Notes from the Fit-X Nation

Start The New Year Off Right !!!

2011-12-29T18:32:00.000-07:00

Dont fall back into bad habits! Commit to get fit in the new year and stick with it, There are 5 essential components to getting in shape

Cardiovascular Fitness - This reccomends that you follow the F.I.T.T. Principal, Frequency - Intensity - Time - Type. You should do 20 - 30 minutes of cardio 3 - 6 times a week at your correct intensity level. This ensures the most important muscle you have, the heart, is as strong as all the the other muscles in your body.
Progressive Resistance Training - Resistance training should be done 3 times per week and encompass all the major muscle groups. For best results employ the assistance of a certified fitness professional. And when you do, demand that they have the appropriate education, such as a degree in a related field plus a nationally accedited certification, like N.S.C.A., N.A.S.M., A.C.S.M., I.S.S.A. etc... and have at least 500 hours of training experience (http://www.fitnessexperienceclubs.com/)
Proper Food Intake - Implement a balanced and intellectual approach to your nutrition, considering factors such as lifestyle, leisure habits and occupation. Are youy active or sedentary? How often will you be working out and intensity levels at which you will be training? It is imperative to have goals such as fat loss (notice how I did not say weight loss) and muscle gain! Be specific with your goals. The more vivid you can paint that picture, the more likely you are to take ownership of your goals and outcomes.
Supplementation - It is impossible to get all the nutrients that we nood from food alone, unless one decides to in excess of 4500 calories per day. And since the goal for most of us is to reduce body fat, 4500 calories is double to triple our needed caloric intake in a day. Since you will be training it is important to have the correct caloric intake, the right amount nutrienets, vitamins and minerals that your body will require.
Accountability and Motivation - Develop a support system that will keep you on task for your goals! Find your signifigant other or family member to keep you motivated and vice versa. Enroll in a health club or hire a personal trainer. Have clearly defined goals, set up an impending event such as a vacation or marathon etc...

Be proactive in your approach to your fitness goals and make a firm 3 month commitment, be sure to stay on track and check your results every 30 days. Avoid the scale and just stay on point with your regiment and you will break bad habits and replace them with positive habits! After 90 days you will feel and look better and it will be easier to continue on your new fitness trend.

We at Fitness Experience would like to wish you and yours a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

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5 Tips That Will Help You Achieve Your Fitness Goals.

2011-08-22T20:17:00.000-07:00

Success in any field of life is determined by the way you approach your goals. Similarly, achieving your ideal physique requires you to have a positive attitude towards it. Below are 5 useful tips that will condition your mind and body to achieve your fitness goals.

Be specific in setting goals.
One of the main reasons why people fail is that they don’t set specific or clear goals. If your goal is to lose weight, chances are that you might lose some but not as much as you would like to if you don’t set a specific target. In order to achieve your fitness goals, it is very important to decide how much weight you want to lose, what kind of physique you want and what is the time frame in which you need to achieve those results.At Fitness Experience in Scottsdale they provide an in depth analysis which will include Weight - Measurements - Body Fat - Structural Integrity. this will help to establish a proper goal for you to shoot for.
Be Realistic.
Setting optimistic and challenging goals is always useful but care must be taken that those goals are not impractical. For example if your goal is to lose 30 pounds in 1 week than you are bound to fall short of your target by a huge margin. Bear in mind that you did not gain all that weight in few days so there is no way that you are going to lose it overnight. Remember, patience is virtue and don’t let minor setbacks hinder your progress.
Make a detailed plan of action.
Once you have set a clear goal, the next step is to make a plan of action for the attainment of your fitness goals. You need to prepare a detailed road map of how you are going to reach your target. It is important to have a well thought out training and nutrition plan and it should be in compliance with your personal and professional life. For example if you are doing a regular office job than it will not be possible for you to work out in the afternoon or even in the evening due to work stress so plan your day is such a way that you get up an hour earlier in the morning for exercise.
Always keep a journal.
It is essential that you know how far you have come and how far you still need to go in order to reach your fitness goals. Keep a log of your daily diet intake and workout routine. Moreover, measure your body fat and weigh yourself on regular basis so that you can keep a track of your progress.
Stay focused.
For fast weight loss success you should never lose sight of your goal. Write down your goals on a diary or a piece of paper that you can carry around. It will be easier for you to avoid setbacks and cravings if you your goal is always in the back of your mind.
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a positive statement by Og Mandino

2011-07-22T17:50:00.000-07:00