Today, Right NOW!!!
Today, right now is the time for you to get up and get moving, not tomorrow, not on Monday, RIGHT NOW. If it’s not important to you you’ll find an excuse not to..
Team Live Fit
Healthy Tips from our Clients!!!
R. Selden suggests…
It’s true what they say about muscle burning more calories than fat: Muscle is about three times more metabolically active than fat tissue, so by increasing lean muscle, you’ll burn more calories even when you’re sitting still!
The “fidget factor” – activities such as cleaning the house, playing an instrument, even wiggling your toes – has a cumulative effect on body weight. Take the stairs, dance to your favorite tunes while you cook dinner; play with your kids, put your wastebasket at the far end of your office, and wander around when you’re talking on the phone. Just plain FIDGET whenever and wherever you can to keep your metabolism revved up throughout the day.
You probably already know that aerobic exercise (like running, brisk walking, swimming, and bike riding) increases many different metabolic processes (like your heart rate), all of which burn extra calories. But, did you know that aerobic activities also keep your metabolism humming at a higher speed for hours after exercising?
When it comes to food, think protein. Because your body uses energy to digest food, eating any type of food at all gives your metabolism a slight uptick, but the consumption of protein contributes the greatest metabolic boost when compared with carbohydrates and fat. In addition, protein can increase your metabolism by helping to maintain and build muscle mass.
When you’re cutting calories to lose weight, it’s important to feed your fire and keep your metabolism at its optimal level by eating at least 1,000 calories a day. Your body and metabolism thrive on food, so when you fast, crash diet, or restrict your intake to below 1,000 calories, your metabolism will respond by slowing down to conserve energy. Imagine your metabolism as a blazing fire: Feed the fire continually, and it will keep burning at a good rate. If you stop feeding it, the fire goes out.
If you’ve been working out for a while, and the numbers on the scale won’t budge, it’s probably time to switch up your routine. Perhaps you and your body are simply becoming bored with the same old program. Vary your food choices, browse for healthy recipes online, try a new restaurant, or modify your exercise program. Sometimes little changes are just enough to recharge your body and propel you out of a rut.
Whole foods – think vegetables, fruits, and whole grains – require your body to work harder during digestion than processed foods like sugary snacks and refined “white” starch. That means your metabolism gets a significant boost when you eat meals containing foods in their natural state.
Water is necessary to maintain a healthy metabolism. In fact, about 60% of your body is water so you must stay hydrated to function efficiently.
Research has shown that sleep deprivation can have a significant impact on your ability to lose weight. When we sleep less, we have more opportunities to eat. Also, when we’re tired from lack of sleep, we have less resolve to fight cravings and mindless munching. The obvious solution to this problem is to get more sleep – aim for at least seven hours a night. And before you say “impossible,” think about this: One study showed that the difference in the amount of shut-eye between obese subjects and slim ones was about two hours a week – that’s only 17 minutes more sleep per night!
“Under Construction”
It’s time to make those changes and set those goals!!!I I’m committing to 16weeks of my training 4 days a week, and 6 days a week of cardio!!! What are you doing??? If you need help setting or obtaining your goals please give us a call.
Team Live Fit
Staying Consistent After Resolutions and the New Year!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey its February!!! Yep that’s right, the holidays are over, the gyms are already starting to fizzle back out after the new year. That means its time for you to slow down too right?? Heck NO. Set a new goal, re-establish an old goal, or just maintain consistency!!! You are the only person standing in YOUR way!!!
Fall Fitness
Hey the season is changing and with that so is the extreme hot weather. SO…………… let’s get out and get active. Live Fit offers Operation Hot Body in the park on Saturday mornings at 8:00 and Run Club in the park Tuesday and Thursday at 6:20, so get out there and get active!!!!!!
Goal Setting for the Fall!!!!
I often like to tighten my diet restrictions around the fall and holiday seasons to avoid any extra temptation. I enjoy the Fall and holiday time of year, but I always try to avoid the added temptation. I try to set one of my fitness goals at this time so I have the extra focus of obtaining my goal.
Try it this Fall and see!!!!!!!
Need help with your goal setting or achieving????? Give us a call we can HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! 704.461.8667
How The Trainer Trains
I’m always changing my training, from cross fit training, to traditional bodybuilding or power-lifting training, it’s always changing. At the moment I am using the following training split:
Day 1: Back and rear deltoids
Day 2: Chest and triceps
Day 3: Shoulders and biceps
Day 4: Legs
Day 5: Touch up(upper chest, traps, calves, abs, kettle bells)
days 1-4 rotate every week
How do you keep your body guessing and asking for more?????
J. Logan
