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Will Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution Fail this Year?

January 4, 2019/in Blog, New Year's Workout Goals, Personal Training

Many people make their New Year’s resolution to become super fit but fail to achieve their fitness goal because of the obstacles they encounter.

When people think seriously about getting fit one of the first things they think of is attending a gym. Now this is fine, but just getting yourself to a gym involves time and trouble. Typically you need to get your training clothes ready, travel to the gym, park, wait to use the equipment, shower, change and then travel back home.

After a while many people reach the conclusion that all this just takes up too much time and their fitness dreams are dashed. If you could have a training facility in your home, however, all of the time that you waste going to and from a gym would be saved and you could spend more time in pursuance of your goal i.e getting fit.

An exercise treadmill provides the perfect facility for exercising at home. Running and walking are the most pleasurable and natural forms of exercising and build up stamina, help reduce weight and promote overall good health. The fact that you can indulge in this exercise in the peace, comfort and security of your own home by exercising on a treadmill is a huge bonus.

A key point to remember with regard to achieving your fitness goals with treadmill training is that the probability of you continuing with your fitness regime will be high. You are not subject to the vagaries of the weather and you can even watch the TV or listen to your favorite music at the same time.

When looking for a suitable home treadmill it is a good idea to steer clear of some of the cheaper products that you often see in the fitness sections of many department stores. Many of these budget models are lacking in quality and may see you looking at a repair bill in a short space of time.

Setting a goal to become fit is a major personal commitment and buying a treadmill for most of us is a major financial commitment, so buy wisely. When looking for a suitable treadmill try looking at some of the treadmill reviews which provide independent reviews, ratings, and pricing information for most models.

The first thing to consider when buying a treadmill is how it will be used. Will just one person be using the treadmill or many? Will these users be using the treadmill for walking, jogging, running or incline training?

Do not make the mistake of buying a cheap department store bargain and hope that it will meet the needs of your wife who just needs it for some gentle walking and your daughter who belongs to an athletics club and needs it for running. One size does not fit all here.

The next thing to decide upon is your budget. As stated earlier, for most people a treadmill is going to be a major investment so you need to spend wisely. A good quality treadmill should provide you with many years of use and will pay you back many times over in terms of overall fitness, healthy weight control and just sheer pleasure! As with most things in life you get what you pay for, so set your budget accordingly.

Another factor to consider is the weight of the heaviest person who will use the treadmill. Most treadmill review sites will include this in their product write ups and is usually shown as the maximum “user weight” for the treadmill. It is important to pay attention to this as the “maximum user weight” is stated for a good reason. If you weigh 300 lbs do not buy a treadmill that has a maximum user weight of 250 lbs and expect it to perform as it should for very long!

Give some consideration as to where you will locate your treadmill in your home. If you are fortunate to have a room where the treadmill can enjoy exclusive use then this will not be a problem but, if you intend to place it in a lounge then you may be interested in a “space saver” or folding treadmill.

These can be folded up into an upright position when not in use and so occupy a much smaller floor space. There are now available “ultra compact” treadmills that are highly portable and can be stowed under a bed or inside a closet when not in use.

Walking and running although excellent ways of exercising can produce stress on the feet and joints. For this reason you should look at treadmills with a good quality shock absorption system. Some treadmills now have quite sophisticated shock absorption systems.

Many treadmills have a bewildering array of electronic features to attract buyers. These include displays that measure calories used to the amount of energy expended in a fitness workout. Look for features that can stimulate and motivate.

Of course selecting then buying your treadmill is only the start. The key to keeping fit is implementing a workout routine, get started and keep going. You’ll find that after a month, your treadmill fitness session will become part of your normal routine and you will be well on your way to achieving your New Year’s fitness goals!

Overcoming Mental Barriers to Achieve Weight Loss

January 3, 2019/in Blog, Fool-Proof Diet, Nutritional Consultant

The most powerful obstacle to weight loss is not usually our diets or exercise routine so much as our mental ability to handle the types of healthy changes that we want to make in order to improve our lives.

But there are many pitfalls that can easily be stumbled into on the way to good health and well-being. This article will address them and what to do in order to begin overcoming the obstacles that are holding you back.

One of the most basic mental barriers to weight loss is a bad image of the self. If you don’t care about yourself or your body, of course it will be easy for you to neglect your health. All the diet books in the world wouldn’t be able to help you overcome this issue. Fortunately, there are many ways you can begin to develop a more caring attitude toward yourself.

Whether you choose to begin meditation and practicing mindfulness, or seek the help of a qualified professional who can help you to begin to see yourself and your value more clearly, there are ways to overcome this mental barrier once and for all to begin a healthy eating journey that will stick with you for the rest of your life.

Another major issue that a huge portion of the population faces is depression. Depression is sneaky and can often times come across as other things, such as irritability or tiredness. If you suspect you may be suffering from depression, there are many courses you could take to begin treating it. Once you have been able to pinpoint the source of the issue, then it will become that much easier to begin to reclaim your life.

Many of us end up eating when we are sad or angry or otherwise feeling badly, and the label emotional eating can fit into this category. If you are an emotional eater, the best thing to do for yourself is to become familiar with your triggers. Beginning a food journal is a good way to help you get in touch with your body and your habits, and ultimately provide you with insight. When you realize you are triggered into emotional eating, then it will be easier for you to stop yourself from doing so and regain control over your life and your diet.

Others may attempt to take on too much too fast and overload their brains with frantic efforts to lose weight. They make it a challenge that seems so huge and important and insurmountable that it causes the body to go into stress mode, which ironically causes us to hold on to even more weight as a survival mechanism. Rather than psyching yourself out and setting goals for yourself that may seem unattainable, instead, break things down into manageable pieces so you will be able to work toward your goals with ease.

Losing weight is not an impossible task. It is something that all of us can do if we put our minds to it. However, that is the most challenging part, and with these tips in mind, you too can begin to go on a diet that is foolproof, starting now!

3 Tips on What Not to Do to Achieve New Years Resolution Goals

January 3, 2019/in Blog, New Year's Workout Goals, Personal Training

It is January and what is heard around the world is talk of ‘losing weight’ and ‘going to work out again’. Many of these goal setters will quit after a few short weeks or never make it to the gym or to their basement in an effort to reach their goals.

There are many reasons why they will fail. Ridiculous advertisements promising unrealistic results is at the top of the list as well as an old philosophy that one has to workout 2 hours a day and eat less to reach their goals.

Tip #1 – Do NOT set unrealistic goals

The majority of goal setters have never worked our or have not worked out for quite some time and when they set their New Years Resolution goals of ‘losing weight’ and ‘getting in shape’ they set their goals to high.

Setting a goal of ‘working out 5 days a week’ or ‘going to lose 20 pounds by February’ are not realistic, especially for someone who has not worked out in years. When we set goals like this from the start we are only setting ourselves up for failure.

Start slow and work your way up to four or five days. I suggest getting to the gym 3 days a week for 20 minutes a day. Doesn’t that sound realistic? Isn’t that much more than what the goal setters were doing previously?

Tip #2 – Do NOT just ‘hit the weights’

Although I am a firm believer in resistance training for everyone I highly recommend that you do not head to the gym and do a typical body builders workout routine. Meaning, chest and back on Monday, legs on Tuesday, shoulders Wednesday etc.

This is not only boring, but also the the kind of workout that you will not look forward to. Total Body workouts are the most effective workouts that take less of your precious time and are very enjoyable.

In an effort to have fun while you workout, at any age, I highly suggest you participate in classes at your local gym. Look for the following types of classes: ‘basic training’, ‘total body workout’, ‘boot camp’ and yoga or pilates. If you do not have the time available to attend the classes then I suggest finding a ’20-30 minute’ total body workout DVD that you can do at home or in the gym.

Rest is good as well. Monday, Wednesday and Friday is a good way to start if that fits your lifestyle. When you get to 4-5 days per week I suggest the following: Workout days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Rest days are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

You can do some form of ‘active rest’ on Saturday and or Sunday. This is in the form of hiking, walking, tennis, golf etc

Tip #3 – Do NOT diet

This is a biggie and one that makes you go, ‘hmmmm?’ First, the word ‘diet’ is one we associate with eating less to lose weight. The real and more simplistic way to describe diet is that is is ‘nutrition intake’ which more simplistically means, eating.

There are way too many diet books out there with all kinds of tricks and gadgets to lose weight. Your body is the most sophisticated machine on this planet and it does not like to be tricked. Treat it right and it will treat you right. Provide it the foods and fuels it needs and you will be very happy with your results.

Here are a few recommendations to help you on your way to achieving goals and creating tons of energy throughout your day:

Eat your carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates are you number one source of energy. Now that you are working out your body needs that fuel to get you through your day and your workout. The goal would be to eliminate ‘white carbohydrates’. White rice, white breads, white pastas etc. Replace with the ‘browns’. Brown rice, whole grain/whole wheat bread, whole wheat pastas, yams, oats etc.
Please take note in the above: ‘replace’ not ‘eliminate’

You will see a drastic change in energy by simply replacing, NOT eliminating these foods.

Eat less protein.

Unfortunately, we all grow up hearing that we need to eat more protein. Where has that taken us? To a country with the highest obesity rate on the planet.

Plain and simple:

The more active you are the LESS protein you need, the less active you are the MORE protein you need. This all goes back to the carbohydrates. If you have too much protein and not enough carbohydrates your body will use protein as an energy source. This is not what you want. You need protein to serve its main purpose: repair and build muscle in turn increasing your metabolism so that you can burn fat and calories at rest.

The goal: Raise your metabolism

Drink plenty of water throughout your day.

Eliminate the sugary drinks and replace with good old H2o. One reason to eliminate sugary foods is that sugar creates hunger. If you are drinking sugary drinks throughout the day you will eventually have a starvation feeling. When this happens you will look for the junk foods which include more sugary foods.

Here are a few more reasons to crank up your water intake:

Water serves as a lubricant, forms the base for saliva, forms the fluids that surround our joints and regulates our body temperature as the cooling and heating is distributed through perspiration.
Water also helps to alleviate constipation by moving food through the intestinal tract and thereby eliminating waste- the best detox agent. Water also regulates metabolism

There you have it. Follow these 3 simple steps and you will be on the right path to success. Remember you are not eliminating anything, just replacing.

Set realistic goals, have fun with your workouts and DO NOT ‘diet’.

‘Your Body is a Temple, please be sure to treat it like one’

Tricks for Drinking More Water

January 2, 2019/in Blog, Fool-Proof Diet, Nutritional Consultant

A lot of people struggle with introducing more water into their diets. As westerners, we often get very entrenched in the habits of resorting to conveniently packed sugary drinks like soda or juice. However, these are usually not a good idea. Even drinks that tout themselves off as healthy often have preservatives and artificial chemicals in them, not to mention the incredibly high sugar content.

If losing weight is your goal, then water should be your go to beverage, preferably leaving all other drinks in the dust.

But this is far easier said than done, especially if you find it difficult to enjoy drinking water. Sure, it is the most natural thing in the world for us to consume, but that doesn’t mean that our taste buds are used to it after being saturated in sweet drinks that leave us wanting more sugar. Some of us require a bit of extra effort in order to begin embarking upon a healthy habit of drinking enough water.

Most studies have shown that we need to drink at least 64 fluid ounces of water daily in order to maintain the best functionality. Water not only helps our bodies to thrive and our organs to function, but it is also an appetite suppressant that helps us to metabolize the foods we eat and burn calories. So including it in our diets is essential.

To drink more water, try to drink a whole eight ounces right after waking up from sleep. You should drink room temperature water, and some people find that drinking from water bottles is an easy way to help keep track of how much water you have consumed in one day. You can find applications for your cell phone or other devices that help you to keep track of your water intake to ensure that you are drinking as much as your body happens to need, especially if this is something you struggle with.

If you find water too plain or bland, you could have pitchers of water in your refrigerator that are infused with other things, such as herbs or fruits or vegetables. There are many good flavors that nature has provided us with, and being able to find and include the ones that taste best to you in your water is a great way to ensure that you are getting the proper amount of water daily.

You could also try to drink a glass of water after every trip you take to empty your bladder, or reward yourself for drinking water. For example, if you meet your water quota that day, then and only then you could allow yourself a juice or other beverage. Using water bottles helps you to keep track of your water intake. You can leave them in the fridge to have easy access to delicious, cold water that will encourage you to drink even more!

These tips and tricks should help to jump start your desire to drink water just as nature intended and get you well on your way to creating the foolproof diet of your dreams!

Tірѕ For Sticking Wіth Yоur New Yеаr Fіtnеѕѕ Gоаl

January 2, 2019/in Blog, New Year's Workout Goals, Personal Training

Mаnу people mаkе fіtnеѕѕ rеѕоlutіоnѕ with thе bеgіnnіng оf a new уеаr tо gеt healthier аnd gеt іn ѕhаре. Some dесіdе tо eat bеttеr аnd exercise a lіttlе mоrе, whіlе others mаkе their gоаl switching from walking оn a treadmill tо trying an еllірtісаl mасhіnе.

Althоugh mоѕt реорlе ѕtаrt оut strong wіth their nеw уеаr fitness gоаl, many еnd up bеіng broken dауѕ оr wееkѕ later. It іѕ іmроrtаnt to realize thаt gеttіng іn ѕhаре оftеn іnvоlvеѕ a tоtаl lіfеѕtуlе change, nоt only еаtіng bеttеr while using treadmills, ellipticals, оr an exercise bіkе fоr a соuрlе оf wееkѕ. If уоu’rе hаvіng a рrоblеm sticking wіth іt, kеер thе fоllоwіng tірѕ іn mіnd.

Mаkе Your Goals Realistic

Sоmе реорlе wake uр оn Nеw Year’s Dау with аn unrеаlіѕtіс рlаn. For example, іf уоu hаvеn’t еаtеn a healthy dіеt оr еxеrсіѕеd fоr уеаrѕ, іt isn’t rеаlіѕtіс tо ѕеt a tаrgеt оf runnіng fіvе mіlеѕ per day whіlе fоllоwіng a low саrbоhуdrаtе diet. The fаѕtеѕt wау to failure is mаkіng an unrеаlіѕtіс fіtnеѕѕ gоаl. It’s bеѕt tо start wіth small ѕtерѕ lіkе wоrkіng оut fоr twеntу mіnutеѕ every other dау on аn exercise bіkе, treadmill, оr еllірtісаl whіlе аlѕо grаduаllу improving уоur diet.

Sеt Sресіfіс Gоаlѕ

It іѕn’t еnоugh tо say уоu wаnt tо bе healthier, уоu hаvе to set ѕресіfіс tаrgеtѕ. Make a lіѕt оf the ѕресіfіс thіngѕ you wаnt to ассоmрlіѕh. Fоr еxаmрlе, using уоur trеаdmіll three nіghtѕ a wееk while уоu watch уоur fаvоrіtе television ѕhоwѕ, riding уоur ѕtаtіоnаrу bісусlе fоr fіftееn mіnutеѕ bеfоrе lеаvіng fоr wоrk оn Monday, Wednesday, аnd Friday, or even аѕ ѕmаll аѕ exercising оn аn еllірtісаl machine for fіvе mіnutеѕ реr dау. In addition, set specific diet gоаlѕ lіkе сuttіng back or еlіmіnаtіng soda or passing bу fast food.

Chооѕе Indооr Equipment – Trеаdmіllѕ, Ellірtісаlѕ, Or An Exercise Bіkе

Since реорlе ѕеt nеw уеаr fitness gоаlѕ іn Jаnuаrу whеn the wеаthеr іѕ cold, many people use thе wеаthеr as аn еxсuѕе to nоt еxеrсіѕе. Bу сhооѕіng іndооr еԛuірmеnt like trеаdmіllѕ, ellipticals, оr аn еxеrсіѕе bіkе, you саn’t lеt the wеаthеr оutѕіdе ѕtор уоu from getting your workout.

If running ѕоundѕ gооd tо уоu, lооk for trеаdmіllѕ thаt allow you to соntrоl thе іntеnѕіtу and pace оf your run whіlе monitoring уоur heart rate, pulse, аnd mоrе. A treadmill offers уоu a grеаt іndооr wоrkоut аnd mоѕt of these mасhіnеѕ еvеn fоld аwау for out of ѕіght storage.

Ellірtісаlѕ provide a grеаt саrdіоvаѕсulаr lоw impact workout that doesn’t ѕtrаіn thе jоіntѕ оr muscles. An еllірtісаl mасhіnе аllоwѕ уоu tо wаlk or jog without hitting against a hard ѕurfасе аѕ wіth a trеаdmіll.

A ѕtаtіоnаrу bісусlе аlѕо оffеrѕ a low іmрасt wоrkоut whether уоu сhооѕе аn uрrіght оr a rесumbеnt mоdеl. Yоu саn gеt a grеаt cardio workout wіthоut ѕtrеѕѕіng уоur feet, knееѕ, or ankles.

Regardless оf whеthеr уоu сhооѕе treadmills, еllірtісаlѕ, оr an exercise bike, уоu саn kеер уоur new уеаr fіtnеѕѕ gоаl bу using аnу оf these ріесеѕ of іndооr equipment аlоng wіth bеіng rеаlіѕtіс, ѕеttіng ѕресіfіс gоаlѕ, аnd starting ѕmаll.

The Different Types of Juicers

January 1, 2019/in Blog, Fool-Proof Diet, Nutritional Consultant

A lot of people have begun to consider juicing as a viable option for weight loss. It can be a great way to quickly begin to shed the pounds and burn off all the body fat that has been in your way. As long as you are making sure that your juices contain fiber and are not full of concentrated sugars from too many fruits, then juicing is a very healthy way to get the vitamins and minerals that your body needs.

What many people may not realize when they get into juicing is just how much there is to know about it. Juicing has many ins and outs that may not seem very straight forward. For example, would you have known that there are two different types of juicers on the market that make juicing even more elaborate? Or would you have known that drinking juices that are too heavy on the fruit is not healthy at all for the body, because you are basically drinking heavily sugared water?

Whether you knew these things or not, juicing is best left to those in the know. So this article is going to explain to you the two most common types of juicers so you will be able to go out and make an informed decision should the time come that you want to buy one or replace one you may already have.

The most commonly known juicers are called centrifugal juicers. These are the juicers that come with three different parts, generally speaking. It is almost like a blender for juice, and the juice is first extracted through blades in the machine and then pressed with centrifugal force into the pitcher or glass. These are the fastest and easiest to make. However, their shelf life is very short, and should be consumed quickly after being made.

However, this can have drawbacks, such as being unable to extract the juices from leafy greens. You could still give it an attempt but it will not give you the same amount of juice as you would in a different type of juicer. However, they are fast, efficient, and powerful!

The second type of juicer is called a masticating juicer. Masticating juicers are responsible for creating what is usually known as cold-pressed juices and they have many perks and some drawbacks as well. Masticating juicers take longer to create the juices, and some people complain that because of the excess time it takes, the machine warms up and changes the quality of the juice.

This can be unpleasant for some while other people don’t seem to mind as much. However, the shelf life of masticated juices is much longer because the machine takes the time to truly extract the most juice possible out of the contents contained within it, whether these are large leafy green vegetables or not. The juices are blended thoroughly rather than simply splashed together like in centrifugal juicers. For this reason many prefer these juicers.

Now that you know the difference, you will be prepared when you want to get the most bang for your buck! A foolproof diet consists of making conscious decisions, and that includes the machines that will help you to achieve your goals!

Goal Setting Fоr the Nеw Yеаr

January 1, 2019/in Blog, New Year's Workout Goals, Personal Training

Anоthеr уеаr іѕ uроn uѕ аnd millions worldwide wіll make уеt again аnоthеr Nеw Yеаr‘ѕ Resolution rеgаrdіng thеіr сurrеnt lеvеl of health and fіtnеѕѕ, mоѕtlу pertaining tо weight loss. This іѕ thе ѕаmе rеѕоlutіоn that most have made fоr the раѕt 10 уеаrѕ аnd will continue tо mаkе thrоughоut lіfе, unlеѕѕ thеу tаkе drаѕtіс mеаѕurеѕ, think outside оf thе bubblе and lеаrn to specify a goal оr twо thаt will hold thеm ассоuntаblе аnd give thеm ѕоmеthіng to strive towards. Without a truе goal set, majority wіll lоѕе іntеrеѕt аnd ѕtор gоіng tо thе gуm bеfоrе thе first wееk оf February.

Gеttіng a mеmbеrѕhір tо a lосаl gуm оr buying a piece оf fіtnеѕѕ equipment аrе great іdеаѕ and wіll mоѕt dеfіnіtеlу help you оn уоur wау tо a hарріеr and healthier lіfеѕtуlе but none оf the аbоvе mentioned set уоu up with a truе goal іn mіnd аnd something tо work уоur butt оff to achieve.

Yоu nееd a light аt the еnd оf the tunnеl оr a роt of gоld аt the еnd оf the rainbow ѕо-tо-ѕреаk. Thаt іѕ why ѕеttіng achievable, rеаlіѕtіс аnd mоtіvаtіng gоаlѕ for уоurѕеlf is crucial tо уоur ѕuссеѕѕ towards a bеttеr bоdу аnd mind.

Whеn I say thіnk outside the bubblе hеrе, I mеаn іt. Surе уоu соuld ѕеt a wеіght loss of -20lbѕ аnd bесоmе obsessed with daily wеіgh-іnѕ on thе drеаdеd ѕсаlе. But thіѕ can be ԛuіtе dеtrіmеntаl tо not оnlу оnеѕ hеаlth but overall state оf mind оnсе it bесоmеѕ аn obsession. Let’s thіnk of something fаr mоrе practical and еаѕіеr tо measure. Hоw аbоut that fаvоurіtе pair of hір huggіng, tight fіttіng jeans you uѕе tо fіt into 10 years аgо?

Or іf уоur сlоthеѕ are all hideous аnd hоrrіblу outdated why nоt go to the mаll аnd рісk out a nеw ѕummеr оutfіt you are аbѕоlutеlу іn lоvе wіth. Trу it оn, fіnd one thаt fіtѕ…. PERFECT! Nоw, іf уоu сhоѕе a lаrgе, gо рut іt bасk on the rack and grab a medium. If you grabbed аn XL gо grаb a lаrgе. Gоt іt? Thе роіnt is to сhооѕе аn аrtісlе оf clothing оr entire оutfіt thаt you dоn’t currently fit іntо, but wоuld love to wеаr by ѕummеr. This іѕ уоur NEW GOAL!

Fоrgеt аbоut thе ѕсаlе.

It’ѕ аll аbоut specification. Sеttіng gоаlѕ thаt relate tо your іntеrеѕtѕ аnd are easy аnd fun wауѕ for уоu to trасk уоur progress. Cоuрlе more еxаmрlеѕ.

Hаvе аn іntеrеѕt in runnіng but can only mаkе іt аrоund thе trасk for a quarter of a mіlе оnсе bеfоrе ѕlоwіng down to a walking расе? Whу nоt еntеr yourself in a hаlf mаrаthоn соmе spring? This should be рlеntу еnоugh mоtіvаtіоn fоr a runnіng enthusiast.

So уоu lоvе gоlf, but fіnd уоurѕеlf оvеrwеіght and оut оf ѕhаре? Last уеаr уоu соuld bаrеlу drive thе cart аrоund the соurѕе fоr 3 holes before gеttіng tired frоm аll thе steering аnd gеttіng іn аnd out оf thе gоlf cart? Sоundѕ lіkе a рrоblеm. A ѕресіfіс аnd rеаlіѕtіс gоаl fоr уоu might bе to be able tо WALK thе еntіrе 18 hоlе course аѕ oppose tо using a golf саrt, соmе spring.

Thеѕе goals аrе аll ѕресіfіс tо уоur іntеrеѕtѕ аnd wіll kеер уоu mоtіvаtеd bесаuѕе оf whісh. Thеу аll аlѕо give уоu vеrу еаѕу tо mеаѕurе wауѕ оf trасkіng уоur рrоgrеѕѕ. Wаtсh as thе ѕummеr drеѕѕ fіtѕ nісеr аnd lооѕеr by thе mоnth. Trасk уоur progress running ԛuаrtеr mile laps without ѕlоwіng dоwn, around thе trасk. 1 lар the first wееk and maybe 4 lарѕ bу the 4th wееk. Or fоr thаt fіrѕt round of golf mауbе уоu wеrе able tо wаlk thе front 9 аnd take thе саrt the bасk 9. Thаt’ѕ a huge іmрrоvеmеnt…. оnlу 9 more holes to go!! Yоu саn dо іt.

Wіth specific, rеаlіѕtіс аnd асhіеvаblе gоаlѕ in рlасе, wоrkіng out wоn’t bе juѕt another сhоrе wіth nо еnd in sight. It will bесоmе a fun аnd mоtіvаtіng асtіvіtу wіth grеаt rеwаrdѕ juѕt аrоund the corner. Try іt fоr уоurѕеlf аnd ѕее thе rеѕultѕ.

Juicing for Weight Loss

December 31, 2018/in Blog, Fool-Proof Diet, Nutritional Consultant

Juicing is a popular diet fad that has picked up popularity, especially after being featured on a number of documentaries about losing weight. The concept behind juicing is that you can drink your way to good health, whether by fasting on juices alone or simply by adding them into your diet.

It is not generally advised to start any extreme dietary changes without the consultation of a doctor or nutritionist first. If you find that you are dealing with serious health issues, juice fasts and other cleanses can have vast side effects. Rather than jumping blindly on the bandwagon, it is good to make smart and informed choices that take your specific body and health into consideration.

If you are cleared for a juice fast or simply want to use juices as a way to get the vital vitamins and nutrients from vegetables and fruits without having to eat a whole lot of them, there is an option for you. However, make sure to remember that without the fibers that juicing removes from said fruits and vegetables, you are not consuming any of the healthy fibers that make fruits and vegetables so good for us and so effective at aiding in weight loss.

If juicing is something you are considering in order to trim down your body fat, don’t remove the pulp completely. Add in some of the excess fibers from your fruits and vegetables so you are getting the nourishment that nature intended.

Another thing to be aware of is that juicing can actually put on the pounds if you aren’t careful.

Consuming nothing but fruit juices can be very bad; just ask a diabetic! Fruits are full of natural sugars, and when fruits are juiced these sugars are concentrated. Especially if you are making a juice out of several large fruits. The best way to make a healthy juice is to create a recipe that contains two parts vegetable to one part fruit. That way you will get the natural sweetness of the fruit and the vitamins and minerals of the vegetables without having to worry about concentrated natural sugars.

A juice fast can be a very fast way to lose weight, but you should always make sure you are embarking upon fasts with a qualified professional on your side. Fasting can be dangerous, but juices are a delicious way to help recharge your body and mind and get yourself motivated to continue making great changes in your life.

There is no faster way to start feeling a natural buzz than to consume a good amount of vitamins and nutrients at once. Juices allow you to do just that! Not only is it a good way to help you flush out toxins, but it will keep you regular and give you energy unlike anything you have experienced since childhood.

Juicing can be a great tool in aiding your weight loss. As long as you keep the basics in mind, you will be well on your way toward creating the body you have always wanted.

5 Tips to Help You Lose Weight in the New Year

December 31, 2018/in Blog, New Year's Workout Goals, Personal Training

Many people worry about putting on weight over the Christmas period. If you find yourself weighing more than you did after the festive season, then getting back in shape is probably going to be your new years resolution. This year, losing those excess lbs does not have to be an uphill battle with our tips on new year weight loss.

We will try to help you discover how to lose the Christmas weight and stay in control of your weight loss goals all year round.

Below you will find some weight loss tips that can be used for all occasions and will help you achieve your new year weight loss goals.

New Year Weight Loss Tips:

1. Eat small and often

We are often led to believe that eating 3 meals a day is a good way to break up your daily meals. In reality, studies show that by eating 5-6 small meals a day, we keep our metabolism fired up which promotes effective weight loss and stops sugar levels from dropping. Try to spread your calorie intake out evenly over these meals and you will find that you will feel fuller for longer and avoid snacking.

Make sure you are eating a balanced diet of 30% protein, 30% fat and 40% carbohydrates.

2. Vary your workout

If you are hitting the gym, working hard and seeing little benefit, it might be time to change your workout. In order to successfully lose weight, you need to ensure that your whole body is being worked hard. Incorporate strength training into your routine. Many people believe that hours on a treadmill is the most effective way to burn calories. Your body will soon adapt to your workout so keep it on it’s toes by mixing it up.

3. Drink more fluids

Taking this simple, but effective step, will help you lose weight. Your body is composed of 70% water so it is important to keep yourself hydrated. Try to drink 6-8 glasses of water per day as this will help to prevent water retention and also help you feel fuller. Remember that tea, coffee, fruit drinks etc. all contain calories, so make sure you don’t exceed your daily intake.

4. Keep an eye on your meal portions

One of the easiest ways to cut down on calories is to eat smaller portions. It may sound obvious, but it is often overlooked. We often cook more than we need and end up eating more than we need. It takes a while for your body to feel full after eating so eating smaller portions slowly will give the body time to realize it has been fed. By cutting down on your portion sizes, you are cutting out huge amounts of calories that you do not need.

5. Eat only when you are hungry

Another tip that may sound obvious but this is easier said than done. It is easy to confuse the feeling of being thirsty for the felling of being hungry. More often than not, having a drink will hold these hunger pangs off until it is time for your next meal. The next time you feel hungry, have a glass of water and wait 20 minutes. A lot of the time, the feeling will subside. If not, have a healthy snack such as a piece of fruit.

Losing weight in the new year does not have to be hard. If you are fully prepared and fully committed to losing weight then you will find it is easy. Once the weight starts dropping off, you will feel motivated to continue with your healthy lifestyle. Try the tips above and you will find just how easy weight loss can be.

Make this New Year one to remember by taking control of your weight loss and achieving the body you have always wanted.

Resistance Bands Aid In Building Muscle

December 21, 2018/in Blog, Kinetic Bands Exercise, Personal Training

Many people find resistance bands to be comfortable alternatives to heavy weights. This is because they are small, very easily handled and are compact. This is exactly why people question their ability to build muscle. They look weak and frail and so people often have doubts of their performance and its effects on the muscle.

Muscles will get stronger when they are trained with any item that makes them exceed their ability. Regardless of if the item is just a book or an elastic tube, the muscle gets strong if it is challenged and made to work hard.

The portability and inexpensive nature of resistance bands make them perfect options. Different muscles can be challenged at varying levels by the use of bands that come in different levels. The traditional dumbbells are heavy, occupy a lot of space and are not easily portable but the resistance tubes can just the opposite because they are everything the dumbbells are not.

Workouts done using a dumbbell can be done with resistance bands as well by just tweaking the exercise a little. In addition a lot of exercises are available to individuals using these bands. Dumbbells and resistance bands work the muscles in different ways. The bands create a recoil effect when they are stretched leading to storage of kinetic energy. This kind of negative energy works muscle perfectly both while going up and down. This effect is not produced when working with dumbbells.

The bands tighten as they are lengthened and so the load can feel much stronger. This creates a lot of tension which helps in challenging the muscles further. Resistance bands are very versatile and come in countless shapes and sizes. These also come with attachments for the door and handle sometimes. It is ideal to buy many bands with different loads if you intend to strength train. Talking to a representative at the store will help you decide on the type of band that will work for you. They are easily available in any fitness store. It is advisable to purchase a minimum of two loads to get an effective workout. You need to keep changing the pattern of workouts in order to test your muscle ability which ultimately leads to gaining strength. Fresh workouts can be formed by adding more repetitions and adding heavier loads.

Therefore it is clear that resistance bands are indeed a smoother and less expensive alternative to dumbbells without having to forgo the exercise benefits.