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Ideas for Making Extra Time for Exercise

July 12, 2016 By Danielle Smith 1 Comment

Do you feel like you don’t have enough time for exercise? This is the number one excuse that’s used by people to avoid exercising altogether. It might be the case that some people really do have such hectic lives that fitness has to be on the backburner. However, for most people there are strategies to make time for fitness and here are a few of them:

• Reduce TV time: you’ll be amazed when you count up all the hours that you spend in front of the TV during the week. Cutting a few hours is all it takes to have a fitness-rich lifestyle.

• Earn shower time: challenge yourself to only have a shower when you have actually earned it by getting sweaty as a result of physical activity. By developing this positive habit you’ll improve your level of fitness in no time at all.

• Examine how you spend your time: by taking a careful look at how you spend time can help discover ways of squeezing some fitness into your weekly schedule. For example, you could reduce the number of trips you make to buy groceries to once a week.

• Create a fitness plan and stick to it: whatever time you set aside for fitness make sure it’s used effectively. Don’t do something else during your weekly “fitness hours” because you might be feeling tired or lazy. Stick to the set timetable at all costs.

Strategies to Stay on Top of Your Workout Plan

March 31, 2016 By Danielle Smith 1 Comment

You might have started off the year full of new energy with a list of resolutions that you were determined to stick with for the entire year. However, as the months blew by you found out that sticking to those resolutions is not going to be as easy as you might have anticipated. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to increase your chances of sticking to those resolutions.

It doesn’t have to be boring: if you’re going to stick to a diet then make sure to mix things up. By coming up with a bunch of tasty meals/snacks you can eat something different every day of the week.
Get friends involved: it can be boring exercising on your own. Listening to music can become repetitive at times. It helps to get your friends involved during exercise sessions. You can help each other meet goals by ensuing the work is put in right until the end of the session.
Fitness tracker: tracking your progress allows you to figure out how much work you actually did per session. This gives you something to aim for and you might find yourself pushing harder to get a little bit more work out of the session.
Plan ahead of time: if you get home at the end of the day to find only junk food in the fridge, then that’s what you are likely to eat. So make sure to stock up on healthy low-calorie snacks and meals to last you the week.
Change things up: no matter how great your exercise plan is, or how comprehensive your meal list is, you’ll get bored of it eventually. Therefore, once in a while don’t be afraid to completely change your approach to avoid hitting a plateau.

3 Reasons Why Your Workouts Might Not Be Bringing Any Results

January 28, 2016 By Danielle Smith Leave a Comment

Are you desperately trying to improve your fitness levels, but have a hit a brick wall? There are a number reasons why that could be the case, and figuring out what they are can make all the difference.
1. Same routine: when you do the same exercises every week your body will become used to them. To invoke further progress you must change up your routine. Take up a new sport, or completely change your exercise regime.
2. Tired: gathering momentum and training hard is a great thing, but if fatigue sets in then it can be counter-productive. Rest can be just as important as a good quality workout session.
3. Too many calories: working out is not enough when you’re on a mission to achieve a negative calorie intake for the day. You have to ensure that steps are taken to clean up your daily diet.
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Secrets to a Flat Stomach

September 25, 2015 By Danielle Smith Leave a Comment

Getting a flat and toned stomach may be one of the hardest things to achieve for some people. It takes time, exercise and dedication to get those perfect abs! Below find some secrets on what you could be doing to better prepare your stomach for that 6-pack:

Know the Formula: Getting a flat and toned belly involves a mix of eating right and effective exercise.

Posture Matters: Having good posture can help you look slimmer instantly. Do a regular posture-building exercise to work on your posture.

Fight the Fat: Although ab exercises help to define the muscles, you can’t forget the cardio for your overall weight loss!

Start Your Day With Oatmeal: One secret to getting flat abs is to include a diet that helps to shrink your midsection. The best things for this are foods high in fiber and foods that help you fight the bloat! Swap your normal breakfast for a bowl of oatmeal!

Stay Away From These.. Be sure to avoid foods that make you feel and look like a bloated balloon! Avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage.

Consume Foods High in MUFA! Foods high in MUFA (monounsaturated) fatty acids burn fat, especially in your belly area. Eat MUFA-rich foods like avocados, almonds, olive oil and pistachios.

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Things You Should NEVER Do Before A Workout:

May 22, 2015 By Diana Fernandez 1 Comment

When it comes to preparing for a workout, it’s not rocket science on what you need to accomplish; change into your workout gear, grab a towel, pack a water bottle, throw your hair up and go. Though this may seem easy on most days, we all know there are some days when questionable things come into our heads before our workouts. Below is a list of
things you should probably never try before a workout:

Have “Just One Drink” At Happy Hour:

We all have those friends who try and convince us to go to happy hour with them even if they know we have to work out. DO NOT let these friends convince you to have a drink at happy hour before your work out! Drinking alcohol lowers blood-sugar levels, which can lead to shakiness, weakness or even injury.

Chug Water Before Your Workout:

It is recommended to cap your intake to about 2-3 cups of water two to three hours before exercising. Stomach’s full of water don’t lead to happy workouts. Drinking too much water before your workout can cause you to cramp, feel nauseated & even possibly throw up.

Eat Your Heart Out:

As hungry as you may be, and as much as you want to eat everything in sight, save it for after your workout! Definitely be sure to steer clear of spicy foods. Eating something spicy before a workout can lead to acid reflux or heartburn during your workout.

Not Warming Up:

Even though we all know warming up is an essential part of working out, for some reason many of us ignore it and go straight into our workouts. Not only will warming up help to prevent many injuries that can occur while working out, but warming up can also lead to a better overall workout. Warming up helps to activate your central nervous system, improve blood circulation, and prepare your muscles and joints for maximum flexibility.

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