by Rupe | Nov 8, 2015 | Fitness
It’s face-off time: body-weight versus weighted exercises. Which one will help you lose weight faster? Without a doubt, anyone who’s beginning their weight-loss journey wants to know which is the more »
It’s face-off time: body-weight versus weighted exercises. Which one will help you lose weight faster?
Without a doubt, anyone who’s beginning their weight-loss journey wants to know which is the fastest method to reach his or her goals and maintain the slim down into the future.
You may have heard that strength training is a great route to go but are now feeling confused. Must you use weight? Or are body-weight exercises a better choice?
Let’s look at some key things to consider as you make this decision for yourself:
Source: Which Helps You Lose Weight Faster: Body-Weight or Weighted Exercise?
My Comments: I have been using mainly body-weight lately, but I have began to add in a bit of weights for the arms.
by Rupe | Nov 8, 2015 | Fitness
We’re big believers in supporting everyone’s different needs for different types of exercise. Maybe you’re a marathon runner. That’s awesome! Maybe you’re going to run your first mile outside today. more »
Regular physical activity is important, and everyone pretty much agrees, but life gets in the way. Most of us end up trying to fit exercise in around a busy schedule rich in sedentary behaviors. We’re sitting all the time. We’re spending countless hours at jobs we may not necessarily love. Responsibilities pile up and time slips away before we notice it was even there. We need to make our exercise count. We need to get it right. So today, I’m going to lay out the ten most important rules for successful exercise. These are the rules I use to form my exercise philosophy. These ten items have helped me get fitter, healthier, and happier than I ever was as a professional athlete, and I think they’ll help you out, too.
Source: The 10 Rules of Successful Exercise
My Comments: Very good article from Mark’s Daily Apple
by Rupe | Oct 21, 2015 | Fitness
While some people are up at the crack of dawn to lace up their running shoes, others can’t fathom a workout before noon. Finding the perfect time to exercise is as much about personal preference as…
Source: Is Morning Really the Best Time to Work Out? ‹ Hello Healthy
My Comments: Really good article…
by Rupe | Oct 21, 2015 | Fitness
Being injured is a tough pill to swallow for any endurance athlete, especially if the ailment seems fairly minor. It’s a pain to take two weeks off from running because more »
Being injured is a tough pill to swallow for any endurance athlete, especially if the ailment seems fairly minor. It’s a pain to take two weeks off from running because of a sprained ankle when you’re in the middle of a big training block, especially if, other than the ankle, you’re feeling fantastic. But rather than letting injury mess with your head, consider using it as a challenge and a chance to grow as an athlete. And don’t panic—just because you can’t run or cycle doesn’t mean you can’t train.
Source: 9 Ways to Stay Sane and Reasonably Fit While You’re Injured – MapMyRun Blog
My Comments: Great article…
by Rupe | Oct 7, 2015 | Fitness
Whether you’re into walking, running or cycling, there are plenty of supplementary exercises and extra things you can do to improve athletic performance. There are few, however, that can beat more »
Source: Ward Off Injury with This 5-Minute Foam Rolling Routine
My Comment: Excellent advice on Frolling…
by Rupe | Oct 6, 2015 | Fitness
The American Heart Association currently recommends 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each day.
If you’re among of the millions of Americans who dutifully carve out 30 minutes a day for the moderate-intensity exercise recommended by experts based on the idea that you’re doing all you can for your heart, you’re in for some disappointing news.
A new analysis published Monday in the journal Circulation finds that that amount of activity may not be good enough.
Source: New study: 30 mins of Exercise a day is not enough.
My Comments: I can understand that, but better some than none.
