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Spring Forward to Action 2007: Week 2, Day 1

Good afternoon and happy Monday! It’s the second week of our Spring Forward to Action 2007 plan. I’ve developed the method for how we’re going to handle this week’s worth of exercise in goals, methods and accountability. This week’s plan is to ramp up the challenge, to stay engaged and to really push myself past my current limits so I can achieve new levels. This week, you can expect our daily workouts to include the following: Daily Goal Time Spent How I’m Feeling What’s Next Challenges to Overcome Daily Goal Today’s daily goal is to increase the intensity of the … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action 2006 – The Index

For those of you who weren’t with us last year, we hosted the Spring Forward to Action Challenge beginning when the clocks rolled forward. At the time, it was a pretty ambitious project for myself. Families.com was finding its legs and I was just catching my own stride here in the fitness blog. I enjoyed last year’s challenge and I’m hoping to make this year’s challenge as fun! Here’s an index of our Spring Forward to Action 2006 Fitness Plan. It’s got legs and if you’re up for the challenge feel free to use this one because it has more … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge – Day 11: Cardio & Strength Training

Welcome to Day 11 of your Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge! How are you feeling today? For those of you who’ve been following the program, you may have noticed changes in your energy levels. Primarily, you should be experiencing a distinct energy boost along with the sense of accomplishment that comes with daily exercise. Today, we’re combining our cardiovascular exercise with strength training. You can refer back to previous entries for various different methods of building your cardiovascular strength and endurance. For those of you who may be a little tired of treadmills, stationary bicycles or other suggestions. Here’s … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action – My Plan

Here is an example of a finalized Spring Forward to Action Plan. My Name: Heather Long My Spring Forward to Action Plan Start Date: April 2, 2006 Finish Date: April 30, 2006 My Goals: Weekly: Perform 6 days of cardiovascular exercise utilizing my treadmill. Method: Treadmill Date & time on the Treadmill: 45 Minutes a Day – Sunday-Friday. Saturday will be a Day of Rest Weekly: Perform 3 days of strength training per week Method: Free weights & Bowflex Date & Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 30 minutes a session focusing on Upper and Lower Body Saturday will be a Day … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action! – Accountability

Accountability is an issue that helps and hinders all of us. In the Spring Forward to Action Challenge, defining your accountability from the outset will help you to stay on track. There are several different types of accountability methods. The methods I will discuss include: A Journal A Trainer A Trust The first is a method that makes you directly accountable to yourself. Now, this has its pros and cons. An obvious pro is that you can track your workouts, how you feel both before and after. You can also measure your progress and weigh whether you need to increase … Continue reading →

Tone Up Your Arms Ladies

Who doesn’t want toned up arms? Who doesn’t want their upper body to look trim when they are wearing a tank top, bathing suit or just a pretty spaghetti strapped dress? Then the following three exercises are a great way for you to get started. The following workout is for beginner’s. I define a beginner as someone who hasn’t been working out on a regular basis as someone who is a beginner. If you are working out less than once per week, then this is the workout for your arms and toning up your biceps, triceps and shoulders. You will … Continue reading →

Friday Fitness Thoughts – Your Thoughts Wanted

I’ve been writing the Fitness blog here for more than seven months. I actually got started on writing this Fitness blog in November of 2005. It’s hard to believe that it was nine months ago that I began this journey with Families.com after submitting my information and resume along with my list of ideas for writing about fitness. Those of you who may read my blogs on a regular basis may have seen me bounce around to the various different topics and currently I write regularly for the Marriage and Baby blogs, though I have done a lot of work … Continue reading →

Runner’s Open Door Regimen

Ready to start running? The following is a great regimen to help you get started on a regimen of running to build up your skill to running a mile. It takes a few weeks and a little dedication. Remember, it’s important to check with your physician before you begin any running program. Running is a high intensity exercise and can be hard on the joints and the heart. Be sure you are cleared by your doctor before you get started. That said, how do we get started? Week One The first week, you want to plan for two days of … Continue reading →

Top Five Things to Eliminate in Your Diet

Over in the Fitness & Exercise Blog I have been discussing the Spring Forward to Action Challenge and The Top Five Methods for A Successful Fitness Program. With that in mind, here are the top five things you need to eliminate in your diet in order to make it more successful. Check out Sherry’s Hidden Hindrances to Weight Loss as well for more great tips. Sporadic Eating Habits inhibit your weight loss goals. When you eat erratically, you are likely to consume more calories and burn them with less efficiency. The best plan is to eat six small, regular meals … Continue reading →