Last week we talked about the importance of moving your body and how to make that commitment. Once you figure out the WHY, the WHAT is the easy part. So today, here are some specifics to make sure you include in your weekly workout routine. Cardiovascular Exercise Will improve your heart, lungs, circulatory system, muscles, bones…
Move That Body
It’s hard to be great if you don’t feel great. It’s hard to live your best life and achieve all your dreams if you’re not at your physical best. Unfortunately, more than half of our population is overweight or obese and out of shape. The International Obesity released a report that says we expend about 500-800 calories…
Reverse The Aging Process
Another Birthday passed and I just turned 45. The good news is besides a few extra wrinkles, a few more aches and pains and having difficulty reading small text, I feel as good as when I was in my 20s. That can be a true testimony to the benefit of exercise! Use it to reverse the aging…
Body Image Blues
As a professional in the fitness industry, I hear too often people who refer negatively to parts of their body…. “My legs are so fat!” “My butt is so big!” “I wish I could lose this muffin top!” What is sad are the people who get caught in the thought process of “If I could…
Running Program Week 6
During the last 5 columns we’ve discussed general running guidelines to help you design a running program to prepare you for the local, popular runs, the Portland Marathon and the Girlfriends Run for a Cure that will have thousands of runners and walkers participating from around the Northwest this fall. Last week, we discussed the importance of strengthening your feet as…
Use It Or Lose It
The old adage “use it or lose it” appears to ring true in almost all areas of your general health and fitness. You just can’t store the benefits associated with a healthy lifestyle. Here are some areas that may be affected by neglect: Cardio-Respiratory Fitness: If you don’t challenge your heart, your aerobic capacity will…
Fall in LOVE…With Fitness!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the LOVE bug has struck many making it a great opportunity to address the benefits of working out together with your special someone. Spending quality time with your honey will help to keep you both healthy and fit and will benefit all areas of your life including your…
Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Ten
Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Ten Now we move on to Step Ten in the effort to achieve your goals and dream life, but first let’s review the first 9 steps….see below: Step 1: Lay out your goals Step 2: Get physical Step 3: Eating like a champion Step 4: Realize your potential Step 5: Be positive…
Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Nine
Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Nine We have moved on to Step 9 of your mission to achieve your goals and dream life, but first you may want to view the previous steps: Step 1: Lay out your goals Step 2: Get physical Step 3: Eating like a champion Step 4: Realize your potential Step 5: Be…
Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step Eight
Achieving Your Goals and Dream Life – Step #8 We have moved on to Step 8 of your mission to achieve your goals and dream life. You can view all previous issues here: Step 1: Lay out your goals Step 2: Get physical Step 3: Eating like a champion Step 4: Realize your potential Step 5: Be positive Step 6: Surround…