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http://www.fitnwell.net/hr-rate.gif These graphs give a general idea of how hard we should be working but the one I want to focus on has to do with “fat burning”. Burning fat is the goal of almost everyone who has decided to get on an exercise program. Where your heart rate (HR) is during a given cardiovascularContinue reading “What’s With the Heart Rate Zones?”

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d9zexpAr6Pw/UEPKqzckL7I/AAAAAAAAFk4/tZSfUfSDyHc/s1600/exercise-motivation-quotes-weight-loss-work-out-lose-weight-24.jpg What gets you out of bed in the morning to get to the gym or put your running shoes on? This is going to be different for almost everyone. Some are looking to lose weight, get ready for a wedding or trip, have health issues that requires them to exercise or training for anContinue reading “What is Your Motivation?”

http://www.healthfulheadlines.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/cardio-exercise-walking.jpg At a time when it seems that high intensity exercise is all the rage, there is one form of exercise that nearly everyone can do and that is go for a walk! Walking is a great cardiovascular exercise that you start at whatever level and distance you are comfortable. Make it simple by mappingContinue reading “Go For a Walk!”

https://s.yimg.com/fz/api/res/1.2/qwS1Djb1iG.PN0tTTH.9og–/YXBwaWQ9c3JjaGRkO2g9MzEwO3E9OTU7dz00MTM-/http://youthworktoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/balance-scale1.jpg Exercise is something we all know we should be doing on most days. Depending on what source you have the amount of time could be between 30 – 60 minutes, and we all know the gym rats who spend every minute of their time working out and have 4% body fat. The health benefitsContinue reading “Find a Healthy Balance”

http://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fruits-and-vegetables-food-for-heart1.jpg We absolutely need to keep searching for a cure for cancer. Unfortunately, there are probably few people who have not been affected by the disease or have a loved one who has. We know so much more today about what are some of the causes of cancer but it seems there are always moreContinue reading “Is there a “cure” for cancer?”

http://previews.123rf.com/images/viperagp/viperagp1106/viperagp110600015/9747594-Fruits-and-vegetables-with-measuring-tape-on-a-plate-as-weight-scale–Stock-Photo.jpg You have probably heard it before, “throw away the scale, it doesn’t tell the whole story!” There is truth to this but you can use the scale to your advantage. How much we weigh is important for our overall fitness but the fact we need to remember is that muscle, while it doesn’t weighContinue reading “Use the Scale!”