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Helping you start the New Year Right!! I find the older I get the more often I hear myself saying, “Wow, I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone by.” Here we are entering the beginning of 2011 and yet again I am amazed at the speed in which 2010 has flown by. For many people a New Year brings about optimism and hope for setting and reaching new goals in their lives. One goal that I … [Read more...]
Achieving a More Balanced Physique Part 3 of 3: The Importance of Nutrition In the last two months we’ve taken a look at the requirements for achieving a balanced physique. So far these discussions have included the importance of incorporating both resistance training and cardiovascular training into your workouts. However, taking it out of the gym and into the kitchen is the last, but … [Read more...]
Achieving a More Balanced Physique PART 2 OF 3: Cardiorespiratory Conditioning Cardiorespiratory conditioning is an important component to achieving a more balanced physique as well as many other reported health benefits listed in the table below. Reported Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Exercise Reduction in blood pressure Increased HDL cholesterol Increased … [Read more...]
Achieving a More Balanced Physique Part 1 of 3: Women on Weights Over the course of my career I’ve often been asked about what the best way to lose weight is and how to achieve a more balanced physique. In the most simple of explanations, there are three criteria that need to be met in order to achieve the best results: resistance training, cardio-vascular exercise and proper nutrition. Sounds … [Read more...]
Since the inception of Body Fit’s monthly newsletter I have been asking myself, ‘How can I use my knowledge and experience to help inspire others to live a stronger and healthier lifestyle?’ When I approached Andy about the idea of contributing an article within the newsletter his response was very positive. He has graciously provided me an opportunity as an educator and leader in the field … [Read more...]
