We asked a few trainers from Lifestyle Family Fitness locations across the nation, how they get motivated to workout after spending all day in the Health club pushing others. Here is what they had to say.
“I am fortunate to find myself doing work that I love…so much so that it often feels more like fun rather than work. However, there are times that the routine of being in the gym all day and, at times, all night wears down my own personal motivation to workout.
To keep myself ...
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Thursday, September 10, 2009 3:44 PM
By, BRIAN SWARTZ, CPT (
Pickerington, OH)
All too often I see members walk right past all of our beautiful resistance training equipment, only to use our cardiovascular oriented equipment such as our treadmills and elliptical units.
The most common Fitness goal today is weight loss, hands down. Cardio is excellent; it ...
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Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:07 AM
By JANE E. BRODY
Fact: Every hour of every day, 330 Americans turn 60.
Fact: By 2030, one in five Americans will be older than 65.
Fact: The number of people over 100 doubles every decade.
Fact: As they age, people lose muscle mass and strength, flexibility and bone.
Fact: The resulting frailty leads to a loss of mobility and independence.
The last two facts may sound discouraging. But they can be countered by another. Regular participation in aerobics, strength training and balance ...
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:53 AM
As Americans' collective waistline has continued to expand, so has the prevalence of obesity-related cancer.
According to the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, an estimated 14 percent of cancer deaths in older men and 20 percent in older women can be attributed to excess body fat. It's not fully understood why excess body fat increases the risk of cancer.
Theories include:
Insulin -- Obesity and inactivity generally lead to higher levels of insulin circulating in the blood. ...
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:51 AM