Fitness and Health How to Guide

Fitness At Fifty

2016-01-17T15:47:00.001-05:00

As many of us reach the half century mark in our lives, we find ourselves reflecting back on how far we have come, what we have accomplished, where we have been, and any regrets we may have. One of the things that I do not regret which ranks up there next to my children, is keeping some level of fitness in my life. Some may get to the mid point in their years, look in a full length

Peanut Butter Power Porridge: Another Power Breakfast - Quick and Easy High Protein Meal

2013-08-17T15:09:00.000-04:00

This is a great quick high protein recovery meal after a morning workout. Quick and simple, it provides a ton of protein. The "Power" comes from adding a scoop of protein powder. Quick and Easy High Protein Breakfast Meal: Peanut Butter Power Porridge 3 main ingredients make up this quick high protein breakfast meal: protein powder, quick oatmeal, and peanut butter.

Attempting to Overcome Something That Seems Impossible is the Ultimate Test of the Human Spirit

2013-05-07T07:38:00.000-04:00

Running in Cold Weather

2013-03-17T14:05:00.000-04:00

If you love running, it doesn't have to stop completely in the cold weather months or even on spring and fall mornings when the temperatures may drop even it it is warm during the day. Although, it is not wise to run in extremely cold temperatures, running when it is cold outside can be made comfortable and injury free. Cold weather running can be made comfortable if you follow the

Low Cost Homemade Protein Bars

2013-03-06T07:06:00.000-05:00

Here is a low budget recipe for making protein bars at home. They are high in protein, low in carbohydrates and fat and are very tasty! Low cost protein bars you can make yourself Ingredients: 3 cups oatmeal 4 scoops of your favorite protein powder (chocolate or vanilla) There are several low cost powders available to keep it frugal. I personally use Matrix 2.0 or Body

Simple Weight Loss Formula and How to Track It Easily

2013-03-03T10:17:00.003-05:00

It is as simple as that. Monitor your calories for food intake and monitor your calories burned during daily exercise activity. Just make sure that the calories burned are greater than the calories eaten! Tracking Calories How can I do this you say? Well, there are a number of FREE websites/apps out there that allow you to accomplish this rather easily. There

Kenpo X Karate Burns Some Serious Calories

2013-02-19T20:34:00.003-05:00

I've heard people say that they don't see what they get out of doing P90X Kenpo X. It's all about keeping your heart in the right zone. During a Kenpo X workout, depending on the amount of effort you put into it, you may burn as many calories as you do during a 6 mile run! No joke! During a P90X Kenpo X workout, a person can burn as many calories as a 6 mile run!

Quick and Easy Protein Meal or Snack: Chili Burrito

2012-12-11T21:09:00.001-05:00

Want a quick high protein high energy snack? Try a chili burrito. I always keep some whole wheat tortilla shells on hand for lunch or snack items. I also always keep cans of pre-made chili for high protein snacks. Try a protein rich chili cheese burrito for a quick snack All you have to do is throw about a 1/4 cup of chili on a small whole wheat tortilla shell and heat it

How to Run Faster and Farther Than Before

2012-09-22T12:36:00.004-04:00

Here are 6 Tips that May Give You That Extra Edge When Running If you find yourself in a rut as far as pushing your running times down, or stretching out that distance and running farther, there may be a few things that you can do to help. When I was in high school, my cross-country coach taught me a few things that I have never forgotten. And some apply to more than just running.

How to Give Yourself an Energy Boost While on a Run or Hike

2012-09-21T23:32:00.000-04:00

Giving yourself an energy boost while working out is something that we all commonly do if we have a strenuous workout to get through. We find ourselves sipping on bottle of our favorite sports drink to get that extra calorie boost. However, this can be difficult when you are running, hiking, etc. because we don't want to carry the extra weight around.Solution to this problem?

Rub Salt Into Open Wounds - At Least When it Comes to Poison Ivy

2012-07-20T21:41:00.001-04:00

You know the saying "don't rub salt into open wounds"... well that is exactly the answer to quickly drying up open poison ivy blisters. I've heard home remedy stories of opening the blisters and rubbing bleach on it, to swimming in the ocean, soaking in an Epsom salt solution, to swimming a pool for a while. The common factor in all? Chlorine. So I got the idea of making a salt paste

Bike Faster and Farther - How to Maximize Your Pedal Power

2012-04-21T16:57:00.002-04:00

When many of us get on a new bicycle for the first time, we adjust the seat so that our feet are flat on the ground so that we can hold ourselves upright when not moving on the bike. For those bike enthusiasts that take their biking seriously... this is the WRONG answer! Incorrect leg position (or seat height) on bicycle. Note the severe bend in the leg at the bottom of the

Have a Quick and Easy Power Breakfast Packed with Protein

2012-04-14T10:41:00.002-04:00

One of the simplest, easiest to make breakfast meals (or anytime snack) that I have discovered is what I call "Power Porridge" or "Power Oatmeal". It is packed full of protein to help build and repair those muscles and enough carbs to give you a needed energy boost. Quick and Easy Power Breakfast Packed with Protein - "Power Porridge" Ingredients: 1/2 cup of quick oats 1/2 scoop

Never Underestimate Yourself...

2012-04-13T22:00:00.000-04:00

Coming off of an aching foot, having an earache the past two days due to allergy season, I refused to not get some exercise in after not being able to for a couple of days. So I said to myself do I walk, or do I run. When I hit the street, I ran. I said to myself do I stick to the usual 3 to 4 miles or do I go light and do 2 1/2? When I hit 5 miles, I said to myself do I stop or do I go for 6

Quick Low Carb-High Protein Meal #3: Almond Berri Grilled Chicken Salad

2011-05-20T20:36:00.003-04:00

Are you on that low-carb, high protein diet and can't figure out what to eat during the day? Here is a quick throw together that you can take for lunch and is especially healthy for you. It helps to pre-grill some chicken tenders ahead of time and keep them in your freezer so you can throw quick chicken meals together through the week. I usually do not measure these things out,

Food Types and Their Purpose. How to Utilize Them for Proper Health.

2011-05-07T14:37:00.003-04:00

Various types of foods have their specific purpose. They each serve a certain function in the body and in many cases team together to serve certain functions. There can be consequences when too much or too little of these food types are consumed. These quantities vary depending on age, sex, and daily activity. The different types of foods are carbohydrates, fats, proteins,

Quick Low Carb-High Protein Meal #2: Easy Tuna salad

2011-05-01T21:42:00.002-04:00

Maximize your P90X Kenpo X Work Out with Extra Knee Kick Modifications!

2011-04-28T22:27:00.000-04:00

If you are finished with the P90X cycle and are in good shape by now, you can maximize your Kenpo X workout by adding some extra knee kicks. If you have never heard of P90X visit this link to read more about it. If you don't have the time to try my previous P90X Kenpo X modification, Maximize your P90X Kenpo X work out with Double Kenpo X!, then this one may be for you. An extra

Quick Low Carb-High Protein Meal #1: Balsamic Grilled Chicken and Peanut Salad

2011-04-20T23:46:00.039-04:00

Maximize your P90X Kenpo X work out with Double Kenpo X!

2011-04-18T22:00:00.004-04:00

And I mean MAXimize. Get a good calorie burn with out going out for a run. P90X Kempo X is my personal favorite among all P90X workouts. It is by far the most fun and the hour seems to fly by. If you have never heard of Kenpo, it is a form of Karate using moves in a rapid fire succession to overwhelm an opponent. It is a blend of the Japanese martial art and Chinese

A Sinus Rinse with a Neti Pot Can Do Wonders for Seasonal Allergies

2011-04-02T08:46:00.000-04:00

When seasonal allergies get you down, relief may be in sight. Give sinus rinsing a try. I have been plagued by seasonal allergies for years. Each Spring and Fall there is a period where I feel absolutely miserable and get many sinus headaches and ear aches as a direct result of being exposed to allergens in the air. However, a couple of years ago, it was suggested to me by

How to Maximize Your Pull Up Power Using Strength or Fitness Bands

2011-03-26T13:38:00.004-04:00

When doing workouts involving your back and chest, that may include pull ups. These have always been my weak point. In my school years during the Presidential Physical Fitness tests, I was lucky to pull off one pull up. It was always an embarrassment! Until last year, when I started Tony Horton's P90X program, I was still a pull up weakling. The chest and back portion of

Inexpensive Acne Treatment That Actually Works

2011-03-19T00:44:00.004-04:00

Having acne problems and have tried everything including going to the doctors and not much seems to help? There could be a solution for you. Most acne control either does not do much at all, makes things worse, or works but dries your skin out, or just plain costs too much. A simple solution that may work for you is to take an over the counter acne cream that contains

Calories Burned During Exercise

2011-02-27T09:54:00.000-05:00

How many calories do you burn during exercise? Remember, the less you weigh, the less calories you burn. The following chart may help get you started: