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Walking is one of the easiest, most prescribed cardiovascular exercises you can do. A healthy, active adult should strive for 10,000 steps per day (about 5 miles). A sedentary adult should aim for 1,000 to 3,000 steps per day and gradually increase steps until the 10,000 goal is achieved. Wearing a pedometer is the best way to track your steps.
Most of us know someone who has awakened the day after his/her first exercise session and discovered they were so sore they could barely walk! Working-out should not be a painful event. It should be an enjoyable experience that you want to do again and again. Here are some tips to help you have a better workout and reduce your risk of injury.
We all know exercise has a long list of health benefits, but moisture and friction can cause issues that might disrupt your workouts. Here are some common skin ailments that can occur during exercise and some possible solutions. Blistersr
Every New Year the gym is packed full of eager exercisers ready to achieve results. A month or two passes, resolutions go awry, and people give up. Don’t fall victim to this cycle! Exercise is a lifetime commitment for your own personal health and well-being. Here are some tips to help you stay motivated to exercise. 1) Partner Up! Exercise is so much more fun when you do it with a friend. Plus, you and your buddy will keep each other accountable. On days you don’t feel like working out your partner will be your motivator and vice versa. 2) Try Something New!
Mixing up your exercise routine is the best way to avoid weight loss plateaus and achieve great results. One of these fitness trends is sure to fire up your metabolism, keep you motivated, and help you accomplish your goals. Exergaming (Active Gaming)r
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Constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux, GERD…these are not pretty words, but in todays busy world doctors are seeing more patients with these stomach ailments. Stress, unhealthy eating habits, dehydration, and lack of exercise all affect our body’s ability to digest food. Try some of these simple tips to help heal your tummy.
”23.6 million children and adults in the USA have diabetes” (2007 National Diabetes Fact Sheet http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics). And, according to the American Diabetes Association, the number of Americans with diabetes is expected to increase to more than 30 million by 2030 (http://www.acefitness.org/fitfacts/fitfacts_display.aspx?itemid=29). These are alarming numbers and a major sign that we really must take better care of ourselves!
On those days when you feel like you “just can’t take it anymore,” exercise can be your solution to stress relief.
The most common complaint I hear as a personal trainer is “I don’t have time to workout.” Exercise should be like brushing your teeth. It’s something you should do everyday. Here are some tips to help you fit physical activity into your day:
Whether you’re new to working-out, you’ve hit a plateau, or you’re bored with the same old routine; try these tips to get the most out of your exercise sessions. Cardiovascular: 1) Use your arms on the treadmill or elliptical machine. If you’re holding on to the handrails of cardio equipment you’re missing out on the total number of calories you could be burning. Pumping your arms at a 90-degree angle automatically increases your speed and heart rate therefore, accelerating the number of calories burned.
Many of us are shallow breathers and we don’t even realize it. Shallow breathing is the act of breathing more from the chest area not the diaphragm. If you are breathing properly, your diaphragm (lower rib cage/upper belly) should rise as you inhale and contract as you exhale. Shallow breathing can rob your body of the precious oxygen it craves resulting in low energy, depression, sluggish brain, and health problems like sleep disorders, heart troubles and other diseases.
It can happen to the best of us. It’s that time of night when you’ve settled down for the evening. The overwhelming urge to eat again is nibbling away at you. Temptation is overpowering your willpower even though you know eating at night can cause you to pack on the pounds. Take charge of this late night pest by trying some of these tricks. 1) Learn to recognize when you are truly hungry. Emotional eating causes pounds of weight gain and contributes greatly to our obesity epidemic. Think before you eat. Is your stomach growling? Has it been three or four hours since you had dinner?
It’s that time of year again. Soon you’ll be surrounded by pies, cakes, cookies, and candies. Your willpower will be pushed and tested to extremes. The average person will gain 5-15 pounds during the holidays. Lack of time leads to more stress, less physical activity, and unhealthy eating habits. Can you survive this food-filled season of eating? With a few simple steps you can. 1) Increase/intensify your cardiovascular activity. Calories in equals calories out. If you know your calorie intake is going to increase, then your workouts must also increase (to avoid weight gain).
The anticipation of bringing a new life into the world is one of the most exciting and joyous times in woman’s life. Some women feel great during their pregnancy while others feel downright sick. During this special time, it is very important to take really good care of yourself which in-tu affects the health of your baby. Exercise is a great way to maintain your overall health during pregnancy. Here are a few precautions to be mindful of (taken from AFAA Personal Fitness Training Theory & Practice – Special Populations):
Cakes, cookies, pies…oh my! It’s that time of year when your willpower will be tested to extremes at parties and family get-togethers. The average person will gain 5-15 pounds during this food-filled season of eating. You can conquer the battle of holiday weight gain by following these simple tips:
Pain Management For Exercise Related Injuries It can happen to the best of us. Unexpectedly, during your workout or sporting event… BAM…an injury occurs! Do you ice it or use moist heat? Do you elevate it, wrap it, or tape it? Here are some tips to help you manage your pain and get you back to normal as quickly as possible. P.R.I.C.E.r