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The Benefits of Keeping Up or Starting Up a Fitness Routine in the Fall

We are in the midst of the fall season and so it seems to be a good reason to remind you of the benefits of keeping up or starting a fitness routine. The first benefit is that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding you, such as the changing leaves, while you venture out on a walk or run. I am always amazed at some of the vibrant colors that can be found in the leaves during this time. And I have to admit that I enjoy the sound of crunching beneath my feet. But don’t just relegate your walk … Continue reading →

Preparing a Fitness Routine for the Fall Season

Well summer is slowly coming to an end. For some people this is a difficult thing to accept. They want to hold onto summer as long as possible. For other people (myself included), they are looking forward to cooler days. As we prepare for the upcoming fall season, we should also be preparing our fitness routine. After all, for many of us things drastically change when the temperatures begin to drop. While many of us are quite active during the summer months, the cooler months can cause some to lose motivation. But planning for this ahead of time can help. … Continue reading →

Pro Basketball Player Speaks Out About His Fitness Challenges

When you are 6’3” and play for the L.A. Clippers most people assume you are in tip-top physical condition. Apparently, that’s not the case if you are Baron Davis. The NBA player is coming clean, telling the world about his struggles to maintain his weight and physicality. The 29-year-old basketball star admits that during the NBA off-season he has a tendency to let his fitness regime slide. Davis says once the season ends so does his daily workouts. In a candid conversation with news reporters the pro athlete admitted that he rarely cooks during the off-season and ends up “pigging … Continue reading →

Fitness Week in Review for September 2-7, 2008

The kids are back in school, the temperatures are falling and you just debuted a new fitness routine to maximize the changing seasons, right? No? Don’t worry; you aren’t alone. If your intentions are worthy, but your motivation level has flat lined then the following blogs might serve as welcome incentive. September 2nd—–Pledging to Exercise More When you Pig Out. The next time you feel like gorging on that third slice of pie or take that fourth helping of bread pudding consider the information provided in this blog. September 3rd—–Preparing for Fall Workouts. Consider the following tips before you gear … Continue reading →

A Clean Slate

Although most of us tend to consider the New Year as an opportunity to start with a clean slate, others look at the change of seasons as their chance for new beginnings. So now that we are on the verge of fall, perhaps it’s time you make this your clean slate. With a clean slate you wipe away all of your past failures. It doesn’t matter what you did or didn’t do as far as exercise or eating right over the summer. This is a new beginning and a brand new opportunity to start again. Think about the fact that … Continue reading →

Thinking Ahead to the Colder Months

Since this week we had our first official day of fall I am starting to think about the upcoming winter months and how I can best prepare for them with my fitness routine. Walking outdoors will definitely become a thing of the past since I live in Wisconsin. However I could also look at shoveling snow as an alternative. At any rate, the colder months also tend to bring other unwanted things into the home, like illness. Colds, the sniffles and the flu are sure to hit my home. The thing about getting sick is that I know I will … Continue reading →

Getting Fit: No More Excuses

With the holidays fast approaching many people find themselves sucked into the shopping vortex. To-do lists are growing and finding time to get everything done is challenging to say the least. The months of November and December are also the time of year when many people slack on their fitness routines because they simply can’t find the time to get in a workout. Personally, I feel the opposite should be true. This is the time of year when you should try even harder to maintain your exercise regimen. After all, most of us tend to eat more during the holiday … Continue reading →

Exercise Challenges: Big City, Little Income

Trying to find an affordable gym membership in a large city like Los Angeles, New York or Chicago can be more challenging than running a marathon in less than three hours. However, you shouldn’t let your fixed income discourage you from exercising; rather with a little creativity you can get in a decent workout without going broke. Here’s how: Look for Seasonal Rates. Select gyms offer reduced rates during certain times of the year. For example, a number of larger gyms (such as Gold’s and 24 Hour Fitness) waive their start up fees for new members at the beginning of … Continue reading →

Exercising on the Road: No Excuses

Hopefully, you have been inspired by the change of seasons (and perhaps my blogs) and are now a few weeks into your new fitness routine. Now that you are advancing nicely you want to make sure you stay on track. This means following your exercise regime regardless of if you are at home or on the road. Whether you are traveling for business or you’re taking a short family vacation, being away from your gym shouldn’t be an excuse to halt your workouts. Executing your fitness plan on the road may be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Instead of looking … Continue reading →