Exercise – The What, Why, When and How

So you’re ready to start working out? Here’s the basics you’d need to know before you start out. When during the day should I work out? Outdoors Workouts- preferably in the day. Oxygen level are lower in the early morning before sun rises and late at night as considerable amount of plants and trees respiration has taken place. Working out at this lower oxygen level can sometimes... Read more...

Strategies on gaining confidence and self esteem.

I feel a need to share some strategies on gaining confidence and self esteem. Cause in the past, i shared a similar feeling of ‘failure’. How do people deal with negative people who put others down regarding weight? The experience of say a female”friend” who unfairly puts you down or the man who tells you that you are over weight. The comments will come from people who are hurt themselves... Read more...

Strategies for Weight Loss

Here’s some quick tips on how to lose weight by Hubert, a Fitness Bootcamp trainer from Team Fitness Guru. 1. To lose 10 Kg of body fat in 3 months,  you need to eat 100 -200 calories less per day. Cutting too many calories from your daily intake will sap your energy level and increase your hunger, this you make you want to eat more. 2. Don’t skip breakfast. Eat within two hours of waking. 3.... Read more...

Can I have some water please?

Can I have some water please? That’s what your body asks from you everyday. Water is an essential nutrient because of it’s a vital role in the normal functioning of the body. Water contributes approximately 60% of the total body weight and is essential in creating the environment in which all metabolic occur. Water is necessary to regulate temperature and transport substances throughout the body. Recommended... Read more...

Strategies to keep you going and a step closer to achieving your GOALS

Here are some tips from me to keep you going and for a step closer to achieve the RESULTS you want. I even apply this concept for myself. 1)  Make exercise a social thing Grab some friends (Especially from your workplace!Heard of lunchtime workout?)with the same exercise interests. Having people to work out with is a sure bet for motivation. You’ll keep each other going and will be less likely... Read more...

Sink or Swim? It’s all about Discipline.

SINK OR SWIM? – IT’S ALL ABOUT DISCIPLINE My Basic rules while working out: Intensity, Modality, Consistency, Quality & Pacing. INTENSITY- HIGHER & STRONGER During physical training, your body has three possible sources of energy: glucose/glycogen (blood sugar and sugar stored in the muscles), fats, and protein (Sugar first, protein last). The harder your workout, more energy will be burned.... Read more...

Many exercise without raising metabolism

Too many people think that a normal 30 minute walk a day is enough to raise metabolism, I even see personal trainers not giving enough push to their clients during their workouts. Here’s a review of a research from the University of South Australia about exercise intensity and metabolism. ___________________________________________________________________ Many people believe that exercise controls... Read more...

Lose Weight with Exercise

July 20, 2008 A new study from Israel shows us once again that dieting without exercise does not work. The participants took off only six to 10 pounds in two years. No matter what diet they were on, most regained some of the weight they lost in the early months by the end of the study (NEJM, July 17, 2008). It didn’t make any difference whether the overweight person was on a low-fat or low-carbohydrate... Read more...