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Weight Loss: How Many Calories A Day?

Most of us know that 3500 calories is equal to one pound. Therefore, in order to lose two pounds a week, the most popular and healthy poundage to lose per week according to the experts, you will need to decrease your dietary intake and increase your exercise to equal 7000 calories. In that one pound of body weight there is 25% lean tissue and 75% fat. If your desire is to lose weight you will need to decrease your caloric intake by 500 calories below your maintenance caloric intake. Any less than this figure is not a wise idea, as … Continue reading →

How to Weight Train for Running & Cycling

Last week, we discussed the fact that runners and cyclists need to weight train in order to maximize their performance and to get the most out of their workouts. Running and cycling are both aerobic training sports and while they can help you stay fit and lose weight, you don’t train your muscles up evenly and that can lead to injuries. I got a note from a reader after that blog that wanted more information on how to weight train if you’re already running and cycling, so this is an attempt to answer that request prior to our Dear Heather … Continue reading →

The Pros & Cons of Weight Machines

When you consider joining a fitness club, one of the reasons you may cite is because of the equipment that will be available to you at a gym or fitness club. So let’s talk about these weight machines and what are the pros and the cons of using them. This can help you make your decision about whether joining a fitness club will be beneficial to your particular program of physical training. The Pros of Using Weight Machines If you’ve never embarked on a weight or strength training program before, then weight machines are a great opportunity for you to … Continue reading →

Compound Movements and an Efficient Workout

One way to build muscle and make your work out more efficient is to use compound movements. What’s a compound movement? A compound movement is an exercise that utilizes two or more joints in performing the movement. Squats are a compound movement because they utilize your ankles, your knees and your hips. Bench presses utilize your wrists, your elbows and your shoulders. Chin ups are the same way, wrists, elbows and shoulders. Muscles & Joints Compound movements are efficient in your exercise routine because when they involved more than one joint, they often involve more than one set of muscles. … Continue reading →

Spring Forward to Action Week 3, Day 4: Turning Down Free offers

There was a special going on at a local fitness club this week and they called to invite me in to enjoy the benefits of this special offer. For a few minutes of my time, I could go in and enjoy a ten-minute tour of the facility. During the tour, they would give me all the reasons why their club is the place for my business. Then, if I happened to be interested, I could sign up for a membership without any registration fee and pay a bargain basement price of $30 a month. Sounds like a great deal right? … Continue reading →

Finacial Pitfalls: Gym Memberships (That You Never Use)

One major financial mistake that several people make is joining a gym at the beginning of the new year. There is nothing wrong with joining a gym, if you are going to use the membership. If not you usually sign up for a year contract that is difficult to break, and you end up wasting money that you could use elsewhere. You can run into the same difficulty when you are considering joining a weight loss group as well. Here are five things to consider before you sign that gym contract. 1) You should try out the gym first and … Continue reading →

The Fitness Week in Review for December 9-15

Welcome to the third week in review for December and the end of our second full week. We’ve got just nine days left until Christmas and it’s been busy here in the Fitness Blog and I am assuming it will stay busy and that’s good for those of us trying to maintain our fitness amid the hectic pace that surrounds shopping, decorating, preparing and celebrating. So here is our Fitness Week in Review: Saturday, December 9 In Hoop Dancing – It’s Not Just for Kids Anymore we talked about a growing trend on the fitness circuit that involves aerobics with … Continue reading →