21 Universal Rewards of Exercise The number one reason that most people are out-of-shape is that they don't exercise enough. I've often wished that I could give each and every one of you a personalized pep talk to get you up off the couch and into the gym, day after day. So here's my pep talk in bullet form - 21 rewards that you will gain from regular exercise. Do yourself a favor and print … [Read more...]
Live Life at Your Full Potential
If you've ever wished that you were more motivated to experience life at your full potential then this is for you. Most of us set goals and work hard only to find our motivation fizzle out after a couple of weeks. But there are little tricks that will help you harness the power of your mind and propel you toward achieving your goal. The Two Motivators When you boil it down, you're motivated by … [Read more...]
The Freedom Of (Self-Imposed) Chains
Most of us are under the misconception that fit people work hard and spend most of their lives deprived in order to achieve their amazing bodies. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I'll let you in on a little secret...It's not hard to get and stay fit. It's not about hard work and deprivation. It's all about boundaries. Let me explain... When you were a child your parents set … [Read more...]
How To Overcome Overeating
Let's face it, the extra pounds you're carrying around are due to overeating - plain and simple. Why do you overeat? Here are a few likely reasons: 1. Habit: Whether you realize it or not, you eat in a learned pattern, rather than out of need. You clean your plate because that's what your mother taught. You eat what is served without stopping to check if you are full. You butter two pieces of … [Read more...]
Why Two Heart Rates? Fat Burning and Cardiovascular Benefit
Do you exercise because you want to lose weight? If so, you probably know that cardio exercise is a key factor in helping you lose weight. Many people are warned to stay within their 'fat burning' zone for the best results, but do you really burn more fat if you work at lower intensities? Is it the most effective way to help you lose weight? Five Towns Personal Trainer reveals the what you need … [Read more...]
Finding Your Motivation With Personal Training in Woodmere, and Five Towns
"An important part of personal training and starting on the path to better health is having goals to reach along the way" says Five Towns personal trainer Michael Stephens The reasons we choose to improve our lifestyles are as varied as the ways to improve our health, whether they are as simple as wanting to wear a favorite pair of jeans again to less concrete goals of living a longer, healthier … [Read more...]
Woodmere and Five Towns Personal Training To Help Combat Cellulite
Five Towns personal training experts know that cellulite is the bane of millions of women. Often appearing around the hips and thighs, cellulite has the appearance of dimples and it’s often characterized by the not very appealing name of “cottage cheese thighs”. Some people will experience this phenomenon while others may never have to worry about it. But understanding what cellulite is can … [Read more...]
Setting Fitness and Health Goals with a Woodmere and Five Towns Training Expert
A Woodmere Personal Training Expert Reports! When most people start a new exercise program, they have an idea of what they want to accomplish. People start exercising for plenty of different reasons, from wanting to improve their overall health to meeting a specific goal. Knowing what you want to accomplish through your fitness routine can help you focus on your goal and have something to work … [Read more...]
Five Towns Personal Training Exercises for Busy Professionals
Five Towns personal training experts understand that when you’re working fifty hour weeks, exercise is probably the last thing on your mind. It’s very easy to fall into the trap of grabbing fast food and crashing on the couch after a difficult day at work before catching a few hours of sleep and starting all over again. The truth is that exercise can help even the busiest professionals stay in … [Read more...]
Woodmere and Five Towns Personal Trainers Will Help You Refocus on Fitness
Five Towns personal trainers know that refocusing on fitness after your program has been interrupted by a major life event is always important. In fact, a fitness program is the ideal way to overcome the effects of stress on your body. The worse thing you can do is tell yourself there is no longer a need to continue a fitness program, because you had to quit exercising for a while. Fitness Is … [Read more...]
