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Dear Valued FRS Customer,
Yes, February is already here...BUT it's not too late to start, recharge or crank up your 2010 fitness regimen. Whatever the case, here are some quick tips from the fitness experts at 24 Hour Fitness®, Bally Total Fitness®, Club One/Frog's Fitness and Rehab United®. And don't forget to include FRS® Healthy Energy® in your daily health and fitness program.
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24 Hour Fitness and the Building Blocks of Total Fitness
There's no magic pill or silver bullet when it comes to getting fit and staying that way. An effective weight loss plan should combine both fitness and health tips. Here are five simple components:
# 1: Food Intake - A healthy diet isn't about eating less, it's about eating smart. Learn how to eat better with simple meal plans geared to what your body really needs.
# 2: Cardio - Aerobic training helps you maximize your results while boosting your calorie burn, heart function and immune system.
# 3: Vitamins and Supplements - Add a boost your fitness program and overall health with the right vitamins and supplements.
# 4: Resistance - Building strong muscles through strength training will help you burn fat, increase your metabolism and maintain healthy bones.
# 5: Professional Assistance - Your personal trainer will be with you every step of the way clearing a path toward your goal in a safe and effective way.
To get started on your path to getting fit download a FREE 14 DAY PASS from 24 Hour Fitness.
Click here.
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Staying on Track
If your workouts are not as fun or challenging as they used to be, try a group exercise class. Working out in a group setting provides you with a sense of camaraderie and structure. A class can help motivate you to get ahead of the daily grind and stick with it. And, you're more likely to push yourself each session in a group exercise class.
Another tip is to identify those exercises that you enjoy the most because you'll be more motivated to stay on track when doing what you like.
If you're having trouble fitting your fitness program into your schedule, try marking your calendar with the date and time of your workout to help you keep it as a priority. You can treat your workouts like any other business or personal commitment.
Bally Total Fitness is located nationwide. Not a Bally member? Click here to download a pass and check out the classes Bally offers!
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Maximizing Your Workout: The Importance of Ritual
Jim Karanas, Chief Fitness Officer of Club One and Frog’s Fitness, believes that having balance before you even begin training is the cornerstone in achieving total satisfaction with your workout. This can be accomplished through a proper "ritual" dedicated to preparing and engaging you on four levels so you can get the most out of your time and hard work:
| • | Physical – Identify a dynamic, targeted routine specifically tailored to your chosen sport or area of focus |
| • | Mental & Emotional – Warm up with clear-cut, short-term goals and positive visualization to produce optimum readiness |
| • | Spiritual – Foundation for your training success that enables serenity, power and clarity to see the opportunities |
Live in California? Club One Fitness (San Francisco Bay Area) and Frog's Fitness (San Diego and Long Beach) offer three complimentary days of fitness. Bring in this newsletter to receive your complimentary guest membership. To find a club nearest you, visit www.ClubOne.com or www.FrogsFit.com.
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Insulin and Small Meals
Why do most of us get sleepy after a large meal? Insulin rebound. After we eat, our body breaks down carbohydrates, proteins and fats into blood glucose (sugar) and normally responds by releasing a moderate amount of insulin which lowers blood glucose. However, after a large meal, blood glucose increases tremendously, causing too much insulin to be released and a drop in blood glucose that causes us to feel sleepy.
Contrary to what some people believe, insulin is a necessary, beneficial hormone. True, it can lead to more fat storage (if too much is consistently released), but it also increases amino acid and glucose uptake. This enhances production of lean muscle and improves recovery from your workouts.
The best way to prevent insulin rebound is to control portions. Eat three modest-sized meals a day with 2-3 snacks (especially one between lunch and dinner). Having a consistent, normal reaction to insulin will help increase energy and promote lean body mass. Click here for more on Rehab United.
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FRS Healthy Energy® Fueled by Quercetin™
Remember to include FRS in your fitness regimen. It's a different kind of energy fueled by quercetin – a powerful antioxidant -- that naturally triggers the body's ability to produce more real energy. Take FRS 30 minutes before your workout so you can work out harder longer. You can find FRS at the Fitness Centers mentioned in this newsletter as well as online at FRS.com (this is a great time to reactivate AutoShip!). You can also find a retailer nearest you by clicking on our Store Locator.
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That's it for now. All of us at FRS wish you health, happiness and energy to spare.
Energetically yours,
The FRS Healthy Energy Team
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