We live in a society focused on appearance. We love beauty in all shapes and sizes and admire those whose bodies are lean, symmetrical and firm. Although it’s too easy to pass this off as “great genes” which in our thoughts releases us from any responsibility, we know in our hearts that it took hard [...]
We all know of people who stay slim despite eating anything they want. What gives? It's because of their fast metabolism (the body’s engine). They burn more fuel (calories) not only when they are exercising but when they are sitting on the couch watching television or sleeping unlike those with slow metabolisms. Most of us [...]
There’s a revolution in the air. Something powerful enough to change the path that mankind is taking. We are currently waking up to the fact that health is not just the “absence of disease” and our current health care system is nothing more than an “illness treatment system.” This sickness-based system does nothing towards promoting [...]
Ready to exercise? Taking time to learn the fundamentals of what makes a good workout program is critical to experiencing success on whatever program you choose. There are several ways you can go about structuring a workout protocol. The important thing is to choose what exercise program is right for you. One huge mistake that [...]
Health and fitness is not an “ones size fits all world.” It's more of a "what feels good" to you world. In truth, it is way too easy to get excited over the fitness and weight loss results someone else experiences and jump on any old bandwagon. And, that's OK, for the moment. However, just [...]
PRIORITIES MATTER Today, there is a growing emphasis on looking good, feeling good, being well and living longer. None of these things can happen unless you get into better physical shape. Physical fitness is the key that opens the door. And a proven key to achieving these ideals is strength training exercise. It is one of [...]
Trying to lose excess weight/fat but struggling to find the "working formula?" Long term success managing your weight starts with the right approach. Your goal should be to lose body fat without losing muscle tissue or sacrificing your health in the process. There are a few dynamic principles that you’ll need to adhere to in order [...]
Whenever you make major lifestyle changes, including adopting a new exercise or strength training program you’ll likely go through 5 stages before succeeding. Five Stages to Fitness Health: Pre-contemplation – As the title implies, at this stage, you are not yet contemplating or thinking about starting an exercise program or making any permanent lifestyle changes. [...]
The strength of our skeletal, muscular health is important. It is the framework that holds us up and allows us to move around. It is foundation of our posture. Without it, our body would fail with muscle, joint or bone issues. Muscles grow weak when not used. This includes our all-important core muscles, including lower [...]
Because muscles go through intensive physical stress when we exercise, any type of strenuous physical activity will likely cause some sort of muscle soreness afterward. Normally felt after a new activity as a dull, aching pain with tenderness and stiffness in the muscle affected. There are two types of muscle soreness. Acute muscle soreness which [...]
