Initially, when you start a new exercise routine, your body responds quickly to the new stimuli, resulting in rapid gains. However, over time, your body adapts to the stress of the exercise, and the rate of progress slows down.
The health benefits of exercise have been understood for many years. The Covid-19 pandemic may be the catalyst that can finally encourage the general public to begin adopting a healthier lifestyle. Find ways to safely stay active during these challenging times to stay focused on your health and fitness goals. As the medical community begins […]
The primary desire we have as health and fitness professionals is that our clients make steady forward progress towards their intended goal. It could be weight loss, improved energy levels, better sleep quality, or enhance overall well-being. We are therefore considered mentors and role models to our students. Aside from being knowledgeable about exercise prescription, […]
On several days you might skip one or two sessions because you stayed up late or got ill. Family and friends might visit and interfere with your schedule. Other times it might be because of travel, over-commitment to work, parenthood, or school. Pay attention when setbacks, stumbles, tumbles, slips happen but press eagerly to the […]
IS UNCERTAINTY PART OF OUR EXISTENCE? No human being ever has managed to look into what the future holds for them. The current times are the perfect example of uncertainty playing havoc and turning lives upside down. It has thrown governments, businesses, individuals, and families in uncharted territories without any warning, and is forcing […]
Hold Your Breath as You Exercise. Breathe in freely as you walk, run, exercise, or stretch. Do not hold your breath. We need regular Oxygen to feed our muscles. Breathe out when you raise the weight during a bicep curl but inhale as you lower it. For push-ups, inhale as you lower to the floor, […]
You needn’t become a fitness-clothing junkie like some of us, but buying new workout shorts or comfy new athletic shoes can get you fired to exercise. You feel like a workout pro, and let your fellow exercisers know that you are part of the team. Getting into fitness opens up a whole new world of […]
I have routinely asked myself why I have kept writing. There is no obvious answer but maybe it is my desire for a healthy community and the chance to create sustainable, healthy changes in my clients’ lives. As I utilize this space to bring to flower my life’s task I hope it will be a […]
Staying Motivated Staying motivated is a dynamic and sometimes difficult process for us. Both in exercise and life, the best way to stay motivated is to appreciate the smallest wins and to improve bit by bit. The human spirit always wants to improve. We may have the desire to improve our careers, education, knowledge, skills, […]
Rise and grind, or snooze and lose—the eternal struggle between morning warriors and night owls. Whether you’re throwing punches at dawn or doing a moonlight dance with dumbbells, the important thing is to break a sweat, not your spirit! A workout at any time is better than none. In the quest for a healthier you, […]