Wed - February 9, 2005

What it means to be fit...


As some of you know, I subscribe to Bally's Fitness Tips. I planned on sharing many with you, but most of us have been "around the block" with fitness and dieting info. Most of these are pretty good but many are bland. This one came across the e-mail yesterday and I liked it. What I really liked about it was that it didn't mention weight, BMI, body fat and muscle %'s, how many can you do of these, how much you can you lift, how fast you are, etc., as measures of fitness.

What it means to be fit

What does the term "fitness" mean to you? To some people, it may mean following a regular exercise routine. To others, it may mean being well toned or muscular. It may mean eating a balanced diet. And still to others, it can mean the ability to excel in athletics or other physical challenges.

Being fit ultimately refers to your own optimal health and overall well being. Fitness pertains to all aspects of your life - physical, emotional and mental. When you are fit, you have:
· Stamina and a positive outlook that enable you to handle the mental and emotional challenges of everyday life
· Physical strength and endurance to protect yourself in an emergency situations (e.g., leaving a burning building quickly; protecting yourself against an attacker)
· Reduced risk for many health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes
. The opportunity to look and feel your best; a better chance for a longer and healthier life.

I don't believe I am there yet. But I can tell you - I am definitely in the ball park!

Posted at 08:20 AM        

Fri - November 26, 2004

Fitness Tip for Today 11-26-04


Stretching is an essential component of a successful exercise
routine. Stretching will assist in increasing physical
performance, decreasing risk of injury, increasing coordination
and balance, reducing stress and enhancing enjoyment.
To get the most benefit from a stretching routine:
- Always warm-up before stretching
- Stretching should be slow and controlled without any bouncing.
- Hold each stretch at a point of mild tension for 10 to 30
seconds. Repeat this 3 to 5 times.
- Do not excessively extend, flex, twist or lock any joints.

This fitness tip was brought to you by my e-mail inbox and ballyfitness,com. They come to me a few times a week. Since this is a weight-loss blog, I thought I would share the tips with all of you. Feel free to comment, confirm, dispute, rebut, etc., any of these tips!

Posted at 07:13 AM        

Wed - November 24, 2004

Fitness Tip For Today 11-24-04


When beginning a resistance program, it is not unusual for your
muscles to get stiff or sore within 24 to 48 hours after
exercising. This soreness is called Delayed Onset Muscle
Soreness or D.O.M.S. D.O.M.S. is believed to be the result of
tiny tears in the muscle or connective tissue. When your body is
adjusting to a new activity, and your muscles are working in ways
they are not used to, some degree of D.O.M.S is to be expected.
Excessive stiffness, soreness and pain warrants rest. Your body
needs rest to repair tissue, grow and get stronger.

This fitness tip was brought to you by my e-mail inbox and ballyfitness, They come to me a few times a week. Since this is a weight-loss blog, I thought I would share the tips with all of you. Feel free to comment, confirm, dispute, rebut, etc., any of these tips!

Posted at 08:19 AM        

Tue - November 23, 2004

Fitness Tip of the Day


A cool-down is a slow return toward a normal resting heart rate
after exercise. Always cool down immediately following
cardiovascular exercise. A cool-down should last between 5-10
minutes and will help prevent dizziness, fainting and muscle
soreness. Continue to cool-down until your heart rate reaches
100 beats per minute or less.

This fitness tip was brought to you by my e-mail inbox and Bally Fitness. They come to me a few times a week. Since this is a weight-loss blog, I thought I would share the tips with all of you. Feel free to comment, confirm, dispute, rebut, etc., any of these tips!

Posted at 03:05 PM        

Tue - October 5, 2004

Fitness Tip of the Day #1


Tap water is better for your teeth and health and than bottled water. Tap water has less bacteria and more fluoride than much of the four billion gallons of bottled water sold annually in the US, according to the researchers at the School of Dentistry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio. They found that only 5% of the bottled water had fluoride levels within the recommended range, compared to 100% of the tap water.

This fitness tip was brought to you by my Franklin Covey Planning System - Bally Total Fitness Edition. At the top of each day page, there is a Bally Fitness Tip of the Day section. Since this is a weight-loss blog, I thought I would share the tip with all of you. Feel free to comment, confirm, dispute, rebut, etc., any of these tips!

Posted at 07:07 AM        

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