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Exercise App: Obstacles XRT

Obstacles XRT-Extreme Reality Training Cost:  $1.99 Format:  iPhone, iPad OBSTACLES XRT – EXTREME REALITY TRAINING Transform wherever you are into an extreme obstacle course! Say goodbye to boring sit-ups and jumping jacks. With Obstacles XRT, you’ll be trekking over tires, escaping perilous quicksand, and sneaking under fences. All in your living room – no equipment needed! TRANSFORMATIONAL CARDIO EXPERIENCE: Obstacles XRT’s new-to-world program is a transformational take on traditional cardio.  You are the center of a virtual, in-room obstacle course, in which time flies by. GET AN EXTREME POST-WORKOUT CALORIE BURN: In every obstacle course, Obstacles XRT uses a special … Continue reading →

Use Smartphone to Lose Weight

If you’re anything like me, your smartphone has become a third arm.  Of course, I feel like I can justify this because I have a son in the military.  But the truth is that it would be attached to my side anyway. So why not make good use of it?  It already allows me access to my email, Facebook, the weather and so much more.  I might as well see if it can help me lose weight. A new study finds that a standard weight loss program can be more effective when you incorporate your smart phone.  With so many … Continue reading →

Give Yourself the Gift of Fitness

I love to give gifts, especially to my children.  Although it’s not as fun anymore, now that they prefer money or gift cards. In this season of giving, it’s important to remember our own needs.  Not necessarily the material ones but our health.  So how about giving yourself the gift of fitness? Maybe you are the person who has never been very active.  It could be that you don’t even really struggle with your weight, so what’s the point. Too often we look at exercise as a way to lose weight or tone up.  But it’s good for your heart … Continue reading →

Top 10 Fitness Trends for 2013

So what’s on the horizon for 2013 when it comes to fitness trends? A recent survey has come up with predictions for what those will be. And you might be surprised to learn that most of these are pretty basic. In general, “body weight” exercises are going to be the big thing. These are your typical physical activities, such as pushups or pull-ups, which can shed pounds and tone muscle…yet, there is little cost involved. With the economy continuing to struggle, this is going to be very appealing to fitness enthusiasts and those who will be ready to make changes … Continue reading →

52 Fitness Changes – Part 4

Continuing on with the blog series, “52 Fitness Changes,” we are going to tackle fitness changes for weeks 31 through 49. By this time we have made some significant changes that will help our overall health. Remember that fitness is more than just exercise; it is changing the way you eat. It is not dieting; it is creating a new lifestyle. Week 31 – don’t skip meals (helps to avoid you becoming too hungry and the risk of overeating) Week 32 – implement circuit training into your workout routine Week 33 – switch to a whole grain diet (with your … Continue reading →

52 Fitness Changes – Part 2

I recently introduced you to the idea of making 52 fitness changes. As a reminder, this isn’t something I suggest you do at one time. Instead, you spread these changes out and make one change a week. Since there are 52 weeks in a year, by the end of the year you will have done some amazing things to improve your health. I also suggested that you print these blogs, to use as a reference. You can follow the order I suggest or change things around. You can also tweak some of the changes I suggest to fit you better. … Continue reading →

Increasing Strength with Lightweights

Weight lifting has never been something that appeals to me. Yet I would still like to increase my strength. Although I use my lightweights for some parts of my exercise program, it wasn’t until recently that I learned how much they actually help with increasing strength and building muscle. Repetition is the way to that. Apparently, some Canadian researchers conducted a study in which they found that heavy weights aren’t the only way to do it. Lighter weights can work just as well. The key is to reach the point of muscle fatigue. I had never heard the phrase “muscle … Continue reading →

Poor Girl’s Fitness Retreat

Fitting in a new fitness routine can be challenging. It can be so challenging that one decides to not even bother. I have found that if I start working out then I can continue with decent results. However, the thought of fitting in something into an already overfilled schedule is nerve racking. Sometimes the best way to get started is to leave it all behind and focus on fitness for a few days or so. The focus will give you the motivation to continue and the time will give you a new perspective on your schedule so you can successfully … Continue reading →

Why Aren’t I Losing Weight?

A question that is asked by many is this…why aren’t I losing weight when I am eating healthy and exercising? This can be very discouraging. It seems like you are doing everything right, yet the pounds aren’t dropping. Well there are some important things to consider. The first is that it could be your body is gaining muscle. This is especially true if you have been doing a lot of resistance (strength) training. Another potential reason is that while you may not be losing pounds, you could be losing inches. This is why it’s always a good idea to not … Continue reading →

Tips for Post Partum Exercise

There is a lot to be said about post partum exercise. Whether the motivation is to lose pregnancy weight, get fit after baby, or to simply get back into the routine (all of these are my motivation to exercise post partum), there are a number of things that you can do to make your post partum workouts a success. First and foremost: mental preparation. You need to get it in your head that you are going to start working out as soon as you are physically able be it four weeks post partum or twelve weeks post partum. Based on … Continue reading →