You may consider it the fate of growing older, but you don’t have to suffer from a bad back. You simply have to protect your back from undue stress. The lower back (lumbar spine) is usually the target of back pain, and it’s because adults spend a lot of time bending forward. You lean forward […]
Having trouble staying motivated with your fitness goals? Here’s my solution: Reflect on your good qualities every day. First, start with what you do well. Are you a good friend, mother or co-worker? Do your actions positively affect others in your life? Try to remember the good acts you have done throughout your life in detail. […]
Having a hard time sticking with your fitness routine? Find a friend to help you out and you may experience more fitness success. Why? Partnering up will make you accountable to someone other than yourself. Which means you’re more likely to make the effort even when you really don’t feel like it. You may also […]
Do you stick to the old adage “no pain, no gain?” You could be dead wrong. If you’re experiencing pain while you exercise, something isn’t right – period. Contrary to the popular saying, pain doesn’t give way to fitness gains and can, in fact, hamper your ability to perform exercises and lead to injury. Pain […]
Breathe. Your body breathes automatically, so when you have to think about how to breathe during exercise, it’s not uncommon to make mistakes. Yoga requires breathing in and out through the nose, while Pilates recommends breathing through either the nose or mouth and then breathing out through the mouth. In weight lifting, however, there is […]
Believe it or not, rest is one of the most important aspects of any resistance-training program. Now don’t get all excited and head for the couch. We’re talking about giving your muscles 24 hours of rest in between workouts. A rest period of at least 24 hours allows the body to recover from exercise. Resting […]
You skipped your workout to watch TV… for the third time this week. It’s OK, because nobody’s watching, right? When the only person that you are accountable to for your actions is yourself, you’re walking in dangerous territory. Why? Because it’s easy not to feel guilty about skipping a workout if nobody is there to […]
If taking one step back for every two steps forward sounds like a recipe for failure, think again. Running on sand makes your body work harder compared to working out on a hard, flat surface. And if your workouts have been a bit stale lately, running on sand may be just what you need to […]
I have been asked: What works better to lose a belly fat: a stationary bicycle or treadmill? My No. 1 recommendation is to start paying attention to what you’re eating. I recommend no more than 15 grams of sugar and six servings of carbs a day – this will truly help you shed belly fat. […]
Walk, don’t run, to the nearest sporting goods store, and buy a pedometer. This handy little device is an inexpensive way to keep track of how many steps you take in a typical day. And while running may be a great calorie-burner, simply increasing your daily number of steps can help you lose weight. Aim […]
