Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is Thanksgiving. It's a time for friends and family to come together, share laughs and make memories. We are all getting older, maybe a little wiser and maybe a little worse for the wear. If you exercised today, good for you, if not, don't sweat it. Missing exercise for family is a good thing (a FEW days of the year). It is also important to socialize. As we age, socialization reduces depression. Laughter, and a little wine, helps stimulate endorphin production, and makes us happy. So if you have a chance to exercise, go ahead and get your sweat on.  If, however, you don't sweat until tomorrow, or next Monday, enjoy your weekend. Quality of life is why we exercise, so get yourself some quality today.

 

Food, friends, and fitness: enjoy the day, enjoy your life.



Different Approaches

     The seasons are changing, maybe it's time to take a new approach on your exercise. If you lift a few times a week and seem to be stagnating, maybe you need a change. The same could be said if you run, cycle or go to aerobics at the YMCA. Change is good: it helps keep things fresh.
      With fall fading and winter on its way, maybe you need a new perspective. You can try adopting a new approach to exercise which will keep your motivation fresh. Personally, I started incorporating a little HIIT training. HIIT is High Intensity Interval Training. That's basically short fast bursts of exercise that could increase calories burned, and also lead to increased stamina and energy. If you need a little idea of what it is, you can check out Shaun T on the Dr. Oz Show at YOUTUBE.com  You will find a 15 minute workout that will get your heart pumping. If you don't like that, you can hunt around a little, and find something to your liking. Whatever you choose, have fun.

Fall up, not down