This often asked but most avoided question is one that I am now asking you. While I’ve been gone MUCH has been done and accomplished. Connections were being made and a more avid focus on fitness was created. As you can see the layout is much improved along with the logo. Also my first tee was manufactured (will be posted later). So put on your FITNESS gear and lets have a great workout!
Personal Trainers, Do I need one or can I exercise on my own without the cost of one? For new gym goers this is a question that they often ask themselves while thinking about their wallet and not focused on their health. I am not saying that everybody needs to get a trainer but at least consider it for these reasons:
If you are uncomfortable with your trainer, get a new one ASAP! As stated before a trainer is a motivating factor and not one to be avoided. As time develops you’ll establish a good relationship with your trainer.
Are you looking for a positive group based workout environment with an Elite personal trainer?!? Even if not, come out to the NEW Red Eye Co-ed Boot Camp hosted by Deanna Jefferson. This boot camp is centered around those that have a fitness goal in mind and can use that extra push/motivation and knowledge to reach it. No need to fear, this boot camp is for people from all fitness levels! Whether you’re a beginner or an expert you are definitely sure to get a workout from it. So don’t trade-off your health for a little bit of change…COME OUT!! For the Registration form and discount pricing click the link MyFitnessBootcamps
The Boot Camp begins August 5th 2010 on Thursdays 9pm-10pm
Cheer Spot
8043-C Penn Randall Place
Upper Marlboro , MD 20772
In the race to find the fastest way to the finish line of fitness, people are taking shortcuts in order for them to win. One of these shortcuts are the usage of Sauna suits. These suits are typically made of nylon or vinyl material, which are both great in trapping heat. As the heat is trapped the body produces more sweat to attempt to cool the body and prevent it from overheating. Through the profuse loss of sweat the body loses weight. But one must realize that it is only water weight that has been lost which can all be gained back by drinking water to rehydrate yourself.
Benefits:
- Rapid weight loss
- Possibly aids in the removal of toxins in the body through excessive sweating. (not proven)
- Have a sense of accomplishment while exercising
- Heat generated can improve circulation and relax muscles.
Disadvantages:
- Possible overheating and dehydration through misuse.
- Ineffective for long term weight loss, when water is consumed the weight is gained back
- Uncomfortable while performing exercises for some by sticking on skin.
As we approach winter season there are key safety aspects that we must take in order to have safe holidays.
This is MY typical exercise schedule for the week. It is the basic structure and foundation that I strive to attain on a weekly basis. This schedule is not concrete as it does allow some leeway depending on what I am doing that specific day. With this schedule I am able to shift workouts to another day or even substitute them depending on what my body tells me. There is a purpose and reason for the main focus on each workout each day. MY schedule individually focuses on a primary muscle on that certain day but is still being exercised on other days as a secondary muscle, just not the primary focus. Feel free to adopt this into your routine since it’ll give you a certain structure and purpose for exercising that day.
Monday: Chest
Tuesday: Interval Cardio Training
Wednesday: Arms and Back
Thursday: Cardio and Abs
Friday: Shoulders and Legs
*Note – I perform a certain degree of cardio each day but on cardio specific days it is intensified. If any questions, then leave a comment or txt 240-339-3544
Winter is a time that people usually stay indoors with a cup of cocoa, bundled up and relaxing. Why not? It’s cold outside, roads are dangerous, you don’t want to risk catching a cold or (swine) flu. This is also a time that people gain the most weight through various means. First there are a multitude of holidays all in concession with each other in which food is abundantly given to patrons, from Thanksgiving to Christmas and ending with New Years. Also due to the fact that it is winter and there is less sunlight during the days, our bodies enter hibernation mode in which caloric burning is slowed in order for us to have fat for insulation. For those that want “summer body” you don’t want wait after winter before you start your summer workout, it doesn’t make sense right? Here are 3 things you can do to prevent winter weight gain!:
*Even if you don’t lose any weight during the winter months at least you won’t gain any either if you follow these guidelines. (You definitely don’t want to be excessive as the picture above, it is dangerous to your health) (more…)
You can trim fat off specific parts of your body by doing exercises that targets that area.
No your body predetermines through genetics what area of fat is trimmed off through workouts. Doing 200 crunches won’t give you a six pack ab, but it will strengthen the “muscle” underneath the fat. Typically your problem areas are the last place to show a fat reduction, so you have to keep up your workouts continually.
Exercising till you feel sore means I did a good workout.
Being sore does show some sign of progression since you are now involving your muscles in activity instead of continuing a sedentary lifestyle. But you DON’T want to be sore after every workout because that leads to counter productiveness. By being sore you limit the intensity of your next workout since your body isn’t fully healing. This soreness feeling usually occurs within 8-24 hrs post workout (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness DOMS). After an intense workout, you should have a light workout the next day to promote body muscle recovery.
I must STRETCH before a workout to prevent injury.
Studies show that stretching before a workout can actually be HARMFUL for you. Performing static stretches such as “hold your stretch 20 secs” and etc can destabilize your muscles thereby making them less ready for a strenuous workout session. Destabilizing reduces muscle force/strength by as much as 30 percent pre-workout. What you should actually do is an aerobic warm-up activity for 5-10 mins t.hat brings blood flow to your muscles. Post workout stretching is still beneficial as it aids in recovery
Sports bras are used just to prevent the painful/uncomfortable bounce.
Sports bras aren’t just to prevent that painful uncomfortable bounce when running/jogging. They are also made to prevent permanent breast sag! High impact workouts along with age and gravity leads to your breasts sagging. So if you have the power to eliminate one problem out of the equation then do so and GET a sports bra now. They offer more support for workouts than just using a regular bra. Click Here for 10 Best sports bras for women.
A great deal of misinformation is being passed around like wildfire in regards to health and fitness. The phrase “Knowledge is Power” is a key statement that applies to all walks of life. The goal of this segment is to debunk the validity of these myths so that you can workout the right way and not believe in “old wives tales”
Wrong! Whether you’re on asphalt or a treadmill, your body weight force is still impacting your knee joint. To reduce the stress, a varied workout is needed in which ellipticals or cycling comes into utilization.
Swimming aids in increased lung capacity and muscle tone, but in regards to weight loss it fails (unless you are swimming for hours a day). This is so because the buoyancy of the water supports your body while swimming so you are not working as hard as if you ran and etc.
A significant amount of calories can by burned by walking long distances. Also some people don’t sweat as much but that shouldn’t discredit the amount of work they are doing.
You are doing it right if the machine is adjusted CORRECTLY according to your body specifications and if you’re not injuring your self by trying to lift a weight that is above your range.
To feel some soreness is normal but you should NEVER workout out till you feel pain! If you do feel pain you either have an injury or you are performing the exercises wrong. Also try to have a day or two of rest if you experience pain and just workout another body part/section, and if the pain escalates then seek medical attention.
Lifting heavy weights make women bulk up.
To bulk up the hormone testosterone is needed and women typically just don’t produce enough of it to bulk up from lifting weights. Some people might “appear” to bulk up because they gain muscle faster than losing fat but when they shed the fat then they are back to their slim appearance.
via Web MD Yahoo Health
