Injury Prevention
Willpower When you are trying to lose weight, it will be impossible unless you learn to demonstrate willpower in regards to food. You can make it easier on yourself by not having your favorite snack foods in the house, but at some point the food will stand before you, and you will have a choice. …
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Whenever you exercise, do you always do the same thing(s)? Treadmill, Zumba, Free weights? Whatever your typical workout routine, it is important to find ways to spice up your exercise so as to really challenge your body and get the most benefit. Here are some easy things you can add or modify. 1. INTERVALS. Instead …
If you have ever begun to eat healthier, lose weight, start to exercise or stop smoking, you have likely found that it is easy to stay motivated at first but it gets progressively harder to stay on track. And if you do not know how to stick to your new lifestyle change, you will fall …
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1. Try to avoid eating by yourself. Most of us do not binge in front of other people in fear of embarrassment. 2. Chew sugar-free gum. It keeps your mouth occupied without inhaling calories. 3. Keep yourself busy, and spend less time watching TV. When was the last time you watched TV without munching? 4. …
As you get on board the weight loss train, give yourself a break sometimes. It is not easy to stick to a healthy diet and exercise routine! I am not overweight, but I struggle with snacking, as I suspect most of you do also. When I am home and the kids are asleep, it is …
If you are trying to lose weight, there are several components of eating that must be modified. Now is the time to learn them, so the good habits will last long after your weight loss is complete. 1. Healthy drinking. This means avoiding sugar-filled drinks most of the time. On occasion, indulge yourself in your favorite soda or latte, …
Most diets work (at least temporarily) if you stick to them. But why don’t they work in the long run? Because they are unrealistic! Eating no carbs or no sugar or counting every calorie is not something most of us can do for a lifetime. It is tempting to do a crash diet because the …
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1. Cross train with other forms of cardio exercise, such as swimming, biking, etc.2. Stretch your problem areas (hamstrings, IT band, Achilles, quads, etc). Spend extra time on these targets.3. Avoid progressing too fast when training.4. Correct biomechanical problems through bracing, taping and/or orthotics (make an appointment with your physician to determine if any of …
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1. It is the only body God gave you.2. Your body will thank you when you are older.3. Taking care of it now will make your life easier down the road.4. It’s just like your favorite car: take care of it, and it will run longer.5. You will feel great and look great!6. To set …
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1. Be active. Have an active lifestyle starting now! Being active at a younger age has health benefits for your future and will improve your quality of life when you are 60, 70 and 80+. 2. Choose a career that you enjoy! And don’t rush to retire. If you like what you do, why retire …
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