I am not one for exercising and I freely admit it. I've tried all sorts of things from working out at home with Tai Bo DVDs, joining pilates and yoga classes, personal trainers and going with my hubby to the gym. Other than walking (a lot) nothing inspires me to move ...other than a good sale. … [Read more...]
Loving the burn
So our UrbanMoms team is over half way through our fundraising goal with 16 total members! Click here to check our progress. As far my own progress, I started week five of my own running program, (couch to 5km) which means upping the running portion of the program to an eight-minute run without … [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...]
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...]
TERMINOLOGY AND TIPS FOR YOUR TRAINING TOOL BOX
One of the most important aspects of increasing your training success is education. With no time to waste moms especially need to keep it very focused. Get yourself on top of your own game with the terms and tools that will take you where you want to go:Periodization - is the organization of an … [Read more...]
The Finish Line
I recently finished my first half marathon. Those are words I never expected to be able to write. What surprises me most about the sentence is that I included the word "first", thereby indicating that there will be a second, third and fourth race in my lifetime. I shared my training with … [Read more...]
Wii Too Much Fun!
Yes. I did it. I stood in line in the freezing cold rain on Saturday morning for no less than two hours. Just to get my hands on one of these: You got it! Sucker for gadgets, right here! It's a funny story, actually, how I came to be standing in line for a video game accessory. See, my little … [Read more...]