Sleeping and weight loss are connected. There’s no doubt about it. So, while it might not sound like a usual thing for a personal trainer to recommend, one of the primary components of any strategy I recommend includes advice to prioritize quality rest.
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Best Exercises for Your Workouts to Get Abs
Ready to start some great workouts to get abs? There isn’t one single list of exercises that will get you there, but there are lots of great options that you can introduce to your week that will play a role along the way. It’s important not to forget that doing a handful of exercises on a regular basis won’t be enough to get you that six pack.
My Surprisingly Effective Cardio Workout That Doesn’t Require a Treadmill
Even when I’m in the mood for an effective cardio workout, it’s hard to be motivated for a treadmill. Machines like that are great to get the job done. At the same time, they also don’t do very much for the mind. The repetitive motions are not stimulating at all. A stationary bike, treadmill or elliptical will also give an effective cardio workout. Do I want to use them each time I need exercise? Nope. To be clear, I’m not against these machines. I use them all the time. Still, when I don’t want to, I have an entirely different strategy in place. Netflix isn’t Enough to Make an Effective Cardio Workout Yes, a lot of gyms and even home equipment comes with a screen for video. I’ve tried watching Netflix on my phone while using the treadmill a few times, too. Anything to beat the boredom, right? The issue Read More
Want to Try an Extreme Diet? Before You Start, Ask Yourself Why
Men are increasingly likely to start using an extreme diet to try to achieve the body they want. This can include any combination of harmful eating habits and excessive exercising. I get it. We’d all like to have the kind of body we see on fitness or men’s magazines. Women aren’t the only ones with body image issues. Men are affected, too. We’re continually seeing images of men with so many muscles that their muscles have muscles. These are guys with no more than ten percent body fat. I’m doing great with my fitness efforts at the moment, but I’m not immune. I look in the mirror or see pictures of myself, and it’s the flaws that stand out.