For Even Better Results

Do you ever feel like you're just not getting the results you'd like from your fitness program? Is your daily walk or run just not producing the results you hoped for?

Good News! You can really Kick Start your fitness efforts with a simple change to your workout routine(s). Try this when you jog ( or walk ) or on a treadmill at the gym even.

Here's a simple overview of a typical interval training routine:

1. Warm up for a few minutes - 3 to 5 minutes should be enough!

2. Exercise as hard and fast as you can for 30 seconds. You should feel like you couldn't possibly go on!

3. Return to a more normal pace and recover for a couple minutes.

4. Repeat the high intensity exercise and recovery 7 more times

Think about where you are today - in terms of your current fitness level and don't overdo it when you first start out. Take your time and enjoy the ride!

If you are a little out of practice or not exactly in great shape you may want to start with just two or three repetitions, and gradually work your way up to eight.
You might start with walking and when you do a few 30 second bursts at a quicker pace or even running. Pump your arms hard and fast for even better results!

Whatever exercise activity you choose, by the end of your 30 second sprint period you will feel exhausted or nearly out of breath. Time to slow down and let your heart and lungs recover for a couple minutes. Then - Bamm!! - Jump all over it again!

Want more trim better looking muscle tone? Strength training is a great way to sculpt a slimmer and more muscular physique. Many fitness enthusiasts have discovered another way to be sleek and strong. They've learned Pilates and love it. Many fitness experts believe that this workout can help you develop long, strong muscles, a flat stomach, a strong back, and improved posture. And like working out with weights, Pilates can strengthen those crucial connective tissues ( your tendons and ligaments).

Vary your workouts occasionally by trying different exercises or sports. Enjoy playing a variety of different sports! Choose different exercise routines and gradually build upon your exercise time and intensity. Give your body a variety of challenging thrills and make it fun! Your fitness efforts will seem much easier if you’re having fun. Enjoy your journey to better health and fitness!

Frequent exercise will help you build muscles and start getting in shape fast.

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Its All in Your Mind!

Is better fitness one of your goals this year? Do you ever find it difficult to maintain your enthusiasm – or feel like skipping a day in your workout schedule?

Sometimes the biggest challenge is really all in your mind! It’s just a mental roadblock or speed bump. Don’t be deterred – try these five tips to help sustain your efforts:

1) View workouts as time for yourself, rather than as a chore. On days when you’re unmotivated, promise to do just five minutes of exercise. Once you get started, you’ll feel the urge to keep going and do much more.

2) Whether you hope to lose 20 pounds or run a mini marathon, you can if you think you can! Set yourself up for morale building victories by establishing short-term goals and rewarding yourself as you reach your milestones.

3) Vary your workouts occasionally by trying different exercises or sports. Enjoy playing a variety of different sports! Choose different exercise routines and gradually build upon your exercise time and intensity. Give your body a variety of challenging thrills and make it fun! Your fitness efforts will seem much easier if you’re having fun. Enjoy your journey to better health and fitness!

4) Bring your long term goal goals to life through visualization. Imagine how you’ll feel slipping into that slinky new dress or walking confidently in a hot little bikini at your favorite beach.

5) Take pictures every week or so and document your progress! After just a few months you’ll most likely be amazed at your progress.

You can have a better life. A healthier and happier life - full of more fun and energy! Start today! If you are wanting to lose some weight this year - the quickest way to lose weight is start getting in shape fast! Exercise most days and keep eating healthy foods. Soon you'll feel better and look better.

Getting Started

No matter at what age you begin to exercise, or how long you may have been inactive, proper exercise will always improve your physical condition. It is important to begin any exercise program slowly and build up gradually. Remember, it may take several months ( or longer ) to reach your fitness goals. Depending on where you are today.

If weight loss is one of your goals - you can eat healthy, exercise and lose weight fast. Don't rush it though. Stick with a pace you feel comfortable with. Challenge yourself until you feel the need to back off! Enjoy the journey! And keep moving. The more frequently you exercise the quicker you'll see results!

Before beginning an exercise program, you might want to visit with a health care professional or even have a physical examination. If your mobility is limited as a result of a chronic or disabling condition, be sure to review your plans with your doctor. Keep in mind your level of ability and endurance so that you don't risk discomfort or injury. If you experience pain while exercising, stop that particular movement and ask your doctor about it on your next visit.

Stick with it, and you will see results!

Here's some tips to help get you going:

Warming Up

Preparing your body for exercise is important at any age and all fitness levels. A warm-up period should begin with slow, rhythmic activities such as walking or jogging in place.

Gradually increase the intensity until your pulse rate, respiration rate and body temperature are elevated, which is usually about the time that you break a light sweat. Do some easy stretching exercises before moving into the heart of your workout.

Once you begin your daily exercise routine, keep these points in mind to get the best results:

Always drink water before, during and after your exercise session.

Make exercising a part of your daily routine. You may want to set a regular time to exercise each day! Write it in your planner. Invite a friend to join you in the fun.

Start gradually, about 5 to 10 minutes at first. Gradually build upon your time and the intensity of your workouts! Increase the amount of exercise each day, up to about 30 to 60 minutes.

Breathe deeply and evenly during and between exercises. Never hold your breath.

Rest whenever you feel the need. Your body will let you know!

Keep a daily written record of your progress. Look back a few weeks and see how much you've progressed. You might amaze yourself!

Exercise to your favorite music or with friends for even more fun. Put a funny comedy in the DVD player and jump on your elliptical. You'll work off some pounds and have a blast!

Cool Down

If you have been participating in a vigorous workout or sport - you know the kind of workout that leaves you breathing fast - it is extremely important not to stop suddenly. Abrupt stopping interferes with the return of the blood to the heart and could even cause dizziness or fainting. Slow down and reduce the intensity of your exercise gradually.

Walk it off for a few minutes until your breathing returns to a more normal pace. Always end with a few slow stretches. Take your time and focus on your breathing and the muscles you are stretching.

You can have a better life. A healthier and happier life - full of more fun and energy! Start today! If you are wanting to lose some weight this year - the quickest way to lose weight is start getting in shape fast! Exercise most days and keep eating healthy foods. Soon you'll feel better and look better.

Steamy Summer Nights

Summer means more time for fun! Fun at the beach or the lake. Fun at the baseball diamond or the tennis courts. Swimming in the local pool or even jumping in your favorite fishing hole! Sipping lemonade on the front porch watching the the children chase lightning bugs all around the yard. The ways to Summer fun are practically endless!

Enjoy this Summer and do your body some good getting in better shape while you're at the beach or on the basketball court! Have fun and burn off those extra pounds. Hit your favorite trail for some fitness time! Run ( or walk ) away those extra calories! The benefits can be nothing short of incredible. Start getting in shape and you can have -

* more energy and capacity for work and leisure fun!

* greater resistance to stress, anxiety and fatigue

* a better outlook on life

* increased stamina, strength and flexibility.

* improved efficiency of the heart and lungs for a lifetime of better health!

Sumer is the perfect time for outdoor fun - or indoors if you don't like the heat! The warmer, longer Summer days give you more opportunities to lose those extra pounds or body fat. You can burn off that belly and have fun in the process! And find it easier staying at your ideal weight!

Regular exercise and strength training:

* helps you to be more productive at work

* builds stamina for more fun during those steamy, late night romantic endeavors!

* increases muscle strength

* tone your body into a leaner sexier shape!

Make this your best Summer ever. Get out there and have more fun this year. Start getting in shape fast and burn those extra calories while you're having the time of your life. Make more time for fun and fitness and share the fun with your friends and family!

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Ditch the Pills - Use Exercise to Lift Your Spirits

Dealing with life's unexpected twists can be a challenge to even the most positive thinkers. Corporate downsizing and these economic hard times can do a number on your stress levels.

When a potential employer takes a look at two ( or more ) seemingly equally talented prospects - you can have a distinct advantage if you are in decent physical shape. Softs skills - including your level of optimism and a positive outlook can also make a big difference.

Don't let your job loss get you too far down in the dumps. Stay with your fitness program or start a new. If you've been too busy to exercise - schedule some time for yourself and improve your health! Its a well documented fact - optimists tend to live longer, more satisfying lives. And getting in better shape can play a big role in your level of optimism!

Today, during my 90 minute commute coming home NPR interviewed a lady who had to take anti-depressants to deal with her job loss. Exercise can have a big impact on your mental health. Scientific studies have shown a decreased need for anti-depressants when you get plenty of exercise. The more exercise - the less need for expensive pills.

Take control of your life. Leading a healthy lifestyle will have lasting and positive benefits on not only your physical well-being, but your mental health as well. Ward off stress - and don't let yourself reach the same depths of depression as the poor soul who is faced with an expensive pharmacy bill every month. If you know someone like her - encourage them to join you in healthy pursuits.

You don't need to spend a thing. Walking is excellent, and free! If you want to lose some weight - you might have to pump it up a bit from your usual pace, especially if you've been exercising for a while and the flab isn't budging.

If you work out two days, go to three. Or if you're jogging for half an hour, increase it to 45 minutes or an hour.

Interval training -- that is, alternating bursts of intense activity with bursts of lighter activity -- is a good way to burn more fat, and hasten your results. Try these easy and inexpensive tips for better fitness.

You can improve your outlook and your life if you start getting in shape fast!

Summer Slim

The quickest way to lose weight really boils down to two very basic choices. Exercise more and more often. And Eating healthy foods in moderation. Drink more water and eat smaller portions of healthy foods. Eliminate the sugar packed foods and treats as much as possible. Get some protein early in the day. Eat a healthy breakfast and you're less likely to binge later!

Then, during the day get some exercise. As much as you can.

The first step is just being more active even if its only a little. Start by walking; it can always be worked into your day. Anyone can do it any time, in almost any place, without any special equipment. The opportunities are plentiful: go for a walk after dinner instead of watching television; walk to work; walk to the store rather than driving; or take the dog or the kids for a long walk. A moderately brisk pace is preferable, but build up to it gradually.

Of course, there are lots of other fun ways - besides walking - that will give you the benefits of an aerobic workout. For the best results try as many as you want. Choose the ones you enjoy most, and have a great time while you get in shape. Here are some more ideas:

* Jogging – Start slow and build up your time and distance
* Swimming – low impact and great for your whole body!
* Rowing – Excellent overall fitness workout.
* Golf – Try walking and carry your own bag.
* Tennis – enjoy with friends
* Cycling – go for a ride with your favorite friend and loved ones!
* Dancing – Take your spouse or loved one out for an enjoyable evening!

Remember – just get started. Do something every day and soon you’ll be on that road to building muscles, losing weight and getting in shape fast! Burn more calories all day. Watch that belly fat start to disappear! You’ll look better and feel better!

There a many natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast. You don't need expensive medical procedures or diet pills. Make exercise and healthy eating two of your daily habits. You can have a much healthier body. If you've put on a few extra pounds around the mid-section - the best way to lose belly fat is with plenty of good aerobic workouts and eating healthy foods!

Start your own fitness program and brighten up your outlook towards life in a surprisingly short time. Start getting in shape fast and soon you’ll find that you feel way better! You’ll notice an improved attitude. You’ll can sculpt a leaner, sexier body! You won't need to spend a small fortune joining a health club - pick up a few pieces of home fitness gear and start getting in shape!

Common Sense Health

Building healthy muscles and preventing injuries requires both common sense and careful preparation. By following a few basic principles, you can help ensure that your activity wont put you in the Doctor's office!

* Warm Up: This is the number one principle of injury prevention, consisting of three to five minutes of walking or jogging slow followed by a few minutes of stretching.

* Stay Flexible: Stretching during the warm-up and cooldown phases will help prevent muscle pulls and strains, as well as the general aches and pains that can occur after exercising.

* Slow is Best - Build Gradually: Start out slowly and build up gradually in intensity and duration of activity. Weekend athletes are famous for trying to do too much, too soon. Don't fall into this trap.

* Be Prepared: Use the right equipment for your sport, whether its a good pair of running shoes, or knee pads for roller-blading. Be sure its in good condition and is appropriate for your skill level (e.g., skis for beginners vs. experts).

* Rehydrate your body: Water is the best sports drink and you should drink plenty of it before, during and after exercise especially in warm weather. Keep drinking it throughout the day.

* Avoid Extreme Temperatures: Try not to exercise outdoors in extreme hot or cold weather, but, if you do, be sure to dress properly. Use caution against heat exhaustion or, at the other extreme, frostbite.

* Cool Down: Gradually decrease the intensity of your exercise activity to restore a normal heart rate. Stretching after you exercise is a great way to keep your muscles flexible and healthy. Walk for a few minutes until your breathing returns to a more normal rate and then take five or ten minutes to do some slow, easy stretches.

If you've been inactive for a while - take your time and build your workouts gradually increasing your exercise time. If losing weight is one of your goals, the good news is you can eat healthy, exercise and lose weight fast! Start your journey to better health today! Have more fun, live longer and boost your self esteem leading a healthy lifestyle. Make fitness a life-long habit. Start getting in shape fast and enjoying life more!

Your Best Day Ever!

Are you ready for your best Summer ever? Do you want to cut your stress levels? And just have more fun this year? Would you like to look years younger or maybe drop a few pounds?

Now that Spring is in full swing many of us can enjoy the great outdoors a little more. Get some exercise playing your favorite sports or simply enjoying a nice walk with your family or friends. Get those running shoes out of the closet and take a half hour to run off some stress - and burn more calories while you're at it!

Exercise has been proven to reduce your stress. Regular exercise also relieves tensions that might otherwise lead to overeating. Exercise builds physical fitness which in turn builds self-confidence, enhanced self-image, and a positive outlook. When you start to feel good about yourself, you are more likely to want to make other positive changes in your lifestyle. that will help keep your weight under control.

Exercise can be fun and provide opportunities for having fun with your family and friends. The exhilaration and emotional release of participating in sports or other activities boost your mental and physical well-being. Pent-up anxieties and frustrations seem to disappear when you’re concentrating on running up that hill or making it to first base before the shortstop's throw gets there!

Summer gives us all a chance to enjoy the fun outdoors. Have fun on your favorite golf course - sinking that incredible putt! Or just walking another mile. Start today. Join a tennis league or go out and buy those running shoes you know you’ll use! There are many natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast!

Start your fitness journal. Make this Day 1 in your journey.
Start getting in shape fast and add some more fun to your life!

Tips to Keep You Going

* Adopt a specific plan and write it down. For example - walk everyday at lunch for 20 minutes. Do 2 sets of 12 crunches every other day. Same for push-ups. Schedule times this weekend for outdoor sports. Or gardening.

* Keep setting realistic goals as you go along, and remind yourself of them often.

* Keep a log to record your progress and make sure to keep it up-to-date. Evaluate your progress once every week or so.

* Include weight and/or percent body fat measures in your log. Extra pounds can easily creep back.

* Upgrade your fitness program as you progress.

* Invite your family and friends. Enjoy your fitness efforts with others.

* Update others on your successes. You deserve to be proud of your success!

* Avoid injuries by pacing yourself and including a warmup and cool down period as part of every workout. Stretch slowly! Remember - slow stretching helps build healthy muscles!

* Reward yourself periodically for a job well done!

Make today the beginning of a new, healthier you. You can have a more muscular, sexier body in just a few months. What have you got to lose? Start making healthy choices today. Start eating healthy foods and exercising a little each day. Add years to your life! Enjoy life more in your leaner, sexier body this Summer!

A variety of sports and exercise routines will help you maintain a better balanced level of fitness. Work your legs harder one day and your arms the next. Be sure to give your muscles the rest they need. And drink plenty of water!

Focus on making the best of today! Enjoying right now! Or, at least, making the best of whatever life brings your way! Promise yourself to spend more time having fun this Summer - and then keep that promise. The world will wait. Enjoy your family and friends more this Spring - in the great outdoors!

If you want a healthier, slimmer body - the quickest way to lose weight is start getting in shape fast!

A Better Life

The road to a better life starts every day. The minute you wake up to another new day you have the opportunity to start anew! You have the choice to adopt healthy habits and start enjoying life more! We all get the same number of hours each day. How we use those precious hours is entirely up to each of us.

You can enjoy life more living a healthy lifestyle. Try it for a few weeks and you're sure to be hooked! Hooked on having that smile on your face after running that distance you never you could. Or maybe the sense of satisfaction you get after a vigorous workout in the gym.

Or maybe you prefer the time alone - just you and your exercise time. Pushing yourself to go a few more minutes. Enjoying your favorite comedy on DVD while you crank out another set of crunches or push-ups. Maybe the thrill of going around the block just one more time! Little victories today will eventually bring awesome results in your fitness level! And your life.

Who doesn't want more energy to get to the million things on your plate? More energy to enjoy some special time with the loved ones? More energy to keep up with the little ones as they chase you around the yard?

Summer is just around the corner. Do you want to look a little leaner or maybe tone up your body before swimsuit season gets into full swing? The benefits that come with better fitness are truly life-changing. Change your life for the better. Make today the start of your new journey. A life-long journey to more fun. Enjoy the journey to a longer healthier life.

Make fitness and better health high on your list of goals. Devote some time to yourself every day. If you've been inactive for a while or maybe a little out of shape - Start Today! Start getting in shape fast! Get some exercise most days of the week. You can live a better life. Start today!

Summer Shape

Do you want to lose weight before Summer? Spring Break is here - and already a pleasant memory for some. You can get in better shape by Summer!

Don’t let your New Year’s fitness resolution succumb to waning enthusiasm. Staying power is mental, so get your game plan together with these five tips to maintain your drive:



1) View workouts as time for yourself, rather than as a chore. On days when you’re unmotivated, promise to do just five minutes of exercise. After getting started, you’ll inevitably want to do much more.

2) Set a couple short-term goals and rewarding yourself as you reach each them. Make them simple goals - like lose two pounds in the first week. You can do that!

3) Vary your workouts with different exercises. Have you tried a circuit training workout? Fitness lovers enjoy the brief, and intense variety of exercises. You get to decide how many different exercises and for how long. Or try a new sport. Give your body a variety of thrills and make it fun!

4) See yourself accomplishing your goal. Visualize your success. Imagine how you’ll feel slipping into a new smaller size or walking down the beach in that really hot new swimsuit! Hang a picture of someone in a bikini on your refrigerator. Every time you go to the ice-box you’ll have a pleasant reminder to eat healthy foods!

5) Keep a fitness journal. Write down what you eat and how you played. What kind of workout you had. Take pictures every week or so and keep track of your progress. Make this a record of your success!

One of the countless benefits of getting in shape is a more optimistic outlook. Many people find they have far less stress and even feel happier when they exercise regularly. See yourself getting slimmer. Visualize yourself at the beach in a slimmer, more toned body! Now, start getting in shape - fast!

Keeping mentally fit isn’t that different from staying in good physical shape. The two go hand in hand. Your mental health is inextricably tied to your fitness level. In the end – it’s really just about leading a healthy lifestyle. If you already exercise regularly, you’re on the right course!

Getting Rid of Belly Fat

It happened slowly. A gradual transformation was taking place. Most of us see the results of this - most often as it happens to others. Surely that won't happen to me I surmised.

And then it happened - I discontinued my morning walks. Jogging 20 miles a week was all too soon a distant memory. And going to the gym was just not in my schedule. Work, family and Church seemed to take up all of my time. "The children's needs are greater than my own", I thought.

And there it was - The PotBelly! Flab city. I'd seen this happen to others. My own Father had one. Lots of guys at the office weren't as skinny as when we started our careers.

Luckily there is hope - Anyone can start a good cardiovascular exercise program and burn that potbelly away. There are many natural and healthy ways to lose weight. The safest and certainly the fastest requires a two-fold approach. Eating healthy foods - in moderation - and lots of exercise are vital to healthy weight loss. Exercise is crucial to burn fat. Walking is excellent, especially if you pump it up a bit from your usual pace.

If you hit a plateau where you've been exercising for a while and the belly fat just wont seem to disappear - it's time to pick up the pace. And the volume. If you work out two days a week, try to go three or four. Or if you're walking for half an hour, increase it to 45 minutes or even longer if you can.

Alternating bursts of faster paced walking with periods of more moderate paced activity is an excellent way to torch off more fat. Walk for a few minutes. Then jog for a few. Repeat as many times as you comfortably can. This "interval" strategy will burn more calories (and more fat). If you are already jogging, jog then sprint to mix it up some.

Remember to stretch before and after your exercise. Stretching helps develop healthier, more flexible muscles! And get plenty of rest. Your body needs rest to recover and help you get after it again! Shoot for at least seven hours of sleep every night.

Picking up the intensity of your workout for brief bursts will burn more total calories and therefore get rid of more belly fat! You can have a slimmer waist! You can enjoy life more in a leaner, sexier body! The quickest way to lose weight is with plenty of exercise. Start today. Start getting in shape fast and get rid of that belly fat!

Get in Shape before Summer

Summer is only 3 short months away! Soon, Spring will bring warmer days and all the beauty nature so generously offers. Taking that lunch-time walk or run won't be so hard as the days get warmer. If you hope to start getting in better shape for Summer - now is the time to act! You can look ( and feel ) younger by the time June rolls around!

Decide to get in better shape. Determination, hard work, and persistence are what it takes for any exercise program to work. If you've been inactive for awhile - start with something simple. Daily walks are a great way to get your body back in the habit of burning calories. Go a little faster and a little longer each day!

At home, try some simple exercises like those we all learned back in middle school. Many fitness experts call the good old push-up the perfect exercise. Add some crunches and maybe some squats. Get a jump rope at the discount store. And use it! Those exercise balls are great for improving the effectiveness of your crunches. And they help your balance!

Spring means more time outdoors. Enjoy nature. Get a bike and find someone to ride with. Exercise is more fun when you share it with others! Pick up a new sport - maybe golf or tennis. Tennis can offer a great workout - and fun while you're burning off those winter calories! Turn off the TV and go for a walk. A fast walk. Buy a basketball and shoot some hoops over at the nearest schoolyard.

Any time is the perfect time for exercise! There is no perfect time of day that increases the effectiveness of your workout. The key is working out almost every day. Give yourself a day off after working out with weights. Your body needs rest to help build healthy muscles! Most fitness experts agree that four or five days a week of a good cardio workout is an excellent way to get in better shape. And stay in shape!

Find a time that works best for you! And guard it relentlessly! Write it down in your calendar! You can look great at the beach this year! You can look younger and have loads more energy! Start today! Start getting in shape fast!

Ignite your Workout and Start Getting in Shape Fast!

Picking up the pace of your aerobic exercise helps you burn more calories in less time.

Pick any cardio exercise you enjoy - like running, swimming, or even walking. After warming up for a few minutes, pick up the pace for 30 seconds or so. Go as fast as you can safely handle. Then, slow back down to a more moderate, easier pace for a couple minutes. Once you feel like your breathing has returned to a more normal rate - kick it into high gear again for a half a minute. Then slow it down again until you catch your breath.

Repeat this series eight times. You'll ignite your workout and burn more calories in less time! Picking up the pace earlier in your run kick starts your calorie burner! Your metabolism will stay higher longer and you'll burn calories long after you end your workout!

Vary your workouts. Keep it fun. Try some simple calisthenics like we all learned in middle school. Millions of healthy fitness buffs still include the old standard push-up in their workouts. And squats. Simple and effective.

Try new sports - These cold days of Winter are perfect for some indoor basketball or tennis. Jump-start your preparations for those Summer leagues! When spring arrives get outside and enjoy nature while you walk or run. Gardening even helps some people burn off some calories and reduce their stress level. The key is fun - make your workouts fun!

If you've been inactive for a while - take your time getting into this regimen. Pick up the pace for only as long as you safely can. Gradually build your endurance and your intensity!

If weight loss is one of your goals - the quickest way to lose weight is with exercise. Lots of exercise combined with healthy eating choices will help you lose those extra pounds and feel way better about yourself!

Start getting in shape fast. Give your workouts that extra boost. Pick up the pace a few times for 30 seconds or so next time you go for a jog and burn more calories for hours after your run.

Look Younger and Have More Fun

Exercise can be fun! It provides recreation and offer opportunities for companionship. The exhilaration and emotional release of participating in sports and exercise bolster your mental and physical health. Pent-up anxieties and frustrations seem to disappear when you’re having fun and exercising. Exercise has many benefits - it helps us look younger and feel more energized. Self Esteem begins to soar! Enjoy your journey to better health.

Some tips to help you get started and keep moving:

1. Choose activities that you think you’ll enjoy. Most people will stick to their exercise program if they are having fun, even though they are working hard.

2. Set aside a regular exercise time. Whether this means joining an exercise class or getting up a little earlier every day, make time for this addition to your routine and don’t let anything get in your way. Planning ahead will help you get around interruptions in your workout schedule, such as bad weather and vacations.

3. Set short term goals. Don’t expect to lose 20 pounds in two weeks. It has taken awhile for you to gain the weight, it will take time to lose it. Keep a record of your progress and tell your friends and family about your achievements.

4. Vary your exercise program. Change exercises or invite friends to join you to make your workout more enjoyable. There is no “best” exercise – just the one that works best for you. It won’t be easy, especially at the start. But as you begin to feel better, look better and enjoy a new zest for life, you will be rewarded many times over for your efforts.

So start your journey to better fitness - exercise a little every day! Or at least five days a week! Start getting in shape fast and having more fun! Enjoy your workout time - go with a friend or watch a comedy while you’re burning off those calories in the comfort of your own home!

The Best Way to Start

We all have to start somewhere! The simplest steps can eventually lead to great results. Start getting in shape fast by taking a walk. Yes, a nice, peaceful, energizing walk. Burn some calories and let your mind wander. Catch up on your thoughts while you enjoy nature and start your journey to a younger looking, healthier body!

Go for a walk. It’s that easy to reap the benefits of moderate endurance
exercise. Each time you exercise, simply walk a little farther. As the weeks pass, gradually increase the pace, or speed, of your walks. Vary your pace. After a few minutes - try walking as fast as you can for two minutes. Then, return to a normal brisk pace. You kickstart your metabolism when you pick up the pace like that.

Every two weeks, increase the duration of your workout by five minutes. Also, add five minutes of total-body stretches to the beginning and end of your workouts (for a total of 10 minutes of stretching). Improving your flexibility makes your workouts easier over time.

After exercising moderately for a month, add a five-minute vigorous workout three days a week. For example, if you’re walking, speed up to a fast walk or slow jog for a total of five minutes, on three of the days you work out. After two weeks, increase the higher intensity portion of the workout to 10 minutes. Two weeks later, increase it to 15 minutes of vigorous exercise, and then two weeks later do 20 minutes of vigorous activity, three to four days a week. This is a healthy activity that will help you reduce your chance of illness and find more pleasure and vigor in your life.

If you can’t walk for 30 minutes at one time, take 5-, 10-, or 15-minute walks
throughout the day. It all adds up to better health. Start today - Exercise is the quickest way to lose weight!

You’re probably already walking more than you think. And by taking advantage of opportunities all around you to walk more every day, you’ll be surprised at how quickly the steps add up! Walk up the stairs instead of riding the escalator at the mall; take an after dinner walk with your family; choose the farthest spot in the lot at work; eat lunch outdoors instead of at your desk and walk around the block after you eat.

Walking 30 minutes or more a day at a brisk pace is an excellent start to better health and fitness! You can look younger and feel younger. You can have more energy and a better outlook on life. Start getting in shape fast and watch your whole life get better!

Low Impact Exercise

Save your knees - try low impact exercise. Jogging is great - I was able to lose over 25 pounds in just a couple months with jogging as a part of my fitness plan. And I was lucky enough to have a big indoor fitness center to run in during the cold months. A nice soft floor made running a whole lot easier on my joints. Then Spring came and it was time to run outside - in the park. Very little concrete - mostly a well-worn trail around the park.

Even running outside - on the good earth - had its potential drawbacks. I can’t count the time I landed in the smallest little crevice or divot and felt the unexpected twinge of pain when my ankle went into an unnatural twist.

Many health enthusiasts find low-impact exercise to be a real blessing - and much easier on the ankles and knees! Walking, swimming, rowing, and plenty of calorie burning low impact exercise options are available!

Walking is great fun any time of the year. If you don’t mind spending a little extra time to burn off those extra calories, walking is a great for getting rid of fat. A good brisk walk can help ease your stress and the tensions of the day! Get outside - if you can - and enjoy a nice brisk walk. The benefits are tremendous and you’ll come to enjoy your regular walks.

Swimming is another great low impact exercise. And many people enjoy water aerobics programs offered by the YMCA. Exercise in water means way less stress on your joints. And it can be a quite refreshing workout. Check into a water aerobics class and you can enjoy a whole new way of getting in shape!

So keep active, walk as often and as far as you can. If your knees are still healthy - running is still the most efficient fat burner. You’ll burn lots more calories - in less time. Watch your waistline shrink. Watch your belly fat disappear! You’ll be on the road to getting in shape fast!

Stay on Track - Keep Getting in Shape

Just because the weather is lousy and you might dread even the thought of getting outside for your daily walk or run - Never Fear! You can stay indoors and get your heart rate pumping. You can get some great cardio in without even leaving the house.

Do you have a jump rope? Jumping rope is great for your heart and lungs. And your legs and abs. It helps your sense of balance.

Remember the good old jumping jacks we all were forced to do in Middle School P.E?
They are a great way to get your heart pumping! And help you burn more calories for hours to come!

Who says you need an expensive gym membership to start getting in shape? You can workout right in the comfort of your own home. Without driving to the gym. Or braving the cold.

Walking or jogging in place - bring those knees up high - will kick-start your heart and help you get that daily exercise.

Don't forget to keep eating healthy during these frigid winter months. And do whatever you can to get your heart pumping and lungs working harder! If you are wanting to drop a few pounds this year - the quickest way to lose weight is with daily exercise. And healthy eating.

Start getting in shape fast and you'll be on the road to better health and a longer happier life!

Winter Workout Woes

The weather outside is splendid - if you're a polar bear. Or happen to love playing Hockey on a pond or an outdoor rink. I love all four seasons. Winter is really great for all the indoor activities we so enjoy. Cooking and enjoy good company in a nice warm home make winter a special time of year.

Getting outside and enjoying nature can pose a challenge when the wind-chill is at single digits or lower! The daily jog is refreshing indeed. If you're like me you might find it way easier to get some exercise indoors on these freezing cold winter days. Isn't it so much nicer to flip on the DVD player and enjoy a favorite comedy while you burn away those holiday calories?


Many of us face the challenge of moving our running and exercise time indoors from November to April. Joining a gym or health club is one option. Growing numbers of avid health enthusiasts are opting to put low impact exercise equipment right in their homes. They are avoiding the expense of that health club membership. No more waiting to get on your favorite rowing machine. Or that treadmill with the clear view of the TV screen.

If you’re like me you might prefer working out before the rest of the family wakes up. Those early morning sessions on the TreadClimber are an excellent way to get your heart pumping and burn off a ton of calories! All before you even step outside!

Enjoy a nice warm cup of your favorite coffee or tea and then hit the rowing machine for 15 minutes. Jump rope or work out with your exercise ball for a few minutes. They say that ab exercises done on the ball are more effective!

The possibilities are practically endless. And you don't even have to brave the cold. Make this your best year ever and invest in some simple low impact exercise equipment. You can easily turn that unused corner of your basement into your very own fitness center!

Health experts agree – the quickest way to lose weight – and keep it off – is with daily exercise and healthy eating. Start getting in shape fast and enjoy the benefits of a healthier, sexier body!

Choose Better Health

The Holidays are such a wonderful time of the year! So good, in fact, that many of us celebrate with food. Lots of good, rich food. Tastes great. And some of our favorite have very little nutritional value. Along with a more sedentary lifestyle of sitting behind that desk and far too little time exercising, the pounds just seem to pile on.

Luckily there are natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast! Getting in shape fast is a goal one can reasonably expect to reach. Just how fast is entirely up to me! I get to make the choice to eat more sensibly, exercise and lose weight fast. I don't expect to lose this pot belly in a month. But two or three months is certainly a realistic target.

How much exercise is needed to make a difference in your weight depends on the amount and type of activity, and on how much you eat. Aerobic exercise burns body fat. A medium-sized adult would have to walk more than 30 miles to burn up 3,500 calories, the equivalent of one pound of fat. Although that may seem like a lot, you don’t have to walk the 30 miles all at once. Walking a mile a day for 30 days will achieve the same result. I think I'll strive for three to five miles each day! And get in some weight training to start building muscles.

If you consume 100 calories a day more than your body needs, you will gain approximately 10 pounds in a year. You could take that weight off, or keep it off, by doing 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily. The experts concur - the combination of exercise and healthy eating is the surest way to start getting in shape fast.

The choice is yours. Choose to adopt healthier habits. Choose to have more fun playing sports you enjoy! Choose to schedule some time each day for exercise. Be a little selfish - and guard your daily exercise time. You can choose to look better and feel more energized. To enjoy the many benefits of better health - eating healthy foods and getting in shape!

Holiday fitness

Would you like to lose a couple more pounds before 2009 rolls in? Losing weight in December can be a real challenge! The weather outside is not always ideal. Then there are the Holiday parties and all those delicious goodies that start appearing in break rooms across this great land of ours.

Well there is still hope. You can drop a few pounds before Christmas. Are you getting to the gym a few times a week? Can you work out at home before the children get up and the morning rush hour sets in? How about sneaking in a walk at lunch? Or have a walking meeting? Take a few associates with you and delegate someone to record the key ideas or take notes!

Are there stairs in your building? Run the stairs for fifteen or twenty minutes a couple times each day! If the weather cooperates - get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and this beautiful December. Park as far away as possible at the Mall and get a good brisk walk in while you do a little shopping!

Do you have some barbells and dumbbells at home? Get some time in with your free weights before work and you'll burn more calories all day long! Get your exercise time in early for maximum benefit all day! Then enjoy these December evenings before the Holidays with your friends and loved ones!

If you are just getting started on a fitness program - Today is the perfect day to start getting in shape fast. Make eating healthy and exercise your new habits. and you'll be on the road to natural, healthy weight loss! Health experts agree that the quickest way to lose weight is with plenty of eating healthy and daily exercise!