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Ever Tried Circuit Training

Ever Tried Circuit Training

Published by on April 2, 2017 | Leave a response

%image_alt%There’s a lot of talk about circuit training and with good reason. It’s a workout that will have you moving your fastest and maximize your output You’ll never feel left behind because you’ll only compete with is your own personal best. It’s a series of different activities and you set your own pace. You move from station to station at your own pace, but I encourage you to do it as fast as you can to see the most progress from your workout.

It works the whole body and provides endurance, balance and strength training.

Whether you’re pushing a giant tire, lifting dumbbells or swinging kettlebells, you’ll be building your strength and endurance and often upper body flexibility. It will work all the areas of your body, while building lean muscle tissue in the process. Even if you never shed one pound, you’ll look thinner because one cubic inch of muscle tissue weighs more than a cubic inch of fat. It’s similar to comparing the size of a container holding a pound of feathers and one holding a pound of steel. The one holding steel will be smaller, just like the outline of your body.

You’ll shed pounds fast.

Circuit training burns tons of calories, besides just building muscle tissue. You’ll shed pounds fast and if you combine it with a healthy diet, even faster. Once you build muscle tissue, weight loss will be even easier, since muscle tissue requires more calories than fat tissue does. Effectively, you’ll be boosting your metabolism and burning more 24/7. I provide a great deal of support along the way. I make sure that you know the right way to do each exercise and work with you until you do. You’ll be amazed at how much fun it can be once you get into the groove.

Circuit training is good for almost all people.

It’s especially good for those with high blood pressure, cholesterol problems or diabetes, not only because it helps you shed pounds, but it gets your body moving. Studies show that regular exercise can help lower the risks from these conditions. If you have problems with your joints, arthritis or health concerns, a;ways check with your health care professional first. If you get the okay, make sure you tell us about your condition when you first come for classes. I can modify the exercise or eliminate some of the circuits so as not to exacerbate the condition.

You’ll see results in just 12-weeks and be amazed at just how great you look.

You’ll not only look better, you’ll feel better too. You’ll be amazed at how much energy you have.

The flexibility and strength training can help you avoid injuries from doing every day tasks, which sometimes happens from turning the wrong way or lifting something awkwardly.

You’ll be so excited about the quick improvement, it will be easy to go back to the gym. It keeps you motivated because there’s quick progress.

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Don't Let Negative Thoughts Hold You Back

Don’t Let Negative Thoughts Hold You Back

Published by on December 21, 2016 | Leave a response

Negative Thoughts

If you want to get into shape, but find negative thoughts are stopping you from ever starting on the road to your goal, it’s time to change. Replace the “I can’t” with an “I can.” You may have thought you were too busy, too tired or simply couldn’t achieve the goal you wanted, but you’d be wrong. Everything is possible when you have an “I CAN” attitude. Start looking for the reasons you can get into shape rather than those reasons you can’t.

Don’t let time stand in the way of a slimmer, fitter body.

Getting fit doesn’t have to consume your entire day. It may mean making a few changes, carving out a few extra hours and being aware of your goal. Changing how you eat is one the first things on the list. You don’t have to have a special diet, just learning to eat smarter is what it takes. It can mean making substitutions, such as eating brown or wild rice instead of white rice or having healthy snacks ready for mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Stocking up on healthy foods is just as easy and quick as having snack or processed foods available. Setting aside as little as four to five hours a week for working out can make a difference in your entire life. It will clear your brain and help you work smarter so you get more done in less time, offsetting any time taken working out.

Exhaustion can be eliminated with a schedule of regular exercise.

If you’re ready to fall flat on the couch and not move after you come home from work, exercise can help eliminate that exhaustion. You’ll be amazed at how energized you feel after working out. Exercise helps burn off the hormones created by stress. Stress can make you feel exhausted. Once you start exercising, you’ll find your mind clears and you get a second wind. It increases your circulation, sending oxygen and nutrient rich blood to all parts of your body. Sure you’ll be ready for bed when that time comes, but you’ll get a good satisfying rest, not just lay there reviewing everything that happened throughout the day. Often stress, not work is the real energy robbing culprit.

No fitness goal is impossible.

Even if you’ve failed losing weight or getting back into shape in the past, it doesn’t dictate your future. Often people find that when I help them, they have a clearer picture of what they have to do to achieve their goal and work harder than they might on their own. I help you set realistic goals, create a plan to achieve those goals and provide you with motivation along the way.

You’ll achieve your goals faster when you work with a trainer. When my clients see the progress, they’re more determined to stay on track to reach their next goal.

An “I can” attitude and mental toughness, the ability to stick to a goal long after others might have given up, are all learned through training. Not only are they valid for weight loss and fitness, they help in every area of your life.

You’ll walk taller thanks to better posture. That gives you a presence and makes others look at you differently. You’ll probably find you get more respect and advancements at work.

You’ll feel fantastic and improve your overall health. Eating healthy and regular exercise can help you avoid serious conditions, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, but also build your immune system to prevent less serious ones, such as the flu or colds.

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Benefits Of 10% Weight Loss

Benefits Of 10% Weight Loss

Published by on December 14, 2016 | Leave a response

It may not seem like much, but as little as a 10% weight loss can make a huge difference in both your overall health and appearance. It offers some huge health benefits, such as lowered blood pressure and cholesterol, while also reducing the risk of diabetes or helping to control it if you already have it. Unless they’ve had a huge health scare, most people aren’t motivated by health reasons. They want to look better or have more energy. Shedding that ten percent can make that happen.

You’ll be building your energy level, while building your muscles.

The body is amazing. It’s one tough self-healing machine that lasts a long time if you give it the right fuel and keep it well oiled. By well oiled, I mean work out to improve your circulation and get oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Unlike other machines, the body doesn’t wear out, instead, it rusts out from lack of use. The more you workout, the more energy you seem to have. Of course, you have to know the right way to do all the moves while you’re exercising. That’s why I pay special attention to every client’s form. Doing any exercise incorrectly can cause injury or minimize the benefits.

Combining a healthy diet and regular exercise does more than help you shed pounds.

Losing weight is important, but so is losing inches. When you workout it helps build muscle tissue, which weighs more per cubic inch than fat tissue does. Just like comparing a pound of feathers to a pound of lead, the container holding the lead would be much smaller. When you build muscle tissue, your body will look slimmer, even if you never shed a single pound. Now consider how you’ll look when you build muscle tissue and shed 10 per cent of your body weight. Having more muscle tissue also helps boost your metabolism, since muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue does. You’ll burn extra calories even when you’re not working out.

You’ll have more energy when you shed extra pounds and gain muscle.

You’ll be lighter on your feet both literally and figuratively. Imagine carrying around a 15, 16 or 20 pound weight all day. It can get pretty tiring. Not only will you be shedding the extra weight that makes you tired, you’ll be building more energy. Exercise builds stamina, as well as strength and flexibility. It’s one reason I continually up the ante and make your exercise program harder the fitter you become. Your body is capable of doing more.

You’ll improve your libido when you workout. It’s one of the huge benefits. Not only does exercise help you in the bedroom, shedding pounds improves your self-esteem, making romance even more desirable.

You’ll build your confidence as you shed weight. Just working on weight loss and starting an exercise program can give your confidence a boost. Once you start seeing results you can imagine how great you’ll feel about yourself.

10 percent weight loss may only be a start on your overall goal, but it’s a great start. It’s an achievable goal that looks realistic. The more you believe in your goal, the easier it is to achieve it.

While you’re shedding the extra pounds, you’ll learn how to eat healthier. Eating healthy means never having to diet again.

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Open for motivation...

Open for motivation…

Published by on December 9, 2016 | Leave a response

Don’t skim over this post… because I’m writing just to you today.

I understand the frustrations that you have when it comes to you body. I know all about your insecurities over the size of your thighs and how hopeless that can feel.

And today I’m here to motivate you to take action.

The answer to your body frustrations is to get you up off the couch and into the gym, day after day. So here’s my pep talk in bullet form—21 rewards that you will gain from regular exercise.

Do yourself a favor and print this list and post it where you’ll see it every day. When you need motivation or encouragement, simply read over this list and take action.

Remember that action alleviates anxiety. So whenever you’re feeling anxious over the current shape of your body, take that as a reminder to jump into action.

And then begin to reap these 21 rewards of exercise:

1. You’ll reset your body: Exercise has been described as a giant reset button. A good workout will block appetite swings, improve your mood and even help you sleep.

2. Your clothes will fit better: Consistent exercise will tone and tighten your body, causing your clothes to not only fit better but to also look nicer. Also exercise ensures that soon you’ll be trading your clothes in for smaller sizes.

3. You’ll be less stressed: You have enough stress in your life—it’s time for a break. A good workout invigorates your muscles, leaving you relaxed and less stressed.

4. You’ll have more energy: WebMD tallied research studies and concluded that 90% of them prove exercise increases energy levels in sedentary patients. Next time you feel fatigued, fight it will the most powerful tool available: exercise.

5. You’ll be stronger: Exercise improves muscle strength and endurance, two things that you use throughout each day. When you exercise consistently you’ll be pleasantly surprised when difficult tasks begin to seem easy.

6. You’ll be less likely to binge: Exercise has a powerful anti-binge effect on the body. This is due in part by an increase in sensitivity to leptin, a protein hormone, which has an appetite-taming effect.

7. You’ll burn calories: You know that excess body fat is made up of stored and unused calories. Fight back by burning loads of calories with fat-blasting workouts.

You’ll be more confident: Who doesn’t wish they walked and talked with more confidence? A consistent exercise program will do just that. As your body becomes more fit, watch as your confidence sky-rockets.

8. You’ll have fun: Believe it or not, exercise can be extremely enjoyable. Remember how fun it was to run around as a child? Tap into your inner child as you find a mode of exercise that gets you excited.

9. You’ll reduce your blood pressure: Exercise has been proven more effective than medication in reducing blood pressure to normal levels. A single workout has been shown to reduce blood pressure for the day and regular exercise reduces overall blood pressure in the long run.

10. You’ll lose the jiggles: Regular exercise tightens flabby arms, legs and waistlines. So wave goodbye to the jiggles with a solid exercise program.

11. You’ll increase insulin sensitivity: Researchers at Laval University in Quebec discovered that exercise improved insulin sensitivity dramatically. Peak after-meal insulin levels dropped by more than 20 percent after as little as 3 weeks of consistent exercise.

12. You’ll sleep better: Do you toss and turn for hours before falling asleep? Exercise is a powerful sleep aid. Your tired muscles encourage your body to quickly fall asleep so they can get their overnight repair work done.

13. You’ll lower your risk of heart disease: Regular exercise strengthens your heart and makes it more resilient against disease. A sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor for heart disease, so rest assured that consistent exercise is your ally against disease. 14. You’ll feel great: Vigorous exercise releases natural endorphins (happy hormones) into your blood stream that dissolve pain and anxiety. You’ve probably heard of ‘runner’s high’, this can be achieved by any great workout.

15. You’ll lower your risk of diabetes: Studies show that exercising as little as half an hour each day can dramatically reduce your risk of diabetes. If you are at risk of diabetes, or already have diabetes, regular exercise is the most effective treatment for reversing the disease.

16. You’ll meet cool people: You could benefit from a group of new, energetic friends, right? Gyms, bootcamps, workout centers and even the jogging trail are all great places to connect with fun new friends.

17. You’ll improve your BMI: You know that maintaining a healthy BMI is key in disease prevention. Exercise is the best way to keep your BMI under control.

18. You’ll increase your endurance: Do you ever get out of breath when walking up stairs or through the mall? Regular exercise builds your endurance for everyday activities.

19. Your doctor will be impressed: How many times has your doctor given you the lecture about losing weight and exercising more? Exercise regularly and get your MD off your back!

20. You’ll look amazing: Are you happy with the shape and size of your body? Regular exercise works wonders on your physique. Within a few weeks you’ll see shape and tone in all the right places.

Are you ready to alleviate your anxiety by taking action? Good!

Simply pick up the phone, or reply to this email, and let me know that you’re ready to get started. I’ll create a personalized fitness plan that’s just right for you and together we will get you into the best shape of your life.

Let’s do this!

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