Posted by 2BeFit on August 12th, 2008
If you want to get more exact with your precision cardio, you can use a heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor will tell you exactly what your heart rate is as you’re exercising, which means you can then increase or decrease your intensity to get a precise workout. About two months ago, Garmin announced the Forerunner 405 – the latest in Garmin’s popular line of GPS-enabled fitness devices, packing powerful functions and innovative features into a compact size like none other. We will take a closer look at this device and how it can improve your workout!
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Posted by 2BeFit on July 10th, 2008
If you want to lose fat or change your body, one of the most important things you can do is lift weights. Diet and cardio are equally important, but when it comes to changing how your body looks, weight training wins hands down. If you’ve hesitated to start a strength training program, it may motivate you to know that lifting weights can improve your health, your appearance and your life in many different ways.
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Posted by 2BeFit on June 9th, 2008
Smoking is a hard habit to break because tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive. Like heroin or other addictive drugs, the body and mind quickly become so used to the nicotine in cigarettes that a person needs to have it just to feel normal.
People start smoking for a variety of different reasons. Some think it looks cool. Others start because their family members or friends smoke. Statistics show that about 9 out of 10 tobacco users start before they’re 18 years old. Most adults who started smoking in their teens never expected to become addicted. That’s why people say it’s just so much easier to not start smoking at all.
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Posted by 2BeFit on May 20th, 2008
If you haven`t been keeping your New Year`s resolutions, there`s still time to shape up for summer. However, before you begin your exercise program get permission from your physician. Once you receive the go-ahead, decide which fitness activities are best suited for you and get moving!
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Posted by 2BeFit on March 10th, 2008
So you have decided to get started with some serious weight lifting. There are a few things you should keep in mind before you get going with a routine or program. Your first step in setting up a routine is to choose exercises to target all of your muscle groups. If you need guidance, you can:
- Hire a Personal Trainer
- Try Home Workout Videos or,
- Work with an Online Personal Trainer.
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