Give yourself the EDGE. Calculating Cardio Alternatives
Cardio is an important component of a healthy lifestyle, but it tends to be very challenging when it come to finding the motivation to do it. By incorporating a variety of exercises and activities into your routine, you can help prevent the boredom that comes...
Part 2 of F.I.T.T.
TimeTime is similar to frequency in it’s ability to compliment a progressive routine and allow for flexibility in unusual circumstances. By starting with 30 minutes a day of activity and increasing to 60 minutes, you can gradually build strength and endurance without overdoing it. When life...
Finsihing off ‘Keeping it Simple”
Last time we went over Nutrition and Cardio Training as the first 2 tips for “Keeping it Simple” . We will now go over the last 3 steps that will help inform you all the variables to help you reach your fitness goals! 3. Resistance TrainingThis...
Keeping it Simple Fitness Tips
Health and fitness can be a complicated subject with the vast array of information available. We are constantly being bombarded with the newest discoveries in ground breaking research, publication of the latest fad diet and more tips and tricks than anyone can keep track of....
Use your Smart Phone’s to your Advantage!
Smart phones are becoming more popular everyday! I’ve seen kids younger then 10 years old to our grandparents with an iPhone or Blackberry and I still am getting use to seeing that! In saying that, why don’t we use them to our ad vantage to...
ICE not heat!
While one of the aspects of working out using an integrated training program is to reduce the risk of injury, it does not completely eliminate that risk. Let’s face it. You’re bound to come across a soft tissue injury like a sprain, strain, tear or...
How fast do you eat?
More people than not tend to eat very fast. I typically finished eating my meal within 5 minutes.  I don’t even think about it most of the time but it seems I subconsciously want that next bite before I am done chewing what I have...
One of the Most Neglected Aspects of Training
This is one aspect of a fitness program that everyone seems to “forget” or really, leave out. Either an individual simply doesn’t allow for the time it takes, or more often than not, doesn’t see the importance of it. It is very important and can make...
Heart Rate Monitors
Target heart rate training is a very important component to getting the maximum results wanted in your cardio program. There are a few different techniques to monitoring your intensity, from quick pulse checks to the use of heart rate monitors. A quick pulse check is a cheap...
Don’t Let Unhealthy Temptations Bring You Down
The daily struggle with the temptation of snacks is something we all experience. Some people crave salty, crispy snacks; others, sweet sugary treats. Whatever the flavor or texture, it’s a challenge that we all have in common. Let’s face it, temptation and having strong will power...
Scaling results without the Scale
How do you know you are on your way to achieving your fitness goals? Did you take pictures of yourself to see if you are getting more toned? Did your personal trainer put you threw some test to see if you are getting stronger? Or...
The Fitness Myth about Women “Bulking Up”
A common fitness goal for women when asked is pretty much always the same. “I want to lose weight and tone up. I don’t want to lift heavy or too much because I don’t want to bulk up”. Well, let’s see if we can break...
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