BASIC TRAINING TRAINING TIPS HELP MAKE NEW YEAR TIME FOR NEW YOU.Byline: Jeanette Jenkins Jeanette Jenkins is the founder and president of the Hollywood Trainer fitness company. She studied human kinetics at the University of Ottawa. Jeanette Jenkins is also the host of Lifetime Television's "My Workout:Powered by Podfitness. The holidays may be over, but the abundance likely hasn't gone far, making the short trip from your table to your waistline. Luckily, the start of a new year is an excellent time to make some resolutions and get back in shape. To follow are seven ``New Year, New You'' training tips to help you stick with your plan and make 2007 your strongest, leanest year yet. 1.) Approach your workouts with confidence and a positive attitude. Don't let other people's limited perceptions define you. With some discipline and determination, you will be able to achieve your goals. 2.) Make a weekly workout schedule that includes three to four days of cardio Cardio is the medical term used to reference the heart. From Greek kardia: heart. The Greek spelling using k is the reason for the usage of K in EKG (electrocardiogram). workouts, one to two days of sculpting sculpting Cosmetic surgery The surgical reshaping of a tissue. See Deep tissue sculpting, Facial sculpting. or strength training and one day of flexibility training, such as yoga or Pilates. Write your workout times in your weekly schedule and keep your appointments. No excuses. 3.) When you are working out, focus on your workout. Don't get side-tracked by cell phone conversations or storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. . This is the only time you get to work out, so make sure you focus. 4.) Practice mindful eating. Think before you eat. Ask yourself: ``Is this meal or snack filled with nutrients that will help my skin glow, boost my energy level, help me burn body fat and help me achieve my goals?'' If the answer is no, then choose something else. 5.) For an extra calorie burn, challenge yourself by trying something new. Popular classes such as spinning, kickboxing and boot camp Software from Apple that enables an Intel x86-based Macintosh to host the Windows XP operating system. Boot Camp is used to divide the hard disk into Windows and Mac partitions, to install the necessary drivers and to create a dual boot environment. really get your blood pumping and fire your metabolism. You can also try adding five 30- to 60-second sprint intervals into your treadmill or elliptical el·lip·tic or el·lip·ti·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the shape of an ellipse. 2. Containing or characterized by ellipsis. 3. a. workouts. 6.) To help you get more definition, try ``drop sets.'' When you are weight training, do the first 15 reps with the maximum weight you can push, then drop the weight 50percent and push 10 more reps. 7.) Stay committed and consistent. You will achieve your goals if you stay the course. I know you have days when you just don't feel like working out, but if you push yourself to just get started, you will feel the happy rush of endorphins endorphins (ĕndôr`fĭnz), neurotransmitters found in the brain that have pain-relieving properties similar to morphine. There are three major types of endorphins: beta endorpins, found primarily in the pituitary gland; and enkephalins and after the first 10 minutes, and you will be that much closer to your goal. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (a woman and man) |
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