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1). 10 Healthy Tips for Fitness Success Getting fit is on the minds of most people. However, many people are not consistent and fail in the first three months of an exercise program. But if it becomes a habit and they stick to it, something magical happens after four months. You are finally getting the results you expect and chances are you will continue with the exercise program. ... 2). Your Weight in Muscle You probably have heard that muscle weighs more than fat. Many people notice a small weight gain when they begin lifting weights consistently. As a general rule, if you lift weights 2 to 3 times a week, you can gain 1 pound of muscle per month for about 6 months. After that, the rate of increase slows down as you start to reach your genetic potenti... 3). Exercise for Low-Back Pain Exercise for Low-Back Pain 4). Balance and Stability Balance conditioning used to be considered exercise training for athletic activities. As we get older, balance and stability become important to prevent injuries from sports, recreational activities, weekend warriors and simply falling. This is why we incorporate balance and stability training in most workouts. The benefits of standin... 5). Fitness in Your Fabulous Forties Fitness in Your Fabulous Forties 6). Create Your Own Metabolism Slow metabolism is frequently blamed for excess weight. The good news is we no longer have to be the victim of slow metabolism. We can actually be the creator of our metabolism. Knowing how your body works and using that knowledge to achieve your health and fitness goals, will get you results sooner with less frustration and aggravation. My goal is... 7). Osteoporosis and Exercise Osteoporosis and Exercise 8). How to Exercise and Enjoy it There are three key elements that are important to make any exercise program successful. These elements are safety, effectiveness and enjoyment. Safety: The “No pain, no gain” theory is a myth. Avoid any exercise that causes pain or undue discomfort. If pain occurs in the neck or chest area, stop exercising and if necessary, seek medic... 9). Don’t Wait for Your Doctor to Tell You to Exercise Don’t Wait for Your Doctor to Tell You to Exercise 10). Fitness Can Save Your Life Being physically active can literally save your life! Being fit can affect every aspect of your life – not just your physical health, but your emotional and mental well being, too. Only 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity for 5 days out of the week can help you become physically fit. Fitness relates to physical activity. Fitness is n... 11). Motivation is Consistency in Action We all exercise for the results. Different people are looking for different results or outcomes. Goals vary from weight loss, athletic performance, endurance, strength, toning, body building to more flexibility, etc. Here are 10 tips for motivation and consistency to get results and achieve your goals. Exercise with a Buddy. Try workin... 12). Not Enough Time to Exercise Lack of time is the most common excuse for avoiding exercise. As a personal fitness trainer, I hear it all the time, “I’d love to workout but I don’t have time.” My goal is to help you find the time or more importantly, make the time to exercise. There are too many benefits for your health and well being to make excuses not to exercise. The older y... 13). Don’t Let Your Exercise Get Stale I often get clients coming in who have been exercising with machine circuit training and are frustrated with the lack of results. What happens too often is we repeat the same exercise routine for a particular body part or muscle group until the muscles adapt. As a rule of thumb, I always change my exercise routine every month to keep it progressive... 14). Core Muscles Effect Posture Core Muscles Effect Posture 15). The Benefits of Weight Training Don’t underestimate the health benefits of weight training. The results of overall health improvement, metabolism and body toning are tremendous. More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits and finding their way into fitness centers lining up waiting for exercise machines. Lifting weights is no longer a bodybuilder’s hobby. Men, women a... 16). Core Training Core Training 17). Raising a Healthy and Fit Child It’s alarming to read the headlines of the newspaper and think parents today might be outliving their children. The rise in childhood obesity has increased the incidence and prevalence of medical conditions in children, in the past that had been rare. More frequently, cases of obesity related diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension are be...