FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY: Don't waste your time by going through the motions. Train with intensity, commitment to the work, and a hunger to succeed! It doesn't matter if you are new to the fitness scene or have been a permanent fixture at your local gym for years, all people (at some point or another) end up "going through the motions" during their workout. They are doing the exercises, but don't get the most out of their workout because they aren't: Working … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip of the Day #16
FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY: Focus your efforts on activities that will produce results. Distractions are EVERYWHERE! It never fails. Thoughts about work, family, phone calls, emails, text messages, television shows, video games, social media, "significant others", or food cravings deter you from giving your very best efforts at the gym. You're like a puppy chasing after a shiny bouncing ball ... actually, a bucket of shiny bouncing balls! The decision to start an … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip of the Day #15
FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY: Schedule your workouts in advance to avoid getting off track. Life happens … and when life happens (i.e. responsibilities, emergencies, family obligations, etc.) our workouts tend to suffer the consequences. There are 24 hours in a single day. We spend: Approx. 8 hours in bed (if we get a good night’s sleep). Approx. 8 hours at work and/or school. Approx. 2 hours commuting to and from various destinations. That leaves a total … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip of the Day #14
FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY: Be consistent with your workouts. Exercise provides so many amazingly positive benefits for the body, mind, and soul. Why wouldn’t you WANT to make every day the best it can be by including at least 15 to 30 minutes of exercise each day? Exercise: Improves your mood Improves your ability to learn Builds self esteem Reduces stress Improves mental health Can reverse the signs of aging Improves body image Strengthens your … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip of the Day #13
FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY: Be accountable to yourself and your workouts. For most of us, fitness and exercise are not high on our list of priorities. Work, school and kids tend to take the top spots when it comes to allocating time to get things done. When the days seem shorter, and the "to do list" seems to get longer, finding time to fit in a workout can sometimes feel impossible. Although you have set out a fitness goal and outlined a program to get you there, … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip of the Day #12
FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY: Appreciate the lessons you learn from your fitness journey. Whether you have a short term fitness goal (i.e., dropping one or two dress sizes to fit into your wedding dress, competing in your first "Tough Mudder", getting back on the ski hill after minor knee surgery) or are making fitness an important part of your day-to-day routine, the journey (like life) is destined to have incredible highs and devastating lows. Your attitude and what … [Read more...]
Get Motivated – Words of Wisdom for Inspired Workouts (Vol. 2)
Get Motivated! (vol. 2) from TodaysFitnessTrainer The "GET MOTIVATED!" series includes words of wisdom to help people of all fitness backgrounds get back on track and ready for their best fitness performance (at home, in the gym, or out on the field). Getting ready and excited to exercise isn't always easy (actually, it rarely is). To help you get off the couch, to the gym, and giving your absolute BEST effort, the second installment to the series includes the … [Read more...]
Nelson Mandela – Inspiring Quotes for Great Workouts
Today's post is dedicated to Nelson Mandela, a man who inspired the world to see beyond challenges, overcome fears, and never give up in the face of adversity. When you think of "fitness icons", images of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jane Fonda, Chris Powell, and Jillian Michaels come to mind. Just because of who they are, and what they have shown the world about fitness and health, fitness icons and advocates motivate thousands of people every day to change their lives … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip of the Day #11
FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY: No matter how hard it seems ... be patient! Regardless of what your fitness goal may be (i.e., lose weight, shed inches, increase strength, improve athletic performance, etc.), it takes time for our bodies to adapt and change. Rome was not built in a day ... and neither will your body! There are only two things we truly have control over when it comes to our fitness goals: Our actions (the exercise we do, the food we eat, the amount … [Read more...]
Fitness Tip of the Day #10
Fitness Tip of the Day: Keep your music list current (and between 120 and 140 beats per minute) when you need a workout “boost”! There's no denying it! Music is a secret weapon to getting a great workout and making the time in the gym seem to go by a little bit faster. That's why fitness clubs have music blasting in the background, group fitness classes are choreographed to music, and the majority of club members are wearing white earbuds as "standard uniform" … [Read more...]