19 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
START TODAY !! – you know what they say don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today - the longer you leave it the harder it will be. Make workouts a part of your life, rather than something you do if you have time. If you miss a workout don’t worry – just get back on track the next day. If your regularly missing your workouts – look into why? – are your goals....
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16 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Can working out in the morning burn more calories? I personally love working out in the morning, yes I know to some of you this may be madness but my reasons for choosing this time are because It really sets me up for the day after my morning workout I feel ready for anything!! By exercising in the morning it means it’s done. I’m not very good at waiting until the evening to workout....
15 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
A great way to get exercising if you dont like the gym or cant afford the time of going there is to workout at home. – You can have lots of fun making your own mini-obstacle courses. If it's a nice day you could do it outside using your garden or back yard for this. Use a bench for doing press ups and you could use either a bucket or plant pots to jump over. Be careful not to fall....
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14 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Try to eat something within 2 hours of your workout as this is known as your ‘golden window of opportunity.’ Your body will be craving nutrients in order to replenish all the energy you’ve used up and will be burning fat to do this.
14 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
If you're doing resistance training to shape and sculpt your muscles to get a really good total body workout and ensure your upper body and lower body muscles are getting a rest between sets try alternating an upper body move with a lower body move.
13 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Always listen to your body when you're exercising as to how you're feeling – whether you're feeling really good and feel like pushing yourself that little bit further on that particular day or if your feeling tired and are finding it more challenging than usual doing your regular workout – take it that little bit easier. There will always be days when you feel you can do more and other....
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9 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
The answer lies in your metabolism, that little engine in your body that burns calories all day, every day. Because of genetics, some women burn fat faster than others. But age, weight, diet and exercise habits also play a role. s women age, their metabolisms slow down, mainly because they are losing five or six pounds of muscle each decade starting in the mid-20s. Which basically translates....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
There is something that all of us do everyday which turned into a bit of an exercise session can help you get fit and lose weight. It is walking… when I was training to be a Personal Trainer, a walking module was actually part of my course and I’ll be honest - I used to think that unless you ran for at least an hour you would not really be getting a good workout but boy was I wrong!! ....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
On your rest days from working out keep active i.e. go for a walk or mow the lawn, this is known as active rest and will keep you burning those calories and fat, as well as making sure that you're recovered for your next workout.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
To lose weight and tone up an exercise routine as well as a healthy balanced diet is needed, in the long run one won't work without the other. If you get the bus to work, get off a stop early and walk the rest for a little extra exercise Try not to exercise too late in the evening as you may find it hard to get to sleep. Just because your exercising dont think its an excuse to eat unhealthy....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Always keep your abs pulled in throughout your workouts, this way they’ll be getting a workout throughout the whole session rather than just a little blast at the end.
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Here are some great w orkout fitness tips: Always warm up before a workout for 5- 10 mins as this gets your body and muscles ready for exercise and prevents injuries. Always cooldown after an aerobic workout for 5-10 mins - stopping immediately can cause blood to pool in your legs and can lead to dizziness or even fainting. Leave a rest day between resistance workouts (unless you are....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
There is one really easy way to burn some extra calories and I promise you will have fun doing it. Incorporate a Swiss Ball into your workouts, they are very cheap to buy and you will be working all your core muscles when using one (and that means burning more calories!!). You can create a whole body workout with a swiss ball in your own home. Start with some of the basic exercises and when....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
I always keep track of my clients workouts by writing down what weights they used, how many reps they did and how they felt for each session. Its a great way to monitor your progress from workout to workout. So try making a note of what your workout is going to be - e.g. number of exercises and reps etc.. and note down at the end what you managed to complete and how you felt. At the....
2 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Try to have a small snack such as a banana or oatcake with peanut butter before a workout to give you enough energy to make the most of your workout. A small snack is better as than a meal as it will make you feel more energetic and raring to go as opposed to sluggish and tired if you eat a big meal.