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 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 9th, 2008
Cardio is short for cardiovascular, which refers to the heart. Cardiovascular exercise is exercise that raises your heart rate and keeps it elevated for a period of time. Another name for it is aerobic exercise. The kinds of exercise that are associated with cardiovascular workouts are things like jogging, fast walking, and swimming where there is no break in the routine. Exercises that stop and start, like Pilates, are generally not considered cardio exercise, though pilates can be done in a cardio way, and can certainly be combined with cardio workouts to great effect.
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Posted by 2BeFit on March 2nd, 2008
Getting on your bike regularly not only gets you where you want to go but it also protects you against a wide range of illnesses and heart diseases.
In a world where we experience a lot of daily stress and pressure, more and more people realize that exercising and taking care of our health is a important key element to a good life. This article will give you a little introduction as to how cycling can improve your health and daily well being. Full Story →
Posted by 2BeFit on February 24th, 2008
Rules Of Fitness #1. Getting your protein.
All else is secondary if leanness and muscularity are your goals. If you don’t get your protein, you don’t get hard muscles. BUT, if you don’t get your carbs than all you get is lean and a bit tired until your body starts using fat as fuel. This doesn’t mean no carbs though, but they should be secondary because their main function is to produce energy and most folks get more than they need already. Most likely with the north American diet, your fat needs are well taken care of (except essential fatty acids but that’s another topic!)
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