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Blog Series: Fitness Training Essentials - "Don't Leave Any Parts Out!" |
| 3/26/2008 9:10:04 PM |
We all have areas of our body that we like to work more...or need to work more in our fitness training routines - BUT no body part should be left out! As a general rule, bigger muscles groups (legs, chest, back, shoulders) need more attention, and smaller groups (biceps, triceps, calves) need less repetitions.
Fitness training routines should consist of balanced amount of... Read More |
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Blog Series: Fitness Training Essentials - "Weights First, Then Cardio" |
| 3/25/2008 8:53:52 PM |
Being in the personal training industry now for 25 years and counting, one of the most popular questions I get is "When should I do my cardio fitness training?" I always recommend doing your cardio fitness training on opposite days of your weight training...but it is not always that simple for people...
Some people only have 3 days per week to workout. Some only... Read More |
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The Zone Diet, Still On Top - Even With The Stars! |
| 3/17/2008 9:48:45 PM |
| When it comes to meal planning, fad diets come and go...some stay longer than others, but eventually they have their season. The one that has stood the test of time is The Zone diet. I just read an article recently that said The Zone Diet is the most popular diet among celebrities! So when you hear about all of the celebs tyring a new diet, just know they are all coming... Read More |
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Blog Series: Meal Planning Mistakes Part III - "Don't Limit Your Carbs!" |
| 3/12/2008 9:47:56 PM |
Carbs get a bad rap, plain and simple. People think carbs are bad and they try to avoid them. While certain carbs should be avoided, the majority of your calories need to come from carbs in your meal planning. Carbs should comprise about 40% of your calories - give or take.
Your fitness training routine is fueled by carbs. Without them, your fitness training plan will... Read More |
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Blog Series: Meal Planning Mistakes Part II - "Eating Too Much" |
| 3/11/2008 8:14:44 PM |
In my last blog, I spoke about not eating often enough, but I think it goes without saying - Eating Too Much will definately put the pounds on you! Weight gain, no matter how you look at it comes down to eating more calories than you burn off.
I think there are 2 types of people who are eating too much - 1. Those who could care less about meal... Read More |
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Blog Series: Meal Planning Mistakes Part I - "Not Eating Often Enough" |
| 3/6/2008 9:18:02 PM |
| You know the ironic part of eating? Everytime you eat, you burn calories! Your body has a daily caloric need based on a number of different factors like - fitness training regimen, your weight, your professional activity level, and many more genetic and environmental factors. All of them making up your metabolism. Whether you are trying to lose... Read More |
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In The End, is "The Biggest Loser" a Winner or Loser? |
| 3/3/2008 10:15:34 PM |
| "The Biggest Loser" is a phenomenon, and has probably spawned many people to start fitness training and concentrate harder on meal planning. With the regular TV shows, and the grass-roots "Biggest Loser" contests you see popping up all over the place, people are losing weight with this concept - But are they enjoying permanent... Read More |
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