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Treadmills Don’t Have to Be Boring

I own a treadmill and I absolutely love it. I know that some think walking on a treadmill is boring. At least if you are walking outside you get to enjoy the scenery. The treadmill is seen as something you do while staring at the walls. I used to think the same thing. I got tired pretty quickly of looking for cracks in the wall or following the trail of a spider-web. So I found things to do on the treadmill. I usually start off and end at a slower speed for my warm-up and cool-down. During that time I … Continue reading →

To The Gym: In Training

My second day at the gym was a learning experience. I met with the personal trainer and she showed me pretty much the same exercises that I had been doing, so I was on the right track. I knew that walking on the treadmill for about 30 minutes was about right for me. I knew which exercises were going to do what I wanted them to do for me. I was right on target there. What I did not know was that my 4-1/2-5 miles of walking that I did 5 days a week really did not impress my body … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review June 9 – June 15

It’s been a long week here, my daughter got over a bad bout with a fever last week and I’ve spent most of the week trying not to come down with it myself. Unfortunately, I haven’t been very successful. Let’s take a good look at the week in review before I take a day of ease on Saturday. Saturday, June 9 Hot summer days are not always conducive to outdoor exercise. When temperatures cruise upwards of 95 degrees, it may be time to investigate Indoor Workouts. Sunday, June 10 Does School-Based Fitness Fade Over the Summer? There is some speculation … Continue reading →

Interval Training With Your Treadmill

Yes, we’re talking about treadmills and walking again today. As boring as walking in place may seem to be when you are looking at your fitness options, the treadmill is only as boring as you make it. It’s my opinion that the treadmill offers you a wealth of options, you just have to take advantage of them. So let’s talk about interval training on your treadmill today. Interval training is becoming a real hot trend in modern fitness because it increases the number of calories you burn and can actually substantially increase your fitness regimen overall. This is how it … Continue reading →

Five Ways to Improve Your Fitness for Weight Loss Program

Weight loss is probably the number of one goal of all women. I say all women because I have heard women who weigh 110 pounds say they could stand to lose an extra few pounds. Before you discount them with a scoff and a snort, remember – the 110-pound woman may seem terrifically skinny, but her self-image is where that request for losing a few extra pounds is coming from. So with that in mind, here are five ways you can improve your fitness to assist your weight loss program. Interval Train – Interval training is great for your metabolism, … Continue reading →

Personal Fitness – Make it Fit Your Personality

Does not knowing what fitness program is best for you make picking out a regular fitness activity hard? Do you find that the broad selection of workouts, fitness trends and more an almost impossible plethora of ideas? Instead of getting overwhelmed by the options, embrace them. The thing about personal fitness is you can make it fit your personality – that’s why it’s great that we have so many options. Here are some suggestions to help you discover what activities fit your personal fitness personality best. Is variety the spice of life to you? Do you enjoy socialization and group … Continue reading →

Biggest Fitness Mistakes

If you are a female looking to lose weight as expeditiously as possible, a new study says you need to kick up your fitness routine. Researchers say that one of the biggest mistakes women make at the gym, is thinking their available workout time is best spent completing cardio exercises — often at the same pace the entire time. However, studies show rather than doing 45 minutes of cardio work at a steady (and relatively easy) pace, women can burn more fat and calories if they complete intense cardio work, and also incorporate some strength exercises. Bottom line: Women, who … Continue reading →

Debunking Fitness Myths

I always wonder about those sweaty guys I see in the gym who do dozens of crunches, then stroll over to the vending machine to down a bottle of Mountain Dew. Unless that’s the only high calorie beverage they consume all day, I would think they would be better off drinking a bottle of water. That is if they ever want to see the six-pack abs they are trying to create via the crunches. Crunches won’t get rid of body fat. That’s one of the biggest fitness myths out there. The only way you are going to be able to … Continue reading →

Exercises That Burn More Calories in Less Time

With the holidays fast approaching and Old Man Winter bearing down, it’s easy to find excuses to ditch your regular workout. However, health experts say it’s a bad idea to remain inactive for a long period of time. Instead of taking an extended break from your regular fitness routine; experts say you should consider modifying your regime to include quick calorie-burning exercises that can be accomplished in a shorter amount of time. That way you can remain active over the next few weeks without putting a dent in your holiday schedule. Here are some tips on how to do so: … Continue reading →

Joint-Friendly Exercise

I fell in a hole this week while I was walking the dogs. We were at a local park, exploring all sorts of new sights and smells… and I just stepped where I shouldn’t have. My ankle turned and I was on my hands and knees in the wet grass and mud before I had a chance to think! At least it was early enough in the day that there was only one other walker out. (My ego survived the fall better than my ankle and knee.) My little slip up was a good reminder to be kind to my … Continue reading →