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Hurray for spring! The weather is finally promising an end to winter. If you are like many human beings that lie dormant in hibernation for the winter, then you will want to consider a few things before busting the doors down and taking on a rigorous exercise program. Consider these 5 the top of your priority list this week as ...
A popular trend in the past few years has been couch to 5k. Many “unfit” people have been successfully motivated to begin a fit lifestyle by lacing up their tennis shoes and hitting the road. I applaud these individuals for their enthusiasm and dedication. After the 5k many undertake racing a mini marathon, and for some, a full marathon or ...
Those new to a workout environment may be overwhelmed by the variety of exercises to choose from. A fitness professional knows that not all exercises are created equal. Depending on your fitness level, some can even be dangerous. So where should you start if you are a newbee? Workouts can take place anywhere: gym, living room, outdoors. This workout requires ...
We humans only do what we want to do. Many of us want to be healthy and fit, but it’s not always convenient. Make your goals fool-proof by supplying everything you need for a great workout at home. Run through a quick routine before or after work, or during breaks between college classes. Call a fitness coach to customize a routine ...
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I came across some helpful information today that I would like to pass on. This article from Fitness Magazine summarizes the basics of metabolic function. You will learn what causes our bodies to burn calories, and what creates the slow-down of our metabolisms with age. Read on if you want to be informed about how you can best burn calories and ...
Keep it simple. Overcomplicating your goals and your plan can keep you stagnant! Start choosing fitness as your lifestyle today with these 6 tips: Get up 10 minutes earlier….And eat breakfast!! Plan something simple, like and egg microwaved for 1 minute and a slice of whole grain toast. Take breaks at work. You already do this, but what you do ...
This is an astonishingly simple, yet deeply complex question. To start simple, a healthy diet is one comprised of fresh foods consumed in appropriate quantities. Simple, right?! Here is where the complexities start: it is almost impossible to find “fresh food” the way our bodies want it there is debate that some naturally occurring, fresh foods are not as good ...
The best intentions for developing a healthy and fit body can fall by the wayside very easily. Coming up short of your goal is most likely the result of not having a concrete plan to follow. But what plan is the best to follow? This is one of the toughest questions, and one of the reasons that Xcel Performance exists. ...
This is a great question. In our society today, “normal” has become something different than it was in the past. “Normal” is going out with co-workers for lunch and stopping by a fast food place for dinner on the way home. It is eating dessert multiple times a week – donuts and candy at the office, cookies at home, danish ...