Archives for the Month of August, 2007

Right Weight For Me

TV shows, movies, and magazines show pictures of people who are thin. Does that mean being thin is best? Not necessarily.

People come in all different shapes and sizes, and the best weight for you is one that is right for your individual body type and size. It can be unhealthy to be too thin if […]

College Fitness Tips That Are Simple

Just because you are supposed to be expanding your mind in college does not mean your belly and hips have to follow. Regular exercise not only burns calories and boosts your metabolism but can help you think better. Before the typical party fare of pizza and beer gets the best of your […]

Burn Calories and Fight Fat

For years, products have been marketed with the promise of helping you burn more calories. But is there really anything you can do to increase the number of calories your body burns each day?

Well, yes and no, experts say. The truth seems to be that the No. 1 way to burn more calories is the […]

Balanced, Active Lifestyles

McDonald’s wants to lead our industry on the well-being issues so many of our customers care about. Helping people achieve the right balance between the energy they consume as food and the energy they burn in physical activity calls for involvement and collaboration by many sectors. We aim to play an important role.

“We have a […]

Home Fitness & Exercise

Getting in shape seems to be more of a challenge these days than ever. With busy schedules plus the expense of a gym membership, and the gas to get there, it’s no wonder so many people never make it. […]

Booty Workout on the Stairs

Hitting the stairs is one of my favorite outdoor activities because it gives you a super cardio workout and also really boosts your booty.
You don’t need to run […]

Fitness Failure Never Again

Have you ever met someone who is ALWAYS consistent with his or her exercise program? Or someone who has had lifelong success sticking with a fitness plan? Ever wondered what their secret is?Well, every person I have met or trained who has an extremely high level of consistency in their training almost always follows one […]

Mistakes When Working Out

Going to the gym is one of the best ways to stay in shape. You can take an exercise class, use the cardio equipment, lift weights, swim, even shoot some hoops! But it is also easy to waste time, and if you are not careful, you can even […]

Careers in Exercise and Fitness

The fitness industry is booming and lots of you are interested in starting a career in exercise and fitness. Being a personal trainer is a great job, but there are other options out there. Expand your horizons and learn about other ways to help people get healthy and fit.

Health or Wellness Coach

While personal trainers focus […]

Designing a Weight Loss Specific Program

Many individuals try to achieve weight loss with an overly simplified approach…”burn more calories than I take in and I will lose weight”. Even though this is still emphasized throughout the fitness industry and in our educational system, a truly effective weight loss program needs to be more specific.
Resistance Training
Resistance training needs to be a […]