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2011 fitness resolutions

Posted: 01/11/2011

 Have you written down and begun acting on your New Year Resolutions?  Becoming more fit is always one of the top New Year’s Resolutions and a recent online survey rated fitness as number two this year right behind spending more time with family and friends. It makes sense that this choice is a high priority for people as the benefits of exercise and fitness are...

Make Your New Year Fitness Plan Stick

Posted: 01/11/2011

 While you can't wave a magic wand and make your resolution come true, there are some easy steps to take that will make it easier to fulfill your promise to yourself. Choose an attainable goal. Resolving to look like a male-model is not realistic for most of us, but promising to include daily physical activity in our lives is very possible. Avoid choosing a resolution...

5 Fitness Excuses to Give Up

Posted: 01/05/2011

It’s 2011. Your old excuses for not getting in shape won’t work. As Dr. Evil (Austin Powers) said, ZIP IT! I don’t want to hear them anymore! Read em’, then haul your excuseless butt to the gym! Fitness Excuse – I have no time According to a story in a recent issue of Men’s Health magazine, Barack Obama works out for 45 minutes a day, 6 days...

Exercise and illness: Should you exercise when you're sick?

Posted: 09/08/2010

Mild to moderate physical activity is usually OK if you have a cold but no fever. Exercise may even help you feel better by temporarily relieving nasal congestion. As a rule of thumb for exercise and illness: Proceed with your workout if your signs and symptoms are "above the neck" — such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing or sore throat. Be prepared to reduce the...

Fitness training: 5 elements of a rounded routine

Posted: 09/08/2010

Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Use the five primary elements of fitness training to create a balanced routine. 1. Aerobic fitness Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio or endurance activity, is the cornerstone of most fitness training programs....

After 10 minutes of exercise, hour-long boost

Posted: 08/26/2010

WASHINGTON — Ten minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolic changes that last at least an hour. The unfair news for panting newbies: The more fit you are, the more benefits you just might be getting. We all know that exercise and a good diet are important for health, protecting against heart disease and diabetes, among other conditions. But what exactly causes the health...

Your muffin top may kill you

Posted: 08/25/2010

CHICAGO — If your pants are feeling a bit tight around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren't overweight or obese by other measures.One of the largest studies to examine the dangers of abdominal fat suggests men and women with the biggest waistlines have twice the risk of dying over a decade compared to those with the...

50 no-sweat ways to burn calories

Posted: 08/25/2010

 Women with great bodies have a dirty little secret. Sure, they work out and eat well — but they also sneakily burn hundreds more calories than everyone else. From the outside, they don't seem to be doing anything particularly strenuous. "You wouldn't believe how many straightforward ways there are to burn calories," says Lauren Slayton, director of foodtrainers.net....