If you Google “how to start a workout routine,” you’ll see some great advice from renowned sources. For example, the Mayo Clinic has five steps for you, with instructions under each heading: 1. Assess fitness level.2. Design program.3. Assemble equipment.4. Start.5. Monitor progress. We’re not
Pro-level athletes are not more motivated than you are. Olympic athletes don’t just “want it more.” The fittest people in our program have the same struggles with motivation that you do. The difference? They know how to get motivated (and what to do when they don’t
1. Better Mental Acuity Multiple studies have shown that exercise improves cognitive ability. In his book “Spark,” Dr. John Ratey shows how exercise helps improve focus, fight depression and make better decisions. A sharp mind gives a professional the ability to think through projects, and it gives the entrepreneur the
You don’t always have time to cook a gourmet breakfast before heading out to work. You know starting the day with a good breakfast is important, but what can you do if you only have a few minutes to prep something? Smoothies have been my
Exercise has many benefits including stress relief, decreased fat storage, and improved mood. But let’s face it, if you aren’t already in an exercise routine it can be down-right hard to start one. The reality is that a good workout isn’t easy and that can
This myth will not go away. The fear is that if a person starts lifting weight on a regular basis that they will grow large shoulders and bulky biceps within weeks. This does not happen for the vast majority of people who workout. The truth
“I’m not going to eat any sugar, drink any alcohol, smoke any cigarettes, and I will sleep 8-hours every night!” I wouldn’t argue that those aren’t good goals. The problem that 95% of people run into is that it’s too much at one time. Creating
Working out at home has become a great option for the busy adult. You don’t know when your child is going to nap or when you’ll be able to get home from work so the flexibility of an at-home gym is very valuable. But that
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Did you know that ⅔ of people will regain more weight than they lost? This usually happens because they are following a diet instead of building a solid foundation on healthy habits. The average person tries 8 diets before seeking a professional — they have
