Why do we need a well rounded program when exercising? How will cross training benefit weight loss? In this episode we discuss what is cross training, the importance of cross training and how to incorporate it into your fitness routine and athletic performance.
Does Over Training Exist and How Do You Know If You Are Exercising Too Much? In this episode we define what over training is, how to spot symptoms and what you can do to prevent plateau.
Episode -Running for weight loss? One of the “easiest “exercises to set up is jogging /running . It also seem to have a reputation of being one of the most effective for weight loss. However research has shown that power walking could be more effective for weight loss then running . In order to loose weight we need to dip into glycogen storage which happens after prolonged duration of a sustainable aerobic exercise. Running is harder to sustain for longer duration and requires a build up of endu...
How do we stay accountable for our progress? What is important for the maintenance of results once you achieve your goal and going forward.
We loose muscle mass and strength as we age (after age 50 loose 1.5% muscle mass and after 60 start to loose 3% and more in legs. So what can we do to stop this and protect our appearance of smooth and tight skin? Lifting weights helps bone density (you reach peak density at 35 and start to decrease each year there after and even more so once you hit menopause) Having muscles improves appearance of your physical presence including your posture and your skin. It’s imperative to continue to exerci...
What is Mindful eating and how it can be applied to aid in more conscious decision making regarding food choices. When Stress hits we go into autopilot for stress management and eating is a far too convenient habit. So what should you do?
Your support system has to be objective enough to give you the truth you don’t want to hear. The people around you often become enabler and feed into your self doubt . That becomes a vicious cycle because as we know reverting back to poor me is easy , painfully comfortable bc it’s familiar. We want to know the future . Uncertainty is scary but that is exactly where you ll see the most rewarding change . Victim mentality is your identity. Once you achieved your goal have your mindset adjusted to ...
As much as we were looking forwarding to getting back to our so called normal pre quarantine life, for some individuals the question of do I really want this started to plague their mind. Why would this be a problem if we couldn’t wait for all of this to be over and get back to our “old norm”?
Our First chance to structured exercise as the world shifts from self quarantine. Recent years trend was to do more indoor training and now we see a shift reversing as we ease our way back to our so called normal life post quarantine. How do we get back to training and get the most out of outdoor Fitness? We discuss ideas for Kids And Family Fitness to keep everyone healthy and moving.
You can achieve health by focusing on strength (athletic performance) and you will get leaner (appearance) while doing so. However, can you be shredded, lean and be healthy all at the same time?
Kids fitness starts at home. They absorb and model behavior of a parent and implant into there set of habits . As they get older they ll use the information to make choices for their nuitrition and fitness standards It is a parents responsibility to display the balanced approach to food and exercise . It’s not an immideate gratification to see kids follow however just like planting a garden the results will be showing through their life . The relationship with food and the importance of exercise...
Do you recall the first time you picked up a magazine and was mesmerized by the cover girl on the front page or the time you first watched a show with your favorite TV star and wondered “how does she have such perfect and flawless face, legs, arms .etc”. I know I’ve been there time and time and my perception of what beauty and what I was suppose to look like was being shaped without my own knowledge. Understanding about photo shop clarifies the mystery. Understanding it’s a process to get to tha...
What is a habit? It’s a process in which you plant a seed, show up daily for months and water that seed (habit) and in time it will sprout and start to grow (results). Before you implement a habit. Ask yourself a question before you start. How committed are you ? 0-not at all 10-I’ll walk through fire 🔥 The way you know if you are fully committed is when you start to encounter road blocks in your life, this is when you will know if that commitment was a 10 or 5. Inconvenience exposes commitment...
As soon as the quarantine started people started panicking buying and left majority of the population scrambling and overthinking how they can eat healthy at home with the shortage of goods and for how long? Do you remember the look on your face and how you felt when you saw the empty shelves? I recall the day prior to schools being shut down going to the store and seeing empty shelves and wondering what protein sources are available since everything was sold out. Feeling the stress I started ou...
For a while now We have wanted to share our thoughts and opinions on different fitness topics as they are supported by science, spinned around by the media (filters on) and felt in real life ! For us fitness fanatics and coaches we live and breath training and the importance of adherence but even WE have found it extremely difficult to play the tune of “movement is life” the very same concept we are so passionate about. The way I see it is there are 4 fitness categories: fitness fanatic (live in...
