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Sprint Intervals For Better Body Composition
Posted: 11/03/2011
Steady state is the norm when people talk about doing their cardio for weight loss. This involves choosing a pace on the treadmill or elliptical and going at the same moderate pace throughout the cardio session.One way we can speed up the metabolism and jack up EPOC (excess post exercise oxygen consumption), is to perform sprint intervals from time to time. An example...
Plyometrics For Leg Strength
Posted: 10/28/2011
Developing lower body strength has direct carry over to everyday activities. We want to be able to play with our kids longer, go for longer walks, and be able to move our friends into their new apartments (ya, right). Resistance training is a great tool to help us achieve our lower body strength, but adding in plyometrics can tap into a different component of strength.Plyometrics...
"Shorter Days? More Vitmain D!!"
Posted: 10/24/2011
It's that time of the year again. It's dark when you leave for work, and dark on your drive home. Catching some rays just is not in your Fall schedule! Don't worry though, we can counteract some of the negative affects of little sunlight.There are many changes to the environment that we must deal with. Everyone knows they should be exercising, eating correctly,...
A simple trick to enjoy your food more (and lose weight in the process).
Posted: 10/19/2011
SLOW DOWN. Eat your food slowly. Savor the flavor of your food. Truly enjoy it. There are many reasons to SLOW DOWN when eating; more enjoyment of food, greater satiety from less calories (which can help to lose/maintain bodyweight), better digestion and decreased stress. There are many ways to practice the simple SLOW DOWN method of eating, and a...
Preventing Osteoporosis
Posted: 10/14/2011
As we age, the threat of osteoporosis becomes increasingly realistic. One of the ways we can delay the process is by resistance training. Most people know this, but do they know what TYPE of resistance training they should perform?Any resistance training is going to be beneficial. However, training that compresses the spine will have a greater effect on fighting...
