I'm Back!!!

It has been a while since my last blog post.... I am gonna try and be consistent with writing on here. I get caught up in life...and well you know how it is.

My biggest pet peeves

One of my biggest pet peeves is people that do not re-rack their weights in the gym-How hard is it to put your weights away- If you cant re-rack your weights you should not be in a public gym-Have consideration for other people! Another huge pet peeve is LOSERS that dont pick up after their dogs-No, dog crap is not organic - and there is no such thing as the "poo fairy" that is going to come and pick it up. I just thought I would get that off of my chest

One of my favorite quotes

"Fitness is a journey, not a destination.It must be continued for the rest of your life." Kenneth cooper, MD

Exercising during the Holidays

"Tiz the season" for Christmas parties,dinners,drinks and lots of deserts.Don't go crazy over analizing everything bad that you have consumed.Enjoy yourself in moderation, remember this is not the time to analize your eating.Don't feel guilty about eating desert or having a few extra drinks.Enjoy yourself, but remember now is the time to keep up on your workouts. Try to get to the gym regularly, even if you skip a day during the week, then go on a saturday or sunday.Get up a little earlier and go on an hour walk at a fast pace. If your gonna have that cookie or piece of cake ,which I always do, remember to step it up on your workouts.

Working out for thirty minutes three times a week

Just 30 minutes three times a week, lifting weights can build muscle mass. What's more, working all that muscle burns calories, making it a great way to lose your gut, as well. Don't have weights? Try lifting yourself: Pullups are the most valuable muscle-building exercises as well as squats and pushups!

Weight training to help prevent injuries

When you strength train with free weights, not only are your muscles going to get stronger, you will also look and feel better. Weight training also works the ligaments and tendons that are connecting bones, muscles, and other tissues. This will reduce the chance of them becoming injured when participating in other physical activities, such as running, hiking,surfing,golf,tennis and basketball. Think of weightlifting like building a strong suit of armor. Often times people who are deconditioned, are prone to getting injured in an activity, as opposed to someone who works out with free weights. Before setting out on a weight training program, make sure that you have proper form and always start the first set of every exercise with a light weight to get the blood flowing to the targeted muscle that you are working.

Building a strong suit of armour for cold and flu season

Working out is imperative during the fall and winter months to help keep your immune system strong and ward of potential flu and cold viruses. Weightlifting helps increase your bone density as well as help to ward off osteoporosis and strenghten your immune system.Weightlifting also helps speed up your metabolism, helping you burn more calories in a non-active state. Think of it this way it is like building a strong suit of armour for your body!