Don't Cheat Your Body At Breakfast!!

22. Eat a large breakfast.
 

Breakfast is actually the most important meal of the day. This is because it is where your body would usually source out its energy for the day. Thus, it is best to fill up yourself at breakfast, so that you can boost your body’s energy levels. Aside from that, it can also help you in controlling your food portions come lunch and dinner times. 

Let me modify that to say a large HEALTHY breakfast! It seems that the marketing masters of the fast food world have discovered that we like to eat breakfast though out the day! Do the right thing and limit the amount of damage you do to your body!

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At least our school systems are finally waking up to the importance of breakfast for their students!

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But I Do Love Fried Food!

Hope your week is going well. Today we are posting Fitnes Tip #20. Yes, this is a biggie for me! I have a hard time shying away from the fried and fast food. I am such a sucker for a great fried burger and fries! But I am workinig on it!!

20. Stay away from foods that have been fried.
 

Fried foods are called as such, since they are cooked either in fat or oil. Thus, the more amounts of fried foods you consume, the more oil your body would absorb. Keep in mind that even when the external oil has already been drained, there are still lots of it that remain in the food itself

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And The Fitness Tips Keep Coming!

Here is our latest fitness tip in our on going commitment to provide 100 fitness tips over the course of a year.

19. Drinking coffee

Some people think that drinking coffee is a bad idea, especially when a person is trying to lose weight. On the contrary, drinking hot coffee at breakfast is actually a good idea, since it can help in boosting your energy levels. Just don’t drink coffee shakes in coffee shops too often though, since they are filled with lots of calories that can make you gain weight.

The mass media outlets continue to muddy the waters as to actual benefits/harm of coffee. (Everything in moderation!) Personally I like to drink a cup of coffee about 20 minutes before I workout or teach a class. The energy really helps!

These two coffees are not for the faint of heart! If you like your coffee with a bigger KICK, these are the way to go! Don't say you were not warned!

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If We Are Going To Do It, At Least Do It Right! Fitness Tip #18

Fitness Tip #18: 

The best snack items.  
When you snack between meals, it is wise if you also become conscious not just on your food portions, but also on the types of foods you eat. 
The best types of foods for your snacks would be fruits and vegetables. Munching on carrots or an apple would not just help in maintaining your health, but it would also control your appetite for the coming meal.  
You know that mindlessly snacking out of the chip bag is not the way to go for our health or as an example for our loved ones!


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Did You Know That Family Fitness Continues to Grow!

Family Fitness continues to grow as a popular way to get everyone involved in improving their personal level of fitness!

Even the Celebs are spending fitness time with their loved ones!

Matthew McConaughey & His Family Work on Fitness Together!
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Fitness Trackers Can Help Keep You Moving!

If You Have Not Reached The Fitness Goals That You Were Hoping For, Fitness Trackers May Be Just The Motivator That You Need!

I received the Jawbone unit as a gift from my wife and I really liked it for some aspects and others not so much! I really liked that I could sync it with my phone and track my results. What I didn't like was that I had to remove it when I was doing my Kettlebell presses.

 It was really pretty motivating to track my info. If you are interested, this unit is pretty basic, but gives you the info you want to keep track of. Let us know what you think!

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There are upsides and downsides to our wearable technologies. Become as fully informed as possibe!

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SEERS TRAINING - TOWEL KETTLEBELL CURL

This Is New To Me!

A friend of mine told me a couple years back that he watched a guy at his gym using a towel in his kettlebell workouts. I didn't give it much thought at the time, but it seems to be gaining in popularity.

Do you use a towel in your kettlebell routine?

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5 Common Myths about the Fitness Exercises That Hold Us Back!

How would you finish the statement?

It is so easy to put off doing the exercise and fitness activities that we need to be doing to maintain our fitness and health. Don't let these common myths keep you from leading a more healthy and active life.
1. Sport is for professionals. This idea applies only in the case of performance sports. The native qualities required for professional sportsmen (speed, skills, specific height, etc.) can only be developed, they can't be formed by training. As long as the aim of a regular person is not performance, almost all sports can be practiced for keeping the body in a good shape. It's all about dosing the training you chose, so that the benefits are bigger than wear and tear. Even the sports considered tough can be practiced in a 'soft' way (tae-bo, mini-triathlon, jogging, etc.).
2. Training is tiring. This idea is true as long as it refers to consuming all your energy (muscular and hepatic glycogen), but it doesn't mean that training gets you into that state of exhaustion which would slow down the process of recovery of the body. Even in performance sports, the purpose is to have effective rather than exhausting training, so that the body can get the stimulation necessary to make qualitative progress from one training to the next.
Even more than in other sports, in fitness, the participant is spared overexerting their bodies, through common sense. However, the training must not become ineffective. People can come to the gym tired after a work day and leave relaxed (physically and psychologically) and not be more tired. This is extremely useful for people with sedentary jobs, but also for those who put out considerable physical effort at work. They could use the training by choosing a type of effort meant to compensate for and balance out the one involved in their job.   3. Training takes too long. Again, this idea is true if applied to performance, which can only be obtained by working a lot. For the rest of us short and very intense training (bodyweight or kettlebell for resistance/strength training) or training for relaxation and recovery (yoga) are often more than enough. In fitness, you can get to 20-minute training, working only super-series of fast exercises, which could involve, directly or indirectly, all the muscles.
Anyway, regular training shouldn't take longer than an hour and a half. Otherwise, the body will get into the catabolic phase, when the cortisone secretions 'cannibalize' the muscles.   4. Any type of exercise is good for solving your problems. What's true in this refers to some particular cases like excess of adipose tissue. This tissue can be 'melted' by any kind of aerobic exercise (running, cycling, swimming) if this is continued long enough.
Even in these cases it was clear that some exercises are more effective than others.
There are situations when only a combination of exercises, with a certain amount of each, can provide you with the results you expect. More than that, repeating the same exercise all the time can have as a consequence, not only losing balance in the antagonist muscles and in the joints involved in training, but also stopping progress or even regressing. 
5. You're older? No more exercises! This is true only if we refer to extremely demanding efforts (really heavy weights, fast running, jumping, etc.). There are lots of exercises adapted to different ages. Their purpose is to keep and improve health and also to improve physical shape. The development of movement parameters for seniors refers especially to muscular and cardio-vascular resistance as well as mobility of the joints. Because the final purpose of training is not preparing for a competition, the exercises can be organized gradually according to their difficulty, eliminating the risk of accidents. Because it's based on perseverance, fitness can be adapted without problems for older people and even for people suffering from different affections specific to old age.
Science and common sense tell us that exercise is needed everyday. It just makes us feel better, both physically and mentally. 
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Doggin it in the Afternoon!

It was way too easy, I am truly sorry I wrote that title out loud!

Squats are great, but lets face it the dog could not care less! If it works for ya, go for it! Besides we do have a growing obesity problem among pets! Hmmmmm?

Yoga is a great funtional fitness training program that really might be of interest to your family, including a little downward dog for the pooch! Anyone can use this materail and take it to what ever level they choose!

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Weighted Vests Will Push Limits of Your Endurance!

Including young people in our workout shows them that fitness is important!

Weighted vest are a great way to increarse the resistance your body is working against and really throws your cardio in to high gear. Check out this video review!

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Body Weigth Conditioning Continues to Rock!

Body Weight Conditioning and Core Strength Training will continue to be the fitness trends as we move towards 2015. The is really not that surprising given how busy we have all become. 

This is not the place to open the discussion as to if the level of activity is excessive or not, but because of it, who has time for the gym. 

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As a strong advocate for Body Weight Conditioning and Kettlebell Training I know how easy it is to slip in a workout that if I had to go to the gym, would not get done.

I know, I can hear you now, Mr. Don, I don't have time to just drop everything I am doing and get in a good workout, even though I know it is excatly what I need! Again, not the place to argue with that logic, but if you can not in any way justify getting in a workout, just because it is good for you, then this might work for you.

Join a Martial Arts class. What take up even more time! Have I bumped my head?!!

You should at least be able to justify joining a Martial Arts class for the self-defense reasons AND that you are getting in a really good workout at least a couple of times a week.

Truth be known, it was through my participation in the Martial Arts that I developed my interest in the fitness aspects of helping kids develop a strong sense of self-confidence and resiliency.

If you would like to know more, check out the Body Weight Blitz program and the Functional Self-Confidence programs at safekidznow.com

Know Any Good Facebook Fan pages?

I was looking for some facebook pages that were related and I happened across these two.

I haven't been following them for any amount of time, but I'll let you know if they turn out to be a good resource for information.

Youth Fitness Council

Category: Health/medical/pharmacy

Youth Fitness Coalition, Inc.

Category: Non-profit organisation

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What You Need to Know to Choose a Kickboxing Class

How to Choose a Kickboxing Class

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Which Routines Give You The Best Muscle Gains!

Best Muscle Gains: Compound vs Isolation Muscle Routines

During your workouts you’ll use both compound and isolation muscle routines.   A squat exercise is a compound muscle routine.  A bicep curl is an example of an isolation muscle routine.

Compound muscle routines are designed to work several muscles or a muscle group.  A squat exercise engages your core muscles and lower muscle groups like your calves, hamstrings and glutes. Isolation muscle routines work a single muscle or muscle group.  The bicep curl works your bicep muscle.

In order to achieve your best muscle gains you need to focus on the compound exercise routines.  When you use more muscle groups you burn more calories.  You’ll also get a faster workout for all your major muscle groups than if you do a lot of isolation muscle routines. Compound muscle workouts keep your heart rate higher 

for longer period of time too.

You may resort to isolation exercises if you have an injury or if you need to balance out your muscle profile.  For example, it’s very common for one arm to have larger muscles and better definition than the other.  You may have to work on the opposite arm to ‘catch it up’ to the other arm.  Bicep curls and tricep kickbacks are a couple of examples of isolation exercise to correct that imbalance.

The reason compound routines work for best muscle gains is because more of your body is forced to work. Your body adapts by building larger muscles within the muscle groups you are training.

The bench press is a fundamental exercise for your upper body. Not only does it grow your chest muscles but your deltoids and triceps benefit too. The standing military press is a shoulder exercise, but the fact that you are standing tests your coordination and offers more muscular involvement.

Lifting a heavy weight off the floor and pushing it overhead is pure strength as is found when you do a deadlift routine.  When you execute a deadlift your lower back and leg muscle groups are worked but so are your lateral muscles, the rhomboids, erectors, and trapezoids.  Even your hand muscles get a workout. 

Be sure you use a grip and have your spotter nearby! 

One way to get in a great workout, either compond or isolation, is using simply your own bodyweight as the resistance that your muscles work against. If you have not workout in a while using your bodyweight is a great way to avoid injuring yourself as you are getting started. (It is also a great way to go if you are recovering from an injury!)

When parents ask me about their young people begining a consistant workout routine, I point them to the Body Weight Blitz program. This is a complete introduction to Body Weight Training and the incredible benefits that can be gained. It will give you a great understanding as to why this system is great for anyone regardless of age or physical condition. Every thing can be modified so that you can start right where you are! 

No need for a gym membership or expensive equipment and clothes! Train when the time is right for you! Check out Body Weight Blitz for a great workout routine!

If You Like To Run, You Have Got To Read This!

How Runners Can Strengthen Their Core

Developing a strong core is critical for runners not only to maintain stability and balance, but to prevent injuries as well. The core muscles are the ones that keep us from moving from side to side. Unfortunately, some runners do not realize the importance of incorporating core strengthening exercises into their routine and they think that having strong legs is enough.

If you want to improve your performance as a runner, here are some tips on how to strengthen your core:

•     Before running, make sure you warm up to stretch out your lower back. If your lower back is tight, it will prevent the core muscles from firing properly. Some people encounter reciprocal inhibition and this occurs when a particular muscle group is tight.

Naturally, when one muscle group is tight, it prevents your other muscles from doing their job properly. Warming up prepares your mind and body for a demanding activity but it will also allows you to achieve peak performance. To warm up your lower back, do some spinal twists and forward bends.

•      Practice hip bridges and pelvic tilts to strengthen your core. These two exercises are very easy to do and they are perfect for beginners and people with back problems. They help isolate and strengthen the glutes and hamstrings as well as train your body to engage them when needed.

The hip bridge also improves core and spinal stability. To do this exercise, lie flat on the floor, lift your pelvis and hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds. Do 10 repetitions. If you want it to be more challenging, you can lift up on your toes alternately as if you are marching. For pelvic tilts, get down on your hands and knees and then raise your lower back to the ceiling. Straighten your back and do 10 to 20 reps.

•     Another way to strengthen your core muscles is to do plank exercises. Aside from a flat stomach, planks will help improve your posture. Doing  ten-minutes of 1-2 minute plank routines outweighs the benefits of doing abdominal crunches for an hour.

Start by getting in the pushup position. Your forearms and toes should support your weight and make sure your elbows are lined up directly under your shoulders. Keep your neck neutral by looking down on the floor. This prevents placing too much strain on your neck.

Hold the plank for at least 30 seconds and take a 5-second break in between repetitions. Once your core gets stronger, you can hold the position for as long as 1 minute or more.   

Kettle Bell Tricep Extensions

Tone at Home with Kettle Bell Tricep Extensions for lean toned arms. 

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Family Fitness Workout 2014

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Functional Training Exercises For Functional Fitness - Functional Workout

This Is A Really Good Workout!

This combo kettlebell and dumbell routine will make you work in ways that will really let you know you have had a workout!

For more Functional workout information you might want to check out the Kettlebell Advantage or the Body Weight Blitz programs. 

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