How often should we work-out?

Q:   How often should I work out?
A:   The amount of exercise you need depends on the type of lifestyle you want to maintain. For beginners, most experts recommend at least 20 minutes of exercise three times a week. These 20 minutes can be a combination of four 5-minute sessions of exercise, two 10-minute [...]

Pre- and Post-Exercise Eating Tips

Scheduling exercise into a busy lifestyle can be a challenge, and planning meals and snacks around the exercise is another. Eating too much food, or the wrong food before exercise, can hamper your performance or cause indigestion, sluggishness, nausea and vomiting. On the other hand, if you haven’t eaten in six hours and try [...]

DON’T for runners

…wear a hat in warm weather.
Keep your head cool. Up to 70% of your body heat is lost through the top of your head. Also, it helps to regularly pour water over your head. Remember, wearing a hat can keep the heat from being released through the best vent you have, the top of your [...]

DO for running

Do……start off SLOW.
Walking is a good way to warm up. It also helps you lower the exertion level, which conserves resources for the end of your workout and reduces heat build-up.
…wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
Loose-fitting clothes allow heat to escape. Try not to wear cotton clothing while running. There are several different synthetic materials that will [...]

Bosu Ball it is

Bosu for Runners

Brace for your abdominals

Resistance Band Work Out

Because I have a new baby tucked in and out of my bag. This is a great tool to mix out with your workout just like you’re having on free weights MINUS the weight!

Running Program

I’m back to square one.
Week One
M: Run 60sec, walk 3min, repeat 3 more times
W: Run 60sec, walk 3min, repeat 3 more times
F: Run 60sec, walk 3min, repeat 3 more times
Sun: 30 minute brisk walk.
Week Two
M: Run 60sec, walk 2min, repeat 5 more times
W: Run 60sec, walk 2min, repeat 5 more times
F: Run 60sec, walk 2min, [...]

My favorite Compound Moves

Glad knowing there’s a video of the 3 compound moves I do when I get to drop by at the gym. Look , she’s into it too!

Stress buster for your Desk job

Whenever I’m on graveyard shift and I’ve got tons of things to do, I get irritated when I don’t get to jog, run or have a brisk walk around my route. Being a “All or Nothing” kind of person, I decided to find a work out that may help me work through my core.
Remember, EVERY [...]

Dehydration and complications

Failing to take in more water than your body uses can lead to dehydration. Even mild dehydration — as little as a 1 percent to 2 percent loss of your body weight — can sap your energy and make you tired. Common causes of dehydration include strenuous activity, excessive sweating, vomiting and diarrhea.
Signs and symptoms [...]