Love that saying! So things are tough these days, right? Of course they are.....life just ain't easy sometimes, how is that for some english? But you just got to LOOK UP, GET UP, & DON'T EVER GIVE UP! If you want something then you are going to have to work for it. Have you ever tried real hard, I mean like real hard and just came up short?.....like a promotion at work maybe? How many people out there thought they got SCREWED at some point in their life from a boss that just didn't give them the promotion they SOOOO deserved. You showed up every day, worked your butt off, did everything right and after 2 years did not get that promotion that came up. Yup, that sucks but think to yourself...what could you have done better? Did you do everything in your power to do the best you possibly could?
There are so many exercise programs out there today, making it hard to know which is good for you and which one is not. The truth of the matter is that they are all good. Exercise, lifting weights and ultimately seeing the results that you want comes down to a few things....healthy eating, consistent workouts, proper recovery, and hard work. Yes, there are others but those are the main points.
Foam Rolling, also called by its technical term "self-myofascial release"......can't we just call it foam rolling and stop being so fancy, I mean, that is what it is....foam rolling. Either way, it is by far, one of the things that you have a love/hate relationship with. It is one of those things that not only takes time but can hurt as well. By hurt I mean a good hurt, like a pain that you know is going to benefit you after it is done...
Supplements are one of those topics that are discussed frequently in exercise and everyone has their own opinion. I am going to tell you my personal opinion on what I think are "must have" supplements in your life and others that I feel are helpful in improving your workouts and getting betters results. No matter what you do in order to get results you need to work REALLY hard, stay consistent, and eat healthy.
Seems like the first thing that is skipped in an exercise routine is the almighty legs. I do understand, the legs are not as fun to workout and certainly not one of your most glamorous muscles. When is the last time you saw a dude flexing his thighs walking by a mirror or trying to impress some women or his friends? Here are a few good reasons why a leg workout is an absolute essential part of your routine.
Exercise and a healthy lifestyle is just that....a "healthy lifestyle" meaning that you just can't be healthy in terms of how good your cardio level is or how much you can bench press. A healthy lifestyle, in my opinion, meets certain criteria. These criteria include......1. fitness and health 2. family life 3. relationships 4. personal time 5. Overall Happiness
Let's break them down......
I wanted to take some time to speak about what has been a topic that I always find myself speaking about with not only my clients but also with people in every day conversation. Let me ask you this...what is the obsession with the scale and your weight? First off, you need to understand a few things about how to weigh in and be consistent.
This is a great article from the University of Massachusetts Strength & Conditioning Department and it is what I truly believe works. No need for me to try and summarize this, it is well written and explains things very clear. One thing I may say is that if you are overweight, this is not the right plan for you. This is geared toward those who exercise at an intense level and want to add lean muscle to their body.
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Growing up these days can be difficult for children because of the levels of competition that exist in today's environment. It does not matter whether you feel that winning is important or not but what is important is preparing your children to have the necessary knowledge and skills needed to do well. Just like everyone wants their children to grow up smart and do well in school, the same applies for wanting your child to succeed in sports, acting, dance, art or whatever passion they may have.
Check out these myths about nutrition by a colleague of mine, Craig Fear. He is a nutritional therapist and has some great knowledge in the field. The following below has been copied and pasted and all the credit here goes to his writing. Below is a summary of the myths.
Quick Tip Post Here.....I wanted to talk quickly about doing shoulder workouts and bring to your attention if you are a newbie to weightlifting to be careful with your shoulders when lifting. The shoulder is very tender and also very unstable. Furthermore, with an injury, it can really affect a majority of your workouts that you will do and put you on the reserve for many weeks.
Making sure you give your muscles and body the recovery it needs after an intense workout is crucial in you reaching your fitness goals. Rebuilding you muscle tissue is not only important to those who are trying to build lean muscle and increase their size and shape of their muscles. It is also important for those who are looking to tone muscles and lose weight as well. The key in losing weight is not only eating correctly and making sure to have enough cardio in your routine but also to add lean muscle to your body, increasing you metabolism and in turn burning more calories.
A big part of keeping motivated and working out is making sure to avoid a plateau. A plateau in you workout is when you even off and don't continue to see positive results, whether in weight loss or increase in muscle size and strength. So how do we avoid a plateau. The main thing here is to make sure you are changing your routines up. You should also have a plan when it comes to your workout.
There are several things to keep in mind when trying to accomplish your fitness goals but the main 3 that must be followed are EXERCISE, NUTRITON, and REST. One is not more important than the other, the truth is that you need all 3 in order to be successful at whatever goals you are trying to achieve.
Why is it that so many people have such high hopes of losing weight and exercising but can never really stick with it for long enough for it to work. I believe there are many many reasons why one won't reach ones goals of losing the pounds they want but the biggest of them all is EXCUSES. These days life can be very overwhelming and busy and people just don't seem to take exercising seriously enough to fit it into their daily schedule.
WHAT DO YOU WANT IN YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE? These days the average person gets bored with their exercise routine, lacks the knowledge to get the results they need, or just plain and simple....are lazy or unmotivated! So, what is the solution to this problem? Is it a personal trainer? Maybe, but the average person can sometimes have a hard time affording going to a personal trainer enough times each month to make it effective. However, if you can find a good personal trainer that will communicate and spend the time necessary in order for you to be effective outside of your sessions, you have found a good trainer.
Ok...so I am a p90X coach as everyone knows b/c of my extreme enthusiasm and passion that I show everyday throughout social media, to family, friends, and every single human being I come in contact with that talks about exercise. If you know me, you will find this to be very true. I think that Team Beachbody, the company behind p90X, is such a great company that not only works on your physical health but focuses on your mind as well throughout your exercise experience with one of their products. They truly connect mind, body, and spirit to make you feel fantastic and be a better person in all aspects of your life.
Do you need a pre-workout drink? Have you tried one before? What types of effects did you get from taking your pre-workout formula before your fitness training? There are several reasons why one may want to take a pre-workout formula but most often people start using one in order to conquer a plateau they have been on and in order to get up that extra rep or two during their workout or just to simply increase their energy.
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