8 Week Series - Questions and Answers Week - 6

Question #6: If I exercise can I eat anything I want?

Answer: How I wish this were true! However, this could not be further from the truth. Our individual metabolism determines how many calories we burn at rest and while we exercise. If we eat more calories than we burn on a consistent basis, our bodies will accumulate these extra calories as fat regardless of the amount of exercise that we do. This myth may have been created by people with such high metabolic rates (lucky them) that no matter how much they eat or what they eat, they never meet or exceed the amount of calories that they burn in one day. Therefore, their weight either remains stable or goes down.

If you have questions, please feel free to comment on my Post. I'd love to hear from you and address your questions.

8 Week Series - Questions and Answers Week - 5

As a Personal Health and Fitness Coach part of my commitment to clients is consulting with them. This includes answering their many fitness and health related questions. Needless to say, I get asked a lot of questions. And, there are several questions that seem to be on almost everyone’s minds. So for the next 8 weeks, I'm going to give the answers to the Top 8 inquiries that I've received. I'm going to address 1 question each week. If you have questions, please feel free to comment on my Post. I'd love to hear from you and address your questions.

Question #5: Is it bad for your body to workout some of the same muscle groups daily?

Answer: Typically you should allow your muscle to rest about 24- 48 hours before working it again. This is the safest approach and also the most efficient approach for improving strength. It will help you increase hypertrophy more effectively.

8 Week Series - Questions and Answers Week - 4

As a Personal Health and Fitness Coach part of my commitment to clients is consulting with them. This includes answering their many fitness and health related questions. Needless to say, I get asked a lot of questions. And, there are several questions that seem to be on almost everyone’s minds. So for the next 8 weeks, I'm going to give the answers to the Top 8 inquiries that I've received. I'm going to address 1 question each week. If you have questions, please feel free to comment on my Post. I'd love to hear from you and address your questions.

Question #4: I have hit a plateau and can’t seem to get the scale to budge (or can’t get any stronger). Can you help me?

Answer: The key to breaking through a plateau is change. One of the best techniques for overcoming a plateau is Interval training. This is a type of training that includes bursts of high intensity periods followed by lower intensity recovery times. You’ll also want to change your workout routine at least every 6-8 weeks.

My Top 8 Workout Questions and Answers

As a Personal Health and Fitness Coach part of my commitment to clients is consulting with them. This includes answering their many fitness and health related questions. Needless to say, I get asked a lot of questions. And, there are several questions that seem to be on almost everyone’s minds. So for the next 8 weeks, I'm going to give the answers to the Top 8 inquiries that I've received. I'm going to address 1 question each week. If you have questions, please feel free to comment on my Post. I'd love to hear from you and address your questions.

Question: I really want to workout and get in-shape, but I just don’t have the time. What should I do?

Answer: You are not alone. One of the top reasons people give for not working out is lack of time. The first step is to realize that it’s not that you don’t have the time, but that you are not making it a priority in your schedule. What people don't realize is that it doesn't take a huge time commitment to reap the many rewards of regular exercise. Many people think that if they can't workout several hours a week, then they might as well not workout at all. But, exercising even just a couple of days a week is far better than not exercising at all. The key is finding a truly effective and efficient workout plan.

Tricks To Avoid Workout Burnout

When it comes to getting and staying fit, consistency is a major component to success. Ensuring that you regularly eat nutritious meals and exercise week after week is mandatory. But, too much of a good thing can actually be harmful. Exercising too much can not only lead to injuries but also to burnout. Burnout is a genuine toxin that commonly plagues those new to exercise. This is one of the major reasons that so many people quit workout programs before they barely have gotten started.

As with most things in life, moderation in exercise is very important. A consistent and moderate exercise program varies by individual (and fitness level), but in general you should start slow and build from there. An effective workout plan will slowly increase both your exercise frequency and intensity each week in a safe manner.

Here are some quick tips to help you avoid workout burnout:

1. Don't overdo it in the beginning. Start with as little as just two 20 minute sessions per week and build slowly week after week.
2. Workout at home. You'll be able to save travel time and avoid the "can't get to the gym" excuse.
3. Watch for over training signals which include: loss of appetite, lack of progression, extreme fatigue and recurring injury.
4. Start slowly and try to manage your motivation so that it lingers rather than waning after a few short weeks.
5. Make at least minor changes to your workout routine every four weeksCompletely change your routine at least every 8-12 weeks.
6. Don't do the same exact workout every session. Try 2-3 different workouts per week.
   Strive to try something completely unique and different every few months.
7. Take a week off from exercise every 3-6 months.Alternate between 2-3 different cardio machines (or options) within a given workout. Try 5-10 minutes of each to stay interested.