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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends cardio exercise 3-5x/week for 20-60 minutes. They do suggest a more disciplined, consistent program of 5-7 days per week for those who are very serious about losing body fat. The Canadian Physical Activity Guide says to include endurance (aka cardio) activities 4-7 days per week. Length of time varies by intensity levels, but … [Read more...]
As a Personal Trainer in Calgary for the past decade, one of the most common excuses I hear is that people are tired, unmotivated and lack the energy to exercise. This becomes a habit that leads you down the slippery slope of weight gain, poor health, and unhappiness with your mind and your body. Short of hiring a Personal Trainer to pick you up and drag you through each workout, you need … [Read more...]
I know a lot of lazy people. People who would rather spend the day planted on their couch than anywhere else. People who choose take-out over home cooked, every night of the week. People who would rather have a root canal than go do a workout. Sure, I know that we all have our occasional lazy day on the couch, but lately it seems that more and more people are turning laziness into a … [Read more...]
There are few things more frustrating than not being able to lose weight. You want to be slimmer and to tone your body, but your weight won't budge. Read the following 7 Weight Loss Blockers to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin your weight loss journey. Blocker #1: Your Mind Your mind is your number one ally when it comes to achieving your goals. … [Read more...]
Take a walk through any gym, and you'll notice many mistakes. Mistakes that waste time. Mistakes that put people in danger. And mistakes that are just plain stupid. Maybe you even make a few of these mistakes yourself. By avoiding these common blunders, you'll put yourself on the fast track to results. Check out the following 5 fitness mistakes and the solutions you need to avoid danger and to … [Read more...]
A study by the International Governing Body IDEA found that less than 20% of people in health clubs were actually getting results they were satisfied with. But of those who were, over 80% were working with a personal trainer! The quickest, easiest way to guarantee that you'll meet your fitness and weight loss goals is to work one-on-one with a QUALIFIED fitness professional. You'll be held … [Read more...]
