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Do Your Mid-Year Fitness Review!

Have you looked at your beginning-of-year fitness goals to see how you are progressing? Did you fall "off track" months ago? Have you given up? The good news is this: you can get started again on your exercise program today! If you are "on track" to meet your fitness goals, that is great! Keep up the hard work! Reassess your fitness goals. You may have underestimated what you are capable of achieving with health and fitness. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_QqrVnSOroM6xtPOzho3HWdA4NLyOfcue8r0HDrxbH0b997MTCKP0xc1H6lB25JEDBAHzuYZiTckDHjfJpjq6WG24JvOoNpnHspWRYlyzqfyYCds7f6LCte9l1hlbz3tXSujEBoVq8k5/s1600-h/Shoulder+press.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217773063614762946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_QqrVnSOroM6xtPOzho3HWdA4NLyOfcue8r0HDrxbH0b997MTCKP0xc1H6lB25JEDBAHzuYZiTckDHjfJpjq6WG24JvOoNpnHspWRYlyzqfyYCds7f6LCte9l1hlbz3tXSujEBoVq8k5/s320/Shoulder+press.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Here are some tips to help keep you motivated to achieve your health and fitness goals: 1) Remember, make the lifetime commitment to fitness! It is the commitment that trumps all other fitness commitments. It will also help you "stay on course" when you are frustrated with your progress. This commitment will also help you reach your "I want to look good" goal! 2) Remember this also: fat loss is more important than weight loss! It is more important to burn body fat and lose inches. You need to change your body composition (more lean muscle mass, less body fat) to speed up your metabolism and turn your body into a fat-burning machine. 3) Get a workout partner, accountability partner or personal trainer. Find someone who cares about you and who will hold you accountable to your fitness goals. 4) More on personal trainers: we have the scientifically-based fitness programs to help you reach your goals! You need to know how to get there, or you probably won't make it there! 5) Don't be too hard on yourself if you fall "off track!" Just keep exercising and working hard! 6) You have to eat right! Nutrition is 60%-70% responsible for your fitness success or failure! Eat more fruits, veggies, whole-grain foods, low-fat/low-cal foods and drink water and unsweetened drinks. Cut sugars, processed foods and fast foods out of your diet. Look back and learn from your exercise successes and failures. More importantly, look forward to a life of health and fitness! You are the one who must make this happen! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Do Your Mid-Year Fitness Review!

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My Fitness Hut Endorses "The Pink Rotator"

As a personal trainer, I'm always looking for ways to help my clients improve exercise performance and functional living. It's hard to enjoy life if your shoulders aren't working properly! Many everyday movements involve the shoulder joint. There are many gimmicks and gadgets out there that you shouldn't waste your money on---"<a href="http://www.therotater.com">The Pink Rotator</a>" (by Joint Mechanix) is not one of them! <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/06/sports-fitness-hut-endorses-rotator.html">Read about Sports Fitness Hut's endorsement of "The Rotator."</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw87Hdce20OGTI7JRyTUi5ohUzCn8uDH-sbnc2Pj2odeOte9pXnq0AtT5PzU0HRcV1O5tQITOX4s4qodjSosIoM_zs81G2pWrZdosXm-WDBPidFkiu6gSCKOWMZQayHnXDCCheMZNQc70L/s1600-h/Rotator+Pink.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217095063455820770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw87Hdce20OGTI7JRyTUi5ohUzCn8uDH-sbnc2Pj2odeOte9pXnq0AtT5PzU0HRcV1O5tQITOX4s4qodjSosIoM_zs81G2pWrZdosXm-WDBPidFkiu6gSCKOWMZQayHnXDCCheMZNQc70L/s320/Rotator+Pink.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> "<a href="http://www.therotater.com">The Pink Rotator</a>" is designed to improve your shoulder performance. I have personally used "The Pink Rotator" and it is great for increasing shoulder flexibility, strength and range of motion. It is critical for you to have a full range of motion in the shoulder to make everyday living easier. It can also be used to rehabilitate range of motion and rotator cuffs. Anyone would be wise to use "<a href="http://www.therotater.com">The Pink Rotator</a>." The most convenient thing about "<a href="http://www.therotater.com">The Pink Rotator</a>" is that it allows you to safely and correctly self-stretch your shoulder. You don't have to "figure out" what to do because it comes with complete, easy instructions. Order "<a href="http://www.therotater.com">The Pink Rotator</a>" today! With every purchase of "The Pink Rotator," Joint Mechanix will donate 10% of the revenues to help fund Breast Cancer Research! I will definitely recommend it to my clients. Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

My Fitness Hut Endorses "The Pink Rotator"

As a personal trainer, I'm always looking for ways to help my clients improve exercise performance and functional living. It's hard...

Client Fitness Question Of The Week

Starting today and every Friday thereafter, I will answer the client fitness question of the week! I just thought that if one person is asking a question, then there must be many others with the same question. And, real questions lead to real answers and real results. Call me or email with your fitness question! People want to know the answer! So, here we go! Question numero uno! Client Q: "I am working out 5-6 days a week for 1-2 hours every workout. I'm not losing any weight and I'm starting to get frustrated and skip some workouts!" Mark's A: There could be many factors including: 1) Your body might have reached a plateau. Weight often comes off easily at the beginning of a workout program. But then your body adapts to your workouts. When this happens, you need to vary your workout routines and intensity. Do different lifts for the different body parts, such as substituting bench presses with stability ball dumbbell presses or doing step-ups and lunges instead of leg presses and squats. A shorter, more intense 30 minute full-body circuit weight workout will work better than a 1 hour weight workout when you are trying to <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">lose body fat</a> and weight. A circuit workout is one in which you do one exercise after the other with little or no rest between exercises. Also, change up your cardio routines such as rotating treadmill, bike, elliptical, stair-stepper and swimming or do <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/burn-300-calories-in-20-minutes.html">sprint cardio intervals</a>. 2) It is more important to <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">lose body fat</a> and lose inches than it is to lose weight. Have your body fat percentage checked and your circumference measurements done by a trainer to see how much fat and inches you have lost. Muscle weighs more than fat, so your body could be shrinking. Don't worry, the weight loss will take care of itself. 3) Longer workouts are not always better. You could be over-training. Shorter, more intense workouts burn more fat. An intense 20 minute <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/04/burn-300-calories-in-20-minutes.html">interval cardio</a> session at 75%-85% maximum heartrate will give you more health and cardio benefits than a 1 hour cardio session at 65% maximum heartrate. 4) You need to know your basal metabolic rate-BMR (how many calories your body would burn each day if you did nothing). Base your daily caloric intake on your BMR and activity level. If you don't eat enough (severe calorie restriction), your body will store fat because it thinks you are starving. You will gain weight even on the days you work out really hard if you take in more calories than you burn. Continue to eat right and exercise. When you do that, you will win the fitness war even if you lose a few battles along the way. You probably need to exercise smarter! Keep exercising and eating healthy and your heart, mind and body will thank you! Call me or email with your fitness question! People want to know the answer! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/dumbbell-and-medicine-ball-metabolic_17.html#.UeY_3tLqmuI">Free Dumbbell and Medicine Ball Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Client Fitness Question Of The Week

Starting today and every Friday thereafter, I will answer the client fitness question of the week! I just thought that if one person is ask...

Add Cardio Blasts To Your Weight Training Workout

Running on cardio machines bores me to tears! I love to run sprint intervals outside in the heat (100 degrees again today!) and I will run in the cold. Time is always an issue with exercise, so here is a great way to combine your cardio exercise and weight training into one workout. Here it is: between each weight training exercise set, do 30-45 seconds of jump rope, mountain climbers or squat jumps full speed. It's just that simple and that tough! Try to do the whole 30-45 minute workout without any rest between exercises. Rest 2-3 minutes after completing the circuit and repeat the circuit 1 or 2 more times. This type of workout is great for burning fat, building lean muscle mass and improving heart health. This workout is not for beginners, those getting back into shape or those with health issues. Do you have time to do this workout?! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Add Cardio Blasts To Your Weight Training Workout

Running on cardio machines bores me to tears! I love to run sprint intervals outside in the heat (100 degrees again today!) and I will run...

Do You Have A Workout Accountability Partner?

So, you have set these great fitness goals for yourself and now you're ready to get started on your workouts! Hopefully, you also made a commitment to a lifetime of fitness! I have a question for you: Who is going to hold you accountable for reaching your goals? An accountability partner, or support partner, is critical for helping you meet your fitness goals. Your support system can include a spouse, friend, workout partner, brother/sister, exercise group or personal trainer. Basically, it is anyone who knows what you are attempting to do and will encourage you along the way (even tough love if necessary). Workout partners are great if they are serious about fitness and have made commitments similar to your own. As a personal trainer, there are many people in my support system. My clients hold me accountable. A client should expect for her or his personal trainer to be in shape and love health and fitness. Also, I have 4-5 people that I will workout with if I choose to on that day. Even if I decide to workout alone, these people know if I'm there or not. I also know if they are getting in their regular workouts. So, it works both ways. Don't try to go through the "battle for fitness" alone. There are many frustrations (in life and fitness) along the way and you need the support system to stay on the fitness track. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI">Be sure and download your FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program from My Fitness Hut</a> and start burning fat and building your lean body! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Do You Have A Workout Accountability Partner?

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Equipment Needed For A Great Workout? None!

That's right! You don't need equipment to workout! All you need is----YOU! You don't need a gym, health club, treadmill, bike, dumbbells, etc. You can do a bodyweight workout at home, at the park, while waiting for your kid to finish practice or in a hotel room. It is the most convenient workout available so it takes away the "I'm too busy" excuse! One of the best workouts to do is a full-body bodyweight workout. You don't need fancy fitness gadgets or gimmicks! Save your money! You can also concentrate on doing the exercises the right way before proceeding to add weights. Here are some good bodyweight exercises: 1) Squats 2) Bridges 3) Planks 4) Back Extensions 5) Lunges 6) Step Ups 7) Pushups 8) Pullups 9) Seated Knee Ups 10) Run-In-Place 11) Jump Rope 12) Jumping Jacks 13) Tricep Dips on Bars 14) Hanging Leg Raises If you do the workout circuit-style, the workout will be both a strength workout and a cardio workout. All you need is 30-45 minutes. There's a reason you don't see many people doing hanging leg raises and pullups! These are very tough exercises and two of the best for your abs and back muscles. It is a good idea for kids (as early as age 4-5) to begin resistance training with bodyweight exercises. These exercises will stabilize and strengthen kids' bodies without the hazards of handling weights. Try a bodyweight workout the next time you're sitting in front of the television! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/dumbbell-and-medicine-ball-metabolic_17.html#.UeY_3tLqmuI">Free Dumbbell and Medicine Ball Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Equipment Needed For A Great Workout? None!

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Summer Workout Tips: Don't Leave Exercise Behind!

Okay, its summer....the kids are out of school, it's hot outside (100 degrees every day where I live), there's vacations to go on (gas is $4 a gallon!), practices to attend, ball games to attend, reunions to go to....the list goes on forever! Well, while you are busy doing your thing this summer, don't forget your summer workout schedule! You can still exercise and do everything you need to do this summer! You just have to be a little creative. So, here's some summer exercise tips for you: 1. Never skip both your Friday and Monday workouts! If you do this, you will probably go 4 full days (Fri, Sat, Sun, Monday) without working out. Four missed workout days could turn into weeks, months, summers and years! 2. Exercise during your kid's practices. Why sit around for 1-2 hours watching kids practice? Take advantage of the time and walk or jog. 3. Get a stability ball and dumbbells to exercise while watching "Desperate Housewives" re-runs (or whatever you watch). 4. Walk or bike to the store a few blocks away instead of driving. 5. Exercise at your hotel while on vacation. 6. Take advantage of the summer family discounts at the local health club and go exercise with your kids. 7. Don't forget to "reasonably" (at least 90% compliance) stay on your nutrition plan during the summer! 8. Remember that sweating has nothing to do with losing fat or weight! Sweating just cools down your body. A <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/caloric-deficit-is-needed-over-time-to.html">caloric deficit</a> (burning more calories than you consume) will cause you to lose weight. 9. Plan your menus and pack your food while on vacation or on the go. This will help you avoid the fast food trap. 10. Have fun! Change up your exercise routine and include fun exercises like jump rope games, dancing, relay games, obstacle courses and speed hop-scotch. Take care this summer, have fun and keep exercising! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/dumbbell-and-medicine-ball-metabolic_17.html#.UeY_3tLqmuI">Free Dumbbell and Medicine Ball Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Summer Workout Tips: Don't Leave Exercise Behind!

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What Is Your Plan For Fitness Success?

Someone said "if you fail to plan, then plan to fail." This saying is true with anything you do. And, in the case that you do make it there, you might not know how or why you made it! When it comes to fitness, you need a plan! People will ask me questions all the time. A common question that I get is, "How do I lose this weight or fat on my.......?" I can hear the frustration in the person's question. My answer is always the same although I might say it differently each time---YOU DON'T HAVE A FITNESS PLAN TO GET YOU THERE! That's why you need to become a My Fitness Hut Member! It will take out the guess work when it comes to fitness. I know what it takes for you to get fit because I have done it myself and helped others to do the same. My fitness programs are based on experience, evidence and basic science. I can help you to see why your fat loss and weight loss efforts have failed in the past! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

What Is Your Plan For Fitness Success?

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What To Do When You Lose Your "Exercise Groove"

It happened to me this week! It happens to everyone! Sometimes you have a week where the things you planned just didn't happen for you----for whatever reason! Believe it or not, even personal trainers get off track when it comes to exercising! It's Friday and I have only had 1 workout this week! Usually I have had at least 3 workouts by this time of the week. So, what now? It's very simple. I'm going to go workout today and get back in my "exercise groove!" My body is ready for a hard, intense workout. I'm going to do circuit weight training and interval cardio. That's all it will take to get going again. What does it take for you to get back into "your exercise groove?" How long has it been since you really exercised? The good news is that it doesn't matter if you have been off track for one week like me or for 3 months! Just get started again! Today! Don't put it off! Your body is ready for it! Your health depends on it! Ready, set, go! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

What To Do When You Lose Your "Exercise Groove"

It happened to me this week! It happens to everyone! Sometimes you have a week where the things you planned just didn't happen for you...

Fat Loss Is Not Rocket Science, But Its More Than Gym Science And Gimmicks

Doctors, dieticians, and fitness experts agree that the best way to <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">lose fat</a> and weight is to eat higher quality calories and increase your physical activity. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/make-most-of-your-time-in-gym.html">Weight training</a> (including body weight training) and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/02/cardio-exercise-doesnt-have-to-be.html">interval cardio exercise</a> will tone your body and provide the heart health you need. Just make the commitment and work hard! Your body will thank you! Check out this video on fat loss. There are no gimmicks, pills, patches or quick weight loss solutions! Just the simple facts about fat loss and weight loss. <object height="350" width="425"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QqyAbXcXmZg"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QqyAbXcXmZg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object> Download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI">FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program</a>, start burning max fat and start building your lean, hard body! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Fat Loss Is Not Rocket Science, But Its More Than Gym Science And Gimmicks

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Your Medical Condition and Exercise, 3

According to an analysis published in 2004 and based on the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), over 70 percent of women ages 51-70 and nearly 90 percent of women over 70 are not getting the recommended adequate intake of vitamin D. Vitamin D is very important for overall bone health. Vitamin D also helps ensure that the body absorbs and retains calcium, which is critical for building strong, healthy bones. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to osteoporosis, which affects millions. Osteopenia (lowered bone mass), which is a precursor to osteoporosis can be detected with proper screening. The best treatment for bone health should be personalized to your needs and should include a combination of exercise (weight training and cardio), a healthy diet, vitamin D and calcium supplements, and prescription medication if needed. Exercises with excessive spinal loading (such as heavy squats) should be avoided if you have osteoporosis. Exercises like squats, lunges, bench press, biceps curls, leg curls, etc. can be done with little or no weight. Note to bikers and swimmers---you also need to do weight-bearing exercises because biking and swimming does not place enough stress on the bones to allow sufficient regeneration and increased density. Talk to your physician and work with a professional trainer to tailor your workouts. Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Your Medical Condition and Exercise, 3

According to an analysis published in 2004 and based on the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), over 70 per...

Your Medical Condition and Exercise, 2

Hypertension cases are flooding the doctors offices! Fortunately, this condition can be reversed with good nutrition and exercise! Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats (pumping the blood). This is called systolic pressure (top number). When your heart is at rest or between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is the diastolic pressure (bottom number). --120/80 or lower is normal blood pressure --140/90 or higher is high blood pressure (hypertension) An example of pre-hypertension would be a reading of 130/85. (source: Medline Plus) As a personal trainer, I must consider a client as hypertensive if the client is taking medication to control high blood pressure. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, but it can cause serious problems such as stroke, heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure. You can control high blood pressure through exercise, healthy eating and medication (if needed). I have seen cases where exercise and healthy eating made medication unnecessary after a period of time. If you have hypertension, you can follow a pretty regular exercise routine. But, you do need to take some precautions: 1) Do your resistance exercises in a seated or standing position to avoid dizziness. 2) Breathe during exercises! This seems like a no-brainer, but I constantly remind clients to breathe properly! 3) If you are feeling light-headed, etc. before a workout, it is safe to check your blood pressure. 4) Don't over-grip when lifting weights and do not clench your fists while running or exercising. 5) Progress the intensity of your cardio exercise when clearance from your doctor is given. 6) Always pay attention to "your heart-rate response" to certain exercises. Every one is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all formula for exercise. Remember, fitness is a lifestyle choice and should be a permanent commitment for you. Don't rush the results when your health is at stake! Be sure and download your <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/bodyweight_500_metabolic_fat_burner_workouts.html">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts</a> and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Your Medical Condition and Exercise, 2

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Your Medical Condition And Exercise, 1

Don't assume you can't exercise just because you have a medical condition! When I perform a fitness assessment on clients, medical conditions often become a consideration as I design that client's exercise program. Sometimes, the client will need to get medical clearance before we can begin the exercise program. In this article series, I will discuss various medical conditions and how the right exercise program can improve the lives of those with these medical conditions. Diabetes is a growing problem in America. About 6-10 percent of the population has diabetes with about 1 million new cases every year! This number is expected to double in the next 20 years! Diabetes is also the seventh leading cause of death in the United States! Research has also shown that people who develop diabetes before age 30 are twenty times more likely to die by age 40. Whew! And, America's sedentary lifestyle isn't helping the problem. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder caused by insulin deficiency which impairs glucose usage. There are two forms of diabetes: Type 1 - It is usually found in normal or underweight younger people. Type 1 diabetics usually inject insulin so that blood sugar can be delivered to the body's cells. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) levels can lead to dizziness, weakness and fainting. It is disturbing that more cases are happening where young people are beginning to have Type 2 diabetes also (due to obesity and lack of exercise)! Type 2 - This type of diabetes is associated with obesity, especially abdominal obesity. Type 2 diabetics usually produce enough insulin but their cells are insulin resistant. This can result in hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). If left uncorrected, it leads to kidney, heart, eye and nerve damage. So, where does exercise fit in with diabetics? As a personal trainer, I'm trying to help the client avoid hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia during and after exercise. As a diabetic, you should keep a snack on hand for a quick source of carbohydrates to avoid hypoglycemia. Other exercise considerations for diabetics: 1) Glucose levels should be measured before, during and after exercise (especially for those newly diagnosed). 2) Quality footwear is important and the feet should be checked often for blisters. 3) Post-exercise carbohydrate consumption is advisable. 4) The diabetic can do resistance training. The workload should be monitored carefully. 5) Low impact aerobics work well for diabetics. 6) Exercise can have an insulin-like affect on the body (i.e., exercise-induced hypoglycemia). If you have diabetes, the key is to keep it under control. Doing so will allow you to lead a normal life. <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fat-Burning Kitchen,</a> will show you how to totally makeover your kitchen pantry to make your body a fat-burning machine! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES <a href="http://yourfitnessuniversity.com/">Your Fitness University</a> <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">My Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://herfitnesshut.com/">Her Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/">Sports Fitness Hut</a> <a href="http://rapidfatlossandsixpackabs.com/">Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs</a>

Your Medical Condition And Exercise, 1

Don't assume you can't exercise just because you have a medical condition! When I perform a fitness assessment on clients, medical ...