Are you self-conscious about your flabby arms? Then perhaps it's time to make positive change and work on getting those arms firm and fabulous! Although there is no quick-fix method that specifically targets arm fat, it is possible improve the appearance of flabby arms by combining specific arm toning and muscle building exercises, with plenty of aerobic exercise and a healthy diet!
Well lets take a walk through this and decide for ourselves!!
It Burns More Calories: 30 minutes of walking at an easy pace burns
150-200 calories, whereas 30 minutes of sex generally burns only 54
calories.
It is Better Aerobic Exercise: It is easy even for
beginners to sustain walking for 30 minutes to an hour and derive good
aerobic benefits.
Walking Alone is socially acceptable and enjoyed by many in public. No Surgeon General ever lost her job by advocating walking alone.
Group Walking is socially acceptable and is often done in public.
Racewalking: You are rewarded for finishing ahead of the other walkers.
Awards: When you finish a walking event you often get a nice medal or
t-shirt for your entry fee to commemorate finishing the event.
Age of Consent The legal age for walking is unlimited, from the first
steps around age one through centenarians. Walkers of all ages can walk
together, nobody is "jailbait."
Low Risk: Walking does not exchange bodily fluids, as long as you do not share needles to prick blisters.
Few Religious Restrictions: Walking with or without a spouse is
considered morally acceptable by most major religions, although the
distance allowed may be restricted on the Sabbath. Major religious
figures are known for walking, and going on a walking pilgrimage is a
tradition in many faiths.
Your Reputation: Nobody insults you for walking too often with too many different people!
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So What do you think??
.: Lose Weight, Be Happy and Healthy: It seems pretty common that people there are not happy with their body image, and what they do , it's very unhealthy and almost certai...
As much as one might love a good muffin now and then, no one loves sporting a “muffin-top!”You know, the dreaded “spillage” over the top of one’s waistband? With today’s low-slung jeans and tight-knit fabrics, this can be a very real problem for women of all shapes and sizes. But I’m here to share a couple tips—some quick and not-so-quick suggestions—on how to camouflage and fix that unsightly situation!
First, check your posture! Are you standing up tall? Shoulders back?Belly-button to your spine? If not, then stop what you’re doing and realign yourself! It might sound crazy, but it’s true! The way you carry yourself, can instantly change how you see yourself, and how others see you as well. What’s more, while you’re pulling that belly-button in, think about holding it there for 10-15 seconds at a time. Repeat this action several times in a row, and you’ve just completed a mini-ab-workout, without all the sweat!
Next, check your wardrobe. Are you wearing clothes that fit too tight, or cling too much around your waistband? If you answered yes, don’t beat yourself up. Some of the blame belongs to today’s designers who’ve been pinching our middles way too hard lately! But there is hope! Look for styles that flow freely past your belt loops. Choose breezy blouses that don’t cinch your waist, but instead gather just below it. Try a new fashion or two, like the pairing of longer tops with leggings or stretch pants. When you do, check yourself out in the mirror, and see which styles you like the best. These are just a few quick and easy solutions.
Now let’s look at a solution that takes a bit more time and commitment—whittling that middle away!If you’ve spent years doing sit-up after sit-up, don’t worry. I’m not going to suggest you do tons more. While sit-ups will definitely help this problem area, they’re not your only option. There are many other moves available that can be just as effective. For example, stand up tall, with a slight bend in your knees. Hold your hips straight ahead, while you twist side to side. Tighten with each turn, making your moves slow and deliberate. Do several sets, anywhere, anytime! At home, at work, or at play.
Now think about lifting your knees to your chest. First your right, then your left. Scrunch your tummy muscles with every lift, and you’ll feel your core begin to strengthen and tighten. Lift your arms and pull them down with each knee lift, and you’ll add that much more resistance to this routine!
Finally, grab a couple hand weights (or even that jug of milk off the breakfast counter), and stand up straight again. With the weights by your side, slowly bend and lower to your right and then return to straight spine. Repeat, 10-12 times on the right side before you switch and lower to the left. Contract your side muscles as you move. Before long, you’ll have whittled your middle away and kissed your muffin top goodbye!
WILLPOWER is Like a Muscle- So we need to have a plan of action when it gets tired!
Research shows that your capacity for self-control is very much like the muscles in your body - it can grow stronger with regular exercise. But just as well-developed biceps sometimes get tired and jelly-like after too much use, coping with the daily stresses of career and family can exhaust your supply of willpower. When you tax it too much at once, or for too long, the well of self-control strength runs dry. It is in these moments that the doughnut wins.
If you've spent all your self-control handling other challenges, you will not have much left at the end of the day for resisting bad habits. So it's important to think about when you are most likely to feel drained and vulnerable, and make a plan to keep yourself out of harm's way. Be prepared in advance with an alternate activity or a low-calorie snack.
Remember -Don't give up what you want MOST for what you want NOW...
The term “pumping up" doesn’t always have to be about building muscle or pumping iron. It can also be about building each other up.
We all know how good it feels to get a compliment or hear a kind word. So why not try to make someone’s day today? Go ahead Encourage a co-worker, compliment a friend, or even a stranger you happen to pass on the street. A simple word or two may not only turn their day around, but it might just turn yours as well!
Would you like to lose the excuses- or PUMP up your motivation, and finally score the body you want?
So many times we think to ourselves -I'm to far from my goal -Why should I start now??
How about this for an incentive or as some call a "RUT BUSTER" Start walking a little more every day. Did you know you can shrink your waist in 12 weeks. Women that added more time to there walk without dieting lost a quarter inch from there waistlines! That seems like a goal that could be met!! Whether you have a lot of weight to shed or a certain distance to run, break up your goal into smaller goals. The big goals are just little goals that just keep on being met!!
It’s important to make time…not excuses…..Have you ever noticed how you feel after a workout? You are full of that AHAA feeling
…..When we move we improve…. It’s that simple! Everyone comes in different shapes and sizes… that is why it is “The ART of Training”… more fitness -less time- better results……This means that we are moving and exercising in the most effective way possible to activate as many joints and muscles in order to burn the most amount of calories in the shortest amount of time! No more excuses!
Lets go kick some ass!
It's Here- The weekend that kicks off summer!! Along with that comes the warmer weather and we all like to be outside. Runners are out and taking it to the pavement and the mud! Some that have never ran are giving it a try! The challenging 5ks that are being offered are making fitness fun! Once you are on a roll of getting the pace down.... I hate to be the bear of bad news BUT sometimes those sucking shin splints will come knocking at your door..Don't give up! I have some information for you that can ease the pain!
Shin splints are very common. They're the cause of 13% of all running injuries. Runners might get them after ramping up their workout intensity, or changing the surface they run on -- like shifting from a dirt path to asphalt.
What's the Treatment for Shin Splints?
Although shin splints may be caused by different problems, treatment is usually the same: Rest your body so the underlying issue heals. Here are some other things to try:
Icing the shin to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone.
Anti-inflammatory painkillers. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin, will help with pain and swelling. However, these drugs can have side effects, like an increased risk of bleeding and ulcers. They should be used only occasionally unless your doctor specifically says otherwise.
Arch supports for your shoes. These orthotics -- which can be custom-made or bought off the shelf -- may help with flat feet.
Range of motion exercises, if your doctor recommends them.
Neoprene sleeve to support and warm the leg.
Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles in your shins.
We’re all for it when it doesn’t involve too much risk or it’s something that instantly makes us happy, like going on vacation. Usually, however, all kinds of fears poison our ideas about change—fear of failure, fear of something horrible happening, fear of the great unknown. People tend to resist change, even if what they’re currently doing isn’t working. Yet change is inevitable—and necessary—if one wants to take the next step in life. Without it, your workout regimen would become less effective; your job would no longer challenge you; your relationships would be stuck in the 1990’s. If you’re not changing, you’re not learning…If you’re not changing, you’re not growing.
Be receptive to change, and you’ll find yourself not only happier—but also healthier—mentally and physically. Try to look at change as an exciting challenge or a unique opportunity, not as a hurdle to overcome. Plan for it, be ready for it. Remember change is not often a quick and easy fix, but instead a slow and steady process. There will likely be speed bumps along the way…so expect them, don’t give in to them. Remind yourself…..you are the one in control of your destiny…and your future arrives every day!
Hate Cellulite? We all do! You might be able to fix it with a change in your diet.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Do you know what the number one fitness problem people face? “No time”
www.amfightclub.com was designed for the person who can’t find time for the most important person-Themselves!
Whether your home, stuck in the office, traveling or just need a release. Its click and connect. Its always fresh its always opened and its CONVENIENT!
What kind of results can you expect? As with any exercise program you will feel better physically. The mental and soul follow. Its the balance.
Through the website you can pick a quick workout to squeeze into a very busy day,they are intense enough to get your heart rate up and give you a boost, but short enough to allow you to move onto other things.If you have more time or want quicker results you can stay with the longer form of workouts. the goal is to never get bored! boredom is a “Kill-Joy”
If you mix up the workouts your mental and physical have to stay on it’s “A” game.
Another great attribute to amfightclub.com is you have me(Julie) personally with FB and Twitter--I’m there!
You do not have to worry about a babysitter, gas prices, a parking spot..all of the hassles are gone. No more excuse of “No time”
If we feel better -we look better- That makes it easier to go into the world and make it a better place! Pass it forward!
So what are you waiting for? Click and connect….Remember “Move to Improve”!
When it comes to fitness, there are all kinds of roadblocks that can try to deter us from what we are attempting to accomplish. Whether it’s losing weight, toning up or just becoming more active…there is always something ready to stand in the way of our efforts.
Let’s consider some of the common roadblocks that we face. The first is getting started Believe it or not, many people struggle with starting an exercise program or regime.
Not knowing where to start can prevent some people from doing anything at all. They feel stuck and so they remain there (after all, it is familiar and comfortable, isn’t it?).
But there doesn’t have to be a magic plan in place. Just get started somewhere. Go outside and take a walk. You don’t have to necessarily run a marathon or join a fitness center. Just dosomething.
Another roadblock is finding the ideal “time” to exercise. Here’s what I’ve come to discover. There is no ideal time.
No matter the time of day, there is always a reason it won’t work. You can’t miss your favorite TV show. You can’t get up that early. You have outside commitments. The excuse list could go on and on.
The way to overcome this roadblock is to just decide on a time and then stick with it. Don’t allow other things to become excuses that hinder your efforts. Make it work.
It could be that you just need to DVR your favorite show. Or go to the gym directly after work. Maybe you can’t exercise two days of the week but the other four you can. Lack of motivation is yet another roadblock. The truth is, you have to want something in order to make it happen. No one can do that for you.
But if you can find a way to increase the motivation, do it. Maybe it’s purchasing a dress that you want to eventually fit into. It could be rewarding yourself with a trip to the spa when you meet a certain goal. Think creatively and outside the box.
No matter what roadblock comes along…there is always a way around it!
About Stephanie Romero
Stephanie Romero is a professional blogger for Families and full-time web content writer. She is the author and instructor of an online course, "Recovery from Abuse," which is currently being used in a prison as part of a character-based program. She has been married to her husband Dan for 21 years and is the mother of two teenage children who live at home and one who is serving in the Air Force.
