http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog blog on health, fitness and wellness by a health professional Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:59:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you getting tired of your same old exercise routine? Try renting workout videos via Netflix, from video rental stores, or from your local library. Exercise videos allow you to work out at home, are less expensive than most group classes or personal training, and add variety to your routine. ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/11/17/add-variety-to-your-workout-with-exercise-videos/ According to the American Council on Exercise, interval training "involves alternating short bursts of intense activity with what is called active recovery, which is typically a less-intense form of the original activity. It can help you avoid injuries that often accompany non-stop, repetitive activity, and provides the opportunity to increase ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/11/05/low-on-time-to-exercise-try-interval-training/ You've heard that exercise can help alleviate symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. In yesterday's New York Times article (1), Mandy Katz writes about a few business people who are more determined to concentrate on their health and fitness during our tough economic times. And for those without a job, ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/10/16/fitness-during-an-economic-downturn/ According to an Associated Press article on CNN.com ("Looming Halloween sparks hunt for healthier treats", October 6, 2008), about 30 percent of children ages 2 to 19 are overweight or obese. Some parents have decided to take the initiative to help curb the consumption of vast amounts of sugar and ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/10/14/discussion-halloween-candy-alternatives/ "One Joint Shoulders a Heavy Load" By Howard Schneider Washington Post, Tuesday, October 7, 2008; Page HE01 (can also be found online) The writer has been experiencing rotator cuff/shoulder issues for some time. While he works out regularly and can attribute the pain and impingement to overdoing it on aikido, shoulder and chest ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/10/07/great-shoulder-issues-article-in-washingon-post-today/ to help MFC provide the most helpful services! Many thanks in advance for your time. http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2dabce0flje14tm/start http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/09/25/please-take-this-short-survey/ This article is contributed by Kelly Kilpatrick, who regularly writes on nursing schools listing. She invites your questions at her personal email address: kellykilpatrick24@gmail.com. It’s always better to coax someone into doing what you want them to do rather than force them to do it – you stay in their good ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/09/25/work-out-your-nutrition-plan/ I was in Trader Joe's the other day, standing in the checkout line. Next to the register, there was a display of dark chocolate-covered graham cookies. I looked at it longingly, thinking how lovely it would be to purchase one and eat the contents on the way home. I was ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/09/08/how-easy-emotional-eating-can-be/ I'm doing an online training program with Joe Franco, a trainer and bodybuilder in PA. Almost every day, I update my blog to reflect my workouts, some diet issues, and any other related comments. Progress pics will come as soon as I start to feel comfortable ;-) Anyway, if you want ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/08/31/my-contest-prep-workout-and-diet-blog/ I've written about how important it is to have goals, so I'm going to tell you about one of mine! I just started dieting and training for a figure competition that will be held in October in Baltimore. Figure is a category within a bodybuilding contest (in this case, it's all ... http://myfitnesscoach.biz/blog/2008/08/25/my-new-goal/