For most of us, the term lunch hour is literal, making it important to use the time wisely when trying to squeeze a working out into it. Before you can worry about budgeting time, you need to start a routine. You need to get into a habit of doing it before you can worry about [...][...]
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Treadmill Hill Climbers
You may be one. You may plod next to one. Your whole gym may be doing it; but it ain’t doing them any good. I’m talking about jacking your treadmill up to its max, then holding on for dear life. Sure the sweat starts flowing and those shoulders and biceps are pumped. But the fact is [...][...]
Stop Weighting and Procrastinating Today!
Whether you’ve put on a few pounds within the last few years, or you’ve been overweight since childhood, there is one common nemesis to all those seeking to lose weight: PROCRASTINATION. Yes, there are numerous reasons or excuses one can cite for carrying around those extra pounds. Many people b[...]
A great workout without a costly gym membership!
The state of the economy is tough on everyone. We are all copiously scouring our expenses looking for ways to cut back and save money. Unfortunately, one of the first things to go are the gym memberships and personal training sessions. But that doesn’t mean you have to toss your exercise routi[...]
The One-Legged Squat (aka ‘The Pistol’)
The first time I ever tried to do a one legged squat was back in 2002. I remember thinking it seemed impossible–my leg quivered, my abs hurt, even the other leg hurt just trying to keep it in the air! After that initial humbling, however, I kept practicing–now they are one of my favorite e[...]
Best Weight Loss Tips #9
Never rely on Live TV! There are some great Yoga shows in the mornings. In Australia, men everywhere tuned in at 6am to watch Gloria and the girls on Mats outside the Opera House. In the US, there are a tonne of Live Exercise Programs that radiate over Networks at all hours of the day and [...][...]
October 19th, 2009 - 3:36 pm § in Top Tips, Weight Loss
Best Weight Loss Tips #8
Get in The Zone! “The Zone” is sometimes hard to find. It is often said to be a mythical place that only the greatest athletes will ever visit. Alternatively, some people believe that “The Zone” is a state of mind. But it’s much simpler than that. You know that girl wit[...]
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.[...]
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 [...]