Glenn’s Fitness Tip: Keep your workout fun by trying new exercises, or a new routine. If you have been following the same old workout routine try stitching it up next week. For example if you have been using machines use dumbbells, or if you have been jogging try some interval training. If you can’t think of a something new to add in post what you have been doing and I will suggest a new exercise for you to try next week.
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 By Glenn, on December 9, 2010, at 4:27 pmGlenn’s Fitness Tip: Set a fitness goal. If you are starting a fitness program it really helps to set a goal and keep that goal in mind while you are exercising. One great way to set a goal is to sign up for a local 5K race. By signing up for the race you will have a goal (to run a 5K), and a date to reach that goal. After signing up for a race your motivation will be higher, and you will not want to skip your workouts. By Glenn, on December 9, 2010, at 4:25 pmDid you know that even if a food nutrition label says that the product contains 0 grams of trans fats that it could have up to .49 grams of trans fats per serving? This can be a huge problem when you consider that you may eat more than 1 serving of a product. For example if you eat a butter spread that says it has 0 grams of trans fats but it actually has .49 grams of trans fat and you eat 3 servings you are eating almost 1.5 grams of trans fats. Always check the ingredients. If you read the ingredients and it says partially hydrogenated oil it has trans fats. Don’t just assume that because the box or container has “Zero Trans Fats” it is actually 0. By Glenn, on December 9, 2010, at 4:16 pmI was asked the question “What is the best thing I can do to lose weight?” and my answer surprised the person asking. My response was not do more cardio, light weights, or start a diet. Don’t get me wrong, I believe that all of those are great ways to lose weight, but if someone is dehydrated the weight loss will be slow and the dehydration can be dangerous and cause a lot of problems. If you are thinking that you drink plenty of water and this topic does not apply to you then you should know that over 70% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, so this is a very important topic. When you are dehydrated some of the problems include: lower immune system, decreased energy, poor digestion, and a slower loss of body fat. Some tips to help drink more water include: By Glenn, on December 6, 2010, at 5:18 pmA common question that I get is “what is the best ab exercise”. Although ab and core strength is important I believe that the best answer is a healthy diet. Doing more ab crunches or any other ab exercise will not help you look lean, or get you that six pack. What most people are really looking for is the loss of body fat and that is done though a healthy diet. To help your midsection start by eating a healthy breakfast that includes protein, complex carbs and fruit. Throughout the day eat healthy snacks to keep your metabolism up, and finish the day with lower carbohydrate foods such as lean meats, and vegetables. Following a healthy meal plan will be the best thing you can do for your exercise routine (and your abs). By Glenn, on July 1, 2010, at 9:20 amAnyone who trains with me will tell you the answer is yes but a better answer is you should have a “just right” amount and type of soreness. When you first start exercising your goals are to improve flexibility, begin working muscles that might not get used often enough—not to hurt yourself. Too much muscle soreness is very hard on your body and can even be dangerous—resulting in a pulled muscle or tendon.
If you find yourself too sore after a workout, lighten up some of the weights and take out a few of the exercises. On the other hand if your workouts are leaving you consistently bored and “soreless,” try switching things up or call in the professionals to kick things up a notch. Experiment with your workouts until you find what works for you. By Glenn, on June 10, 2010, at 8:09 amYou might find it amusing to think that most Americans eat like sumo wrestlers. But the truth is that many of us are eating more like sumos than other athletes we want to look like. A sumo wrestler skips breakfast then exercises. A large meal is eaten at lunch (up to 10,000 calories!) followed by a long nap. A second round of exercise is followed by a large dinner—including alcohol—and going to bed for the night. Sumo wrestlers exercise each day and eat foods that are considered healthy (fish, lean meats, rice, and vegetables), but their life expectancy is over 10 years lower than the average Japanese man. Health problems include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks, liver problems and arthritis. Are you noticing any similarities to the common American diet? About half of people don’t eat breakfast. If this includes you, start eating breakfast now. Make sure to include a good source of protein (eggs, yogurt, nuts). Eat every two hours throughout the day and limit carbs and alcohol at night. Making healthy choices and eating often will speed up your metabolism and keep you from looking like you belong in a sumo dojo. By Glenn, on April 17, 2010, at 2:27 pmEat your largest meal first. When you wake up your body needs the calories. You can digest more calories when you first wake up and you won’t be as hungry at night if you have a large breakfast. Your meals should decrease in size throughout the day. (Note: the only exception to this would be if you exercise immediately after waking up.) |
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