Category: Training
Training for a 5K
Training for and completing an organized 5 kilometer walk or run is an ideal way to start a fitness routine, lose weight and build healthy exercise habits. And for seasoned athletes, a 5K run can jump-start a fitness program, boost exercise motivation, add variety to a stale workout, and exercise with other people. Preparing for…
Figure out how many calories you need to support your fitness goals.
So you have decided that you want to lose weight and get into shape. If you plan on making this time successful you need to know how much to eat daily. In terms of your energy needs you can use the formula below to calculate your daily caloric [energy] needs. I would break these numbers…
How certain prescription drugs deplete your body of nutrients
Certain drugs may lead to decreased absorption of vital vitamins and minerals and increased excretion of many nutrients. The effects of these prescription drugs on the body have only been moderately studied, but what has been found is alarming. Below are a few of the findings: The drug estrogen/progestin hormone and HRT can lead to…
Stabilize blood sugar levels
Blood sugar regulators help to moderate the release of insulin or stabilize blood sugar levels, reducing appetite and cravings and leading to fat loss. Chromium: A mineral that helps to regulate blood sugar and improve glucose tolerance, helping to suppress appetite. Arginine And Leucine: he amino acids arginine and leucine are noncarbohydrate inducers of insulin.…
Create and design your own training program
Most people are confused as to how to design their own fitness program. You want to design a training program based on your specific fitness goals. The program must cover a variety of parameters such as: Desired outcome: What do you want to see happen in X amount of time? Exercise duration: How long are…
Why women should lift heavy weights
Most women today still believe the myth that they will look like ‘The Incredible Hulk’ if they lift weights heavier then 10lbs. I’m here to tell you that if your goal is fat loss then you need to ditch the high rep, light weight workouts you have been performing. If your workout calls for reps…