It’s great that we have many different personalized fitness goals, but that’s what makes it so confusing for so many people. A moment of clarity this morning reminded me of a conversation I had with a man on the plane. During our chat, he suggested that people weren’t really “fit” unless they could lift a certain amount of weight. This …
Movement Monday! Do you have “Dead Butt Syndrome”
It’s Movement Monday! If you sit for most of your workday, you are at high risk of developing “Dead Butt Syndrome”. The most common negative health impacts of prolonged sitting are now widely known. These include: increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, dangerous changes in blood lipid profile, weight gain, and negating the positive impacts of exercise. Additionally, …
February Fallout…and Simple Success Tips
February Fallout…and Simple Success Tips! It’s the middle of February. What have you accomplished so far this year? Are you on track to your goals? Off-track? Not even sure a track exists? It’s a sad statistical fact that by this time, over 80% of people have already given up on their resolution goals (More sobering goal stats in a moment). …
How to Make Your Gym Experience Less Intimidating
How to make your gym experience less intimidating? Feeling intimidated is one of the most common reasons I hear for people not liking the gym. It’s also one of the biggest barriers that people have to getting started on a fitness program. They feel like the gym is a big scary place full of equipment they don’t know how to …