Many people are all or nothing when it comes to working out or eating better. Research shows that this type of behavior usually doesn’t lead to long term results. Instead, you should focus on making changes slowly, so that they become habits and not just a temporary fix. If you view these changes as temporary,Continue reading “Changes to Make in Your Diet”
Tag Archives: Weight Loss
Lasting Results
Every year when January comes, people think about changing something about their lives and it is usually related to weight loss. As a personal trainer, it’s great for business, but I would also like to see changes to everyone’s lifestyles that make lasting results, year round so that the next year, you just keep doingContinue reading “Lasting Results”
Training John vs. Jane
The most common response when meeting a new female client is “I want to tone up, but I don’t want to get bulky.” For the most part, training has the same effect of both genders. Training can help you improve strength, build muscle, lose fat, gain speed, build bone and other connective tissues, improve brainContinue reading “Training John vs. Jane”
Why Runners Should Strength Train
When I ask people about their workouts, I often hear “Oh I run to strengthen my legs”, and it makes me cringe. Nothing is wrong with running; you just are not maximizing your results if that is all you do. Here are the top 5 reasons why runners should do resistance training: Strength training willContinue reading “Why Runners Should Strength Train”
Control of Your Blood Sugar = Success
Watching your blood sugar and carbohydrate intake is not just for those who are diabetic or have metabolic syndrome. If you are trying to lose weight or body fat, you are not going to have success until you monitor what is in your diet. After you eat a meal, your body has a hormone calledContinue reading “Control of Your Blood Sugar = Success”
Turkey Trot Run/Walk 11/22/12
Thanks to all of those who came to the first annual Journey Fitness Turkey Trot Run/Walk this past Thursday morning! I had a blast and will certainly be doing it again next year! For those who missed out, we did a 30 min run/walk around a course I laid out in Boulevard Park in LakeContinue reading “Turkey Trot Run/Walk 11/22/12”
How to Improve your Basal Metabolic Rate
I just wanted to share with you the known variables to influence your basal metabolic rate according to the American Council on Exercise. Genetics. Some people have a naturally high metabolism and others have naturally slow metabolisms. Gender. Men have more testosterone and usually more lean muscle mass and less fat mass than women soContinue reading “How to Improve your Basal Metabolic Rate”
Easy Guide to Nutrition
Plan ahead! When you don’t have anything prepared or you’re on the go, convenience is going to mater more than what you eat. That’s why fast food is never going away. If you are on the go, pack a lunch or know of some restaurants that you can get a balanced, nutrient dense, low calorieContinue reading “Easy Guide to Nutrition”
Why Your Workout at the Gym Won’t Get You the Results You Desire
Traditional “split routines” are commonly used by body builders and football players who are trying to gain lean muscle mass. Many repetitions and exercises are used on a particular muscle group during the workout. An example would be devoting an entire exercise session to just legs or chest and triceps. I’ll let you guys inContinue reading “Why Your Workout at the Gym Won’t Get You the Results You Desire”
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