THINGS TO DO TO START YOUR PERSONAL FITNESS PROGRAM The most common challenge that people I talk to face is how to incorporate personal fitness into their lives. They know they have to do something to get in shape but they really don’t know how. It can be discouraging because of the abundance of information out there. So much that …
5 Great Tips On Exercise
5 GREAT TIPS ON EXERCISE Have exercise misconceptions prevented you from starting an exercise program? Clear up any confusion and let these exercise tips improve your workout routine. Hopefully none of these common exercise myths, mistakes and misconceptions have prevented you from working out. 1. Common Mistake: Failure to set goals. Do you exercise without a clear goal in mind? …
Fun Ways to Get In Shape
FUN WAYS TO GET IN SHAPE The market is saturated with low-fat, low-carb and sugar-free foods to help you get in shape. But despite the popular diets, “magical” pills and the latest, greatest fitness machines that all promise to melt away the pounds, more than half of American adults are overweight. For true weight-loss success, health experts stress the importance …
Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
EASY WAYS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM #1 Don’t Skip Breakfast The morning meal jump starts your metabolism and helps to prevent bingeing later in the day. A cup of coffee does not count – the caffeine and added sugar may give you a bit of energy and suppress your appetite for a little while it is sure to back fire …
5 Components of Physical Fitness
5 COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS Physical fitness is the ability to function effectively throughout your workday, perform your usual other activities and still have enough energy left over to handle any extra stresses or emergencies which may arise. The components of physical fitness are: * Cardiorespiratory (CR) endurance – the efficiency with which the body delivers oxygen and nutrients needed …
4 Harmful Muscle-Building Myths Uncovered
4 HARMFUL MUSCLE-BUILDING MYTHS UNCOVERED If you’re serious about making a solid commitment to a muscle-building program, you need to be very careful of who you take advice from. Bodybuilding and fitness is literally a multi-billion dollar industry with new websites popping up every single day. Many of the so-called “experts” out there really don’t have a clue of what …
6 Simple Breathing Exercises To Deal With Stress
6 SIMPLE BREATHING EXERCISES TO DEAL WITH STRESS Breathing is something we all do during our life time. We all know we are going to die if we are not breathing. Breathe is a reflex action done by our body to provide the flow of oxygen around the body to the vital organs. Wikipedia, online encyclopedia, describes humans breathe between …
Feed Your Soul By Simply Walking
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 fully enjoy the …
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 snacks and meals of superfoods. 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 …
Proven Strategies For Maximum Muscle Gains
PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR MAXIMUM MUSCLE GAINS There is so much conflicting information out there when it comes to the topic of building muscle, 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 the …