Are you ready to take the first step towards leading a healthy lifestyle? Well, before you get up and start moving take a moment to sit down and make a plan because failing to plan is planning to fail. Before you jump into a new workout program start with an assessment to determine how to […]
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Transform your back side by doing these booty specific exercises and following a healthy meal plan. These are the most effective exercises that I always include in a workout designed to tighten your tush: Standing Exercises 1-2 sets, 15-25 reps 1) Single Leg Squats – bodyweight 2) Reverse Lunges- 3lb-8lb dumbbells 3) Squats- 5lb-10lb dumbbells […]
Walk/Jog Program You don’t need any equipment. All you have to do is go out the front door. You can do these Cardio Workouts on a treadmill, outside at the park, on a school track, around a football field or along the streets in your neighborhood. Just make sure whatever location you choose that it […]
Rest, Relax and Rejuvenate Learning how to slow down and take deep breaths will help you to relax. Have you ever noticed that when you are experiencing anxiety, stress, or anger, you usually have a shallow quick breath, whereas when you are sitting by the ocean watching the sunset or resting on a massage […]
Expand Your Horizons Variety is the spice of life and trying something new takes self confidence and courage! Trying new activities is a great way to break a rut if you start to feel bored or uninspired by your workouts. Be courageous and add a new activity to your life. Here are some things you […]
High Intensity Doesn’t Mean High Impact High intensity is a term used to describe a workout that is very challenging. A high intensity workout will push you to your limits and you will be working at a heart rate above 75% of your max for most of the session. High impact describes the amount of […]
Creating a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction you make that becomes true simply by virtue of the fact that you believe it — and keep believing it — until it happens. The person who says, “I never win anything,” never does win anything. The person who expects never to find a good […]
How much Protein do I need to eat? According to the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine’s RDI you should consume 10-35 % of your daily calories from protein. To support new muscle growth, while participating in a strength training program several independent research studies conducted by Dr. Michael Colgan, Dr. M. […]
Ten Things to Keep You Going It’s a tough world out there and everyone needs to find sources of inspiration to fight off the demons. Before you get started with your day, get out your journal and make a list of ten things that you can use as sources of joy and motivation. Whether it’s […]
Tips on creating a Healthy Meal Plan You must understand that you are literally what you eat. All living cells in your body (skin, hair, internal organs, hormones, blood, muscle, connective tissue, bones, etc.) are made of the food that you eat. If you choose to eat junk food then be prepared to have a […]