As we age, the world takes its toll on our bodies. Our flexibility decreases, we are more prone to illness, our bones become brittle, and injuries take longer to heal. All these things can make a person want to slow down and not exercise, but there are mild forms of exercise that can be enjoyabl[...]
Archive for October, 2009
October 16th, 2009 - 10:49 am § in Diet, Weight Loss
The Working Diet
Are you working long hours and struggling to find healthy lunch options in the world of sandwich shops, restaurants and take out joints? You should stop trying to find them, because there aren’t many out there. The good news is you’re probably closer to healthy eating options than you realize.[...]
Surviving Day One in the Snow
Like flowers that bud each spring, spots of glistening, deep white powder are popping up all around the country. It’s snow time and no matter what your favorite sport, here are some ways to keep the first day from ruining your next. If you wear a rigid boot or shoe that changes your regular gait, [...]
All you need is YOU!
Hard as it may be to believe nowadays, there was a time long before gyms existed and there were still people in great shape. It’s actually a bit ironic that modern conveniences have been partially responsible for our current societies need to even have gym facilities. In older times (and als[...]
October 8th, 2009 - 3:53 pm § in Top Tips, Weight Loss
Interval Training to Blast Calories and Improve Fitness
If you’re looking to kick your cardio routine up a notch, vastly improve your fitness and lung capacity, and burn through more calories each session, then you’ve got to add interval training. Interval training entails alternating between bouts of higher efforts (at about 90 percent of [...]
Best Weight Loss Tips #7
Identify YOUR exercise! There are many of workout programs to choose from. In order to lose weight, Cardio is probably your first point of call when you first start that exercise program. In terms of Cardio there are also a tonne of different exercises that will ALL build your cardio-vascular endu[...]
Best Weight Loss Tips #6
Tell Your Family! Never discount the importance of support when exercising and dieting. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people is one thing, going to the gym and exercising, eating right and staying focused are others. But telling your family that you’re trying to lose weight and feel he[...]
October 7th, 2009 - 4:23 pm § in Top Tips, Weight Loss
Change up: Don’t Get Stuck in a Workout Rut
Humans are creatures of habit by nature, and all too often we will let ourselves slip into the same old fitness routine day in and day out. The problem with this, is not only are we soon simply ‘going through the motions’ and sometimes zoning out and not putting in the effort we should[...]
October 6th, 2009 - 11:12 am § in Diet, Weight Loss
Best Weight Loss Tips #5
Start Reading Labels! I know, I know…it’s monotonous and boring. But it’s also very very important to your diet. Note: This does not just mean calorie counting. Calorie counting is incredibly outdated. Watching your calories won’t mean you’re more in tune with what you&[...]
October 6th, 2009 - 10:46 am § in Top Tips, Weight Loss
Kick-up Your Workout With Plyometrics
Plyometrics are exercises that are explosive movements that will not only build muscle but torch calories. They specifically target fast twitch muscle fibers and improve your power and agility. They are great for athletes looking to improve their times and performance, but can be an excellent addi[...]