Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exercise. Show all posts

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Free Fitness: 3 Ways to Find A Free Workout

Are you on a tight budget but still looking to get fit? If the answer is yes, then I have a few free fitness solutions for you!

Often, people are unaware of the free fitness opportunities in their neighborhood. With a little investigation, you’ll find fitness freebies that are a little more exciting than a jog around the park
– not that there’s anything wrong with a simple jog!

You shouldn’t let a lack of budget get in the way of your fitness goals. With a little creativity, there are many ways to get a low-budget or free workout. All you need to do is keep your eye on the prize and make it happen!


Top places to find free fitness

Free Fitness At Work
Many workplaces are investing in employee well-being and now offer wellness programs. After all, it’s better to have a staff that stays happy and healthy year-round. If you’re unsure about what your workplace offers in terms of a wellness program, contact your Human Resources Department – you may be pleasantly surprised as many companies offer to reimburse some or all of local gym membership costs. 

Alternatively, if you can round up a group of like-minded colleagues, then you can probably negotiate a bulk discount at a local gym – try reaching out to your HR
team for help.

Some companies even offer a gym on the company premises. If you are lucky enough to work for a company that offers a fitness facility at the workplace, then there is your key to free fitness! Some common excuses for not using a company gym are not wanting to sweat in the office, not wanting to exercise in front of colleagues, and lack of time.

Though I admit that there are times when I hate messing up my hair from workouts, I believe my health goals must come before vanity. In addition, using the gym at work is convenient, saves time and most of all: saves money!

Free Fitness In Your Community
There are many places in local communities that offer low-budget or free fitness activities. You just have to take the time to search for these activities. Check out local websites, community colleges, or your local park and you may be pleasantly surprised to find free or low-cost fitness classes, boot-camps and dance classes.

Many local parks now have free outdoor fitness equipment for the public to use. These can be a great way to break up a walk or jog, and add in some strength and toning exercises. I recommend finding a fitness buddy who can accompany you on a daily outing. And, remember that catching up with friends over a nice long walk is a healthier and cheaper alternative to catching up over
coffee and cake!

With a little investigation, you can easily find a few free fitness options in order to reach your fitness goals while on a budget. I’m very excited to save some money and give some of my local fitness
options a try this year.

Free Fitness With Technology
If you want to work out in the comfort of your own home, you’re in luck because current technology is amazing! Long gone are the days when you had to collect numerous VHS tapes or DVDs that get boring after only a few plays.

Now you can simply log on to your computer or use your smartphone and work out for free. There are lots of options to choose from with mobile apps and websites where you can track your calorie count, plan your meals and monitor your exercise minutes.

Or you may visit my FACEBOOK page for more information and schedule of  my FREE workouts: 
https://www.facebook.com/funfitkl

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Stay Healthy and Active

Live your healthy active lifestyle


At Herbalife, our Healthy Active Lifestyle philosophy is about inspiring you to take the leap to become your best self. We want to make people feel good and help them build a strong sense of self. We want to create a positive community that supports and empowers everyone, no matter what their fitness level or goals are.

People often shy away when they hear the term ‘healthy active lifestyle’ as they imagine having to dedicate hours to extreme workouts. While that certainly counts, a healthy active lifestyle is simply one that contributes positively to your physical and mental well being. It is not as hard as it sounds. Small changes to your daily life and diet can add up to big results in the long term.

Whether you are already fit or just starting out on your fitness journey, you can live a healthier and more active lifestyle.

THE RIGHT NUTRITION MATTERS

Eating right is an essential component of a healthy active lifestyle. The food we eat provides us with all the energy we need to survive.

The right diet should include adequate high quality protein, healthy fats and oils and the right carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables, which bring along vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

KEEPING ACTIVE

Whatever your starting weight, shape or fitness level, there are physical activities that will be suitable for you and will help you in the direction of living a healthy active lifestyle. Here are 4 pillars of healthy active lifestyles you can maintain to stay fit and healthy in your daily lives.

Easy

Start with small changes to your daily life and introduce more easy, low-intensity physical activities into your day. You can walk or cycle instead of driving or taking public transport, use a stationary bicycle or treadmill while watching TV, or take up yoga, aerobic, pilates or dance classes.


Fast

Once you are comfortable with easy physical activities, challenge yourself take it up another notch with higher intensity workouts like jogging, running, tennis, swimming or cycling.





Strong

In addition to maintaining your cardiovascular fitness, there are other activities that will focus on helping you strengthen your muscles and body. Get involved in high-intensity sports like triathlons, weights and circuit training, or try training for a full marathon!



Powerful

Just like the rest of us, professional athletes are confronted with challenges every day – self-doubt, dread, pressure, etc. How do they overcome these to put up the stellar athletic performances that keep the rest of us in awe?


The secret lies in not just training your body, but your mind as well. Learn to develop the mindset of a champion to help you overcome your own personal challenges – dig deep within yourself to do better each time and learn to face your obstacles with a never-give-up attitude.

Information from Herbalife-Hub, June 2014

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Five butt-lifting lunges without the boredom

Lunges effectively work all the muscles in the lower body – especially those in your backside. Using lunge techniques for toned glutes is age-old, but need not be boring. Keeping a straight back and chest high, try these five effective lunges, holding each for 3 seconds.

Lunges, Samantha clayton, Herbalife healthy active lifestyle