I can't tell you how many times I am confronted with the an individual that either balks at the idea of adding 'cardio' into their life or does it but quite obviously hates every minute of it. I then, with empathy in my heart, take some time to define cardio and then explain its importance in … [Read more...]
Getting the Most from your Cardio Routine
I sit here on the gym floor about to start this post and all I can hear from behind me is a woman complaining how much she hates cardio...but I give her credit because she is really kicking it and having seen her around for the last few months I see that her body is changing and that is probably why … [Read more...]
Big Muscles for Big Change
Muscles..you have to use them or you will lose them! One of the main reasons we tend to gain weight as we age is because we start to lose muscle mass. As I have written before, muscle is metabolic, meaning it burns fat even when you are sleeping. You can gain up to 1 pound of … [Read more...]
Jump for Your Bones!
Van Halen had it right. You might as well Jump! One of the most prevalent weaknesses in our culture, particularly among women, is osteoporosis and osteopaenia, weak bones. Now, it’s not a news flash that calcium is key for healthy bones. Getting enough calcium from childhood through adulthood … [Read more...]
Yoga and Weights?
If you have ever tried yoga most of you will have come away with the realization that it is not as easy as it looks. A practised yogi can sink into Warrior pose and make it look like nothing is happening at all while a newbie would be sweating, grunting, turning red (don't forget to … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction? You Need More Protein
Fact or Fiction? Now that you have added weight training to your workout regime you need to become a carnivore to get enough protein in your diet. Mostly Fiction! Once you start any exercise program you will need more protein than a sedentary person would but assuming you are not … [Read more...]
Resistance Training for Weight Loss…and more.
When it comes to weight loss, health and overall quality of life a little weight training can go a long way. As a devout yogi I hadn't picked up a weight in years but recently I decided to give it a go and I love what it is doing for my body and soul. Not only am I getting stronger and … [Read more...]
Are You Living or Being Lived?
As everyone grows up, they develop a set of values: ways they interpret and respond to the world. For a few of us those values are something we create in ourselves, for most of us they are thrust upon us by our parents, friends, family and society at large. Most of the way we live our … [Read more...]
Have you Really Decided?
Do you have a health goal in mind? Are you committed to reaching it? Have you taken any steps towards reaching it? According to Anthony Robbins; "A real decision is measured by the fact that you have taken a new action. If there is no action, you haven't actually … [Read more...]
My Daily Success Habits
A positive mental attitude is key to living a healthy, well-balanced life. To achieve happiness and success you first must develop and maintain a positive mental attitude. One of the best ways you can do this is by implementing daily habits, and sticking with them, until they become … [Read more...]