Painting A Healthy Lifestyle
What does fitness mean to you? Is it a way of life? A far away
dream? A constant struggle? Is it about joy and pleasure, or
deprivation and punishment? The way you view the process can
determine your level of success. by Renee Cloe, ACE Certified
Personal Trainer
Battling Boredom
Are you finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning for
your daily walk and making up excuses to skip the gym on the way
home? Even the most dedicated exercisers occasionally get bored with
their routine. Waning motivation, cutting workouts short and not
having your old enthusiasm all are signs of a stale exercise
regimen.
Fitting Fitness In
One of the most popular excuses for failing to work out is not
having enough time. Are you really so busy it is impossible to
squeeze in exercise? On the other hand, is it more likely your time
is spent on things that are not top priorities for you? If you
frequently use time as an excuse for missing workouts, here are some
ways to see if that is really the case.
Fitness On The Go
Does the increase in your frequent flier miles seem to correlate
with the increase in your waistline? If your job involves a great
deal of travel, you may be all too familiar with the effect a busy
schedule can have on your exercise program. With a bit of planning,
you can fit short exercise sessions into your busy schedule.
Shaking Up Your Weight Training
When it comes to working out, many of us are creatures of habit. We
do what we know. We stick with what’s familiar and comfortable. The
catch is that if you always do the same thing the same way, your
body will adapt and your results will grind to a halt. This is
especially true of strength training, where you need to keep your
body guessing if you want to keep seeing results. Here are some
techniques for breaking through strength training plateaus and
keeping the results coming. by: Renee Cloe, ACE Certified
Personal Trainer.
Pick a Compatible Fitness Partner
If you've ever worked out with a fitness partner you don't need
scientific studies to tell you that it's one of the most powerful
motivators to help you stick to a fitness program. If you're looking
for a compatible fitness partner, here are some guidelines to keep
in mind. by: Vicki Pierson, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Starting An Exercise Program
If you're considering putting an exercise program together it's
perfectly normal to have a lot of questions swimming around in your
head. What's the best activity to participate in? How do I get the
most out of exercising? How long should I exercise? Often, the
hardest part of getting into shape is taking the first step. Here
are some simple steps to help you begin your journey. by: Vicki
Pierson, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Strength Training Basics
If you’re just getting started, it’s easy to become confused by all
of the anatomical terms and gym jargon. We’d like to fill in the gap
by giving you the foundation of any safe and effective strength
training routine. You’ll learn the names of the major muscle groups
and the exercises that target them, the difference between sets and
reps, the elements of proper form, and the basics of frequency and
progression. by: Renee Cloe, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Make Fitness Fun for Kids!
Do your children spend more time inside the house watching
television or playing computer games than they spend playing
outside? Do you know that motivating your children to be active not
only improves their health and well-being now, but may also benefit
heir health later in life? Learn how to make fitness fun for kids!
Exercise Errors
Are you making mistakes when you exercise that make your workout
ineffective? Or worse yet, are you doing things that could lead to
costly injuries? Whether you're a veteran or novice at exercising
you need to be sure you're getting the best workout possible.
Cardio Kickboxing Safety Tips
Some of the hottest new workouts combine kickboxing moves with more
traditional aerobics for a cardiovascular one two punch. If you're
new to this type of class, the potential for injury can be high.
These safety tips will help to minimize your chances of injury and
increase the effectiveness of your workout.
Cardiovascular Machine Workouts
For those of you beginning your fitness program, we understand that
getting acquainted with all the various forms of cardio equipment
can be a bit daunting. So, we've put together some beginning
workouts on various machines to help you get started.
Walking With Weights
Looking to add intensity to your walking workout and vary your
routine? Walking with weights may be worth considering to improve
your cardiovascular conditioning and help you strengthen your upper
body. by: Vicki R. Pierson, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Super Step Safety
The question of whether step exercise is a safe, low-impact training
activity has been the subject of a tremendous amount of research.
This article was written for aerobic instructors, but if you
participate in super step classes, you'll want to read this. by:
Maureen Rae, RN OFC ACE AFAA and GoodLife Certified.
Benefits of a Fitness Partner
Does the thought of getting up off the sofa to don your workout
clothes leave you feeling less than motivated? If so, maybe all you
need is a fitness partner! by: Vicki R. Pierson, ACE Certified
Personal Trainer.
Fat Burning Potential
High or low intensity exercise, which will burn the most fat? The
answer may surprise you.
Turn Up The Intensity
Research reveals how television and music appears to effect the
intensity level of your workout.
What's Your Excuse?
It's time to take action against another silent killer that's
contributing to disease and premature death in epidemic proportions.
Read how you can protect yourself and take action to avoid its
devastating effects. by: Vicki R. Pierson, ACE Certified Personal
Trainer.
Rallying Support for Your Fitness Program
If your family and friends are less than supportive of your healthy
ways, learn how to get them happily involved in your pursuit of
fitness. by: Renee Cloe, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
The Motivation to Move
Learn about the factors that influence exercise motivation and pick
up some practical tips for long-term success. by: Vicki Pierson
and Renee Cloe, ACE Certified Personal Trainers.
Understanding Your Training Heart Rate
Have you determined what your personal training heart rate should be
during exercise? If not, learn how... it's as easy as 1, 2, 3.
by: Vicki R. Pierson, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Preventing Common Sports Injuries
Most sports-related injuries are caused by the overuse or misuse of
a muscle or joint. However, there are prevention methods that can
significantly reduce the risk of injury. The American Orthopedic
Society for Sports Medicine
Canine Fitness Buddies
Dogs can be extremely motivating workout partners for walkers and
joggers. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and they’re annoyingly
persistent about nudging idle television watchers off the sofa and
out the door. Although, our four-legged fitness buddies do require a
few special considerations.
Body Basics: A Unique Perspective
When was the last time you took a moment and celebrated your body?
Not because it's well built or attractive by society's standards--
but because it's an impressive piece of functional art. We've
assembled some interesting facts that will help you appreciate your
body and keep you motivated to take care of it.
Easy Ways to Boost Your Activity Level
Need some suggestions to get you started and help you boost your
activity level? Try incorporating some of these simple techniques
into your everyday life and start feeling the difference simple
movements can make! by: Vicki R. Pierson, ACE Certified Personal
Trainer.
Cardiovascular Exercise Principles and Guidelines: Part 1 and Part 2
For maximum effectiveness and safety, cardiovascular exercise has
specific instructions on the frequency, duration, and intensity.
These are the three important components of cardiovascular exercise
that you really need to understand and implement in your program.
by:
Chad Tackett, Certified Personal Trainer.
Making Time for Strength Training
Do you have very limited time to devote to exercise, but are serious
about getting or staying in shape? by:
Chad Tackett, Certified Personal Trainer.
Many Health Clubs Don't Pre-screen Members For Cardiovascular
Disease
If you're thinking of joining a health facility, this article will
give you some good information so you can ask some important
questions before you join!
Exercising in the Heat
Being outdoors in warm weather can be exhilarating, especially if
you have spent months inside because of cold weather. Summer brings
many opportunities to participate in physical activities and sports,
as well as the daylight hours to enjoy these pursuits! However,
understanding how to safely and effectively exercise in the heat is
important. Here are some dos and don'ts to help guide you.
Slowing the Aging Clock
As you grow older, you may feel there is nothing you can do about
the physiological changes that occur with aging. Surprise! There
is something you can do, and it needn't even cost anything.
Tae-Bo with Billy Blanks
Get the inside scoop on one of the hottest fitness trends around!
Tag along with Jumpsite co-founder, Renee Cloe, as she powers
through a with Billy Blanks. We'll kick, we'll punch, we'll sweat.
We'll get ice cream afterward!
Kick Your Way to Fitness
Are you bored with your current fitness routine? It may be time to
kick your way to one of the hottest workouts around. Kickboxing,
also referred to as boxing aerobics and cardio kickboxing, is a
hybrid of boxing, martial arts and aerobics that offers an intense
cross-training and total-body workout. It blends a mixture of
high-power exercise routines that strengthen the body and mind,
decrease stress and hone reflexes while increasing endurance and
cardiovascular power.
Burning Holiday Calories
There's good news about all the added activity that the holidays
bring... you burn extra calories! Take a peek at how much energy
some of these activities are burning. by: Vicki R. Pierson, ACE
Certified Personal Trainer.
Make a Successful Resolution
If you've made a resolution to get into shape, this article will
help set you up for success! by: Vicki R. Pierson, ACE Certified
Personal Trainer.
Women and Physical Activity: A Historical Journey
Join us on an enlightening and interactive look at the strides women
have made throughout history to gain equality in physical activity
and competitive sports.
Exercise Options Go Global: Try These At Home
In many countries, exercise is a way of life. This article gives
examples of workouts popular the world over that are also easy to
practice at home.
Fitness and Bone Health
Everyone knows that regular exercise improves your health and helps
you feel good. But did you know that exercise also can help build
strong bones?
When Traditional Motivational Strategies Fail
We've all been there... it's time to workout but the normal
motivational strategies aren't working! What can you do? by:
Vicki R. Pierson, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.
Circuit Training In The Garden
Have you ever tried the two-handed wheelbarrow relay, the weed squat
and pull, or the compost shovel shuffle? It's a unique training
circuit enjoyed by millions each year as they whip their gardens and
bodies into shape! by: Vicki R. Pierson, ACE Certified Personal
Trainer.
Women of the Baby Boom: Time To Get Heart Smart
As baby boomers hit their 50's, women need to be reminded that
contrary to popular understanding, heart disease is their number one
killer.
Spring Into Fitness
If you've put on a few extra pounds during the winter months or want
to get into shape for the first time, don't despair. by Renee
Cloe, ACE Certified Personal Trainer |
