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For weight loss and maintenance, we want to increase our resting metabolic rate (RMR).  One of the best ways to increase your RMR is to strength train regularly.  Did you know that a pound of muscle burns 50 times more calories than a pound of fat!!  Now, that’s a deal!  Working out with weights increases [...]

One of the most important investments you can make in yourself is your regular fitness program.  Yes, you may start your fitness program to lose weight.  Along the way, you’ll discover that becoming more fit pays major health dividends for you.   Along your journey to achieve your fitness goals, you’ll lose weight and tone your [...]

Do you perform abdominal crunches correctly?  Ask your trainer or knowledgeable friend to check out your crunch form.  Here are some crunch “how to” items to keep in mind: * Keep your lower back pressed firmly against the floor through the entire exercise. *  Keep your neck and head in a neutral position.  Do not [...]

If I told you that I know of a diet plan, pill, patch, shot, soup, or other means that will allow your body to burn substantially more calories, would you be interested?  YES!  Before losing weight, I can’t tell you how many crazy things I’ve tried in order to get that deal….of course, unsuccessfully!  The great [...]

Are you finding it difficult to squeeze in your regular exercise routine?  When it comes to exercise, any bit of activity and movement counts!  Check out these different ways to combine holiday festivities and movement: *Take a walk in the mall before shopping for holiday gifts.  After you’ve shopped and have bags that provide extra [...]

Feeling stressed?  Aerobic workouts are fantastic stress beaters.   Exercise helps relieve stress through several different physical mechanisms: Fifteen minutes of any activity that works the major muscle groups such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and climbing stairs helps relax the muscles. Exercise helps your body metabolize stress hormones more quickly. Exercise releases endorphins, those naturally [...]

Many of us will be enjoying the long holiday weekend off from work with family and friends.  Take advantage of this extra time to honor your health by getting in a little extra exercise instead of indulging in extra food!  On this long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, you’ll be thankful that you chose exercise over extra [...]

If you have been sick or returning to walking after an absence, here are some strategies for getting started again: 1.  Alternate time walking briskly with time at a slower pace.  If you’re fit enough to walk for 30 minutes, start off by alternating between two minutes of brisk walking and two minutes of slow [...]

When you’re in a tense or anger-inducing situation, taking a walk can calm your mind – because it calms your body. Walking reduces stress in the body in several ways: It helps to eliminate stress hormones (such as adrenaline) from your body. It reduces tension in several large muscle groups – the glutes (buttocks), the [...]

An option to include in your exercise routine is yoga.  If you find you need to add some variety from your current program of movement, give yoga a try.  You can use yoga to enhance any aspect of your daily life.  Yoga is a great way to relax and can also aid in improving your [...]