Exercise Success

5 Tips for Exercise Success 

Here are 5 tips to keep you productive in the gym.

1. Instead of another 30 minute run on the treadmill switch up your activity. Pick activities that are fun like basketball, racquetball, squash, tennis, swimming, and biking. These are all things that can keep you out of a gym rut.

2. Get out of your old exercise routine. To many people slave over the same workout routine and only achieve minimal results. If you dread going to the gym because you have to do the same thing over and over again, then it is time to switch it up. Try yoga, group classes, or inquire about personal training services.

3. Find the right time. Pick a time that you know will keep you going to the gym consistently.

4. Quit trying for the BIG goal. First, set small goals that you can increment. Over time, you will find that you have achieved the BIG goal. If you want to lose 30 pounds, don't think about losing 30 pounds. Start off at 3 pounds, then 5, and then another 5. Keep going until you finally reach your ultimate goal.

5. Find the gym boring? Then entertain yourself. Bring music with you that will keep you motivated. Try bringing a video iPod, so you can keep up with your latest television shows. Anything that will take your mind off the gym, but won't keep you from going.

5 More Tips for Exercise Success 

Here are 5 more tips that will keep you on that healthy track

All You Need is 30 Minutes A Day 

You can improve your overall health and cardiovascular fitness in just 30 minutes a day

5 Tips For Fitting Exercise Into Your Busy Lifestyle 

Being busy should be no excuse for not exercising and trying to improve your health.

4 Reasons To Warm Up 

Warming up should be a critical component of your workout routine. Here are 4 reasons why.

iTrain 

iTrain is the leader in virtual personal training.

is the leader in virtual personal training, the ultimate weight-loss tool. This is the best downloadable fitness workout for your .mp3 player, computer or CD player. Get your personal trainer for a fraction of the price at anytime anywhere.


Their success is based on their celebrity trainers updating the music and the workouts every month. Their library has almost 100 different workouts (voice+music): Cardio (treadmill, cycling, climbing, outdoor running), Sculpting, Stretching (yoga, pilates), Strength and teens workouts.

Get the workouts that keep Hollywood celebrities in shape! Visit www.iTRAIN.com to get custom-made downloadable audio workouts.

10 Best Abdominal Exercises 

The best abdominal exercises according to a study sponsored by the American Council on Exercise

Spot Reduction Myth 

This myth will just not go away. Can you spot reduce fat?

How many people do you see enter the gym and go straight for the adductor / abductor machine? You know, the one where you push out and pull in with your knees. The answer is, way too many. Don't get me wrong, the machine has good uses, but most people that use it think it is going to shrink their thighs.


Absolutely not true. You cannot train your body to shrink specific areas. When you lose weight, you lose it all over. You can't lose weight only from your thighs, only from your stomach, or only from your butt. It is not possible. If you want to lose weight in those areas then you have to lose weight overall.

I have talked to numerous people on crunch machines that do millions of reps. They always tell me they want to lose their midsection, so they just do crunches all day long. They look at me like I am crazy when I tell them "eat less, move more". That is a simple formula that can help you shrink your waistline.

Bottom line: You can't spot reduce fat.

The Benefits of Pilates 

Here are some of the benefits associated with performing Pilates

Pilates Accessories 

Pilates Cord Kit


Pilates Guidebook: This guidebook stores your CD workouts and acts as a portable guide for the 10 Pilates cord exercises demonstrated in the video. Use it as a convenient reference during your workout.
Pilates Instructional Video: A certified Pilates instructor demonstrates and explains 10 Pilates cord exercises, guiding you through the disciplines of each position, proper breathing techniques and correct use of your Pilates cord.
3 Pilates Cords: You'll be able to tone and strengthen you body without stressing joints. Three cords provide varying resistance levels so you always enjoy a challenging workout.
Workout CD: Your Pilates workout CD includes a 20-minute cord workout which features step-by-step guidance from a certified Pilates instructor. Relaxing music and the sounds of nature help to provide a calming workout environment.

Find Yourself Some Workout Clothes That Work 

The right workout clothes can help you feel more comfortable in the gym.

Getting to the gym is hard enough, but trying to find the right clothes to wear also proves to be a difficult task. Not only do the right workout clothes help you look good on the outside, but they can also make you more confident and comfortable.

Women, you should ditch the baggy sweatshirts and sweatpants and find something more fitting. There are many stylish sweatsuits that you can buy that will help you look like a million bucks. All the popular brands, like Nike, Reebok, and Adidas, have workout clothing lines, so you shouldn't have any problems finding something for you.

Men, your biggest problem is sweat. Most men workout hard and sweat just as hard. Find a comfortable short sleeve shirt that helps soak up the extra moisture. NIKE has a popular dry-fit brand that should be just right for the job.

Don't keep going to the gym dressed in clothes that look like you are the thrift store's #1 shopper. Buy nice workout clothes and get a fresh feeling back into your workouts.

Lose Weight With Help From The Pros 

Denise Austin and Jillian Michaels are 2 outstanding women that have helped thousands achieve their weight loss goals.

Denise Austin's health and fitness philosophies have won over countless fans throughout the United States, from whom she receives over 10,000 letters and e-mails a week. When you watch Denise on television, read her books, or follow her videos, you can't help feeling like she's there with you cheering you on. Her online Fit Forever program is designed to help you shrink your most stubborn fat zones!


Jillian Michaels has had tremendous success helping people lose weight on TV. Her devotion to helping others has inspired her to create a new online program - customized and accessible to the rest of us! Members reap the rewards of her endless knowledge of fitness and her secrets for weight loss. Jillian's program features online support, recipes, exercises, tools, and motivation! And each person will get a customized weight-loss plan based on his or her activity level, body type, and goals. Her unique triple threat approach to weight loss - self, science, and sweat - is complete with Jillian's tough-love and step-by-step advice. We're confident that Jillian's program online will be just as popular as her program on TV.

Fast Food Nutrition Facts 

Here is a nutrition breakdown of some popular fast food meals

Healthier Fast Food Options 

Here are some healthier fast food meal options for you the next time you go out

Habits of Overweight People 

Here are habits that contribute to people being overweight

They fail to exercise consistently: I try to tell people all the time that it only takes 30 minutes a day. You don't have to go through marathon workouts when you go to the gym. Just exercise consistently for 30 minutes a day and there is no reason why you can't achieve your weight loss goals.

They eat out frequently: Fast food is extremely convenient, but it is also extremely detrimental to your health. Start preparing your food ahead of time, so you don't always have to hit the local hamburger joint on your lunch break.

They don't eat enough: To many people skip meals throughout the day. When you eat several smaller meals it keeps nutrients in your body, but also keeps your metabolism running faster.