Monthly Archives: July 2012

Monday Morning Fit Tip: WORK OUT WITH A PARTNER Benefits Having a workout partner keeps you accountable.    Some days you’re tired and would just rather be at home.  That would be easy to do if someone wasn’t waiting for you!  And on those days your partner isn’t feeling it, you’ll inspire them!   Once you’re at [...]

Monday Morning Fit Tip: SET S.M.A.R.T. GOALS The goal of becoming a healthier person should trump all other goals.  Weight loss, improved muscle tone, and increased muscle mass are all side effects of improved health.  But sometimes you need other, more specific goals to help keep you motivated.  When setting your goals, keep these S.M.A.R.T. tips [...]

Monday Morning Fit Tip: TRAIN FOR REAL LIFE What is ”Functional Fitness”?  It’s about training your body to handle real-life situations by performing exercises that use multiple muscles and joints at the same time.  Why?  To improve muscular endurance, overall strength, coordination, balance, posture and agility – and possibly decrease injuries.   The key to functional exercise is [...]

Monday Morning Fit Tip: HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! Keep a water bottle handy.  Having a glass or bottle to sip from all day makes it easy to stay hydrated.  And refills are free!  Don’t wait until you’re thirsty.  Dizziness, headache and fatigue are all signs that you need water.  But what about thirst?  By the time you’re thirsty, [...]

Monday Morning Fit Tip: MORE GREEN ON THE GRILL! This 4th of July, try more vegetables on your grill.  Veggies like asparagus, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, and corn on the cob are favorites because grilling brings out flavors that even the pickiest eaters enjoy.  Cut into chunks for kebabs, cook in a grill basket, or toss [...]