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Today, I Saw The Answer To The Obesity Problem!

I was driving around running errands today and saw something good....I saw the answer to America's obesity problem! It is 90 degrees today, sunny and no school. At two different school playgrounds today I saw a group of boys playing "2-hand touch" football, a group of girls and boys playing basketball and a group of boys playing basketball! That is exciting to me because I see this less and less! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSfcqEn6i5IfQojQMdVHW2adaKe2wTLwTCbnbxggLZ59_sHT5BaPD_SpDPPPbPr3dnHFTjm9y-G8DXP0R6hOEgs4jQQJKLwBAeFz5mykq1o2lPW5ljMU0FbKfmWahE-_pr3ZQQSIkza8N/s1600-h/Flag+football.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248967687306064754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSfcqEn6i5IfQojQMdVHW2adaKe2wTLwTCbnbxggLZ59_sHT5BaPD_SpDPPPbPr3dnHFTjm9y-G8DXP0R6hOEgs4jQQJKLwBAeFz5mykq1o2lPW5ljMU0FbKfmWahE-_pr3ZQQSIkza8N/s320/Flag+football.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Exercise (and good nutrition of course) is the answer to America's obesity problem. And, you don't have to go to the health club to do it....just get active every day! There is no better cardio exercise than playing "2-hand touch" football for an hour or two! The same with basketball, soccer or you pick the sport! And, guess what? These exercise activities will work for adults too! So, what's the point Mark? Get moving and get moving as much and as often as you can! Here's another example: one of my errands was getting my Fitness Hut Truck inspected. Waiting around on car repairs or inspections will bore you to tears! So, I just walked back and forth for about 30 minutes to pass the time. Its not complicated....just get active! That is the answer! Have a great workout or "2-hand touch" football game today! 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>

Today, I Saw The Answer To The Obesity Problem!

I was driving around running errands today and saw something good....I saw the answer to America's obesity problem! It is 90 degrees to...

Client Fitness Question Of The Week, 12

Take a look at this question.....many of you have the same question! Client Q: How do I get my "6-pack abs" back?! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikySubF0TIwirG60ayioMshbTj3qKeiAXnXw4Pwc9T4kmby7lgQbItXmqyDoL4iNXYjFh51wOFfRLvgtGmCallAT1B1T28DV5wL2IHcR2a3-Rop-Tq4fkN9O7pRsFK9PdSAw2HTNP6PnU7/s1600-h/6+pack+abs.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247746357751607538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikySubF0TIwirG60ayioMshbTj3qKeiAXnXw4Pwc9T4kmby7lgQbItXmqyDoL4iNXYjFh51wOFfRLvgtGmCallAT1B1T28DV5wL2IHcR2a3-Rop-Tq4fkN9O7pRsFK9PdSAw2HTNP6PnU7/s320/6+pack+abs.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Mark's A: Your abs may not have gone anywhere! It could be a body fat issue. You probably have a layer or layers of body fat covering your "6-pack abs!" And, here is the bigger issue for you---you are a 30-something man who has not been exercising! Your total body fat has increased and as a man it usually shows itself most in your gut and low back! You have to also watch your nutrition and alcohol consumption! Here's the easy solution: get back on an exercise program that includes 3 days of circuit weight training and 3 days of interval cardio sessions. I'm more concerned with your total body fat! There's way too much importance put on "6-pack abs!" A good exercise program will give you the "6-pack abs" you want and a lean body! Scheduling a fitness and nutrition assessment with a personal trainer will get you started in the right direction. <a href="http://www.yourfitnessuniversity.com/contactmark.html">Call or email me</a> to schedule yours today! 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>

Client Fitness Question Of The Week, 12

Take a look at this question.....many of you have the same question! Client Q: How do I get my "6-pack abs" back?! Mark's A:...

Client Fitness Question Of The Week, 11

Unfortunately, I'm starting to get this question more and more---questions about metabolic syndrome. Client Q: I have metabolic syndrome. What, if anything, can I do to improve my health? Mark's A: Regular exercise and good nutrition can help the metabolic syndrome condition! Research backs up my claim! A Johns Hopkins study has shown that regular moderate exercise can help lessen the risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome includes medical conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/01/beware-of-waist-and-hip-measurements.html">excess abdominal fat</a> and high blood sugar. These medical conditions increase a person's risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, or stroke. An improvement in <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/having-too-little-body-fat-can-be.html">body composition</a> (less body fat, more lean muscle mass) was the key component in the patients' improved health. This is no surprise to me! The exercisers in the study did not lose much weight (less than 5 pounds). But, <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/measure-your-success-with-fat-loss-not.html">they lost about 20% of their abdominal fat</a> and increased lean muscle mass. The exercisers' program included <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">cardio and weight training</a> for 80 minutes (3 times a week). Johns Hopkins researchers also found similar results with a study done on patients aged 55 to 75. A moderate exercise program decreased medical risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome. Again, improved body composition was the key to improved health. Sounds familiar doesn't it---regular exercise and good nutrition! This combination continues to be the best way to attain or stay fit and healthy! 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>

Client Fitness Question Of The Week, 11

Unfortunately, I'm starting to get this question more and more---questions about metabolic syndrome. Client Q: I have metabolic syndro...

Client Fitness Question Of The Week, 10

Got saddlebags, jigglin' jelly, extra large buns, etc.? There are some things you can do to shape up your butt! Client Q: I'm tired of my butt being fat and ugly! Help me tone it up! Mark's A: You should take the approach that you will sculpt your total body, not just your rear-end. Total body fat reduction (especially abdominal fat) is the goal! Full body circuit weight training (including bodyweight exercises) and interval cardio is ideal for sculpting your body. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJbY6PGFsqJUqGXjxg1Fqak8zqA7tKDwpmcDmTqQyPKpA0S5yy45uj6rruvmWXE78980kQROcHwTLE7boFgt44xePEa0XSehtSVb1lh4DG4pdbDHkjR1GnQCkJ9rjk36KRjKDb-LQOk2n/s1600-h/side+lunge.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242533106026388434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJbY6PGFsqJUqGXjxg1Fqak8zqA7tKDwpmcDmTqQyPKpA0S5yy45uj6rruvmWXE78980kQROcHwTLE7boFgt44xePEa0XSehtSVb1lh4DG4pdbDHkjR1GnQCkJ9rjk36KRjKDb-LQOk2n/s320/side+lunge.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Some top cardio exercises for shaping your glutes (and legs) are: sprinting (including uphill), walking uphill, stair climbing and jogging. You don't need any gimmicks or fancy gadgets! As for strength training? You can't leave out <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/12/exercise-technique-article-series-part_11.html">squats</a>! Do your squats---bodyweight squats, dumbbell squats, barbell squats, split squats, lateral squats, one-legged squats, etc. Mix it up but do them. The benefits of the squat exercise extend beyond your legs. The same can be said for <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/12/exercise-technique-article-series-part_17.html">deadlifts</a> (traditional, stiff-legged or other variations). Other top glute exercises are: 1) Step ups (front, lateral, transverse) 2) Lunges (front, reverse, walking, lateral, transverse) 3) Standing cable hip abductors 4) Standing, prone or floor hip extensions 5) Floor lateral thigh raises 6) Glute bridges and marching glute bridges 7) Pelvic raises and posterior pelvic tilts 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>

Client Fitness Question Of The Week, 10

Got saddlebags, jigglin' jelly, extra large buns, etc.? There are some things you can do to shape up your butt! Client Q: I'm tir...

Put Your Back Into Your Workouts

Strengthening your back muscles are very important for obvious reasons. Seventy to 80% of Americans have back pain (many times low back pain) at some point. The spine also needs to be protected. Flying in to help you is the superman back extension! This exercise also serves to strengthen your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/02/core-training-is-huge-buzzword-in.html">core muscles</a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayhLrHq5G9DeDalhZVF9Dr2YWSvLCu-YoK0ddwwWEFx_iZP_9gHCsfuX-Tq5haOwf7-LrXLrx_d4G88UeYp5THpq1HfxeaHzAcU4tLJtw40ZlQ-FzLu8p7bFGIzKn36fistjxpyubXz6i/s1600-h/Superman+Back+Extension.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242061770567414082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayhLrHq5G9DeDalhZVF9Dr2YWSvLCu-YoK0ddwwWEFx_iZP_9gHCsfuX-Tq5haOwf7-LrXLrx_d4G88UeYp5THpq1HfxeaHzAcU4tLJtw40ZlQ-FzLu8p7bFGIzKn36fistjxpyubXz6i/s400/Superman+Back+Extension.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Superman back extensions also target the erector spinae muscle group surrounding the spine. Your hamstrings also contract strongly during this exercise and assist the erector spinae. It is important to perform this exercise correctly or you will end up with the very thing you are trying to avoid----BACK PAIN OR INJURY. The technique error I see most in those doing any back extension is hyperextension of the back. Hyperextension happens when you continue lifting your upper body past the point of a straight line (your back, hips and lower legs should line up). The picture shows correct technique. Hyperextension will compress your vertebral discs. This important exercise should be included with your other back exercises such as rows, pullups and lat pulldowns. Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Program</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>

Put Your Back Into Your Workouts

Strengthening your back muscles are very important for obvious reasons. Seventy to 80% of Americans have back pain (many times low back pain...

The Advantages Of Doing Exercises Standing Up

Remember how I talked about exercising hard and smart? Well, doing an exercise on your feet (closed-chain) activates more muscles and that's what you want. For instance, the standing shoulder press will not only work your shoulders and arms but will also activate your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/02/core-training-is-huge-buzzword-in.html">core muscles</a>. And, since you are standing, your lower body also has to do some work. Your legs will also help you lift more repetitions during a set. The seated shoulder press won't allow you to build the type of strength you will need in every day movements. You will never try to lift a heavy load while sitting! The standing shoulder press also burns more calories than the seated version. The seated shoulder press is useful for beginners or those recovering from injuries. So, if you want maximum <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">fat-burn</a> and <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2007/10/caloric-deficit-is-needed-over-time-to.html">calorie-burn</a>, plan your exercise routine with more standing exercises. You can sit down after your workout! Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Program</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>

The Advantages Of Doing Exercises Standing Up

Remember how I talked about exercising hard and smart? Well, doing an exercise on your feet (closed-chain) activates more muscles and that...

Don't Make This Weight Loss Mistake!

The other day, I met a man in the health club who had lost about 80 pounds through calorie restriction dieting. The 80 lost pounds is great but he had a problem---he had lots of loose skin hanging on his body. Why? He did no resistance training. That left him with high body fat and embarrassing loose skin (skinny-fat). Commercialized weight loss programs lead people to focus too much on weight loss and not enough on fat loss. Health should be priority numero uno for you! A healthy body is one that is "lean and toned." You can achieve the "lean and toned" body with regular weight training (including bodyweight training) and interval cardio. It may take a little longer but you will love the results. And, the results will be permanent if you continue to exercise regularly. This man has now begun to lift weights and hopefully he can shed the loose skin (body fat). If you're trying to get in shape, take a three-pronged approach---good nutrition, weight training (3 days a week) and interval cardio (3-4 times a week). This approach will give you the hard body you want. And, you will be healthy! -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>

Don't Make This Weight Loss Mistake!

The other day, I met a man in the health club who had lost about 80 pounds through calorie restriction dieting. The 80 lost pounds is great...

Labor Day Weekend, Football And Nutrition!

Enjoy your cookouts and football tailgates this weekend! High school and college football kickoff this weekend! Love it! And, that includes eating good food! The workouts keep everything in check! Here are some tips to help you navigate through the holiday food minefield: 1) Don't stop or slack off on your exercise program this Labor Day weekend! And, if you aren't exercising, then this would be a great time to start. I have a goal of at least trying to maintain my pre-holiday weight during the long weekend. EXERCISE TIP: FLAG FOOTBALL IS GREAT EXERCISE AND FUN! 2) Go easy on the food condiments and other sauces. They are loaded with calories. 3) Stick to your normal nutrition plan as much as possible during the holiday. Go back to your normal nutrition on Tuesday! 4) This rule always applies to any day---if its fried, let it slide! 5) Alcohol has calories too---7 calories per gram to be exact. Don't tank it too much! 6) You don't have to eat until you are stuffed! Just eat enough to satisfy yourself. 7) Don't spend all of your time eating during the holiday. Walk around the mall for a couple of hours, walk the pets everyday, play flag football, cut the lawn, etc. 8) Drink lots of water and you will eat less. 9) Allow yourself one dessert a day (or a sample of a few) It's okay since you are going to exercise tomorrow----right? 10) Here's something that also works for the Labor Day holiday: start your day with a workout and toward the end of your day take a long walk in the park or at the lake. Happy holiday weekend! 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>

Labor Day Weekend, Football And Nutrition!

Enjoy your cookouts and football tailgates this weekend! High school and college football kickoff this weekend! Love it! And, that inclu...

Client Fitness Question Of The Week, 9

For those of you who need to spice up your workouts and break out of the same old routine, read this Q & A. Client Q: I need to change the order of my workouts because I'm getting bored. Does it matter and what can I do to break out of my boredom? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcmFjg8ujDGSiW7PiMwftLpNLqxyuiyGCmIT7ES4FacTsz9exL6B4oAQaA5kwt5-BvF18cSBuHbM0lODbJpxBu9tGdXNIVxkXdh1dB9XbL0F54pfp9t6J9LRZ00U6eYvs0w9_TqEDet8/s1600-h/Mountain+climber.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226109270989395410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcmFjg8ujDGSiW7PiMwftLpNLqxyuiyGCmIT7ES4FacTsz9exL6B4oAQaA5kwt5-BvF18cSBuHbM0lODbJpxBu9tGdXNIVxkXdh1dB9XbL0F54pfp9t6J9LRZ00U6eYvs0w9_TqEDet8/s320/Mountain+climber.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Mark's A: You may need to shorten your workouts. You'll get more "bang for your buck" with shorter, more intense workouts (like 45 minutes instead of 1.5 hours). Try mixing in your cardio between sets of weight lifting (including body weight exercises). This method is a proven fat-burner especially if you do circuit weight training. Good cardio exercises to use between weight lifting sets are mountain climbers, jumping jacks, jumping rope, burpees and run-in-place. Thirty to 45 minutes is all you need for this type of 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>

Client Fitness Question Of The Week, 9

For those of you who need to spice up your workouts and break out of the same old routine, read this Q & A. Client Q: I need to change...

Have A Desk Job? Exercise Regularly!

If you have a desk job, I'll give you some more incentive to keep exercising or get started on an exercise program. Long hours sitting at a desk (or any prolonged, daily sitting) puts you at risk for some fitness and health problems such as: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg84c506e9TiPcCKqBRTreFEJQVCAKUnXyHREVqOCvdTZKD9oka1FYO_Y0sFofMur-uG_muITt87SOQ01PFkqiTAqhu76fuy8wav4qgZEmFGSlEV33rmpjzL6xhdfU2mtV0TKTkZY2pACS/s1600-h/Desk+exercise.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239085578330055954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg84c506e9TiPcCKqBRTreFEJQVCAKUnXyHREVqOCvdTZKD9oka1FYO_Y0sFofMur-uG_muITt87SOQ01PFkqiTAqhu76fuy8wav4qgZEmFGSlEV33rmpjzL6xhdfU2mtV0TKTkZY2pACS/s320/Desk+exercise.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> 1. tight hip flexors, hamstrings and calves, 2. postural problems such as hunched, rounded shoulders and forward head position, 3. limited lumbar spine extension and a stiff thoracic spine, 4. tight external hip rotators with limits hip joint range of motion, 5. shoulder blade alignment problems and 6. miscellaneous muscle strains and muscle imbalances. Postural problems can be corrected. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/search/label/Article%20Series--Posture">See my posts on posture</a>. Flexibility problems can also be corrected. <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/search/label/Article%20Series--Flexibility">See my posts on flexibility</a>. The problem is that many people exercise very little. Some things you can do to help yourself: 1. Walk during work breaks. Just doing this will give you 30-40 minutes of moderate exercise during the day. This technique is an underestimated calorie burner. 2. Do flexibility stretches every two hours or so at your desk. Kneeling hip flexors, calf, hamstring, quad, neck, spine and other stretches will help keep you flexible and relaxed. Standing trunk rotations, arm circles, leg swings and pectoral exercises are also good. 3. Follow a regular strength and interval cardio exercise program 4-5 times a week. All it takes is 30 minutes to 1 hour a day. Among other benefits, this will give you needed muscle (and related <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/2008/03/you-need-to-burn-subcutaneous-and.html">fat burn</a>), good heart health and strong bones. Be sure and download your <a href="http://myfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/bodyweight-500-metabolic-fat-burner.html#.UeTaltLqmuI">Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Program</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>

Have A Desk Job? Exercise Regularly!

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Prevent Injuries By Having A Flexible Core Area

Did you stretch and foam roll your tight muscles today? Flexible muscles will enhance your endurance and strength. Many people think about having flexible legs and arms when stretching the body. It is also important for your torso and shoulders to be flexible. Many injuries can be avoided when the core area is flexible. The trunk rotation test measures trunk (torso) and shoulder flexibility. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqmXLfmQUHayeMXmX6m4y5DTTSz08zp9LJzObycNj3JHwJAziiu8Su3cFbFJHThtgCw4m8a98gMlLI68rOfSrBZRBdloXM1jVMd8VL2hjj5-erAQ-QueGpN4RB53PkX7GP5nVF1JEw6c/s1600-h/Trunk+rotation+test.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215334857522377778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqmXLfmQUHayeMXmX6m4y5DTTSz08zp9LJzObycNj3JHwJAziiu8Su3cFbFJHThtgCw4m8a98gMlLI68rOfSrBZRBdloXM1jVMd8VL2hjj5-erAQ-QueGpN4RB53PkX7GP5nVF1JEw6c/s320/Trunk+rotation+test.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> 1. Mark a vertical line on the wall. Stand with your back to the wall directly in front of the line. You should be about arms length away from the wall with your feet about shoulder width apart. 2. Extend your arms out in front of you (parallel to the floor). With your arms extended and parallel to the floor, twist your torso to your right and the touch the wall with your fingertips. You can turn your shoulders, hips and knees. Your feet should not move. 3. Have someone mark the position where your fingertips touches the wall. Measure the distance from the line. A touch before the line is a negative score and a touch after the line is a positive score. 4. Repeat for the left side and take the average of the 2 scores. Compare your results with the numbers below: Poor - 0 cm Fair - 5 cm Good - 10 cm Very Good - 15 cm Excellent - 20 cm You can improve your trunk (torso) flexibility with seated torso twists and standing dynamic (with controlled movement) torso twists. Improve shoulder flexibility with with anterior and posterior shoulder stretches and dynamic arm circles (take shoulders through full range of motion). For more help with flexibility, download your Free e-Course, <a href="http://sportsfitnesshut.blogspot.com/p/stretching-tips-e-course.html#.UficVtLqmuI">"Stretching Tips e-Course"</a> from The Stretching Institute. 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>

Prevent Injuries By Having A Flexible Core Area

Did you stretch and foam roll your tight muscles today? Flexible muscles will enhance your endurance and strength. Many people think about...

Are You Skinny-Fat?

"Skinny-fat?" What is it? It is a danger zone for those who don't weigh much but have high body fat! I have heard this many times: "I'm skinny so I don't have much body fat. Maybe, maybe not. If you don't combine good nutrition with consistent weight training and interval cardio exercise, you probably have high body fat (even if you are skinny). One of the critical measurements is your waist-to-hip ratio (waist measurement divided by hip measurement). This measurement is important because there is a correlation between chronic diseases and abdominal fat. A ratio above .80 for females and above .95 for males could put you at risk for a number of diseases, including cancer. For example, if your waist is 31 inches and your hips are 41 inches, your waist-to-hip ratio would be .76. A "skinny-fat" person could have an unfavorable waist-to-hip ratio. Someone who is overweight and loses say, 80 pounds, can be at risk of having high body fat. How? If you lose that much weight mainly through calorie restriction (i.e., without much exercise), you will have alot of loose, hanging skin on your body. What you need is a lean, toned body through good nutrition and consistent exercise. Many people are confused about what Body Mass Index (BMI) means as it relates to body fat. Keep in mind that it is just one tool to use when you are looking at your health. Scientists use BMI as a research tool to make objective comparisons as to how fat a person is. A person with a BMI of 25 or above is considered overweight and a BMI over 30 is considered obese. BMI uses a person's height and body weight to measure a person's fatness. This method has some limitations because it doesn't consider a person's body type (slim, muscular, etc.) For example, a fit person with high muscle mass will tend to have a high BMI which suggests that the person is overfat. This person would actually be fit and healthy with low risk for fat-related diseases. So, even though you might use BMI as a starting point, a person's level of fatness is best measured using a direct method which tells you WHERE YOU ARE FAT. Two methods used are under-water weighing and skinfold measurements. Under-water weighing is not readily available to most people. Having a skinfold body fat test with calipers done by a fitness professional is convenient and reasonably accurate. Get your body fat measured! It might surprise you. <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>

Are You Skinny-Fat?

"Skinny-fat?" What is it? It is a danger zone for those who don't weigh much but have high body fat! I have heard this man...