STOP YO-YO EXERCISING

Many of us have an idea of what we need to do to achieve a body that most people want. But......life has a tendency to throw us off track. Meaning we have every intention of doing good and being consistent when it comes to our health and fitness and as usual we chronically wave our eating and exercise regimes. People.... I get that we have busy schedules whether its work, family, traveling, etc. I get it, but you MUST make time for your health. We don't form a plan until its too late. Life is a struggle but that doesn't mean make excuses. Start off by setting aside a time in the day, whether its 10 minutes or an hour to do some sort activity.

I am just speaking from what I have experienced with my clients as a personal trainer. I have clients that I see on a regular basis 2-5 times out the week for months straight and then I won't hear from them for another 6 months or so. And yes, what we have worked on so long and hard for has returned. Listen people...the more you keep gaining and losing weight, the harder it becomes each time to lose weight. You want to stay consistent with your program and don't be afraid to ask for advice on changing things up.

There are many reasons why people yo-yo exercising:
1. Work
2. Bored

3. Finance

4. Lazy

5. No results

6. Family obligations/Relationships

7. Holidays

8. Travel etc

I mean the list can go on and on

Basically to sum up what to do about yo-yo exercising is to plan a realistic schedule whether its 1 day a week or 3 times a week and stay consistent with your routine. If you get thrown a curve ball in life, try your best to get back on track and continue. You can also hire someone to help you with a more aggressive program if you need the accountability. Stay motivated and consistent!!!!

The TOP 10 HEALTHY HABITS of Breast Cancer Experts

They read all of the studies-and do plenty of themselves. They see people's lives changed (sometimes even saved) by particular behaviors. So  we asked five breast cancer researchers to tell us what strategies they incorporate into their own lives to minimize their personal risk. By Jennifer Scuby

1. Stay slim
2. Exercise
3. Eat lots if fruits and vegetables

4. Don't smoke

5. Do self breast exams

6. Respect your genetic history

7. Sleep

8. Drink (very) little.....alcohol that is!

9. Get mammograms

10. Get screened for everything else

Start Today!!!!

ATTN: CROSSFITTERS....7 BREAKING BAD HABITS

Crossfit has grown so much in the last 5-6 years and changed so many lives. Its so unbelievable, I have never been apart of a community where they are so receptive and has rapidly expanded worldwide.

Well as you may know or not know that there are alot of elements to crossfit and as a beginner or even an experienced competitor, there are habits that we have to break in order for you to perform or just get better in general.

Rules to Breaking Bad Habits:

1. Focusing on the Shrug
During a lift, shrugging occurs naturally in the body. Focusing on it only overemphasizes something that will happen on its own.

2. Overthinking It
Don't overcomplicate the techique!!

3. Overteaching
Plain and Simple...

4. Sporting the Wrong Shoes
In order to get better at your lifts, you have to wear specifics ( Oly weightlifting shoes). Just like for sprinting, you have to wear to wear sprints to generate speed on the surface.

5. Missing the Power Position
The power position is just about the single most important position in both the Snatch and Clean. It is the point where the barbell has been raised from the ground, is at waist level, and the lifter is standing erect with bent knees.

6. Forgetting the Hook Grip
The hook grip is a unique method of holding the barbell, proven to give you the strongest grip possible.

7. Wearing Gloves
In Oly weightlifting, gloves become an obstruction to the movement.

Information Provided By: Boxlife Magazine Aug/Sept 2012

LETS TAKE IT OUTSIDE

WANT TO KICK UP YOUR SUMMER WORKOUTS?
Get out of the gym to energize your body, break through a fat-loss palteau and reignite your fitness motivation. Slather on the sunscreen and keep your cool in the heat with these tips from the National Athletic Trainers' Assocation:

1. MAKE SURE YOU'RE HYDRATED before you get moving outdoors (a darker urine color is often a quick way to tell that you may be dehydrated!) Bring a bottle of water to sip on as exercise.

2. GRADUALLY INCREASE YOUR ACTIVITY. Slowly progress with both the intensity and duration of your workouts in order to give your body a chance to acclimatize to the warmer weather.

3. MIX PERIODS OF REST INTO YOUR ACTIVITY to ensure that you don't overexert yourself in the heat, a situation that can lead to heat illness.

4. WORKOUT in the early morning or late evening hours, if possible.

5. AVOID INTENSE EXERCISE if you already show signs of an existing illness, such as a fever or fatigue. Symptoms like these can decrease your body's ability to tolerate heat.

LOOK OUT FOR SIGNS OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS. IF YOU DEVELOP A HEADACHE, MUSCLE CRAMPS, VOMITING, WEAKNESS, DIZZINESS OR CONFUSION DURING YOUR OUTDOOR WORKOUT, STOP EXERCISING IMMEDIATELY AND GET OUT OF THE HEAT.

I, EXERCISE! WHY AM I NOT LOSING WEIGHT?

This is a question many of us ask. You exercise all the time, you eat fairly ok, but you are just maintaining your weight. Well there could be many factors if this is happening.

1. Hormone imbalance/Age
2. Medical Issue/Thyroid
3. Improper Eating
4. Not enough Intensity in workouts

Majority of the issues result in improper eating. Remember its a 70% to 30% ratio here. 70% eating healthy and 30% working out. Even though exercising is a great tool to stay active and healthy, its just compliment to how you eat. Another issue that gets alot of questions is your workouts. Try to increase the intensity and volume in your program, 9 times out of 10, you are not doing the right amount of exercising. You get out of it what you put into it!!! Stay consistent in everything you do relating to your health and fitness.

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RUNNING STRONG

Sudden deaths during half-maraathons and marathons make big headlines, which may make you think racing is risky. But a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that heart issues and deaths during races are rare. Only one out 184,000 participants experienced cardiac arrest, and one in 259,000 died, a death rate lower than that associated with other vigorous physical activities.

Still, new runners should talk with their doctors before starting an intensive training program, according to study author Aaron Baggish, M.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. And the more people who are certified in CPR, the better-many fallen runners who survived were resuscitated by spectators.