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Exercising
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Here we explore a variety of fitness topics and sort out the good from the bad information.
Latest Blog Posts
You've made an important decision and purchased an exercise machine, whether it's a treadmill, elliptical, bike or home gym. That's great! You've made the commitment to be healthy. An important thing to remember is that you need to make your workout part of your routine so you will keep to it. We all struggle with motivation and getting on that machine sometimes. Here are some tips to help you stick to your workout routine.
Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that really impact your life, that change everything so quick you don't even understand until after it happens. This is what happened for me. I ordered a Treadclimber and it has now changed everything! Trust me I know that sounds cliche... as I was typing it I thought 'ah really, use any other wording!' But I can't… it really has changed everything!
Fall is about getting back to normal, back to a routine. Almost like the 'real' start of the year. School starts back up, sports and programs get rolling, and the BBQs and summer patio drinks come to an end. So I ask you..how are you starting your fall? What kind of 'routine' do you want to get into?
My world is getting fuzzier. It is strange, I caught myself squinting to see the blurs. That isn't going to make a blur clearer, just habit perhaps. I had no idea how much smoother my life would be with my dog. I could write about this forever because each day is like a gift with him. I am more confident where I didn't know I had lost that.... I have begun taking my dog outside of my home gym to a different location to do machine work.
If your goal is fat loss, don't get enticed by the 'fat burning' programs on cardio machines, or the myth of the "fat burning zone."
I love pictures, a lot. Right up there with poutines and popcorn. The love is deep for me. In high school. my bedroom walls around my bed were covered in 4x6 pictures, so it should be no surprise now I have pictures everywhere throughout my house... although I must say in my opinion they look way better than the taped on the wall look I had going before haha.
You know you have to work out to get healthy and reach your fitness goals. But sometimes you just don't feel motivated. Or you think you don't have the time. We can help. Do you have 5 or 10 minutes in your day?
A lot of food guides and nutrition labels are well intended, but they are sort of like showing a person the alphabet and then expecting them to read a book. They've forgotten the "how" portion of things. It's also like trying to learn to swim from reading a book – it leads to a lot of disasters. Or it's like saying "Win games and then you win championships." But how do you win the games?
When you first start a weight-loss journey, the pounds often come off fast. But as you get closer to your goal, it's not unusual to hit a plateau. Here are some tips to help you drop those last 5 (or more) pounds and reach your goal.
If I was to grade myself on this 30 day squat challenge, I would give myself a 65% ... this is why they call it a "challenge." The first time I did this I didnt miss a day, this time I missed more then a few. But how did you do? Did you finish it? Share with me if you liked it! Here are my results...