Yes!!! You have decided to turn over a new leaf and change the way you have been living. Someone or something has made you want to get into shape and live a healthier lifestyle. Awesome! Welcome to the fitness family, but I know there could be some concerns. First, you have no clue where to begin. You step foot into the gym and you are overwhelmed. Its OK. Maybe 2daybefit can help ease you into this new life-changing event of getting into shape.
Approach fitness the same way you attack any new venture in life - low and easy but with focus and the determination to learn and conquer. Beginners don’t be afraid to ask for help, partner up with a friend, or get a trainer. These are all ways to help get you
started and assist you around the gym.
As a trainer, the first thing we’re taught is safety. I suggest all newcomers to team up with a trainer or partner to learn the ropes. You do not want to injure yourself the first week or to cause injury to someone else. As you become familiar with your surroundings, you can then start training on your own.
As you begin to train alone, you should continue to refer back to a trainer to help guide and develop a program that will target your goals. Magazines, books, websites or any other fitness literature is a good way to learn more about training regimens and periodizing programs.
This is just the beginning of your new lifestyle and part 1 of 3 for beginner to the gym. Next week we’ll target meals. So stay focused and kick this new lifestyle’s butt.
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Showing posts with label gym. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gym. Show all posts
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
H2Oh!
Thirsty?
If you find yourself feeling parched, it’s because you need water. Too often I see you guys out there with your 1 liter bottle and when I ask, how much water do you drink, it’s always the same answer: “This is my water for the day.”
Really? That’s all? But yet, you wonder why your ankles are the size of water balloons. Yup, you only have yourself to blame for those cankles. It ain’t the humidity. It’s because you are not hydrating your body well enough.
Women typically retain more water than men due to hormonal factors and gulping down H2O will facilitate the reduction of water retention.
Men, your bodies need it, too and how much you need depends on several factors to include: the state of your health, your activity level and where you live. On average, men should consume roughly 3 liters of water a day and women, 2.5 liters. If you live in the desert or somewhere tropical you should consume more.
Water doesn’t just quench your thirst. It is the basis of all chemical reactions in our body - including metabolic ones. Water also cleanses every nook and cranny of our bodies ridding it of toxins that add to weight gain and illnesses. In addition, we burn calories cooling the cold water we drink. I see you throwing a few extra ice cubes in that glass.
Up your water game with these few tips:
- Drink a tall glass of water upon waking up in the morning
- Drink water with every meal and snack
- Sip water while watching TV, working and commuting
- Add lemon, cucumber and strawberry slices
- If you’re on the go add crystal light (My favorite)
Drink up!
@2daybefit
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http://www.facebook.com/2DayBeFit
If you find yourself feeling parched, it’s because you need water. Too often I see you guys out there with your 1 liter bottle and when I ask, how much water do you drink, it’s always the same answer: “This is my water for the day.”
Really? That’s all? But yet, you wonder why your ankles are the size of water balloons. Yup, you only have yourself to blame for those cankles. It ain’t the humidity. It’s because you are not hydrating your body well enough.
Women typically retain more water than men due to hormonal factors and gulping down H2O will facilitate the reduction of water retention.
Men, your bodies need it, too and how much you need depends on several factors to include: the state of your health, your activity level and where you live. On average, men should consume roughly 3 liters of water a day and women, 2.5 liters. If you live in the desert or somewhere tropical you should consume more.
Water doesn’t just quench your thirst. It is the basis of all chemical reactions in our body - including metabolic ones. Water also cleanses every nook and cranny of our bodies ridding it of toxins that add to weight gain and illnesses. In addition, we burn calories cooling the cold water we drink. I see you throwing a few extra ice cubes in that glass.
Up your water game with these few tips:
- Drink a tall glass of water upon waking up in the morning
- Drink water with every meal and snack
- Sip water while watching TV, working and commuting
- Add lemon, cucumber and strawberry slices
- If you’re on the go add crystal light (My favorite)
Drink up!
@2daybefit
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http://www.facebook.com/2DayBeFit
Friday, June 1, 2012
It's not water weight, It's FAT
“Big Boned” used to be the number one excuse for extra padding on the body. Nowadays folks like to chalk it up to “water weight.”
Reality check. You haven’t stepped foot in a gym in weeks, months or maybe even years. Still, you stand by the delusion of good ol’ fashion water weight. Well, I’m here to tell you, with love, you need to lose fat. The first, and toughest, step is recognizing you need to hit the gym, work with a personal trainer or even head to the high school track for a few laps.
It’s crucial to be focused on burning some calories and building muscle instead of “shedding water weight” when in fact you need to up your water intake but, that’s a story for another day.
But, hey, the proof is in the pudding, right? Don’t take my word for it. Get up and get out to burn calories and lose that fat.
#2daybefit
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Reality check. You haven’t stepped foot in a gym in weeks, months or maybe even years. Still, you stand by the delusion of good ol’ fashion water weight. Well, I’m here to tell you, with love, you need to lose fat. The first, and toughest, step is recognizing you need to hit the gym, work with a personal trainer or even head to the high school track for a few laps.
It’s crucial to be focused on burning some calories and building muscle instead of “shedding water weight” when in fact you need to up your water intake but, that’s a story for another day.
But, hey, the proof is in the pudding, right? Don’t take my word for it. Get up and get out to burn calories and lose that fat.
#2daybefit
2daybefit.com
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