Losing weight and getting healthy is no easy task. If it were, we would never have problems with obesity. Bottom line is – sometimes we need help. But how do you know when it time to call on the help and hire a trainer or a fitness professional to make your journey to a healthy you a reality? Sit down and really evaluate the root of your desire to get fit and use these points to aid in your decision:
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Reasons You Should Hire A Trainer
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Reasons You Should Not Hire A Trainer
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This time of year when colds and flu are on the rise, we often wonder “should I work out if I am sick?” The average adult has 2-3 respiratory infections each year. That number jumps to six or seven for young children. Research has shown that moderate exercise can improve the immune system response and boost the body’s ability to attack bacteria. Regular, consistent exercise can benefit the immune system health over the long term.
Recent studies have confirmed that moderate exercise that is repeated on a near-daily basis can have a cumulative effect. For example, moderate exercise of 40 minutes per day has proven to cut sick days in half due to colds and sore throats, compared to those who don’t exercise. But what about after you’ve caught a cold, or currently have a sore throat? Should you continue to workout?
Most sports medicine experts in this area recommend that if you have symptoms with no fever (that is, symptoms are above the neck), moderate exercise is safe. So, lace up your shoes, grab your gloves and hit the gym. Intensive exercise should be postponed until a few days after symptoms have gone away. A few good reminders that can reduce the odds of getting sick are: Eat a well-balanced diet, avoid rapid weight loss, get plenty of sleep (getting three hours or less than normal have been linked to immune suppression) and avoid overtraining and chronic fatigue. Have a happy workout!
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Halloween candy is yummy, but kids like spiders too…spider rings that is! The truth is; although kids love to get candy, many of them would like just as much to get some cool new Halloween pencils or pens, spooky stickers, tattoos, or spider rings.
Or, you might even try one of these options:
You may not be the “coolest” adult on the block, but at least you can feel good about the fact that you’re not sending your neighbors’ kids into sugar oblivion!
Here are some other tips to putting a limit on the sugar factor around your house…
Don’t buy it now: You may be tempted to get organized and purchase your Halloween candy now. But that’s the worse thing you can do because most likely you will all eat it before Halloween and will have to go and purchase more. Purchase your Halloween candy on Halloween day to avoid an excess consumption of calories before the actual holiday.
Control consumption: If you leave it up to the kids, they’ll have half their candy eaten before bed-time on Halloween night! Instead, sit down with their stash, and separate it into small-sized snack pouches that limit how much candy they have per day. Not that we’re saying that kids need candy every day but at least it’s a start!
Move it to lose it: I like that Halloween gets families outdoors walking the neighborhood, and what if we do that on more nights other than just Halloween? Without the candy. Please take this time of the year as an opportunity to promote an active lifestyle and get outside for a hike, a long walk or a bike ride. Your bodies will thank you for it!
Remember to consistently instill a love for exercise with your kids/grand kids and start them off young with lots of exercise and healthy foods…it will pay off in the end and you will have fun along the way.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/oct/08/halloween-neednt-be-unhealthy/
Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 30 Min
Ingredients
Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Saute onion, bell pepper, green chilies, hominy, and garlic until tender (about 5 minutes).
3. Stir in tomatoes, beans, pumpkin, and vegetable broth; cook an additional 8 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Reduce heat. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Tip: Add ground beef for a non-vegetarian option.
Makes 6 servings
Serving size 1 ½ cups
Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories 244.5
Total Fat 4.5g
Total Carbohydrates 33g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Total Protein 18g
Get your team together and start training NOW for the Upcoming Beach to Bay Relay Marathon, Saturday, May 18, 2013.
By e-mail: lisa@ypbtrainingstudio.com
By phone: Call 361.857.5087
General Class Details:
Date: Every Sunday, beginning February 10th
Time: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: Mary Carroll High School Track
Description: We want to hang out with you on Sunday afternoons for each week’s walking/running distance. We will warm you up, pace you, encourage you, cool you down and answer any burning questions you may have
Get you printable training schedule here and join us on Sundays for a Group Run
Registration for the 28th Annual Running of the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon is NOW open. See link below for a printable training schedule and to register your team for this event.
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Event Date(s): Wednesday, October 24th
Learn various techniques for myofascial release using the Bod-Chi ball and foam roller. The goal of self-myofascial release is to speed up the healing and recovery process, reduce pain, improve joint range of motion, balance the body, and prevent injury. We will be also be incorporating various stretching techniques that will lead to an over-all healthy and flexible body.
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General Event Details: This is truly a complimentary class and limited to 10 people. Valued at $60 as a private personal training session
Description: At Your Personal Best Training Studio, we believe that Education + Action = Results. You can’t do better if you don’t know better! So every month, we are offering a Free workshop to provide you with the information you need to live your best life. Guests are welcome.
Location:
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4102 South Staples Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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Cost: FREE
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Strength training is exercising with the goal of increasing your physical strength. Strength training builds muscle and helps to burn fat. Strength training can provide up to a 15% increase in metabolic rate, which is enormously helpful for weight loss and long-term weight control. There are two kinds of strength:
Regardless of your specific goals, there are numerous benefits to strength training regularly, particularly as you grow older. It can be very powerful in reducing the signs and symptoms of numerous diseases and chronic conditions, among them:
How do You Build Strength? Strength takes time to build. Begin with a foundational strength program and slowly increase your resistance. Too much too fast can cause serious injury. Your YPB fitness professional has an individualized program that can is tailored to fit YOUR specific needs and goals and will aid in injury prevention.
Types of Strength Training. There are several difference methods that are available to build strength: Weights like barbells and dumbbells can be used as well as your own body weight and variable resistance machines.
How to Get Started into Strength Training. Make an appointment today to speak with one of our elite fitness professionals at Your Personal Best Training Studio. They can get you started on a strength program that will not only get you the results you’re looking for, but most importantly-do it safely!
