1. Strive for at least 150 minutes of exercise per week Break it down to 40 minutes 4 days a week, 30 minutes 5 days a week, or however you’d like! Choose what works best for your lifestyle. 2. Cut your coffee calories Cut calories in your morning cup of coffee by skipping the cream […]
1. Define Your Challenge Write down your ultimate physique goal and how you’d like to look. Include weight, body fat, and any physique improvements you’d like to see. Now divide it by 3. That’s roughly your 90-day goal—to get you a third of the way there. 2. Make Time For Your Health Work up to […]
1. Set a workout goal for the week While you should definitely move every day, a good place to start is by setting a weekly workout goal. You might choose to complete three workouts for the week and gradually progress as you get more confident. Whatever you decide, be sure to have a plan when […]
1. Use your body weight. You need nothing else besides your own body weight to get great results. The push up, for example, a very simple exercise performed with your own body weight will help you sculpt sexy summer shoulders and a nice firm midsection. 2. Pick up the pace! No matter where you are, you can squeeze […]
1 Work out why, don’t just work out Our reasons for beginning to exercise are fundamental to whether we will keep it up, says Michelle Segar, the director of the University of Michigan’s Sport, Health and Activity Research and Policy Center. Too often “society promotes exercise and fitness by hooking into short-term motivation, guilt and […]
1. Make sure you’re eating healthy Ask almost any personal trainer and they’ll tell you that regardless of your training goals, healthy eating is the backbone. Food is what fuels your body to reach your goals, and without proper nutrition through quality foods, you’re likely to stall. Maintain a balanced diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, complex […]
1. FIRST, HAVE A CHAT WITH YOUR GP As we get older, it’s always a good idea to check in with our General Practitioners (GPs) for regular health check-ups. GPs can check your blood pressure, cholesterol and heart health and also measure your waistline to ensure you’re in a healthy condition before kick starting any […]
1. Identify your “why,” “what,” and “how” so you can be clear about your goals (you can even write these down) “The first step is truly taking the time to figure out your why, what, and how. The questions I ask my clients are: Why are you adding fitness and wellness into your life now? In what ways will […]
1. Assess your fitness level You probably have some idea of how fit you are. But assessing and recording baseline fitness scores can give you benchmarks against which to measure your progress. To assess your aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition, consider recording: Your pulse rate before and immediately after walking 1 mile […]
1. There are no quick fixes, shortcuts or magic pills when it comes to weight loss, health or fitness Sorry to burst your bubble right off the bat, but it’s true. You can certainly speed up the process, avoid mistakes and maximise your efforts with tried and tested methods, but the key words here are […]