Breathing while working out

As most of you have heard me say in my fitness classes and even in personal training sessions, "continue breathing correctly and thoroughly!" The reason why is you need to supply the muscles with plenty of oxygen in order to burn the carbs/glucose that the body needs to continue working hard. Remember, fat burns slowly as fuel and requires oxygen to burn properly. So, if the oxygen gets to the muscles, you can burn more fat. Check out some pranayama breathing practices to assist with this new found energizing breathing exercise... and remember to continue working out... peace!

Know your body type before you begin a workout program.

Their are 3 basic body types most people are categorized as. They are: ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph. Remember ectomorphs are thinner and leaner individuals that have a more difficult time gaining weight. They will need to eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, and eat a lot to put on lean muscle mass. Make sure that the muscles are fed at least 3500- 5000 calories on a continuous (daily) basis. Mesomorphs are the individuals that have muscular frames and are coined "naturally gifted" in the fitness realm. An individual classified as this will appear to have been working out their entire lives but never touched a single weight. They do not have to work very hard to achieve muscle development nor definition but they do need to eat properly to prevent diseases and health risks. Lastly, endomorphs are people who are heavier in weight and possess a large amount of adipose tissue. They are usually overweight and round in the midsection. Also, they will need to lower their caloric intake and spend a lot more time on cardiovascular workouts!!!      


Remember to research your physique so that you all will be aware of what exercises fit you as individuals. And as always, post any questions you may have... I dont know it all but what I do know, you know!


Peace

Staying fit 4th of July

Now I know its difficult to abide by the guidelines and stipulations of your diet when the grill gets fired up and the meat marinades and sizzles over the fire.  You can have a great Independence day meal while still protecting your caloric allowance for the day. First, start the morning with a good 45-60 min walk or jog. Secondly, try to eat light snacks and meals throughout the day leading up to the cookout. This technique will keep your metabolism burning as well as keep you from filling up on the wrong bar b qued foods.  Finally, focus on eating the fruit and salads more than you would the meat protein. If you are not vegeterian eat the bar b q chicken before the hotdogs, ribs, pork chops, steaks, etc. and stay hydrated with water.

These simple tricks can help keep you on the right track for your weekly workout schedule without having to burn exceedingly extra calories. Try it out and let me know how it works for you.

Be safe and enjoy your day off... I mean, holiday! ; )