4321 Fitness

Putting Your Metabolism to Work for You!

Coach Sean — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:50:52 +0000

When most people think of metabolism, they think of burning calories – in particular, how many calories they use on a daily basis. Some people seem to be blessed with a “good metabolism” that allows them to drink milkshakes and eat pie. But metabolism is not a fixed number. There is a great [...]

Why MORE exercise is not necessarily better. The SCIENCE of Interval Training

Coach Sean — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:48:07 +0000

Have you ever noticed the number of calories you burn when sweating on a treadmill, stationary bicycle or an elliptical machine? You’re hot and tired in your sweat pants and workout gear, trudging away for 30 or 45 long minutes, and your workout is almost over, when you peer down at the small numbers in [...]

Win the Day!

Coach Sean — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:29:36 +0000

Each day try the following three tasks to help you “win the day”: 1) Re-commit. In the morning, ask yourself, “What do I want to change today?” and “How can I move one inch closer?” 2) Relate. Remember to share your highs and lows with someone else today. 3) Reflect. Before you go to bed, ask [...]

How to start a fitness movement!

Coach Sean — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:28:45 +0000

How to start a fitness movement! How would you like to be a part of a national health and fitness movement? How would you like to help one, two, three or ten or even hundreds or thousands of individuals maximize their personal health and fitness? You can! And believe it or not, It is much easier than you [...]

Does circuit training improve fat loss?

Coach Sean — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:01:59 +0000

Recently, we received an email from a curious weight loss enthusiast, who wrote, “I’ve heard circuit training doesn’t improve your cardiovascular health or help with fat loss.” Maybe you too have wondered, what is circuit training and is there a benefit? In this week’s blog, I wanted to share with you some interesting information about [...]

Why can’t I seem to lose weight?

Coach Sean — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:14:33 +0000

Want to lose weight at work-this is pretty NEAT!

Coach Sean — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:03:24 +0000

Check out this new approach to losing weight and getting in shape-all at the office and throughout the day! It’s not interval training-but it is very NEAT! Let me know what you think! http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/levine_lab/about.cfm” Win the day! Coach Sean

How to exercise when in route!

Coach Sean — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:55:53 +0000

Exercising En Route Keep active while you are in transit. When you are traveling, anything you do that is physically active is a good for you, so take every opportunity to keep up with your commitment to exercising. Walk briskly through airport terminals and train stations. Take stairs instead of escalators. Carry or pull your [...]

Feeling sluggish after traveling-how to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Coach Sean — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:00:17 +0000

What to do about Deep Vein Thrombosis: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is when a blood clot develops in a vein deep inside your body, usually in the legs. DVT is dangerous: if the blood clot break off, it could travel through your bloodstream and block a blood vessel elsewhere in your body. If it blocks a [...]

How to stay fit when you are on Vacation!

Coach Sean — Sat, 29 May 2010 01:50:26 +0000

Many of us try hard to create the perfect vacation – one that our family will talk about for years to come. My goal for you is to fully enjoy your time away with family and friends, having the energy and strength to make it a lasting memory. Unfortunately, in our eagerness to do everything, we [...]