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A woman sits at a restaurant studying the menu with furrowed brow. She has begun an exercise routine and knows that her frequent meals out could slow her weight loss results if she wasn't careful. When the waiter comes she is still deep in thought over what to order. "What can I get for you?” he asks with a smile. She looks up and frowns, no closer to arriving at a decision. On a whim she … [Read more...]
Today's tip is another simple one, but don't underestimate the power of following the tips! It ties in with the last message about finding the time to exercise. Well, the fact is, we all have the same amount of time in a day. How we choose to spend that time is up to us. Are we using it to stay healthy and productive, or just wasting our day away being tired, unproductive, and sabotaging our … [Read more...]
It's here—whether you're ready or not. Just look at the seasonal shelves in your favorite store. Retailers like to call it ‘holiday season' but let's be more accurate. Weight Gain season begins now and runs straight through New Year's. The next two months will bring ample opportunity for you to expand your waistline. Of course the choice is yours. … [Read more...]
This unfortunate rule states that “if you don’t use it, you lose it”. Fitness is transient. The training benefits gained from an exercise program will be lost if the program is discontinued. Exercise must be a regular component of your lifestyle to reap the benefits. It is however, important to take rest days.Schedule in 1-2 days during the week when you are not focused on getting … [Read more...]
We’ve all stretched before, but did you know that how, when, and for how long you stretch can dramatically alter the results you see? After 20 years in the fitness industry, and teaching thousands of trainers, I’ve found that most clients are not stretching effectively, and that the is being compounded by many trainers who continue to promote outdated methods of stretching.First, I would … [Read more...]
How would you like to be naturally lean, muscular and energetic? To effortlessly maintain a low body fat, rippling muscles and picturesque health? Mark Sisson, an athlete, coach, and student on a lifelong quest for exceptional health, happiness, and peak performance (his words), penned the book, "The Primal Blueprint" to show you how to do just that. … [Read more...]
When most people think of the stereotypical body builder, they think of this really big guy with huge muscles who is just so tight and stiff that he actually has a problem moving. Have you ever watched a bodybuilder play a sport? It’s quite comical! Many people find it difficult to imagine a graceful and flexible body builder. Like the elusive Sasquatch, they are rare, but do exist!On a … [Read more...]
We’ve all seen it before...the person who gets to the gym, heads right to the weight room and just starts lifting? Well, this situation creates many challenges and risks, including decreased performance, higher potential for injury and poor development of key movement skills.Your body does not respond very well going from complete inactivity to an intense level of output. Your … [Read more...]
Article written by Tim Borys There is no doubt that exercise is beneficial to health, vitality and performance. However, most people spend years doing incorrect activities and fail to get the results they desire. The common approach is to spend time in the gym working specific muscles or doing large amounts of “cardio” on machines. The fact is, a significant percentage of this work … [Read more...]
There are literally hundreds of different exercises you could perform to get the results you are looking for. However, it isn’t the exercise that is the most important thing. It’s how you do it (technique) and how you progress, change, and modify the exercise over time to keep your body adapting. This is where the expert advice and support of a qualified and experienced Personal Trainer … [Read more...]
