June 1st, 2009
Consider this, if diets really worked we would all be thin. Studies show that 95% of the people who go on a diet gain all the weight back plus more. This is the yo-yo effect of dieting.
There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about the best way to burn body fat and look great in your “skinny jeans”. The bottom line is that it is your daily habits that create your body, not just a temporary diet that you don’t stick with or a workout program that you do every other week if you have time. It’s not just one thing you are participating in that is making you unfit, it’s many.
If you go on a diet that will be impossible to stay on the rest of your life or start another exercise plan that you give yourself permission to stop when you get bored or busy, then you should expect your body to return to its present state.
If you change what you do and what you eat every day, this is called a lifestyle change. You might be weight challenged because you sit a desk for eight hours. If so, you will have to come up with some creative ways to get in some movement during the day. It might also be that you skip too many meals which in turn will promote fat storage. The list is endless, but the reality is that if you are more that five to ten pounds overweight, this is an indication that a lifestyle overhaul may be due.
I suggest you start by making of a list of what you think is making you unfit. Second, investigate solutions to the problems. And third, make a plan to incorporate your solutions into your daily habits. If you take the time to evaluate what the real problems are, then long term weight loss will be the end result.
If you have any suggestions on habits that have gotten you in trouble in the past and have come up with a solutions to lack of time, motivation, mindset, and stress barriers, I would love to hear your ideas!
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May 26th, 2009
Hot and Spicy Group Fitness Classes
If you haven’t been to a group fitness class in a while, you may be surprised to find the fun factor is now part of the fitness experience. The fitness industry seems to be integrating all types of dance, sports, and health concepts to blend together an experience that will not only offer a great workout but also bring in the fun factor to exercise.
Whatever you are looking to accomplish you can find classes that will help you meet your goals. Whether you’re looking to get stretched and become more flexible, tone your body, challenge your mind, strengthen your heart or build your bone density, the new generation of group fitness classes will pleasantly surprise you in the creative approaches these classes are offering up.
Top eight fun and fabulous classes happening at Fit Behavior and around the world:
- Zumba- Is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective work out. Easy to follow and fun to do! http://www.wfsb.com/video/19251513/index.html
- Belly Dance Fusion- The focus of this class is to improve abdominal and core muscles as well as work up a sweat to burn calories. Belly dancing has been around for centuries and now is being offered in the fitness world as a fun alternative. http://www.wfsb.com/video/19065706/index.html
- Chair-licious- Ladies get ready to start the hottest workout! Tone your body, increase your self-confidence, lose weight, improve your relationship, self expression, and overall empowerment. You don’t need dance experience! http://www.wfsb.com/video/19515728/index.html
- Boot Camp Kick Classes- Utilizing kicks and punches to tone and condition your muscles and punch your stress away.
- Yoga Flow Fitness- Creative eclectic blends of many yogic traditions and styles. In this class, you will strengthen core muscles, improve flexibility, ease lower back pain and improve breathing capacity and stamina.
- Hot Iron-A time saving group weight training class in a half hour. Great full body work-out! High reps will ultra tone your body.
- African Dance Drumming-highly energetic and playful African Dance moves to keep you in shape and fit.
- Total Body Toning Pilates-Cross-training techniques using resistance bands, weights, and Pilates moves to improve muscular strength and body toning.
Come to Fit Behavior in Avon or Rocky Hill to try a class for free (new clients only). Our class schedule can be viewed at http://www.fitbehavior.com/classes-rocky-hill.php. Another cool benefit of Fit Behavior’s classes is that there are no monthly or membership fees. You can sign up for one class a week or six classes a week. Pay only for what you choose to participate in.
What ever class you choose to have fun with, the focus on weight loss is foremost in many people’s minds. Join me next week when I discuss factors that will help improve your chances at losing weight and getting in shape.
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