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Posted on Jun 15th 2011 10:00AM by That's Fit EditorsFiled Under: Fitness
By Cynthia Vespia
This article is for the busy, yet sedentary, individual. Being a writer myself, I know the demands of the professional world and that it keeps your butt in the chair for hour upon hour. Couple that with the 9-5 to pay the bills, obligations to family and friends -- even kids (God bless you moms and dads!) -- and something tends to fall to the wayside. Usually that becomes: "I don't have time to workout." There's 24 hours in a day -- you can make time ... and I'll show you how.
Who am I? How can I make these claims? I'm a certified personal trainer and I've been a fitness competitor for more than five years. I've trained under some of the best in the world (including 10 time world medalist Buddy Lee). So to you sedentary folk ... authors, accountants, graphic designers and computer hackers, let me give you a little encouragement, fast facts and tips to keep your body and mind healthy and strong.
But let's have fun with this guys. I'm a little quirky, very tongue-in-cheek. I like quirky when delivering information, makes people want to listen. So let's get started with one of my favorite topics -- SEX!
Yes, you read me right. Let's talk about sex.
Did you know that people who have regular sex live longer than those who don't? It's a proven scientific fact. Sex has been proven to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and increase circulation. The heartbeat rises from 70 to 150 beats per minute. In fact, people who regularly indulge are half as likely to have heart attacks and strokes than those who don't have sex at all.
Sex is also wonderful for weight loss since 30 minutes will burn 200 calories! In addition sex calms food cravings because it stimulates the production of phenetylamine, a natural amphetamine that regulates the appetite. Furthermore, sex is one of the best ways to stay young in spirit.
How's that for your fitness tip of the day? Here's your homework: Have more sex! I bet you can make time for that. I told you we were going to have fun with this!
Are you ready for the fitness portion of this piece? At first blush this might look like an advertisement for the various machines I have listed. Not true -- I never accepted one red cent for any of said items. But, I do believe these are some fun and interesting ways to maintain your health and fitness that are convenient for your home or office.
Thirty to 45 minutes of strength training and/or cardiovascular training daily is optimal. What you sedentary types want to accomplish is getting out of that chair and getting the blood to flow. Break a sweat and make your lungs work for a change. I know a lot of people shun the gym so here are some happy alternatives.
The items I'm showcasing here will get the job done if you're willing to use them as prescribed and in conjunction with a proper diet. Depending on what you're looking to do for your fitness goals anyone of these will be optimal.
*Please note: Consult your doctor before beginning any strenuous exercise program.
TREADCLIMBER: The good old standby in cardio health has been given an upgrade. The best way to describe a tread climber is a hybrid of a treadmill and a stair climber -- hence the name. They are manufactured by the Nautilus corporation, which is a well-regarded company that has been in the exercise industry for many years. Tread climbers have two separate revolving belts that you walk on which also move up and down in a stepping motion. So you are essentially combining the two machines into one, offering an alternative cardiovascular workout.
BODY BY JAKE TOWER 200: A basic resistance band cable system that attaches to your door and allows for multiple different exercises. Two hand grips are included and can be linked to any one chord or multiple chords for higher resistance. Hand grips can be linked at the top of the unit for pull down type exercises, or at the bottom for military press type movements. One pair of ankle straps are also included and can be attached the same way as the hand grips. Additionally, an exercise chart and DVD accompany the unit to provide examples and workout plans. For you MMA enthusiasts, it also provides former UFC Champion Randy Couture's 11 minute workout.
Wii FIT Plus: Wii Fit Plus combines fun and fitness into one product. It can change how you exercise, how you balance, and even how you move. Expanding upon the original Wii Fit software, Wii Fit Plus is packed with every feature from Wii Fit -- plus new exercises and tools to personalize your exercise routine. Whoever came up with this idea was a genious. Now you can put your video games to work for you. You can set goals for calories burned, strength training, aerobics, balance games and even yoga. A wide variety of games are available that help you burn calories and let have fun doing it. The kids get their Wii and a workout and you rediscover the kid in you while getting off your rump and moving your body.
Cynthia Vespia is a published author, creative design specialist, award-winning video editor and certified personal trainer through the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) and National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF). Vespia is the author of several novels including "Life, Death, and Back" and the Best in Series nominated fantasy e-book "Demon Hunter." Read her blog on Red Room.
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Who am I? How can I make these claims? I'm a certified personal trainer and I've been a fitness competitor for more than five years. I've trained under some of the best in the world (including 10 time world medalist Buddy Lee). So to you sedentary folk ... authors, accountants, graphic designers and computer hackers, let me give you a little encouragement, fast facts and tips to keep your body and mind healthy and strong.
But let's have fun with this guys. I'm a little quirky, very tongue-in-cheek. I like quirky when delivering information, makes people want to listen. So let's get started with one of my favorite topics -- SEX!
Yes, you read me right. Let's talk about sex.
Did you know that people who have regular sex live longer than those who don't? It's a proven scientific fact. Sex has been proven to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and increase circulation. The heartbeat rises from 70 to 150 beats per minute. In fact, people who regularly indulge are half as likely to have heart attacks and strokes than those who don't have sex at all.
Sex is also wonderful for weight loss since 30 minutes will burn 200 calories! In addition sex calms food cravings because it stimulates the production of phenetylamine, a natural amphetamine that regulates the appetite. Furthermore, sex is one of the best ways to stay young in spirit.
How's that for your fitness tip of the day? Here's your homework: Have more sex! I bet you can make time for that. I told you we were going to have fun with this!
Are you ready for the fitness portion of this piece? At first blush this might look like an advertisement for the various machines I have listed. Not true -- I never accepted one red cent for any of said items. But, I do believe these are some fun and interesting ways to maintain your health and fitness that are convenient for your home or office.
Thirty to 45 minutes of strength training and/or cardiovascular training daily is optimal. What you sedentary types want to accomplish is getting out of that chair and getting the blood to flow. Break a sweat and make your lungs work for a change. I know a lot of people shun the gym so here are some happy alternatives.
The items I'm showcasing here will get the job done if you're willing to use them as prescribed and in conjunction with a proper diet. Depending on what you're looking to do for your fitness goals anyone of these will be optimal.
*Please note: Consult your doctor before beginning any strenuous exercise program.
TREADCLIMBER: The good old standby in cardio health has been given an upgrade. The best way to describe a tread climber is a hybrid of a treadmill and a stair climber -- hence the name. They are manufactured by the Nautilus corporation, which is a well-regarded company that has been in the exercise industry for many years. Tread climbers have two separate revolving belts that you walk on which also move up and down in a stepping motion. So you are essentially combining the two machines into one, offering an alternative cardiovascular workout.
BODY BY JAKE TOWER 200: A basic resistance band cable system that attaches to your door and allows for multiple different exercises. Two hand grips are included and can be linked to any one chord or multiple chords for higher resistance. Hand grips can be linked at the top of the unit for pull down type exercises, or at the bottom for military press type movements. One pair of ankle straps are also included and can be attached the same way as the hand grips. Additionally, an exercise chart and DVD accompany the unit to provide examples and workout plans. For you MMA enthusiasts, it also provides former UFC Champion Randy Couture's 11 minute workout.
Wii FIT Plus: Wii Fit Plus combines fun and fitness into one product. It can change how you exercise, how you balance, and even how you move. Expanding upon the original Wii Fit software, Wii Fit Plus is packed with every feature from Wii Fit -- plus new exercises and tools to personalize your exercise routine. Whoever came up with this idea was a genious. Now you can put your video games to work for you. You can set goals for calories burned, strength training, aerobics, balance games and even yoga. A wide variety of games are available that help you burn calories and let have fun doing it. The kids get their Wii and a workout and you rediscover the kid in you while getting off your rump and moving your body.
Cynthia Vespia is a published author, creative design specialist, award-winning video editor and certified personal trainer through the National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) and National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF). Vespia is the author of several novels including "Life, Death, and Back" and the Best in Series nominated fantasy e-book "Demon Hunter." Read her blog on Red Room.
