a senior person over age 60 and you need a personal trainer. If you don’t think of yourself as being old I can relate. At age 74 I don’t fit the mold of old and I have had help. We need a personal trainer because: Reason #1. We are …
7 Things You Can Do Today To Get Rid Of A Beer Gut
7 THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY TO GET RID OF A BEER GUT There is much hype and misinformation surrounding the subject of how to get rid of a beer gut. If you can get past the infomercials selling their ab machines, diet supplements and magic pills you’ll have a much better chance of actually seeing some proper results and …
6 Steps to Ending Bad Eating Habits
6 STEPS TO ENDING BAD EATING HABITS A client wrote, “Help me! I thought I was finally getting a handle on my weight issue but bad eating habits is killing me. I had an awful day. I won’t even tell you what I ate today because it is just so unbelievable. All I will say is that 90% of my …