Don’t Believe These 5 Strength Training Myths
I’ve got to warn you, there are myths still going around about strength training. Nothing irks me more than when good people are misled by fitness myths. These myths sabotage results and keep people miles from their goal weight. So I’ve got to warn you about the bogus rumors going around about strength training. I don’t want to see you held captive by a faulty belief. The truth is that strength training is one of the absolute best...
Getting the Best Workout Results
Want to get the most from your workouts? Follow these 5 tips: Be Consistent: exercise at least 4 times each week. Be Challenged: change your routine often. Be Patient: don’t forget that true fitness results take time. Be Excited: find an exercise program that you love.
30 Days to a NEW YOU
There’s still time to shape up before holiday photos and parties…but only if you start NOW! You’re not alone if you gained weight and took a few steps back on your fitness journey this year. In fact, MOST people are on track to end 2020 heavier than they started it. Stress and uncertainty will do that to you. However, I am writing you today to let you know that YOU CAN SHAPE UP before the holidays begin. And it’s easier than you...
Killer Ab Exercises
True, crunches won’t reduce your body fat, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t strengthen your abdominal muscles. Consistent ab exercises are an essential part of a well balanced exercise routine. Try these killer ab exercise: Plank: Lie face down on mat resting on your forearms, palms flat on the floor. Push off the floor, raising up onto your toes and resting on your elbows. Keep your back flat, in a straight line...
Time Saving Workouts Prove More Effective
How many times have you told yourself that you’d exercise to get fit and healthy if only you had the time? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard the” I don’t have time” excuse I’d have more money than I’d know what do with. New and exciting research is coming out in favor of shorter, more intense workouts. The old way of exercising at a slow speed, for long periods of time, is over and...
Exercise Tip: Pump Up Your Intensity
Use these 4 Exercise Tips to increase the intensity of your workouts: Add Some Resistance. Lunges, squats, hip bridges and even sit-ups can all be made more intense with some added resistance. A set of dumbbells, kettle bells, sand bags, medicine balls or resistance bands would do the trick. Pay attention to when the resistance starts to feel too easy, and add weights accordingly. Increase Your Speed. If you think you could go faster,...
Get The Most From Your Workout
This question might make you squirm, but I’m going to ask it anyway. How effective are your workouts? Do you regularly push yourself to the limit? Do you feel the burn with each rep? Do you have nothing left to give when it’s over? Or would you describe your workout more like a comfortable trot? Do you coast along, breaking a respectable sweat while doing the same old routine? Since you are spending a portion of your valuable time...
I Exercise Because…
Do you have a goal for each of your workouts? Having a goal is more important than you may think. When each session is goal-oriented, you’ll get the most out of your exercise time. Decide how long you’ll go for, how many reps you’ll do and at what intensity before your workout begins. Then go for it. To take it a step further, set clear goals, write them down, and keep a record of your workouts. There’s nothing...