A Stunning Figure
Reader’s Digest discovered in their recent nationwide diet poll that 72% of Americans have tried to lose weight. “Not surprisingly,” wrote fitness writer Joe Kita in the February edition, “women are much more likely to have done so than men—85 percent versus 59 percent.” When we wrote about body image a few weeks ago, our research found that the ladies tend to be more critical of their bodies than the guys. Could that be why so many more women than men were trying to get in shape last year? Of course, negative body image and media messages shouldn’t be the driving factors in weight loss. The best reason to get in shape is health. And, in fact, Kita reported … Continue reading
Caffeine: Good or Bad for Slimming Down?
When people start taking our weight loss supplement, ResveraShape, some are surprised to see caffeine on the list of ingredients. There are hoards of reports out there that give it a bad rap. Just seeing the word, our guards go up and we let out a little gasp: Isn’t it bad for you? Not necessarily. In fact, our weight loss supplement contains caffeine in two concentrated forms: Green Tea and Caffeine Anhydrous. But caffeine is a complex element, and of course, there’s more to the story...
Are You Keeping Tabs On Your Weight Loss Success?
Track your progress to reach your fitness goals faster It’s March! How’s your weight loss program coming along? If it fizzled a little in February, now is the time to put a little spring in your step. The weather’s warming up and it's staying lighter a little longer. So now that you, ahem, have no more excuses not to devote a little time to your fitness program… let’s take a closer look at your goals—and your progress. Is your goal vague or concrete? New Year’s Resolutions are tricky: they leave a big, wide 12-month expanse to get the task done. They invite procrastination. Maybe you want to lose 40 pounds this year, but the finish line is so far away … Continue reading
Utah County, Utah Fitness Boot Camps
Thought of the Day If you stand still in life you for sure won't burn any calories. True success will come when you challenge yourself to achieve more. IdealShape Treadmill Running Program This Program is for people that want to run on their off boot camp class days. Pick Your Ideal 5K Pace: We will use 6.5 MPH for this example Active Stretch Warm-Up Run 6.5 MPH for as long as possible Walk 3.0 MPH until heart rate recovers to ((220-Age)*65) Repeat for 20 Minutes
Are Your Weight Loss Goals Realistic?
How To Drop More Pounds By “Keeping It Real” 1. Set achievable goals So what is a realistic goal, anyway? I would say "realistic" means challenging, yes, but doable—within your time frame and with your physical frame. When you have 50 pounds to lose, it can be hard to say “I want to lose two pounds a week.” Ambition and optimism are part of our culture: we want to lose 50 pounds now. Today. We’ve already bought new jeans three sizes smaller, and we’re willing to work hard to reach our goal. Then the results don’t come as quick as we expected... and we give up. Or we work so hard to meet our impossible goals that we burn out. … Continue reading
Research Unfolds Dual Benefits of Resveratrol
Ready to extend your life and shrink your waistband? Take a peek at Time Magazine’s recent spotlight on resveratrol. In their “Lab Report” column, they say the compound has caught the attention of scientists, who are feverishly working to concoct anti-aging drugs with it. And on top of staving off age-related diseases, it may soon be used to treat them: resveratrol is being tested for possible diabetes and cancer treating properties. CBS News also cast light on the health benefits of resveratrol, guessing that its presence in red wine explains the “French paradox”—how the French stay robust despite their high-fat diet. The results of these studies are exciting, and IdealShape is ahead of the trend. We caught on early to … Continue reading
The Secret to a Fitness Routine That Sticks
Pessimists and procrastinators, listen up! There is only one way to stick to an exercise routine. What is it? Make it a routine! Exercise should have a comfortable, well-worn-in niche in your daily regimen. Of course, you’ll be upgrading the particulars every few weeks. (Stick to the same old stuff, and you’ll probably plateau in a month’s time.) The point is, you need to work out automatically, right on schedule, without making excuses. Once exercise becomes a permanent wedge in your schedule, you’ll reach your goals in record time. Here are five ways to make your exercise routine unshakable: 1. Find the right program for you. That's one that truly works with your lifestyle and entails a realistic time commitment. Here … Continue reading
Lose Weight Fast by Loving What You Eat
People tend to use exercise as justification for poor eating habits, but the truth is that you can’t cancel out your chow-downs with a jog around the block. And it doesn’t make sense to put effort into physical fitness without thinking about nutrition, too. Just imagine how much faster you’ll reach your goals by eating right AND working out! It may seem like a monumental task, but here’s the good news: There’s a simple way to shape up your eating habits. Eat with deliberation. How will this help you lose weight faster? It may sound pretty strange. But when you tune into the eating experience, you’re able to practice these four figure-savers: 1. Knowing When You’re Full A lot of … Continue reading
Workouts Dwindling? Turn Up the Volume!
Do you accelerate your treadmill stride when Katy Perry comes on? Need The Killers to amp up for your daily jog around the block? There’s no denying that rocking out to the right music can get us into “workout mode.” And it turns out there’s actually a science behind upbeat tunes and our upped energy level. Says Core Performance’s Evan Gray, “British researchers found that runners who listened to songs with 120 or more beats per minute (BPM) boosted their running capacity by up to 15 percent.” We just can’t resist getting in synch with our favorite fast-paced tunes. So if your workouts are lagging lately, sounds like it’s time to load up your iPod with some rowdy songs and … Continue reading
