Whether you are having a difficult time fitting in all the workouts that you’d like with your limited time, or you are new to exercise, check out this new concept in exercise.
 
Traditionally, exercisers perform cardiovascular exercise and strength training separately.  New research suggests that combining the two may not only be a great way to […]

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Hot off the presses….the NEW Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the US Dept. of Health and Human Services. 
How are you and your family measuring up? 

Children and Adolescents (aged 6–17)

At least 60 minutes of mostly moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity every day.
Muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening activity on at least 3 days per week.

Adults (aged 18–64)

Adults should […]

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A public service announcement caught my eye the other day:
 
“An hour a day, get out and play.”
 
I think it caught my eye because it provided some direction and guidelines for parents on what is an appropriate amount of activity for our kids.
 
Also, I am very consistent in my efforts in getting my son outside to […]

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If you are like me, you are tempted to let strength training fall by the way side during the summer months.  Instead of skipping it all together, change you focus to maintaining strength and muscle mass, rather than building.
 
You can maintain strength and muscle mass by performing the following program 2 times a week.
 
Directions:
            Perform […]

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Summer is a time when many people, including myself, are tempted to spend the majority of their exercising time performing cardio outdoors, rather than balancing their fitness routine with strength and stretching. 
Let me offer a piece of advice that works for me.   
Don’t completely give up strength training (and losing all that you’ve gained over the […]

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Are you experiencing the strength and muscle gains you would like to achieve with your strength training program? 
If not, it’s not you.  It’s your program. 
Conventional exercise physiology suggests that to build muscle, it is best to perform 8-12 repetitions using a weight that pushes the muscle to extreme fatigue (or even failure) within 8-12 repetitions. However, […]

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Life ‘gets better…if you are fit”
-         Sally Edwards, Ironwoman, creator of heart zones.
 
Conventional wisdom tells us that are bodies decline in function, and thus, our quality of life decreases with age.
 
This, however, is not true, especially for fit individuals.
 
Stiffness, tightness, loss of strength and many other qualities are attributed to aging, however, these are not […]

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When you’re short on time, these 5 minute exercises intersperse throughout the day can keep your metabolism and energy up!  Do one activity for 5 minutes or mix them up.
 

Squatting.  Standing in front of a chair, touch your hips to a chair (as if you are going to sit in it) and then stand back […]

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If I were to choose the one piece of fitness equipment a home exerciser must have, it is the resistance band.
Why?
Not only does it provide effective resistance and an endless array of exercises, but it is light weight and combact - perfect for the traveling fitness enthusiast.
What is it?
Resistance tubing is available in different strengths […]

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I frequently encounter women who are resistant to strength training (i.e. weight lifting or resistance training) because of their fear of bulking up.  Learn why this is not a valid fear.
 Here are the facts. 
1.  Strength training will increase muscle, however, not to the extreme degree (unless, of course, you are planning on dedicating several hours […]

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