Exercising on an empty stomach may sound unpleasant, but what if it enabled you to turn your body into a better fat burner? Who doesn’t want the biggest possible benefits from their workouts? Is exercising in a fasted state really the answer or really a bad idea? I have some personal experience with this because … Continue reading
Ok it is that time of year when we are inundated with fitness information! (Be careful to make sure it is accurate info though ) I love this time of year b/c there is so much enthusiasm to begin exercising. However, unless you have a plan and the mindset to stick with it that enthusiasm … Continue reading
We have all heard people say “go for the burn” or “if it isn’t burning it’s not working”. “Feeling the burn” is definately something to strive for, but understanding how it helps our fitness level might make it easier to get us through that uncomfortable feeling during our next workout. Perhaps this knowledge might have … Continue reading
As a trainer and someone who is used to working out and studying the different aspects of fitness ( I really love the nitty gritty science behind the human body and its mechanics), I feel that it is a good idea to write about the basics of fitness everyone, especially beginners need to know. There … 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
Who hasn’t gone to the BMI grid to see where they measure up only to question it’s accuracy. Now that could be due to denial, or it may be questionable for good reason. If you feel that the chart does not accurately represent your true fitness level or health – you may be right. The … Continue reading
Well, this answer comes easily – WHENEVER YOU CAN! We will look at the pros and cons and some of the science regarding morning vs. afternoon/ evening workouts, but I assure you my final answer will still be – whenever you can fit it in. There has been a lot of research on finding the … Continue reading
When it comes to fitness we focus so much of our time on planning our workouts and meals and reaching our goals that we must remember that rest is part of training. Letting your body and muscles rest is just as important as your workouts and what you eat. Here’s why: See the results your … Continue reading
Ever thought about tracking your resting heart rate? RHR is a great way to track how your fitness level is improving. An average heart rate for a healthy person can range from 60-100 beats/min. An athlete can have a heart rate in the 40’s. In fact, Miguel Indurain, a cyclist, had a RHR of 28! … Continue reading
