Comments on: Fitness Advice http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/ Helping Memphis along the road to good health Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:41:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: judy http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-121 judy Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:49:20 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-121 Yes, sometimes we can workout too much. The body needs a rest day here and there to rest muscles so they can re-build. Are you doing weight training 4-5 times a week? When do you rest your body? I usually only allow my customers to come to me 3 days max, and then they are on their own the other days doing things like swimming, walking, taking classes, no weight training. You can over work your body and will not notice any changes. You don't look flabby after not working out for 1 or 2 days. Your muscles just dont seem as tight, they are still there and it's not fat! Yes, sometimes we can workout too much. The body needs a rest day here and there to rest muscles so they can re-build. Are you doing weight training 4-5 times a week? When do you rest your body? I usually only allow my customers to come to me 3 days max, and then they are on their own the other days doing things like swimming, walking, taking classes, no weight training. You can over work your body and will not notice any changes. You don’t look flabby after not working out for 1 or 2 days. Your muscles just dont seem as tight, they are still there and it’s not fat!

]]> By: vikki http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-128 vikki Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:13:36 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-128 can i be working out too much..i love my workouts and my trainer is very creative changing routines all the time..i am working out 4-5 days @ week for 1 hour each session and running..is this 2 much?...i dropped from size 10 to 6 in a few months but now nothing...and if i miss a work out it seems i look flabby... can i be working out too much..i love my workouts and my trainer is very creative changing routines all the time..i am working out 4-5 days @ week for 1 hour each session and running..is this 2 much?…i dropped from size 10 to 6 in a few months but now nothing…and if i miss a work out it seems i look flabby…

]]> By: judy http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-131 judy Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:57:56 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-131 The good thing about our body memory is that we can retrain it to think the way WE want it, too. After doing something for 2-3 weeks, the body can be retrained and does what you want. For example, walking at a good pace...it will remember what you want it to do. Then if you want to increase your pace, for instance, you can retrain it to go even faster and it will after about 2-3 weeks. The bootcamp (very, very, very, very beginner) does not involve running unless you want to. That's what so nice about it. You do what you want as far as intensity. I've told the people in it today, do what you feel confortable, but just do it. If you want to stand and walk in place, then do that. I had 50 come today, but today was a open house of sorts. It costs $50.00 for 6 sessions. Every Saturday, 6 times. Then they pay for 6 more times and so on. I do it that way so they are committed to come at least 6 times. Come join us. The new session starts next Sat. January 12th at 9 a.m. The good thing about our body memory is that we can retrain it to think the way WE want it, too. After doing something for 2-3 weeks, the body can be retrained and does what you want. For example, walking at a good pace…it will remember what you want it to do. Then if you want to increase your pace, for instance, you can retrain it to go even faster and it will after about 2-3 weeks.

The bootcamp (very, very, very, very beginner) does not involve running unless you want to. That’s what so nice about it. You do what you want as far as intensity. I’ve told the people in it today, do what you feel confortable, but just do it. If you want to stand and walk in place, then do that. I had 50 come today, but today was a open house of sorts. It costs $50.00 for 6 sessions. Every Saturday, 6 times. Then they pay for 6 more times and so on. I do it that way so they are committed to come at least 6 times. Come join us. The new session starts next Sat. January 12th at 9 a.m.

]]> By: Mary http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-130 Mary Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:42:37 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-130 is there running involved in your bootcamp?? i don't run! whats the cost?? can't your body memory get forgetful like our aging minds?? is there running involved in your bootcamp?? i don’t run! whats the cost??

can’t your body memory get forgetful like our aging minds??

]]> By: judy http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-129 judy Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:20:57 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-129 Hi Belly Fat lady!!! Yes, you can do the same exercise twice a day, but remember that your body also remembers what you are doing. If you continue the same exercise at the same pace at the same time, etc., you body will become accustomed to that workout. Changing things up is a good way to get rid of that belly fat. That way you are kind of tricking your body and plus, its too boring to do the same things over and over again. I have an awesome Very, Very, Very, Very, Beginner Bootcamp that I do on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m at the Germantown United Methodist Church, OLEC Center (Owings Life Enrichment Center), connected to the church. Anyone can come. Everyone in there is at the same beginning level and are having a ball. Give it a try. I've love to met you! Hi Belly Fat lady!!! Yes, you can do the same exercise twice a day, but remember that your body also remembers what you are doing. If you continue the same exercise at the same pace at the same time, etc., you body will become accustomed to that workout. Changing things up is a good way to get rid of that belly fat. That way you are kind of tricking your body and plus, its too boring to do the same things over and over again. I have an awesome Very, Very, Very, Very, Beginner Bootcamp that I do on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m at the Germantown United Methodist Church, OLEC Center (Owings Life Enrichment Center), connected to the church. Anyone can come. Everyone in there is at the same beginning level and are having a ball. Give it a try. I’ve love to met you!

]]> By: Mary http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-132 Mary Sat, 05 Jan 2008 06:18:24 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-132 this is the belly fat lady again.....I love my wine and will not give it up....I tried that for Lent last year and did not see any change in belly fat....if I do 2-a-days, can I do the same type of exercise or do I need to do something different? I have an exercise machine at home and use that for cardio. Thanks for your advice! You are awesome!! this is the belly fat lady again…..I love my wine and will not give it up….I tried that for Lent last year and did not see any change in belly fat….if I do 2-a-days, can I do the same type of exercise or do I need to do something different? I have an exercise machine at home and use that for cardio. Thanks for your advice! You are awesome!!

]]> By: judy http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-123 judy Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:51:02 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-123 Belly fat is pretty much all diet related and more cardio related. My trick for my customers is two things: First, do two-a-days. Which mean, 20-30 minutes in the morning, and then 20-30 minutes in the late afternoon or evening. This trick will quick start your metabolism, which slows, after the age of 50. It sounds very dramatic to workout twice a day, but it really works. For instance, you could walk in the morning, and then take a class in the evening for about 20 minutes. Or vice, versa. Just 20-30. We spend alot more time in the grocery or talking on the cell phone! Secondly, write down everything you put in your mouth for 3 days (even gum or a cert). Then look over your list and see how much of "stuff" you are stuffing in. A few bites of this and a few bites of that really counts. Calories are calories and add up. Even the little bit of samples we get at Costco. They add up when we are trying to lose weight. And those extra calories go straight to our bellies! Plus, watch the alcohol. Wine goes directly to our bellies...and my women customers love their wine!!! Good luck and write again if you have anymore questions! Belly fat is pretty much all diet related and more cardio related. My trick for my customers is two things: First, do two-a-days. Which mean, 20-30 minutes in the morning, and then 20-30 minutes in the late afternoon or evening. This trick will quick start your metabolism, which slows, after the age of 50. It sounds very dramatic to workout twice a day, but it really works. For instance, you could walk in the morning, and then take a class in the evening for about 20 minutes. Or vice, versa. Just 20-30. We spend alot more time in the grocery or talking on the cell phone! Secondly, write down everything you put in your mouth for 3 days (even gum or a cert). Then look over your list and see how much of “stuff” you are stuffing in. A few bites of this and a few bites of that really counts. Calories are calories and add up. Even the little bit of samples we get at Costco. They add up when we are trying to lose weight. And those extra calories go straight to our bellies! Plus, watch the alcohol. Wine goes directly to our bellies…and my women customers love their wine!!! Good luck and write again if you have anymore questions!

]]> By: Mary http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-122 Mary Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:21:08 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-122 I have enjoyed reading all the great advice you are giving out. I am in my 50's and have developed that dreaded "belly fat" I've been hearing about on TV! It seems like it came on overnight!! What do you think about the OTC drugs advertised to rid us 50+ year olds of this nasty problem. Are there any good exercises that I can do, besides sit-ups, that will produce quick results???? I have enjoyed reading all the great advice you are giving out. I am in my 50’s and have developed that dreaded “belly fat” I’ve been hearing about on TV! It seems like it came on overnight!! What do you think about the OTC drugs advertised to rid us 50+ year olds of this nasty problem. Are there any good exercises that I can do, besides sit-ups, that will produce quick results????

]]> By: judy http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-134 judy Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:24:36 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-134 Thanks for writing. Two things...try to get her to eat 6 smaller meals throughout the day. If she doesn't eat consistently throughout the day, your body is trying to make up calories at night and thus, your'e hungry to them up. Make sure she eats a very good breakfast. Breakfast sets you up for the rest of the day. The majority of people I train have a hard time with breakfast for a number of reasons, but once they get in the habit of it, they cannot go without it. Secondly, a good eveing snack is something like this 3 cups (measure out), of light popcorn, cut up apple and a table spoon of peanut butter to dip the apple in. The popcorn is full of fiber (which will hold her longer), as well as the fiber and carbohydrates in the apple, and the protein of the peanut butter (which is the good fat and lots of protein). Also, a glass of milk with a 2 graham crackers is a good snack, too, with a smidge of peanut butter on the grammies. Good Luck! Thanks for writing. Two things…try to get her to eat 6 smaller meals throughout the day. If she doesn’t eat consistently throughout the day, your body is trying to make up calories at night and thus, your’e hungry to them up. Make sure she eats a very good breakfast. Breakfast sets you up for the rest of the day. The majority of people I train have a hard time with breakfast for a number of reasons, but once they get in the habit of it, they cannot go without it. Secondly, a good eveing snack is something like this 3 cups (measure out), of light popcorn, cut up apple and a table spoon of peanut butter to dip the apple in. The popcorn is full of fiber (which will hold her longer), as well as the fiber and carbohydrates in the apple, and the protein of the peanut butter (which is the good fat and lots of protein). Also, a glass of milk with a 2 graham crackers is a good snack, too, with a smidge of peanut butter on the grammies. Good Luck!

]]> By: Hall http://commercialappealblogs.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-133 Hall Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:45:20 +0000 http://commercialappeal-web.com/health/2007/12/31/fitness-advice/#comment-133 I have a question for late night eating. My daughter is 14 and is at her ideal weight, but she gets hungry late at night. What is something besides fruit that is an o.k. late night snack. She is trying to break herself of this habit, but when the kids stay up late they get really hungry. She also enjoys ice cream and cookies. She knows this is a bad habit, but a hard one to break. I have a question for late night eating. My daughter is 14 and is at her ideal weight, but she gets hungry late at night. What is something besides fruit that is an o.k. late night snack. She is trying to break herself of this habit, but when the kids stay up late they get really hungry. She also enjoys ice cream and cookies. She knows this is a bad habit, but a hard one to break.

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