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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The 12 Excuses of Christmas (or whatever holiday you like to celebrate!)


by Doug Betts and Pila Cadena

Just for fun, I decided to make a list of some of my favorite excuses for NOT sticking to you program over the holidays. 

Read at your own risk.  I would hate to think I've contributed to your festive delinquency!

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff


You can't take much more. It's a quarter to three on a Monday that's already involved you spilling hot coffee on your lap, running late for work, and a guilt trip from your mother about not coming home for the holidays. You need a quick pick-me-up to turn your mood around. What would really do the trick is a stop at the drive thru for a milkshake or a fresh order of hot fries.  OK, maybe even the month-old bag of probably-stale pretzels that's buried at the bottom of your desk drawer.

Sound familiar?


Stressing out can cause people to gain weight, according to a study appearing in the July 15th issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology.

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Thanks for being part of the Core Family,
The Core Fitness Team

Not-So-Hidden Calories From Alcohol

Hoping to stave off weight gain in the coming weeks? You may want to hold off on the mulled wine and cocktails this holiday season, according to a new report that looked at the number of calories Americans get from alcoholic beverages.

See more: https://www.cfscamp.com/blog/2013/nov/not-so-hidden-calories-from-alcohol/

Article Source: -New York Times

15 Tips for Holiday Eating Without Weight Gain

Trying to survive the holiday season without increasing your waist-line? Read these 15 holiday eating tips that will help you avoid holiday weight gain and enjoy the season more while eating less.

Abdominal Training for Tri's


All three disciplines of triathlon require core stabilization and strength.

Strong core musculature allows you as an athlete to keep your body streamline in the water, maintain a comfortable bike position and complete an efficient run. Core strength will also assist with generating, absorbing and stabilizing forces which occur during your bike and run. Moreover, increasing your core strength will decrease your risk for an overuse injury, such as low-back pain and IT band syndrome. Your core is your foundation, and without it, your form will collapse and suffer. If your form collapses, your chance for injury increases.

Unfortunately, most athletes avoid or limit core exercises during their performance training.

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Training Through an Injury

When you’ve finally got a good fitness routine going, and injury strikes just when you’re enjoying it, it can not only be an awful feeling but can also put a severe dent in all your best laid plans. 

Whether you enjoy your workouts, or whether you workout just to stay in shape, injury time is hard on everyone and bouncing out of it without losing your gusto is quite a challenge.

 Read Training Through an Injury at CFS Fitness

10 Easy Family Fitness Ideas


The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means our focus is more on spending time with  family and possibly less time at the gym. It’s a great time to change up (add to) your fitness routine.

The New England Journal of Medicine reports that on average, Americans gain between 7-10 pounds from Thanksgiving thru New Year's Eve.

Here are 10 easy ways for you and your family to avoid weight gain during the holidays.

Sprinting

When I tell most people about sprinting, the usual response I get is that they don’t care about being fast, they just want to lose weight. They continue to trudge away on the treadmill or elliptical at a long, slow, slightly uncomfortable pace and then wonder why they aren’t getting the results they want.


When we do cardio, we want to shed fat, but we don't want to lose muscle tissue in the process. Click here to read the complete article...

The connection between Sleep and Weight Loss

Have you ever heard the expression, "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? It's not too far from the truth.

For many people, their sleep and the rest of their health gets put on the back burner. As a society we have filled our schedules to the brim and expect to recharge our bodies with artificial fuels such as caffeine and sugary treats. Surveys suggest that Americans get 6.5 hours of sleep per night. That kind of consistent lack of sleep can put the body high risk for sleep deprivation, chemical imbalances and other health complications.

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Benefits of Strength Training

One of the first things I hear from people when I tell them that we’re going to strength train is, I don’t want to be strong, and I just want to be in shape. What most people fail to realize is if you are not strong then you are not fit.

I don’t care how skinny you are, if you don’t have the ability to correctly squat your own body weight or pickup something relatively heavy, then you are not fit. Read "The Benefits of Strength Training" by clicking here.


 

What's Wrong With "Failure Is Not An Option"?

Do you remember the line from Apollo 13, where the character played by Ed Harris says "Failure is NOT an option?"  It's one of my favorite movie lines of all time, but there's a catch ... I disagree with it! 

While in a life-or-death situation, it makes sense to shrug off any thought of being anything less than successful - however, what happens in the gym on a day to day basis and your fitness goals are not life-or-death... At least not in the immediate sense!

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