To many of us, exercise has a connotation of torture, pain, something to avoid yet have to do. If you can’t redefine exercise to make it different for you, think activity. Activity can include exercise but doesn’t necessarily have to. Activity can be taking every opportunity you can, making every activity that you can to [...]
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Think Activity as Your Movement of Choice
by Cathy on 18. May, 2009 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Exercise and Activity – It All Counts
by Cathy on 13. May, 2009 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Any exercise and activity you do throughout the day counts. It isn’t necessary to set aside a large chunk of time to work out if it doesn’t fit into your schedule. In fact, shorter workouts build consistency. Consistency in activity and exercise are a very important component in making lifelong changes that will help you [...]
Prescription for Weight Loss Success and Maintenance
by Cathy on 06. Mar, 2009 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Although what we eat is an important component of our weight loss success and maintenance, so is cornerstone of a strong foundation which is exercise. The goal for all of us is to walk 10,000 steps per day. Since Spring seems to be here finally, take it outside. Take your walk outside and enjoy the [...]
Count Your Steps To A New Goal
by Cathy on 24. Nov, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Short-term goals are important for success. By reaching short-term goals, you create a positive momentum which causes you to stay motivated. Setting short-term goals for exercise can keep it interesting and help push past plateaus or where limits are right now. Thanksgiving is just a few days away. A great way to combat the additional [...]
Strength Training is Strong in Your Exercise Program
by Cathy on 13. Nov, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity, Weight Loss and Maintenance
Strength training does more than make your muscles stronger. Strength training will help to build stronger bones, boost your metabolism, raise your self-esteem, shape and tone your muscles, improve your posture, decrease back pain and help to improve the endurance of your muscles. All of these benefits for strength training. Yes, cardio is important but [...]
To Eat Before Or After…That Is The Question
by Cathy on 17. Oct, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity, Weight Loss Coaching for YOU!
Many fitness experts now consider post-exercise eating one of the most crucial factors influencing a workout’s results. Their recommendation: Eat a small meal or snack as soon as possible after exercising, and make sure the meal includes both complex carbohydrates and protein. The ideal is to eat within 30 minutes of your workout, but if [...]
Move More
by Cathy on 25. Sep, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
Make it a part of your daily routine to find ways to move your body. Would you go through your day without brushing your teeth? No! The same applies with moving your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; play with your kids; mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs [...]
Inner Reasons to Exercise
by Cathy on 17. Sep, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
We all know about the health benefits to exercise. There is less of an emphasis on the inner reasons to exercise. There are many, many inner reasons to be as fit inside as outside. Begin shifting your perceptions of movement from something that you have to do to lose weight or change your body, to [...]
Exercise As A Lifestyle
by Cathy on 22. Aug, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
You don’t need to purchase expensive in-home exercise equipment or an expensive gym membership to lose weight and maintain your health. Forget the Spandex and expensive fitness toys and remember these lifestyle exercise tips: * Ride a bike or walk to the convenience store in your neighborhood to pick up that forgotten item from your [...]
The Strength of Strength Training
by Cathy on 07. Aug, 2008 in Exercise, Movement & Activity
You’ll be in better shape and enjoy a higher fitness level by incorporating strength training. Strength training is proven to improve athletic ability. For example, golfers significantly increase their driving power and walkers have more stamina. Whatever your sport of choice, or in living your daily life and routine, strength training will not only improve [...]
