Many of us wish for faster, more efficient metabolism! While the BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate is about 60% responsible for how we burn calories, the other 40% IS changeable. 30% of our total daily expenditure comes from exercise and physical activity and the other 5-10% comes form the thermic effect of the food we eat (body burns calories through digestion). Looking at these … [Read more...] about Burn Baby, Burn
Fitness
Which Weight Weighs In?
One of the questions I have often been asked in my 30 years in the fitness business is this: Which is better...free weights or machines? While my general answer is BOTH, if I had to pick one, it would definitely be free weights. Lifting dumbbells, or using cable-and-pulley machines (or TRX) allows much more freedom of motion and use more muscle fiber which amounts to about … [Read more...] about Which Weight Weighs In?
You are Closer than You Think!
So setting goals, and setting timers really does help! By setting a goal of 100 laps of swimming (last week and then, again, this week) I definitely swam more than previous weeks. I started my week Sunday and as of yesterday I logged 90 laps. That means if I get in the pool today OR tomorrow, I will definitely reach (and exceed) my goal. With blazing hot temperatures in … [Read more...] about You are Closer than You Think!
10 Minute Training, Part 2
After walking Blaze, yesterday, I went immediately to my garage and tried my first 10 minute training session. I combined burpees, bicycles, deep squats while lifting a heavy dumb bell to shoulder height, overhead tricep work and then ran short sprints back and forth in the garage before starting again. After 5 minutes I was dripping in sweat, my heart rate was way up in a … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Training, Part 2
Take 10
This morning I did something I never, ever do... stayed in bed a few extra minutes and watched some TV. My entire life, I have been a rise and shine person, and I am always ready to get up and start the day, once I have awoken. This morning, Mitch handed me the remote and said "try." When I turned on the TV, there was an infomercial for "The 10 Minute Trainer." Now, I am … [Read more...] about Take 10