Random Thoughts of a Ranting Personal Trainer - “The Other Half”
Part II
By Stacey Nolan Young
1. Setting clear and concise goals for yourself to shoot for makes you more successful in whatever it is you choose to do.
2. Don’t Skip the Cardio!
Skipping rope is a kick-butt (and inexpensive) cardiovascular workout. For those of you who used to be “pro star rope jumpers” back in your early years I suggest that you pick up a rope today and see just how much age and inactivity impacts your abilities! But no need to worry. You will be back to doing tricks in no time.
For those men that believe that skipping is an activity better left for females, keep in mind that Rocky Balboa had some serious jump rope skills.
3. The first place you want to lose weight is usually the last place you will lose it. However, you will enjoy the benefits of losing from other areas on your body in the meantime.
4. “I have no time for activity because I have children”
We look at the fact that you have children as a wonderful opportunity to teach your children the value of exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle. Children bring what they are taught from childhood into adulthood. Taking a hike as a family and exploring all of the natural sights that your area has to offer is quality time spent together. In Hamilton alone we have many trails, parks and waterfalls that kids would love to visit and explore. So no excuses. Get out there with your family and pass a very valuable lesson on to them.
5. Fit Mommy?
Exercise during pregnancy is absolutely beneficial to mom and baby. Some of the benefits include feeling better by relieving back pain, improving posture and decreasing restlessness. It will help you look better by giving your skin that “healthy glow”. You will regain your pre-pregnancy body more quickly afterward and, best of all it, will prepare you and your body for birth therefore making for an easier labour and delivery.
6. Don’t drink enough water? Try drinking a whole glass of water with each of your meals. Make a conscious effort to do this and you will find it much easier to get in your daily consumption of water.
7. Performing 100 crunches a day is NOT going to make your stomach shrink and allow you to get that six pack that you’ve been thinking about. Put your efforts into your diet and you will see more results than with abdominal workouts.
8. Anorexic Hollywood
Some of Hollywood’s most popular stars are not necessarily setting the best example for today’s youth when it comes to body image. Eating disorders are not something that kids should aspire to. Talk to your children about healthy body image and recognize the signs of your child going that way. Support media campaigns like The DOVE Campaign for Real Beauty.
9.“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
-Mahatma Ghandi
Making positive changes in your life inspires others around you to do the same. Change does begin with one person. Why can’t it start with you?
Posted: July 30th, 2008 at 01:16pm By: mark