Category: Fitness

Want to get your New Year off to a great start? Try this exercise program to get your muscles firing and heart pumping!

If your looking to get on the proper fitness path for success in 2020, it all depends on how you start the year. Getting active this first week of the year can really get you off to a cracking start to achieving your fitness and health goals this year. This workout won’t give you a six-pack in five minutes or turn your buns to steel. But it may just give you the positive start to the year you need.

Step 1. Jump in your pool – or an ice-cold shower! – this will clear your head, and enliven your senses!

Step 2. Go for a 20 minute walk – this will open up your lungs and get you focused as well as warm up your muscles a

It’s a new year, and with that, come the inevitable weight loss resolutions. Here’s some resolutions regarding weight loss that you should avoid.

“I want to loose 20 pounds

Sounds like a great goal, right? Here’s the problem. If you’re looking to loose weight, it’s pretty easy to get discouraged – quickly – if you don’t start seeing results immediately. And even worse, if you set too high a goal, it’s even more discouraging if you set a goal of loosing 20 lbs., and after 2 weeks, only have lost maybe 2lbs. Instead, set a goal of loosing 1 lb. per week. It’s a much more attainable goal, and after a few months, you’ll have still lost the weight you wanted to get rid of. But, more importantly, it’s much easier to keep yourself on your diet and exercise program if all you need to do this week is loose

Sometimes, finding something quick and easy for lunch can be a real hassle. Here’s a recipe for something you can throw together in just a few minutes that’s healthy and tastes great: Southwestern Wraps!

Ingredients:

• 1 C. tomatoes, diced
• 1 ½ T. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 fat-free 10” flour tortillas
• 1 C. low-fat black bean dip
• 1 C. chopped lettuce
• ½ C. finely shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ C. reduced-fat sour cream
• ½ C. salsa

In a small bowl, mix together tomatoes and cilantro. Set aside.

Warm tortillas two at a time in microwave by placing between a paper towel and heating on high for 20 seconds.

Transfer the black bean dip from its package into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir to make sure the dip is heated through.

To assemble, spread ¼ of the black bean dip on 1 tortilla. Top with ¼ of the

Recumbent bikes are one of the most popular types of fitness equipment. They bring the benefits of cycling in an ergonomic package. Beyond simply cycling, these machines also provide resistance and workout feedback. They are also versatile enough to be used by a wide range of people with different fitness levels and physical abilities. There are many types of bikes to choose from, though, so it may be confusing or intimidating to try and figure out which bike (or type of bike) may be best for you. There are a few things to keep in mind that can make the selection process a bit easier.

Consider your goals

The first thing you want to think about when at the initial stage of shopping for a recumbent bike is your ultimate fitness goals. If you simply want to burn calories or build strength, a basic bike may meet your need just