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What is the supplement 5-HTP and
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Is Tae-Bo an effective workout for women?
I hope this doesn't sound stupid but I hear a lot of
people at the gym talking about "cross training" and I'm not sure
what it means. Can you please explain cross training and maybe give
an example?
Hi, I’m a 32 year old female trying to stay
lean and healthy while working a hectic full-time job. I seem to do
OK with my program in spurts. My biggest problem is staying
motivated. Any tips?
I used to work out quite frequently but because of my
busier schedule, I have not been able to slide exercise time into
my everyday agenda. Some people suggest that I work out in the
morning, before work, but I am NOT a morning person. What should I
do?
What is the supplement 5-HTP and what does it
do? Back To Top
5-HTP has been called the “natural Prozac” by many.
Without getting to complicated, it works by boosting serotonin
levels; it basically increases cell production of serotonin, a
hormone that plays a significant role in mood, appetite, and sleep
patterns, among other things.
Studies overseas have indicated that 5-HTP can actually be a more
effective antidepressant than many prescription drugs. Other
studies suggest that 5-HTP may also act as a significant appetite
suppressant, which is where it’s weightloss application comes
into effect.
There are no reported side-effects with regular doses of 5-HTP,
and though more studies need to be done it appears to be a
promising natural antidepressant and appetite suppressor.
Is Tae-Bo an effective workout for women? Back To Top
Tae-Bo is, indeed, a great way to get your kicks, ladies. You
don't have to be Billy Blanks or Jean Claude Van Damme to
participate in such classes.
Tae-Bo, the aerobics class turned kickboxing class, is for
everyone, regardless of age or gender.
There are numerous celebrities - raging from Shaquille O'Neal to
Goldie Hawn - who are swearing by the benefits of Tae-Bo. A Tae-Bo
class is such a marvelous, effective form of exercise that cardio
kickboxing classes are cropping up in fitness clubs throughout the
country.
Tae-Bo is generally offered in three different levels of
intensity: low-impact, moderate-impact, and high-impact.
The low-impact version is an excellent way to obtain flexibility
and form, while the high-impact version is a tremendous method of
losing weight and strengthening the heart. Aside from learning
various punches and kicks from different Martial Arts forms, Tae-Bo
is also a great way to work up a sweat, requiring full body
activity.
Cardio kickboxing is ideal in toning up the muscles, particularly
in the arms and legs, while getting you into tip-top shape. Aside
from all of the above benefits, Tae-Bo is non-stop fun, a great way
for fitness fanatics to get their kicks.
I hope this doesn't sound stupid but I hear a lot
of people at the gym talking about "cross training" and I'm not
sure what it means. Can you please explain cross training and maybe
give an example? Back To
Top
Cross-training is the method in which you blend a series of
different activities into your workouts. For instance, instead of
running every day or biking every day, cross-training allows you to
delve into a variety of exercise routines.
These different activities can vary from day to day or even from
minute to minute. Instead of devoting an entire workout to one
particular exercise, like stair climbing, blend in several
exercises during the session. Devote 15 minutes to the treadmill,
perhaps another 15 on the exercise bike, indulge in light weight
training for another 15 minutes, and then take on an aerobics
class. That's cross-training. The possibilities, the combinations,
are endless.
Along with cross-training comes a slew of training benefits. The
variation you throw into your workouts should trigger faster, most
satisfying results.
When you're partaking in the same, old exercises day in and day
out, you're body becomes accustomed to the regular routine. Thus,
the gains will come to a standstill.
Cross training aptly initiates the change-up that your workouts
may need by shocking your body with new, foreign exercises. If
you're used to swimming five days a week and suddenly, you
substitute a swim for a jog through the park, your body will
recognize the difference.
Also, cross-training may be a better option for avoiding injuries.
While a constant strain is put on certain joints if you're running
every day, other joints will be used in specific exercises like
weight training or say, rockclimbing.
Hi, I’m a 32 year old female trying to stay
lean and healthy while working a hectic full-time job. I seem to do
OK with my program in spurts. My biggest problem is staying
motivated. Any tips? Back To
Top
Proper motivation is an absolutely essential element to any
successful training and physique program. That much is a given.
While it’s natural for an individual’s motivation
level to go through peaks and valleys, there are a few proven ways
that can help most people to maintain a high level of commitment to
their training, diet, and supplement programs.
Here’s a few simple but effective suggestions:
(1) Write down what your training and physique goals are for the
rest of the year. Where do you want to be by July 1? By September
1? By January 1, 2001! Be as specific as possible, and be sure to
actually write them down. There’s something about putting
your goals on paper which makes them more tangible. You can even
post your goals on your desk or somewhere where they’ll serve
as a constant reminder and motivating tool.
(2) Take the pledge to stop making excuses and to start making
some serious progress. I’m too busy. I’m too tired
after work to get to the gym. I don’t have the right genes to
have a lean, muscular body. Blah, blah, blah . . . When it comes to
getting and staying in shape, excuses are a dime a dozen and are as
addictive as a drug. Anyone can make excuses, but in order to reach
your goals you need to make a conscious effort to NEVER make
excuses. Just get it done.
(3) Constantly remind yourself that this is the one life you have
. . . why not live it to your full potential? It may sound harsh,
but so many people never achieve what they want in their
professional and personal lives simply because they refuse to
understand that this is it. This is your chance . . . your moment
in time. Seize the day!
I used to work out quite frequently but because of
my busier schedule, I have not been able to slide exercise time
into my everyday agenda. Some people suggest that I work out in the
morning, before work, but I am NOT a morning person. What should I
do? Back To Top
The first thing you should do is remember these nine words: If
there is a will, there is a way. You can always squeeze exercise
time into your daily activities, even if it is at the expense of
cutting down on TV time or slicing away all those hours you spend
gabbing away on the phone.
Too many people are under the impression that you need to dedicate
a few hours a day to exercising. That's nonsense. You can get your
daily fill in just a half-hour of time. And the 30 minutes you log
to whipping yourself into shape does not have to be a continuous
session.
In fact, it has been concluded that segregating this time into
three ten-minute intervals throughout the day may be beneficial to
you for two reasons: 1) It allows you to be more intense in your
mini-workouts, considering you've had time to rest and recharge
your batteries; and 2) it burns more calories because it
accelerates your metabolism.
And it's perfectly fine if you are not a morning person. Many of
us aren't.
If you cannot find time to head off to the gym during the
moonlight hours - or if the health clubs is simply closed by the
time you can work out - there are countless exercise videos on the
shelves that can assist you in a great workout, right inside your
own home.
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