Best Weight Loss Tips

Play Basketball For Cardio Exercise

Play basketball for your cardio exercise if you need a change from your normal <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/03/fat-burning-time-saving-workout.html">cardio routine</a>....cardio on machines can get boring pretty fast....and you may not have time to go to the gym...you can also <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/search/label/Article%20Series--Weight%20Loss%2FFat%20Loss%20Plateau">break through plateaus</a> when you make a change from your normal cardio routine... I'll choose fun exercise every time if it has the exercise benefits that I need...playing basketball the right way is great cardio exercise! It also has other exercise benefits. One important note: you need healthy knees and a healthy back or basketball for cardio exercise won't work for you! What is playing basketball the right way? 1. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/02/burn-more-fat-with-simple.html">Sprinting</a> when you should sprint will burn major calories and fat. 2. Jumping with maximum effort. I don't care if you can't jump high! Jumping fast and explosive is plyometrics and playing basketball requires alot of repeat jumps. 3. Play defense the right way! Playing defense is tough because you have to keep your body in a low, athletic position and constantly move your feet. This will also help your agility and balance. 4. You should do alot of jogging (between sprints) when you play basketball. Notice I said jogging and not walking! 5. Don't just stand around on the offensive end waiting for someone to pass you the ball! Run around and get yourself open or get in position to get the rebound. In the spirit of "March Madness," play basketall this week for your cardio exercise. Take a break from your normal cardio routine! 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>

Play Basketball For Cardio Exercise

Play basketball for your cardio exercise if you need a change from your normal cardio routine .... cardio on machines can get boring pretty ...

Exercise On-The-Go During March Madness!

Yes, you can get in your "exercise on-the-go" during "March Madness" tournament games! It just takes a little creativity and dedication.... Remember, exercise should be fun for you or you will probably quit sooner rather than later.....so, between (or during) your game-watching parties and South by Southwest Music Festival--SXSW (here in Austin), get in your exercise! Here are some tips: 1. Walk everywhere during SXSW and you'll be exhausted at the end of the day. If you're watching games, exercise during the game with <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-cardio-workout.html">bodyweight exercises</a>. 2. Play some "pick-up" basketball games and pretend you made the "buzzer-beater" that won the game! 3. Go on a 45 minute bike ride between games or walk your dog. 4. Rake all the leaves in your yard between games! This might last through a few of the games! 5. Get up early and get your workout in before all the festivities start up! Just don't go all weekend and do nothing! If you do, you'll be 10-15 pounds heavier! Have fun! Do you have your own stories of "exercise on-the-go?" Let us know! 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>

Exercise On-The-Go During March Madness!

Yes, you can get in your "exercise on-the-go" during "March Madness" tournament games! It just takes a little creativit...

Exercise On-The-Go

Pack up your gym bag, dumbbells, medicine ball, swiss ball--be ready to "exercise on-the-go"....if you're going to "exercise on-the-go," there's no time to rush back home to get workout gear! Here are some tips: 1. Keep your walking/running shoes with you! Walk as much as possible during the day! Take advantage of every opportunity to walk. This one tip should be used all the time. It makes a huge difference in your fitness. When I used to work on The University of Texas campus, it was not unusual for me to walk up to 2 hours in a day going to different departments....and, there are alot of hills here, so that made the exercise that much better. I didn't think of it as exercise until I stopped working on campus. I soon realized that I had to take more time for "exercise".....walk, walk, walk every chance you get. 2. Exercise during your kid's practices. Why sit around for 1-2 hours watching kids practice? Take advantage of the time and walk, jog or do the obstacle course. 3. Take advantage of running trails in the neighborhoods or city. Many times when I'm crazy busy, I stop at one of the many running trails or hike/bike trails to get in 20-30 minutes of running. 4. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/02/kindergarten-taught-you-about-fat.html">Jump rope</a>! You can jump rope anywhere and it <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/01/exercise-standing-up-and-stand-more-to.html">burns fat and calories</a> like crazy! 5. If you coach a youth sports team, show up 30 minutes early and get in a good workout before practice. One reason to "exercise on-the-go" is that it takes away the "excuses" at the end of the day, "I'm too tired to workout" or "I don't have time to workout." The truth is that you have plenty of time during the day to get in your exercise! Do you have your own stories of "exercise on-the-go?" Let us know! 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>

Exercise On-The-Go

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Workout Tip For Home

Here's a workout tip for you to do at home....I would argue that more time is wasted at home than probably any other place! Television watching can be a big time waster! I rarely watch a 2 or 3 hour game without doing something else while watching...I just don't have the time to waste.... So, while you're watching American Idol (confess that you watch it!), do a bodyweight or dumbbell workout for 30-45 minutes.....your family will probably join you in the fun.... Need a good home workout? Here goes: --Prisoner squats, 12 repetitions, moderate pace --<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/07/strengthen-your-core-and-glutes-pushup.html">Pushup Plank with Leg Lift</a>, 5 second hold and lift, 8 each leg --Mountain Climbers, 30 seconds, slow pace --Pushups, 20 repetitions --Dumbbell Bentover Row, 10 repetitions, moderate pace --<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/01/ab-curl-ups.html">Ab Curl Ups</a>, 15 repetitions, slow pace --Do this circuit 3 times Do this workout 3 times a week, add in 2-3 interval cardio days between this workout and you've got it whipped! Who needs a gym membership? Stay tuned for more tips tomorrow! Have home workout tips of your own? Let us know! 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>

Workout Tip For Home

Here's a workout tip for you to do at home....I would argue that more time is wasted at home than probably any other place! Television w...

Fat-Burning, Time-Saving Workout

I do fat-burning, time-saving workouts because I don't have any time to waste...that's not the same thing as "I don't have time to workout!" I schedule time to workout so there are no excuses. Its important to me! How important are your workouts to you? Is exercise part of what you do most days? If not, you might need to prioritize your schedule....all you need is 30-50 minutes for a weight training workout and 20 minutes for a cardio workout! Fat-burning, time-saving workouts will allow you to always "fit exercise in your schedule." This week, I will help you come up with ways to take advantage of the time you have during a day. This way, exercise won't get left out of your busy day.... One good tactic to use is this: exercise where you are that day! If you have to go to a certain place (such as a gym) to exercise, you may be wasting alot of time (or making an excuse not to go workout)! For instance, I had alot of running around to do yesterday so I stopped at the first school yard that I saw to do my cardio (you know I prefer exercising outside anyway)....20 minutes of sprint intervals and I was done! Its that simple.....more fat-burning, time-saving ideas tomorrow! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/14-day-fat-loss-program.html#.Ue414tLqmuI" target="_blank">FREE 14-Day Accelerated Fat Loss Program from My Fitness Hut!</a> 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-Burning, Time-Saving Workout

I do fat-burning, time-saving workouts because I don't have any time to waste...that's not the same thing as "I don't have...

Eat Your Protein And Build Muscle

Notice I said to eat your protein to build muscle....I have always said to get your nutrition mainly from food...there's plenty of protein in the foods we eat...Good food sources for protein are: lean beef, lean chicken, fish, eggs, milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, cheeses, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. If you are vegetarian, there are plenty of protein food sources for you. Include protein in every meal....it helps you stay fuller for a longer period of time (it digests more slowly) which will help you eat less...this is important to help you achieve fat loss and weight loss goals. I've never done the protein drink thing but there are those who swear by it. I know one thing for sure---whole, natural foods work best for your body and you will save alot of money by not buying supplement drinks.....BESIDES, FOOD TASTES BETTER AND ONE REASON I EAT IS TO ENJOY THE TASTE! Your body needs a steady supply of protein to repair and build muscle tissue, especially after a tough weight training workout...so, how much daily protein do you need? Here's a good guide to follow: Daily protein needs should be calculated according to body weight (not by percent of calories). Daily protein targets (grams per pound of body weight) are: Sedentary adult, 0.4 Recreational exerciser, adult 0.5-0.75 Competitive athlete, adult 0.6-0.9 Growing teenage athlete 0.8-0.9 Adult building muscle mass 0.7-0.9 Maximum usable amount by adults 0.9 (your body will excrete excess protein) For example, if you weigh 190 pounds and want a high protein intake (0.9 gms/lb), you'll need 171 grams of protein. Protein should be eaten at least every 3-4 hours to insure adequate supply during the day. Your night meal should be comprised of slowly digesting protein (such as lean meats) that will give a constant release of amino acids into your system overnight. Of course, hydration is also very important for your muscles. Drink daily about a half an ounce of water for every pound of body weight (180 pound person would drink 90 ounces). EAT your protein! <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=248">Eat These 3 Foods to Burn More Belly Fat</a> 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>

Eat Your Protein And Build Muscle

Notice I said to eat your protein to build muscle ....I have always said to get your nutrition mainly from food...there's plenty of prot...

Work Off Frustration With Interval Cardio

<a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/02/interval-cardio-uphill.html">Interval cardio</a> worked for me last night after a frustrating day dealing with computer geeks....try 11 hours of computer problems that amounted to not much... After that, I had a decision to make at about 10 p.m. Go workout and feel better or go lay on the couch (watching Sports Center) and still feel frustated, mad and stressed out....there are different ways to work off stress and frustration :) And the winner is: 20 minutes of <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/02/fat-burning-cardio-technique.html">interval sprint cardio</a> and I was flying.....it always works and I felt better last night and I feel great today! Moral to the story? There will always be a reason NOT TO WORKOUT....JUST WORKOUT ON MOST DAYS AND YOU'LL FEEL BETTER AND BE HEALTHIER! No computer problems today! Have a great 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>

Work Off Frustration With Interval Cardio

Interval cardio worked for me last night after a frustrating day dealing with computer geeks....try 11 hours of computer problems that amou...

Build Muscle, Burn Fat And Get Lean, 2

If you want to build muscle, burn fat and get lean then feed your muscles before your weight training workout......you will need energy for your workout and you want to continually provide nutrients to build muscle on your body..... Pre-workout nutrition should mainly include carbohydrates and proteins. If you haven't eaten properly, a protein shake will work in a pinch..... Your body depends heavily on fuel from carbohydrates (glycogen) for energy during an intense weight training workout. Eating fruits, vegetables, smoothies, etc. 1-2 hours before a workout will build up your glycogen stores. I ALWAYS PREFER TO GET MY NUTRITION FROM FOOD...BESIDES, SUPPLEMENTS AND DRINKS ARE EXPENSIVE AND MANY OF THEM DON'T WORK! If you are a protein shake type of person, research has shown the effectiveness of pre-workout protein drinks (such as whey and casein). These drinks will make enough amino acids available to take advantage of the increased blood flow to your working muscles. Also, your muscles get 2 times as much benefit from a pre-workout protein drink compared to having just a post-workout protein drink. .....stay tuned for more this week about building muscle and getting lean! -Catherine Ebeling and Mike Geary are co-authors of the popular ebook, <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat-Burning Kitchen,</a> which shows you how to totally revamp your kitchen 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>

Build Muscle, Burn Fat And Get Lean, 2

If you want to build muscle, burn fat and get lean then feed your muscles before your weight training workout......you will need energy for...

Build Muscle, Burn Fat And Get Lean

Build muscle, burn fat and get lean by getting the nutrition you need mainly from food....I will talk about protein later this week....don't depend on supplements to build muscle and you will save alot of money! Of course, you need to do weight training consistently to build muscle (3 days a week)....and, you need to feed your muscles for them to recover and grow bigger....as I said in <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2009/03/wanna-build-muscle-you-gotta-eat-enough.html" target="_blank">yesterday's post, you need to eat enough</a>! You won't build muscle and gain weight if you don't create a caloric surplus (eat more calories than you burn)....The extra calories will be used by your body to repair muscle tissue that is damaged during heavy weight training workouts, and to build new muscle....and you will burn fat at the same time. The amount of calories you need each day is based on your basal metabolic rate (BMR). Your BMR is the number of calories you'd burn if you did nothing all day (or the amount of calories your body needs to maintain itself). The starting point for determining your daily caloric needs starts with your BMR. It is critical for you to know your BMR if you are attempting to build muscle and gain weight. If you maintain a caloric surplus (eating more calories than you burn), you will build muscle and gain weight. For example, my BMR is about 2000 calories, so I would need to eat at least 3000-3500 daily calories to build muscle. My level of activity for a given day would determine how much I should eat. Don't eat just anything. You don't want to end up with layers of fat covering your muscles! Eat protein with every meal for sure (more on protein later this week). Severely limit these types of foods: sodas, sugary fruit juice drinks, candy, cookies, donuts, fried meats and fried foods, fast foods, ketchup, mayonnaise Add these types of foods: oatmeal, nuts, low-fat dairy products, low-fat yogurt, fruits, veggies, unsweetened tea, water, lean meats (baked, broiled or grilled), olive oil, cinnamon, mustard. You get the idea! .....more this week about building muscle and getting lean! -Cathering Ebeling and Mike Geary are co-authors of the popular ebook, <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat-Burning Kitchen,</a> which shows you how to totally revamp your kitchen 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>

Build Muscle, Burn Fat And Get Lean

Build muscle, burn fat and get lean by getting the nutrition you need mainly from food.... I will talk about protein later this week.... don...

Wanna Build Muscle? You Gotta Eat Enough!

To build muscle, you need to eat enough! That might sound simple but listen to this.....I have a friend who runs half marathons, marathons, 10Ks and the like....her body doesn't look healthy (I'll talk about runners more this week) mainly because she doesn't eat enough to support her running habit.... Its good to exercise hard and burn fat but you need to build muscle too. (to speed metabolism among other things) And, you want healthy weight loss right? I'm guessing that you want to look your best too! You gotta eat enough to do that! That means eating every 3-4 hours and not skipping your post-workout meal. Your post-workout meal is important to help your body recover from intense exercise (especially weight training). You don't have to eat immediately after your workout (if you want to eat immediately after a workout, YOU DIDN'T WORKOUT VERY HARD)! There is a 30-45 minute "window of opportunity" where replenishing your body's fuel (carbs, protein, fats) will optimize your tissue's repair and growth. If you miss this "window of opportunity" it is gone forever. A <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/11/good-post-workout-drink-proteinor-milk.html">carb/protein shake or milk</a> will work well here. I'll talk more this week about eating enough and eating the right foods to build muscle while you burn fat... -Cathering Ebeling and Mike Geary are co-authors of the popular ebook, <a href="http://healthhut.mikegeary1.hop.clickbank.net/?pid=240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat-Burning Kitchen,</a> which shows you how to totally revamp your kitchen 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>

Wanna Build Muscle? You Gotta Eat Enough!

To build muscle, you need to eat enough! That might sound simple but listen to this.....I have a friend who runs half marathons, marathons...