Fitness Book

You do your lifts and curls, either faithfully or whenever you can, but you want to know that you’re making the most of your workout. What are the types of muscle fibers, and how can you sculpt them most efficiently?

Parents tend to take it for granted that children get enough exercise. We think they get enough playing on the playground for the 15 minutes they go outside. We assume that when they go over to play at Skippy’s house that they’ll be running around for hours. But in this digital age, that may not be the case. Studies are showing that children are more sedentary than ever. The days of running to the neighborhood ballpark on a Saturday afternoon to pick up a casual game are over. Parents are leery of letting their kids roam alone, unsupervised. They are less likely to allow time for unstructured play (which can involve a healthy game of chase with the dog).

There are as many fitness goals and styles as there are people. Here are some common goals and styles of exercising.

Weight Loss – For weight loss, you will want to focus on how many calories are coming into your system vs. how many are being burned. Try working out in the morning, as it will kick start your metabolism. Remember – strength training is as important, if not more important, than cardio. Stronger muscles are more efficient muscles, and they will help you burn those calories that much faster!