23.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Too many women think strength training is not what women do. Seriously. The image of strength training brings to mind body builders built like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Even the most fit of women do not want to look over-muscled. However, strength training is very vital to any woman’s fitness regimen and program. Read the rest of this entry »
23.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
When it comes to sticking to your workout, I’m all to familiar with how easy it is to fall off the horse. What’s harder than sticking to your workout? Getting back into the routine after falling out of it. The following five ways are how I stick to my workout. Try one or all to help you achieve your goals. Read the rest of this entry »
22.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Trying to stay fit is hard enough, keeping your children fit is another tale altogether. Most kids hear the word exercise, roll their eyes and run the other way. They want to have fun. They want to play. They want to enjoy themselves. The word exercise is weighed on the same level as ‘clean your room’ and ‘do your homework.’ Read the rest of this entry »
21.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
I’m pretty sure using the words ‘pro-choice’ when talking about fitness and exercise are likely to sound incendiary, but hear me out. People choose to be inactive and they choose to be active. People choose their own lifestyle. So I’m jumping on the fitness pro-choice bandwagon. Why? Because fitness is preventative medicine and it self-enables you to handle the challenges of life. Read the rest of this entry »
21.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
In a previous blog I was talking about the fact that one size of fitness does not fit all. There’s a lot of reasons why size matters in fitness and why one size cannot possibly fit all of us. That reason is the great fitness debate or for those of you just joining us: Read the rest of this entry »
21.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Whether you work Monday through Friday in an office or at home, Friday is the day that most of us look forward to. It’s the day when we know we’re going to get a break after. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel and whether you do anything different from the rest of your week’s routine or not – it’s Friday, man. It all seems a lot lighter on Friday. Read the rest of this entry »
21.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
It would be nice if we were born with the awareness and knowledge about nutritional differences and physical requirements of a healthy body. It would be even better if we had some kind of internal gauge that told us the truly healthy choice between a tuna sandwich and Suzy Q. Unfortunately, none of us are so blessed with the gift of being able to judge food and physical fitness choices. Read the rest of this entry »
20.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
My daughter wants to take dance, gymnastics, swimming, karate and soccer lessons. Oh, she also wants to take a cheerleading class. The thought of enrolling in her all these different types of activities boggles the mind. I know she wants to do it. However, she is five years old and despite her seemingly boundless stores of energy, she can get burned out. Read the rest of this entry »
17.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Accountability is an issue that helps and hinders all of us. In the Spring Forward to Action Challenge, defining your accountability from the outset will help you to stay on track. There are several different types of accountability methods. The methods I will discuss include: Read the rest of this entry »
16.07.11 / Uncategorized / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Did I mention that there would be a test today? No? So sorry. This test is optional, of course, but it’s a great way to help you get motivated for the Spring Forward to Action Challenge that starts on April 2nd. So if you have a few minutes, take the following quiz and test yourself. Read the rest of this entry »