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Setting Weekly Goals

Setting weekly goals can be very helpful in developing a solid fitness routine. Although I would like to say that everyday I will walk two miles, I know that it’s currently an unattainable goal. So by breaking my walking routine down, I can take smaller steps that will eventually lead to my bigger goal. I am just the type of person that likes to be realistic. When I set weekly goals for myself, no matter what area of my life I am working on, it makes them more attainable. When goals are attainable they give you motivation and encouragement to … Continue reading →

Monday Fast Fitness Plans

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Monday mornings! I’ve never been a fan of Monday mornings. I spent my 4th of July weekend sick and in bed for the most part. Our plans were tabled for me, though I sent the husband and daughter out to have a good time. I got to enjoy their stories and their wonder at the fireworks and much more. But here it is, the long weekend is over and we are approaching the halfway mark of summer. July also marked the beginning of the back half of the year. Not to make you look at the calendar, but school starting … Continue reading →

Shake Your Booty

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Do you remember those machines from the 70s – the ones with the strap that you looped around your hips, buttocks and lateral abs? The strap would vibrate and people were convinced it was the way to go to help burn weight? What about the belt that was popular on television infomercials in the 80s? You put it on and supposedly it focused on your abdominals with targeted vibrations? Guess what? We have new vibration equipment out there, despite the debunking of the previous two fads and we have NASA to thank for it. So what am I talking about? … Continue reading →

Exercise Principles: Do It Right & It Works

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When you were a kid if you shoved everything on the floor in your room under your bed, this is not what you mother meant when she told you to clean up your room. When your teacher told you to do your homework and turn it in on Friday, you probably lost points if it didn’t make it in until the following week. When we’re a kid, we’re told over and over again – do it right the first time. Do It Right the First Time We have a saying in our house, if you do it right the first … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About April

Good morning, welcome to our last day of March here at the Fitness Blog and whew, we blew into March like a lion with all these plans and we’re slinking out like a lamb with only a few of those plans seen to fruition. We took a bit of a break in March and though it was unexpected, to be honest, I needed it and I reaped a great benefit from the break because I was able to relax and really recuperate from my surgery. So, for those of you who may have been looking forward to some of the … Continue reading →

Change Your Habits in Five Days

In March Winds: What’s Blowing Our Way I described some challenges I’ll be hosting this March and the first of these challenges begins this Monday, March 5th. I wanted to give you a heads up on what to expect and what the challenge is so you can decide to participate or not. Personally, I hope you will participate because I think this will be a fun challenge for everyone. Change Your Habits in Five Days Habits are things we all get into doing regularly either through accident or design. This challenge is asking you to consciously change one habit for … Continue reading →

Dear Heather … What Can We Do?

Here is our last edition of Dear Heather for December. I had several notes in the last week or so and more than a couple of them were pretty much the same. Three parents were concerned about their children who were more interested in their Game Boys, Playstations and more than they were in physical activity. My Daughter Refuses to Be Active Dear Heather, I’m worried about my daughter. She’s four, but she doesn’t like to get involved in any real activities. She likes to play video games and she’s good at them. If it’s not on her Game Boy … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review – September 16-22

We were pretty busy this week in the Fitness blog with a few guest spots from Kaye exploring some great topics from the Firm and more. So here’s our Fitness Blog Week in Review: Sunday, September 17 We talked about Exercise Tips for Kids and What Can Parents Do to increase the activity levels of their children. We also talked about Women’s Fitness: Ladies, Our Life Span is Getting Longer. Women’s Fitness is and should be a concern for all of us because our lifespan is getting longer and longer. Many of our age-related conditions are a product of our … Continue reading →

Fitness Tips: Anger & Fitness

Anger is a natural emotion and many of us feel it. In fact, not only do most of us feel it – many of us shut it down because we’re told from a very young age that anger is a bad thing. Our religions tell us to not to do it. Our parents tell us to not to do it. Our relationship therapists tell us not to do it. We’ve known for years that anger is often related to health problems such as ulcers, acid reflux and other digestive problems. Let me be clear here, I am not a doctor … Continue reading →

Fitness Thoughts: What Do You Do When You Screw Up?

Have you ever screwed up in your fitness program? No, I’m not talking about stubbing your toe or skipping the occasional workout. I’m talking about over training, failing to use correct form when you’re exercising and possibly even injuring yourself? First and foremost, it happens and you need to recognize that especially if you are just getting started exercising or you are ramping up your workout program. Enthusiasm Can Be Dangerous Enthusiasm for working out is a great thing, but often times when we’re just getting started on a fitness program we’ll be overenthusiastic and push ourselves in part to … Continue reading →