Today I’m going in a different direction and writing about how I personally manage to maintain a healthy weight. Usually, I like to bring you information that I’ve come across over the years that will help you to live a healthier life. So I do a lot of research to make sure it’s scientific and not just my opinion. But sometimes it’s more helpful to hear about how other people do things. So I hope this can help you! Continue reading “How I maintain a healthy weight.”
Get beautiful, toned arms with this basic workout.
Most women I’ve met want beautiful, toned arms. And I’m here to tell you there’s no secret to getting them. It just takes engaging in a short, basic workout on a regular basis with the help of a few weights or bands. My goal is to make it as simple as possible for you to get those toned arms in the comfort of your own home with very little equipment and time. Continue reading “Get beautiful, toned arms with this basic workout.”
How to lose weight without starving yourself.
As I follow discussions that take place among people trying to lose weight I’ve noticed a common theme. Many people resort to very low-calorie diets in order to go about it. And by that I mean they’re just counting calories in the foods they already eat and slashing how much of those foods they consume. This can help you to lose weight but not without feeling like you’re starving yourself to accomplish it. And that’s not exactly sustainable. Continue reading “How to lose weight without starving yourself.”
My 3 best strength exercises for a full-body workout.
Most women want to be in good shape and look their best but are mostly unsure about how to accomplish that. I want to make it simple by giving you my 3 best strength exercises for a full-body workout. These are easy for beginners but will help you to build some strength so you can progress to harder exercises. But they’re also great when you’re short on time! Continue reading “My 3 best strength exercises for a full-body workout.”
How to set a realistic fitness goal for this year
Have you ever thought you set a realistic fitness goal for the year and then failed to stick with it for more than a month or two at the most? If you did, you’re obviously not alone! Over 73% of Americans are now either overweight or obese. This shows that most people aren’t sticking with their fitness goals for long. Continue reading “How to set a realistic fitness goal for this year”
The best exercise to reduce belly fat
I hear women say all the time is that they need to do more situps or ab crunches to get rid of their belly fat. As a country, we have a problem with excess fat, and the worst place to carry it is in the belly. That’s also the most common place to carry it! That’s why I want you to understand what type of exercise is best to reduce that belly fat. Continue reading “The best exercise to reduce belly fat”
4 Simple reasons to have a winter exercise plan.
Since we’re in the thick of the winter season, I’m wondering how many of you have a winter exercise plan in place? One of my friends recently confessed to me that she gained back quite a bit of weight because she went into winter without a plan for exercise after she had been biking outside all summer. This is a common oversight. But it’s also one that’s easily solved.
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Understand BMI and how it relates to your health
BMI is a tool that gives you an idea of the risk of your weight when compared to your height. You may have heard of it before, maybe even in your doctor’s office. But what does BMI mean for your health? I want to explain that today because I think it’s a helpful assessment when you’re starting an exercise program. Just remember that one tool can’t tell the whole story. Continue reading “Understand BMI and how it relates to your health”
Tips for a healthy holiday season
Well, it’s that time of year again, the holiday season. It’s all about getting together with family and friends. Although in reality, it seems as if it’s more of an excuse to eat and drink all the junk we can for at least a month! So is it even possible to have a healthy holiday season? Continue reading “Tips for a healthy holiday season”
Understanding target heart rate zones
One of my goals as a personal trainer and health coach is to help people get motivated to improve their health. Because getting motivated is often the most difficult part, you need to use as many strategies as possible to help yourself. One way is by understanding target heart rate zones so you can work out more effectively. And to do this, you need a heart rate monitor. Continue reading “Understanding target heart rate zones”