In our house I feel I have a constant battle with my kids “electronic entertainment gadgets”. I am all for technology and having a little fun with the Wii, DS, T.V., etc.. but it can truly take over if you let it. I feel that fun is pretty much all kids really get out of … Continue reading
Everyone needs a break – even from exercise and watching everything you eat – even trainers realize this (at least they should in my opinion). Summer vacations are meant to be fun and a break from your daily routine. In fact I just returned from my own summer vacation which we take every year. There … Continue reading
Can someone blame their lack of athletic ability to poor genetics? Are there really “super genes” which determine a person’s athletic success? Surely there is a reason why the Kenyan Olympic runner is almost always the fastest, or why are the white Europeans are always so good at the weightlifting competitions right? While it may … Continue reading
We all know that our personality traits (good or bad) affect our lives in many ways. The jobs we pick, the friends we make, the spouse we choose, the social activities we are involved in are just some of the main areas that are affected by our personality types. The same goes with exercise. Our … Continue reading
Do you have asthma and feel like exercise is the LAST thing you want to do? I mean wouldn’t it just make it harder to breathe? Or maybe you are fine until you start exercising, and then your chest tightens and you decide to stop because it will only get worse if you keep exercising? … Continue reading
Are you beginning a weight loss/fitness journey that seems long and daunting? Sometimes our ultimate goals can seem far away, but today let’s focus on the IMMEDIATE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE! Look at what just 30 minutes of exercise can do: Anyone who exercises regularly can attest to the “high” they experience after exercise. This rush … Continue reading
We all know this time of year the gyms are crowded, the fitness clothes are flying off the shelves and you can feel the enthusiasm from people that this is “the year”. I have been going to gyms for over 15 years now, but I am always excited to see the new faces and those … Continue reading
As the New Year approaches, many of us are contemplating our resolutions and goals and usually improving our fitness or losing weight is high on that list. Even though losing weight is probably one of the most broken resolutions, it’s consistent placement on our lists exemplifies how important our weight loss and fitness levels are … Continue reading
The Holiday season has begun, and again we are surrounded by goodies, parties ( with goodies) and stores (with goodies) everywhere. Our willpower is never more tested than this very time. As a fan of everything in moderation, I do love all the “goodies” and will not deprive myself, but the word to focus on … Continue reading
Do you know someone who after finishing a long run or spinning class just goes on and on about how good they feel? They may look like they hit by a truck, but yet they claim they have never felt better! That probably seems pretty crazy to those not used to vigorous exercise. Most of … Continue reading
