Today, I will be at a stadium watching a friend play ball....stadium food is a "minefield of nutrition".....you are better off planning and packing your food for a great tailgate party.....
One of the biggest mealplan-busters is "eating on the run".....that usually turns into a disaster as far as your calorie count is concerned...there is no planning and you end up eating what taste good...."taste good foods on the run" many times equates to fat-filled, calorie-rich foods.
The simple solution is to plan and pack your foods for the day (as much as possible)....and, if you are going to "eat on the run," have some good, nutritious alternatives in mind....with the internet, you can find plenty of nutritious alternatives....
My "default" nutrition on the run is almost always nuts, fruit or popcorn. You can't go wrong with those foods.....maybe you can come up with yours....just have a plan!
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Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
My Cardio Workout
You know that cardio bores me to tears....so I keep it short, fast and tough to get max benefit (calorie burn, fat burn, body sculpting).....
This is the circuit cardio workout I did yesterday:
1. Step Ups (knee-high platform), 10 each leg, fast
2. Pullups, 10 reps, moderate pace
3. Two hand medicine ball chest pass, 10, fast
4. Prisoner Squats, 12 reps, moderate pace
5. Tricep Dips on Bars, 10 reps, moderate pace
6. Back Extensions (with 35 lb. plate), 15 reps, moderate pace
Rest 2 minutes between circuit. Repeat circuit 2 more times.
That's it! Did it and outta there! Give it a try...if you need more rest, take it.
What do you do to keep cardio interesting?
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Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
This is the circuit cardio workout I did yesterday:
1. Step Ups (knee-high platform), 10 each leg, fast
2. Pullups, 10 reps, moderate pace
3. Two hand medicine ball chest pass, 10, fast
4. Prisoner Squats, 12 reps, moderate pace
5. Tricep Dips on Bars, 10 reps, moderate pace
6. Back Extensions (with 35 lb. plate), 15 reps, moderate pace
Rest 2 minutes between circuit. Repeat circuit 2 more times.
That's it! Did it and outta there! Give it a try...if you need more rest, take it.
What do you do to keep cardio interesting?
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Find Your "Exercise Groove" To Keep Going
What do I mean by "exercise groove?" Get to know yourself (emotions) and your body......this is what I mean:
When I train people, it takes alot of energy out of me.....guess what? I still exercise on most days and some of those days "I don't feel like exercising."
Here are some tactics I use:
1. I know when I need to change up my routine. On some days, I will split my workouts into 2 separate workouts, such as weight training during the day and cardio later on.
2. Sometimes, I just need a day off (even on a scheduled workout day).
3. When I'm really dragging, exercising outdoors always does the trick. Actually, my first preference is to exercise outside (especially in 100 degree heat)!
4. Doing something totally different often works for me---such as playing soccer or flag football (by the way, these are 2 of the best cardio workouts).
5. Hanging out at the gym works. It helps to see other people "getting after it."
6. Exercising in a totally different place works for me sometimes---such as running on the trails at the lake or hiking in the hill country in and around Austin.
You get the idea.....try different things....when you make the lifetime commitment to fitness, that's a long time! You gotta keep it interesting or you might quit!
Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!
Got a story to share? Let us know how you keep your "exercise groove!"
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
When I train people, it takes alot of energy out of me.....guess what? I still exercise on most days and some of those days "I don't feel like exercising."
Here are some tactics I use:
1. I know when I need to change up my routine. On some days, I will split my workouts into 2 separate workouts, such as weight training during the day and cardio later on.
2. Sometimes, I just need a day off (even on a scheduled workout day).
3. When I'm really dragging, exercising outdoors always does the trick. Actually, my first preference is to exercise outside (especially in 100 degree heat)!
4. Doing something totally different often works for me---such as playing soccer or flag football (by the way, these are 2 of the best cardio workouts).
5. Hanging out at the gym works. It helps to see other people "getting after it."
6. Exercising in a totally different place works for me sometimes---such as running on the trails at the lake or hiking in the hill country in and around Austin.
You get the idea.....try different things....when you make the lifetime commitment to fitness, that's a long time! You gotta keep it interesting or you might quit!
Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!
Got a story to share? Let us know how you keep your "exercise groove!"
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Friday, February 20, 2009
More Core Muscle Work
You can work your core muscles during the day at times other than your workout....In my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips," you can learn how to engage your core muscles during the day...
Here's a short quote from the book:
"You can do things every day to improve your balance, athleticism and body shape. Don’t wait until your “workout” to improve your body’s shape! Here are some ideas:
Posture – Sitting, Standing, Walking and Running - Brace your
torso all the time (like you’re preparing to take a punch in the
gut). This is great core work all day, every day!"
That's just one practical tip in the book.....
Get your copy of my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips!" There is no better or faster way to burn fat than with my Fat Blaster Athletic Training System. And, you don't have to be an athlete to train like one! Some exercises are more intense than others, so my program is adjustable to your limitations (if any).
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Here's a short quote from the book:
"You can do things every day to improve your balance, athleticism and body shape. Don’t wait until your “workout” to improve your body’s shape! Here are some ideas:
Posture – Sitting, Standing, Walking and Running - Brace your
torso all the time (like you’re preparing to take a punch in the
gut). This is great core work all day, every day!"
That's just one practical tip in the book.....
Get your copy of my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips!" There is no better or faster way to burn fat than with my Fat Blaster Athletic Training System. And, you don't have to be an athlete to train like one! Some exercises are more intense than others, so my program is adjustable to your limitations (if any).
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Burn More Fat---Stay Active Between Workouts
A big part of the My Fitness Hut Fat Blaster Athletic Training System is for you to stay as active as possible when you aren't working out!
Too many make the mistake of laying around as much as possible until their workouts.....research proves that your fat-burning enzymes SHUT DOWN when you SIT DOWN! Get up and move around during the day...keep your metabolism ramped up all day and burn more fat and calories....
Here are some ideas to stay active during the day:
1. walk 30 brisk minutes every day,
2. play pickup basketball or flag football (good for sprints and jogging),
3. do bodyweight exercises while you watch television,
4. take a 30 minute bike ride after dinner,
5. take walking breaks at work,
6. walk or bike when you can instead of driving the car,
7. walk your dog every day,
8. rake up all those leaves in your yard (stop putting it off),
9. do your house chores (right!),
10. walk at least 10 minutes every waking hour and
11. Go chop some wood!
If you have other ideas, let us know!
Get your copy of my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips!" There is no better or faster way to burn fat than with my Fat Blaster Athletic Training System. And, you don't have to be an athlete to train like one! Some exercises are more intense than others, so my program is adjustable to your limitations (if any).
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Too many make the mistake of laying around as much as possible until their workouts.....research proves that your fat-burning enzymes SHUT DOWN when you SIT DOWN! Get up and move around during the day...keep your metabolism ramped up all day and burn more fat and calories....
Here are some ideas to stay active during the day:
1. walk 30 brisk minutes every day,
2. play pickup basketball or flag football (good for sprints and jogging),
3. do bodyweight exercises while you watch television,
4. take a 30 minute bike ride after dinner,
5. take walking breaks at work,
6. walk or bike when you can instead of driving the car,
7. walk your dog every day,
8. rake up all those leaves in your yard (stop putting it off),
9. do your house chores (right!),
10. walk at least 10 minutes every waking hour and
11. Go chop some wood!
If you have other ideas, let us know!
Get your copy of my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips!" There is no better or faster way to burn fat than with my Fat Blaster Athletic Training System. And, you don't have to be an athlete to train like one! Some exercises are more intense than others, so my program is adjustable to your limitations (if any).
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Speed Thru Your Fat Loss Plateau
Fat loss plateaus! A common exercise problem for many....here is one example I see over and over:
Exerciser is very overweight and loses 20 pounds pretty fast.....then, exerciser goes 2 weeks and can't lose any weight! What could be the problems?
1. The more you weigh, the faster your metabolism will be. This happens because your body must work harder to maintain itself. That is also why it is easier to lose weight in the beginning of a fat loss/weight loss program. Your metabolism is running so high that any cut in calories will result in quick weight losses.
But now, your body needs fewer calories to sustain itself since you have lost 20-30 pounds.....adjust your calorie intake downward and it will help you break thru the plateau.
2. You have been using the same exercise routine for 8-10 weeks. Your body has adapted and you no longer see results. Change up your exercise routine every 3-4 weeks.
3. You have been working out at the same intensity for the last 8-10 weeks. If you were "out-of-shape" when you started, you probably worked out at a slow pace.....that will stop working as you get better conditioned.....One of the best ways to "bust thru a fat loss plateau" is to speed up your cardio (about 20 minutes per session) and speed up your weight training routine (about 50 minutes per session). Circuit weight training works great!
The one constant is Change....you have to learn your body and how it works, try different things.....every one is different!
Have you broken thru a fat loss plateau recently? How did you do it? Let us know!
Get your copy of my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips!" There is no better or faster way to burn fat than with my Fat Blaster Athletic Training System. And, you don't have to be an athlete to train like one! Some exercises are more intense than others, so my program is adjustable to your limitations (if any).
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Exerciser is very overweight and loses 20 pounds pretty fast.....then, exerciser goes 2 weeks and can't lose any weight! What could be the problems?
1. The more you weigh, the faster your metabolism will be. This happens because your body must work harder to maintain itself. That is also why it is easier to lose weight in the beginning of a fat loss/weight loss program. Your metabolism is running so high that any cut in calories will result in quick weight losses.
But now, your body needs fewer calories to sustain itself since you have lost 20-30 pounds.....adjust your calorie intake downward and it will help you break thru the plateau.
2. You have been using the same exercise routine for 8-10 weeks. Your body has adapted and you no longer see results. Change up your exercise routine every 3-4 weeks.
3. You have been working out at the same intensity for the last 8-10 weeks. If you were "out-of-shape" when you started, you probably worked out at a slow pace.....that will stop working as you get better conditioned.....One of the best ways to "bust thru a fat loss plateau" is to speed up your cardio (about 20 minutes per session) and speed up your weight training routine (about 50 minutes per session). Circuit weight training works great!
The one constant is Change....you have to learn your body and how it works, try different things.....every one is different!
Have you broken thru a fat loss plateau recently? How did you do it? Let us know!
Get your copy of my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips!" There is no better or faster way to burn fat than with my Fat Blaster Athletic Training System. And, you don't have to be an athlete to train like one! Some exercises are more intense than others, so my program is adjustable to your limitations (if any).
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Long, Low-Intensity Workouts Will Give Small Results
A guy at the gym asked me last week, "how do I burn off this belly fat, low back fat and get ripped?" My quick answer to him (I was working out) was to cut out sodas, donuts, candy, sugars, etc. and to drink only water and unsweetened drinks for starters...and to base his calorie intake on his basal metabolic rate and daily activity.....I didn't go too much into his workouts because I wanted to watch him.
What I saw was: walking on a treadmill at a "snail's pace" for 30 minutes and the traditional sets on the bench press, dumbbell press, leg press and the like.....very low intensity in his workout and he frequently talked to friends for 5-10 minutes between some sets! Oh, yeah, he liked to eat cream-filled donuts alot! Get the picture?! The guy has pretty good strength but he kinda looks like a strong dough boy!
You know the answer to his problem! Eat right, speed up the cardio with intervals for 20 minutes and do full-body circuit strength training (including bodyweight exercises).... Save the socializing for after your workout! I haven't seen him do much core strength work either (good luck burning belly fat and low back fat)....I'll see if he takes my advice.....stay tuned!
How about you? What are your workouts like? Don't expect great fat loss and weight loss results if your workouts are "lazy!"
Get your copy of my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips!" There is no better or faster way to burn fat than with my Fat Blaster Athletic Training System. And, you don't have to be an athlete to train like one! Some exercises are more intense than others, so my program is adjustable to your limitations (if any).
Get your copy of this 24 page eBook now!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
What I saw was: walking on a treadmill at a "snail's pace" for 30 minutes and the traditional sets on the bench press, dumbbell press, leg press and the like.....very low intensity in his workout and he frequently talked to friends for 5-10 minutes between some sets! Oh, yeah, he liked to eat cream-filled donuts alot! Get the picture?! The guy has pretty good strength but he kinda looks like a strong dough boy!
You know the answer to his problem! Eat right, speed up the cardio with intervals for 20 minutes and do full-body circuit strength training (including bodyweight exercises).... Save the socializing for after your workout! I haven't seen him do much core strength work either (good luck burning belly fat and low back fat)....I'll see if he takes my advice.....stay tuned!
How about you? What are your workouts like? Don't expect great fat loss and weight loss results if your workouts are "lazy!"
Get your copy of my NEW eBook, "My Fitness Hut's Fat Blasting, Body Sculpting Tips!" There is no better or faster way to burn fat than with my Fat Blaster Athletic Training System. And, you don't have to be an athlete to train like one! Some exercises are more intense than others, so my program is adjustable to your limitations (if any).
Get your copy of this 24 page eBook now!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Valentine's Day Gift For You!
I won't tell you what to eat on Valentine's Day! You hear enough of the nutritional advice from me throughout the year.....
Here's a gift for you: "Free Healthy Low-Fat Menus" and "Smoothies for Every Day!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Here's a gift for you: "Free Healthy Low-Fat Menus" and "Smoothies for Every Day!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Reach Your Fat Loss Goals
Some people don't reach their fat loss goals because they never set fat loss goals (or the goals are unrealistic)!
Part of the first fitness consultation with a personal trainer will include you identifying WHY your fitness goals have failed in the past. Another part of the consultation is for you to VISUALIZE and set REALISTIC fitness goals.
Goal setting is a problem for many for various reasons. Here are a few:
1. Fear of failure. Many have tried over and over to lose fat and weight. Its hard to keep trying. Its easier to quit.
2. Low self esteem. This affects every area of life and not just fitness goals.
3. Achieving fitness goals takes hard, smart work. Unfortunately, some just don't want it that bad.
4. Confidence in the methods. Many people have used fat loss methods that don't work such as pills, patches, powders, etc. So, they are skeptical that a personal trainer's methods will work.
5. Perseverance. Remember I said that the commitment to a fit lifestyle trumps all other fitness goals. There will be setbacks and failures along the way. If you commit to the fit lifestyle first, you will reach your goals with the right guidance.
LIFE HAPPENS. Life doesn't care that you have fitness goals. Perseverance is the key. Try as hard as you can today and do the same tomorrow and the next day.....you will reach your goals with some expert guidance!
You have to be honest with yourself to set fitness goals. Sometimes the truth hurts. That's okay. Just make the commitment and get the guidance and support you need to reach your goals!
Have a story about your fat loss? Let us know!
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Part of the first fitness consultation with a personal trainer will include you identifying WHY your fitness goals have failed in the past. Another part of the consultation is for you to VISUALIZE and set REALISTIC fitness goals.
Goal setting is a problem for many for various reasons. Here are a few:
1. Fear of failure. Many have tried over and over to lose fat and weight. Its hard to keep trying. Its easier to quit.
2. Low self esteem. This affects every area of life and not just fitness goals.
3. Achieving fitness goals takes hard, smart work. Unfortunately, some just don't want it that bad.
4. Confidence in the methods. Many people have used fat loss methods that don't work such as pills, patches, powders, etc. So, they are skeptical that a personal trainer's methods will work.
5. Perseverance. Remember I said that the commitment to a fit lifestyle trumps all other fitness goals. There will be setbacks and failures along the way. If you commit to the fit lifestyle first, you will reach your goals with the right guidance.
LIFE HAPPENS. Life doesn't care that you have fitness goals. Perseverance is the key. Try as hard as you can today and do the same tomorrow and the next day.....you will reach your goals with some expert guidance!
You have to be honest with yourself to set fitness goals. Sometimes the truth hurts. That's okay. Just make the commitment and get the guidance and support you need to reach your goals!
Have a story about your fat loss? Let us know!
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Social Support Make Bootcamps Popular
Bootcamps work because of your hard work and the SOCIAL SUPPORT you get from them....social support is a leading indicator that you will stay on the fitness track...some have workout partners like a friend, spouse or teammate.....others use a personal trainer....
Unless you plan to participate in a bootcamp for years and years, you need some other forms of social support and other forms of working out.....
Use a fitness bootcamp as part of your long-term commitment to a fit and healthy lifestyle. My question to anyone thinking about participating in a bootcamp is this: What are your fitness goals? Your answer will tell me whether a bootcamp will have long-term benefit for you.
If your bootcamp experience isn't part of a permanent commitment to a fit and healthy lifestyle, then you are not going to get the permanent fitness results you want (a lean and toned body). Permanent fitness results take longer than any 1 or 2 week bootcamp. The bootcamp will just be a quick fix for you. That sounds harsh but I see the quick fix scenario too much out there.
I don't do bootcamps because I prefer to work with people 1 on 1. Individualized attention (and immediate feedback) to clients holds them and me accountable for real, lasting results (fat loss and weight loss).
What's your experiences with bootcamps or group exercise classes?
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Unless you plan to participate in a bootcamp for years and years, you need some other forms of social support and other forms of working out.....
Use a fitness bootcamp as part of your long-term commitment to a fit and healthy lifestyle. My question to anyone thinking about participating in a bootcamp is this: What are your fitness goals? Your answer will tell me whether a bootcamp will have long-term benefit for you.
If your bootcamp experience isn't part of a permanent commitment to a fit and healthy lifestyle, then you are not going to get the permanent fitness results you want (a lean and toned body). Permanent fitness results take longer than any 1 or 2 week bootcamp. The bootcamp will just be a quick fix for you. That sounds harsh but I see the quick fix scenario too much out there.
I don't do bootcamps because I prefer to work with people 1 on 1. Individualized attention (and immediate feedback) to clients holds them and me accountable for real, lasting results (fat loss and weight loss).
What's your experiences with bootcamps or group exercise classes?
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Interval Cardio---Uphill!
Okay, here is a good cardio routine to break up the "boredom" of doing the same thing over and over....I did this interval cardio workout yesterday (on a treadmill believe it or not).....and it wasn't sprints! You can't go "all out" every interval cardio workout.
I would usually do this routine outside on a "grassy" hill but I was rushed for time yesterday....anyway:
--Warm up walk/jog for 3 minutes
--Start at Level 9 incline, 5 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 10 incline, 5.1 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 11 incline, 5.2 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 12 incline, 5.3 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 13 incline, 5.4 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 14 incline, 5.5 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 15 incline, 5.6 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, cooldown, 3 mph, 3-5 minutes
You're done! A good "change of pace" workout from sprinting intervals! If you can't start at level 9 incline, start at a lower level. You might also need to adjust the speed. Give it a try!
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Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
I would usually do this routine outside on a "grassy" hill but I was rushed for time yesterday....anyway:
--Warm up walk/jog for 3 minutes
--Start at Level 9 incline, 5 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 10 incline, 5.1 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 11 incline, 5.2 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 12 incline, 5.3 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 13 incline, 5.4 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 14 incline, 5.5 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, 3.5 mph, 2 minutes
--Level 15 incline, 5.6 mph, 1 minute
--Level 1 incline, cooldown, 3 mph, 3-5 minutes
You're done! A good "change of pace" workout from sprinting intervals! If you can't start at level 9 incline, start at a lower level. You might also need to adjust the speed. Give it a try!
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Kindergarten Taught You About Fat-Burning
How does the saying go? Everything you ever needed to know, you learned in kindergarten....or something like that....
You learned alot about fat-burning in kindergarten. I don't ever remember going to a health club to workout as a youngster.....if you're waiting for the "next get-fit secret" to come out, you're wasting your time! Just take the lessons you learned in kindergarten!
1. Remember how active you were as a kid.....staying active still works as an adult...walk as much as you can during the day....it makes a huge difference by keeping your metabolism active during the day. Research proves that your fat-burning enzymes "shut down" when you are sitting.
2. Remember the exercises you did in kindergarten: pushups, jump rope, monkey bars, relays, pullups, kickball, situps, running around at recess, etc. Sounds like bodyweight exercises and great cardio to me!
3. Oh yeah, I ate alot of oatmeal for breakfast and tuna for lunch.....there's nothing new folks!
What are you waiting on? Get started exercising already! I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
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Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
You learned alot about fat-burning in kindergarten. I don't ever remember going to a health club to workout as a youngster.....if you're waiting for the "next get-fit secret" to come out, you're wasting your time! Just take the lessons you learned in kindergarten!
1. Remember how active you were as a kid.....staying active still works as an adult...walk as much as you can during the day....it makes a huge difference by keeping your metabolism active during the day. Research proves that your fat-burning enzymes "shut down" when you are sitting.
2. Remember the exercises you did in kindergarten: pushups, jump rope, monkey bars, relays, pullups, kickball, situps, running around at recess, etc. Sounds like bodyweight exercises and great cardio to me!
3. Oh yeah, I ate alot of oatmeal for breakfast and tuna for lunch.....there's nothing new folks!
What are you waiting on? Get started exercising already! I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Burn More Fat With Simple Exercise....Sprinting!
You don't have to be fast.....just run as fast as you can and that is your sprint!
You're not trying to win a race, you're trying to burn fat! Sprinting is one of the best body-sculpting and fat-burning exercises out there! It also gives you superior heart-health!
Stop looking for the next "secret exercise" to get you in shape....do sprint intervals for 3-4 weeks and see what a difference it'll make in your fitness and physique! Fight through the first tough week of soreness (you'll feel muscles you didn't think you had!)
Its simple to do: 20 minutes total time, do this rotation, sprint 50 yards (on grass) and walk back. Try to get in at least 10 sprints. If you are running on treadmill, sprint 20-30 seconds and walk 1 minute.
Note** IF you are a beginner or out-of-shape, you may need to run half-speed or three-quarters speed and work your way up to full-speed.
You won't get bored doing this cardio routine but don't do it more than 2 times a week....your body will need to recover. Go for it!
What cardio routines are you doing to keep it interesting? Let us know!
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Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
You're not trying to win a race, you're trying to burn fat! Sprinting is one of the best body-sculpting and fat-burning exercises out there! It also gives you superior heart-health!
Stop looking for the next "secret exercise" to get you in shape....do sprint intervals for 3-4 weeks and see what a difference it'll make in your fitness and physique! Fight through the first tough week of soreness (you'll feel muscles you didn't think you had!)
Its simple to do: 20 minutes total time, do this rotation, sprint 50 yards (on grass) and walk back. Try to get in at least 10 sprints. If you are running on treadmill, sprint 20-30 seconds and walk 1 minute.
Note** IF you are a beginner or out-of-shape, you may need to run half-speed or three-quarters speed and work your way up to full-speed.
You won't get bored doing this cardio routine but don't do it more than 2 times a week....your body will need to recover. Go for it!
What cardio routines are you doing to keep it interesting? Let us know!
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Burn More Body Fat By Cutting Sugary Drinks
Cut out sugary sodas and sweet drinks (including sweet fruit juices)...try it for a week and see how much fat you lose in your gut! Take this small step to change your eating habits and dramatically cut your calorie intake....Replace sugary drinks with with water and drinks like unsweetened tea.
A 12-ounce can of soda has as much as 13 teaspoons of sugar in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). If HFCS is the first or second ingredient listed, the product is heavily "laced" with HFCS. Other sweet foods are also high in HFCS.
Nutritionists point to HFCS consumption as a major player in the nation's obesity crisis (the fact that we eat it is the real problem).
According to government data, sweetened soft drinks add about 10 percent of the calories in the typical American's diet.
Dr. David Ludwig, a Harvard endocrinologist, who is widely cited by obesity researchers, says that sweetened drinks are the only specific food that clinical research has directly linked to weight gain. "Highly concentrated starches and sugars promote overeating, and the granddaddy of them all is sugar-sweetened beverages," said Ludwig, who runs the Optimal Weight for Life Program at Children's Hospital in Boston.
Have you successfully cut out sugary drinks (or similar)? How did you do it? Comment and let us know!
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"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
A 12-ounce can of soda has as much as 13 teaspoons of sugar in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). If HFCS is the first or second ingredient listed, the product is heavily "laced" with HFCS. Other sweet foods are also high in HFCS.
Nutritionists point to HFCS consumption as a major player in the nation's obesity crisis (the fact that we eat it is the real problem).
According to government data, sweetened soft drinks add about 10 percent of the calories in the typical American's diet.
Dr. David Ludwig, a Harvard endocrinologist, who is widely cited by obesity researchers, says that sweetened drinks are the only specific food that clinical research has directly linked to weight gain. "Highly concentrated starches and sugars promote overeating, and the granddaddy of them all is sugar-sweetened beverages," said Ludwig, who runs the Optimal Weight for Life Program at Children's Hospital in Boston.
Have you successfully cut out sugary drinks (or similar)? How did you do it? Comment and let us know!
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Fat-Burning Cardio Technique
You know that cardio bores me to tears so I have to keep it interesting.....here is a research-proven cardio technique that works to burn more fat and calories...
Break up your interval cardio session into 2 parts, each 15 minutes long. Here is how it works:
1. Pick your cardio machine of choice (my first choice is running outside and second choice is treadmill).
2. Warm up 3-5 minutes.
3. First 15 minute session: do this rotation - sprint 30 seconds, walk or jog 1 minute.
4. Rest for 10 minutes.
5. Second 15 minute session: do the same rotation as above.
Its that simple! Research has proven that you will burn more fat and calories using this method....and, its another way to do your cardio....try it next time out!
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Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Break up your interval cardio session into 2 parts, each 15 minutes long. Here is how it works:
1. Pick your cardio machine of choice (my first choice is running outside and second choice is treadmill).
2. Warm up 3-5 minutes.
3. First 15 minute session: do this rotation - sprint 30 seconds, walk or jog 1 minute.
4. Rest for 10 minutes.
5. Second 15 minute session: do the same rotation as above.
Its that simple! Research has proven that you will burn more fat and calories using this method....and, its another way to do your cardio....try it next time out!
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Burn More Fat With Shorter Workouts
A woman asked me last week why she wasn't making any progress on her fat loss and weight loss.....after asking her a few questions, I found two main problems with her fitness program.....
1) she wasn't eating right and 2) she was working out TOO LONG (2 hours per workout) and TOO SLOW (workout included 1 hour of machine cardio)!
I don't know who has time to workout for 2 hours....alot of you have this mindset: longer workouts are better.....this couldn't be further from the truth....
The truth is that no weight training workout (including bodyweight training) needs to exceed 50 minutes....and interval cardio workouts should be about 20 minutes....shorter, more intense workouts will give you more calorie-burn, more fat-burn, more weight loss and fewer repetitive stress injuries! And, you will have more time to do the things you want to do in life.
One more tip: You don't need to workout everyday......5-6 days of working out is enough! Some weeks, you might need 2 days off.....listen to your body!
Workout smarter and harder, not longer!
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1) she wasn't eating right and 2) she was working out TOO LONG (2 hours per workout) and TOO SLOW (workout included 1 hour of machine cardio)!
I don't know who has time to workout for 2 hours....alot of you have this mindset: longer workouts are better.....this couldn't be further from the truth....
The truth is that no weight training workout (including bodyweight training) needs to exceed 50 minutes....and interval cardio workouts should be about 20 minutes....shorter, more intense workouts will give you more calorie-burn, more fat-burn, more weight loss and fewer repetitive stress injuries! And, you will have more time to do the things you want to do in life.
One more tip: You don't need to workout everyday......5-6 days of working out is enough! Some weeks, you might need 2 days off.....listen to your body!
Workout smarter and harder, not longer!
Need more exercise and nutrition tips? Subscribe to my weekly Fat Blaster eNewsletter and get FREE 7-Day Fat Loss and Weight Loss e-Course!
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health field! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Fat-Burning Workout, Post-Super Bowl
Remember those "bookend workouts" you were going to do on Saturday and Monday? I know you did your Saturday workout, so here's a good fat-burning workout for today...
1. Bodyweight Y Squats, 15 repetitions, moderate pace
2. Pullups, 8-10 repetitions, moderate pace
3. Pushups, 15 repetitions, moderate pace
4. Dumbbell Step Ups, 10 each leg, moderate pace
5. Medicine Ball Diagonal Chops, 10 each side, Fast
6. Plank, 15 second hold, 12 repetitions
7. Bodyweight Side Lunges, 10 each leg, moderate pace
8. Rest 2-3 minutes and repeat circuit
Do this circuit 3 times. Try not to rest between exercises. I did this workout on Saturday and I will do a variation of it today.
Happy fat-burning!
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Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
1. Bodyweight Y Squats, 15 repetitions, moderate pace
2. Pullups, 8-10 repetitions, moderate pace
3. Pushups, 15 repetitions, moderate pace
4. Dumbbell Step Ups, 10 each leg, moderate pace
5. Medicine Ball Diagonal Chops, 10 each side, Fast
6. Plank, 15 second hold, 12 repetitions
7. Bodyweight Side Lunges, 10 each leg, moderate pace
8. Rest 2-3 minutes and repeat circuit
Do this circuit 3 times. Try not to rest between exercises. I did this workout on Saturday and I will do a variation of it today.
Happy fat-burning!
Learn how to lose weight the right way and get My Fitness Hut's 7-Day Weight Loss And Fat Loss e-Course! The e-Course is FREE!
"Exercise is not my life.....exercise makes my life better!"
Check out my other great blogs:
Her Fitness Hut Blog Her Fitness Hut is featured on EmpowHER, a great health issues website for women! Her Fitness Hut has also been named in the Top 50 Personal Training Blogs by Physical Therapy Assistant Schools!
Sports Fitness Hut Blog has been recognized by Stanford University Wellsphere as the #1 Sports Fitness Blog and NursingDegree.net as one of the Best 100 Health and Nutrition Blogs for Athletes! The blog has also been named as one of the "50 Best Sports Medicine Blogs by Masters In Healthcare! It is an honor to be recognized by those in the health and academic fields! Afterall, health is number one for everybody---including athletes!
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