My best friend Tim and I have a huge appreciation for sports. We played them throughout our youth and remain active now that we are in our fourties. While we may have lost a step or two with age, we are happy there hasn’t been too much of a decline in performance over the years. A commitment to sports and fitness has made that possible. [Read more…] about Game Shape
Fitness
The first step to exercising is doing it. Don’t think about it. Do it. Oftentimes we think we need to be motivated to do something; especially if it involves physical discomfort. And exercise can hurt in a good way when performed correctly. [Read more…] about Get Your Exercise On
I have known about the physical benefits of exercising for decades. They include reducing the chances of heart disease and diabetes. I think what I appreciate equally as much, if not more, are the mental and emotional benefits of being active each day.
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The center of your body is often referred to as your core. It encompasses the abdomen, back, hips and chest. Core muscles are incorporated in almost every movement of the human body.
One of the most important functions of your core is to support and stabilize the spine. Another function is the effective transfer and production of force during dynamic movements like running, lifting weights or picking up a bag of groceries out of the car. Research has shown that athletes with higher core stability have a lower risk of injury. And for people who experience lower back pain, this is particularly beneficial. [Read more…] about The Importance Of A Strong Core
In the last 20 years, I have spent thousands of hours in Physical Fitness facilities internationally. The facilities have been pretty diverse, ranging from gyms on military bases, 24 Hour Fitness facilities, Gold’s Gym, Sport and Country club facilities, Orange Theory gyms, Spin Studios, Dance gyms, Boutique gyms, and more. And what I recently realized is that I was never trained on etiquette until I attended ToBeRe… in Scottsdale, AZ. Sure, there have been rules such as throw away your trash and wipe down your equipment posted on a few walls. Yet, I never read a manual on the proper etiquette or what I could do to contribute to a stronger workout experience for me, the trainers and the others in the facility. [Read more…] about Contribute to a Stronger Workout Experience
I define willpower as the strength of will to carry out one’s decisions, plans and dreams. We can increase our willpower and likelihood to carry out our decisions, plans and dreams by creating habits and following through with commitments. Building our willpower is like exercising a muscle. The more we work it, the stronger it will become. Consequently, this will increase our confidence that the decisions we make, the plans we set and the dreams we desire will come to fruition. It is said to be one of the best predictors of success in health, wealth, happiness and love. Kelly McGonigal, author of The Willpower Instinct, states that willpower is a mind-body response that can be harnessed to improve our health, happiness, and productivity. [Read more…] about Exercise Your Willpower Muscle