Jennifer Jolan asked:


I’m going to share with you an easy exercise tip that will boost your metabolism and accelerate your weight loss in the comfort of your home. But before I do that, I want to address a common complaint by most people when it comes to losing weight.

That complain is that they don’t have enough time in the day to exercise. This is usually just an excuse for being lazy, however I’ll make it easy for you. I want you to be lazy and watch tv for at least 1 hour each night.

Ok? Great. But, there’s a catch.

During the commercials I want you to do this 1 simple exercise. It won’t take more than 2 minutes of your time since most commercials don’t last more than 2 minutes. The average 1-hour tv show has about 22 minutes of commercials during it. So if you use those 22 minutes effectively, you’ll not only get to watch tv, but you’ll get your workout in for the day.

Now to the exercise. The exercise is jumping on a mini-trampoline. It’s also called a rebounder. You can get one from Wal-Mart for about $24. It’ll be one of the best investments you’ll ever make. It’s handy, compact, and mobile. It doesn’t take up much space at all when you’re not using it.

So here’s how this works.

Wherever you watch tv, simply put the mini-trampoline down in front of the tv or to the side. Once a commercial comes on, you simply jump on it until the tv program comes back on. Before I go further I must mention that you don’t need to jump high on these things. All you need is a small 1-2 inch jump for this to work great.

Heck, you can even forget jumping and just move your heels up and down while leaving your toes still touching the mini-trampoline at all times. You do this by simply bouncing your heels left to right in rhythm.

Obviously you don’t need to limit yourself to just doing this during tv commercials. You can use a mini-trampline whenever you want. There are 2 other ways I like to use it while I’m at home. Before and after I go to the bathroom, I like to jump on it for 1 minute. Another way I use it is while I’m cooking and doing laundry. There is a lot of “dead time” doing those 2 things. So I fill that dead time up with jumping on the mini-trampoline for a minute or two here and there.

There’s no schedule which is what makes this so great. One to two minutes here and there throughout the day whenever you get the chance helps to solve that problem of getting to the gym. So there’s no need to stress out about getting your workout in. Do it at home.

Just use the mini-trampline during tv commercials and whenever you get a free minute or two and you’ll be well on your way to losing weight without clogging up your schedule with going to the gym.



Ryan

kettlebellclub asked:

Increase the difficulty of your kettlebell exercises instead of purchasing a larger bell. Warning: This video is for demonstration purposes only.

Virginia

jak675 asked:

Kettlebell Windmills

Carol

ElisFitnessStudio asked:

In this clip video owner/trainer Joao Neto has his client demonstrate basic kettlebell moves. For purposes of this video a 50 lb. kettlebell was used. At Eli’s Fitness Studio kettlebells play an integral role in the training of our clients. Contact owner/trainer Joao Neto at fitnesspil@aol.com or visit us at http://www.elisfitnessstudio.com/

Brian

Kareene Koh asked:


Most people assume that if they cannot fit structured exercise such the gym, a run or a yoga class into their routine, then they have to miss out. And I think most of us would agree that work is typically the prohibitive factor. So to help you get a little bit of exercise, even when you are at work, I thought I would give you some practical ideas for incorporating incidental exercise into your working day.

Incidental exercise describes the total amount of movement you do in your day that burns energy. Essentially, each day we are all using up calories through short bursts of activity that are part of our regular routine. Incidental exercise can be a great way to increase the amount of exercise that you do on a regular basis, especially if you are struggling to fit in your recommended thirty minutes per day.

1. Go for a walk

Finding reasons to go for a walk is a great way to increase your incidental exercise. There are lots of ways to do this such as:

•         Change your daily commute to incorporate a walk at the start or the end

•         Take a walk at lunchtime to get your lunch rather than opting for the closest option

•         Use a printer or photocopier that is further from your desk

•         Walk to meetings rather than taking a taxi

All these things essentially increase the number of steps that you take during your normal routine to help increase your incidental exercise. Why don’t you take a moment to think about some simple things you can do that would get you walking during the day?

2. Take the stairs

The fire stairs don’t just need to be for an emergency, they can be a way to increase your exercise each day. You could for example try taking them to meetings instead of the lift or start using the toilet upstairs. It may sound silly but I guarantee you that after climbing a few flights of stairs, you will start to feel like you have done a bit of a workout.

3. Make face to face contact

Phones and emails have completely changed the way that we contact people around our office. Have you ever found yourself calling someone who sits within a few metres of you? Do you call out across the office because you could not be bothered walking ten metres?

Next time you have the urge to do this, get up and go visit the person you need to speak to face to face. Not only is this a great way to increase your incidental exercise but you may find that people are more responsive to your requests because you made the effort to visit them.

These are just a few ideas for you to think about. There are plenty of opportunities for incidental exercise in everyone’s day; all you need to do is look for them! This is a really simple way to stay healthy that is both time and cost effective. Incidental exercise may not give you the same kick as your regular workout but it certainly won’t hurt either. Good luck with your new incidental working day!



Joel

Robert C asked:


I’m a pretty experienced lifter looking for something new to add to my workouts, and I’ve never used one before, nor know how heavy of a kettlebell to order. I’m very strong for my weight (repping 365 on deadlifts, 335 squat, 185 on powerclean) and was thinking about getting a kettlebell around the 53 lb. size. If anyone has experience using these, please drop me a line. I need to know if a 53 lb. would be too heavy/too light, and if there are any suggestions on where to buy kettlebells for a decent price. Thanks.

Ronnie

AndersonTrainingSys asked:

http://kbfatloss.ning.com/Kettlebell workouts to Get Action Ready Real World Abs, work core, abs, and butt and legs while adding total body strength, coordination and endurance.Use as an effective workout to ignite metabolism,lose fat, and build functional muscle. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Leslie

Nicholas Tan asked:


There are a lot of people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life.

There are several factors that affect the metabolism of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of the meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and activity levels. Metabolism slows done due to the following: loss of muscle because of not enough physical activity, the tendency of the body to cannibalize its own tissue because there is not enough food energy to sustain it, and the decrease of physical activity that comes naturally with old age.

Here are several ways to fire up one’s metabolism:

1. Build up on lean, mean body mass. It is only natural that metabolism decreases along with age, but it is possible to counter the effects. The amount of muscle a person has is a very strong determinant in the ability to burn calories and shed fat. So it goes without saying that exercise is essential. Build strength and resistance by working out at least twice a week, preferably with weights. Do easy exercises in between workouts. Simple tasks such as walking the dog and using the stairs in place of the elevator can already take off calories. The key is to match the amount of eating to the amount of activity one has. Here are some guidelines in getting the right exercise:

For strength training

-Increase the amount of repetitions of a particular exercise.

-Add the level of resistance

-Utilize advance exercise techniques if possible

For cardiovascular training

-Insert intervals between exercises

-Perform cross-training and combine the exercises

-Add up on resistance and speed

2. Eat breakfast. A lot of people are ignoring the fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Surprisingly, the ones who eat breakfast are thinner than the ones who do not. Metabolism can slow down considerably if breakfast is taken during mid-morning or if one waits until the afternoon to eat.

3. Avoid sugar. Sugar enables the body to store fat. It is recommended that a person consumes food that helps sustain an even level of blood-sugar. Additionally, progressive exercise 2-3 times a week should be in order to stabilize blood sugar.

4. Eat spicy foods. Hot cuisine with peppers can increase metabolism.

5. Sleep more. According to research, it is riskier for people who do not get enough sleep to gain weight. Also, muscles are regenerated during the last couple of hours of slumber.

6. Increase water intake. Water flushes out toxins that are produced whenever the body burns fat. Majority of bodily functions involves water, and lack of water causes the body system’s operations to decrease its speed, and produces unneeded stress as a result.

7. Eat smaller meals. It is advisable to consume 4 to 6 small meals that are timed 2 to 3 hours apart.

8. Never skip meals. People tend to skip meals in order to lose weight, which is a big mistake since it slows down metabolism.

9. Plan meals in detail. Always prepare the right amount of food to be consumed at the designated intervals. Do not commit the mistake of eating meals in sporadic patterns.

9. Ditch the stress! Stress, be it physical or emotional, triggers the release of a steroid called cortisol, which decreases metabolism. Also, people tend to eat excessively when stressed.

10. Guzzle up on green tea. It can be used as a substitute for coffee. Tea has the ability to stimulate metabolism, and unlike coffee, it has no undesirable side effects when too much is consumed.

11. Include more energy foods in the diet, such as fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains.

Achieving the desired body weight is never impossible if one has the determination and patience needed to stabilize the metabolism level, which plays an important role in weight loss. A person needs to realize that eating right and working out is not just a passing fancy, but a way of life.



Darryl

EricInvincible asked:

In this video, learn the most basic and fundamental movement with a kettlebell, that also happens to be the absolute best movement for the military, fighters, and fat loss enthusiasts!

Arnold