Can Social Media Help You to Lose Weight?
Unfortunately, web surfing only allows the average
individual to burn about 100 calories per hour, no matter how feverishly they
click on their mouse. However, one can
obtain a lifetime's supply of fitness and nutrition information (in about an
hour) by researching these topics on the
internet. We at Aspen are relatively new
to the whole social media game, but definitely want to encourage you to "check
us out" at:
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 BODYATTACK™is a simple, high-intensity group exercise-to-music class
that's fully optioned to cater for all fitness levels. You'll
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along with upper and lower body conditioning exercises. Benefits of BODYATTACK™
- Burn calories for a leaner body
- Raise overall fitness and stamina for high energy sports like
football or tennis
- Improve coordination and agility
- Deliver strength through core conditioning work
- Enhance bone health and density
- Increase heart and lung capacity through a full-body cardio workout
Starting in April at the Merle Hay Location Only!
Monday 6:30 pm
Thursday 9:00 am
Saturday 8:35 am
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Cross-training for
Fun and Fitness!
Tired of the same old workout? Looking for a level of fitness that
your current exercise routine can't offer? Are you experiencing nagging
injuries that just don't seem to heal?
If you answered yes to any of
these questions, you are a likely candidate for cross-training.
Cross-training is simply a way of adding variety to your exercise
program. You can vary your aerobic routine and incorporate some muscular
strength and flexibility training as well.
And if you think cross-training is new, think again. Athletes have
been cross-training since the days of the Olympic decathlons and
pentathlons of ancient Greece. The past decade has seen the popularity
of the triathlon reach international proportions, introducing the
concept of cross-training to even the most recreational athletes.
What's the point?
The benefits of cross-training are numerous. It reduces the risk of
injury because the same muscles, bones and joints are not continuously
subjected to the stresses of the same activity.
Cross-training also adds variety to your workouts, making your
routine more interesting and easier to stick with. For the athlete, it
provides a break from the rigors and stresses of single-sport training.
Cross-training will improve your overall fitness and, over an extended
period of time, may ultimately lead to improved performance.
The Nuts and Bolts of Cross-training
Whether you are new to exercise or a competitive athlete, the
essentials of cross-training are the same. You can choose to vary your
routine from workout to workout, or simply add a new component to your
existing exercise program.
One of the easiest ways to start cross-training is to alternate
between activities-walking one day and swimming or bicycling the next.
Or, you can alternate these activities within a single workout, spending
five minutes on a treadmill, five minutes on a stationary cycle, and so
on for a total of 30 minutes.
More experienced exercisers might begin an hour-long workout with a
15-minute jog to a nearby pool. After a 20-minute swim and perhaps a few
minutes of calisthenics, they can finish off their workout with a
15-minute jog back home and several minutes of flexibility exercises.
Get Creative With Cross-training
If you're looking to increase your endurance level, try alternating
low-level aerobic activities, such as 20 minutes of stationary cycling,
with 10 minutes of higher-intensity exercise, such as stair-stepping or
jumping rope. Gradually increase the amount of time you spend on the
more intense activity.
These formulas can be used with just about any type of activity-as
long as you enjoy it. Combining a group of aerobic activities into one
workout at steady or varying intensities is an excellent way to fight
the boredom that comes from performing the same daily workout routine.
All exercise sessions, whether they involve cross-training or not,
should begin and end with low-level aerobic exercise and stretching to
effectively warm up and cool down. And remember, it's always a good idea
to check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program.
Fitness Tip Provided by www.AceFitness.com.
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