If you are interested in toning for women, you can choose from many different routines to do it. You need to choose something that you will be able to do and keep at it. Whether you decide to lift weights, walk, do some exercise routines or join aerobics, you need to make sure that it is something you can do without getting discouraged. Toning your body is important no matter what age you are. You need to keep the body healthy and toning is the one way that you can do it. However, you want to find a way to do it that will be comfortable for you. (more…)

One of the hardest part of any fitness program is making that commitment to start exercising regularly. It is so easy to come home a make a quick supper  and sit down in front of the TV every night. Beginning an exercise or workout for women program requires motivation and commitment from your busy life. (more…)

Congratulations you finally started the New Year ready to roll with your new exercise regiment. Now the hard part begins…staying motivated enough to reach your weight loss goals. A common theme I find among women who start a new fitness weight loss regiment is they quit due to boredom. Even the most committed fitness guru can become bored due to a stale routine so don’t feel to bad. It is very important to keep your workouts fresh and exciting. This will make you look forward to your workouts instead of turning it into an arduous daily task. (more…)

With the holiday season now behind us many have turned their attention  to fulling those New Years resolutions. Weight loss being one that usually tops that list. Many aim to achieve this through proper diet and exercise. However there are many who opt for the quick fix solution such as diet pills or supplements. It is important to exercise caution when taking any supplement. My advice is to always consult with your physician before consuming any of these products. All because a supplement is called natural and comes from a health food store does not necessarily mean it’s safe and good for you. (more…)

Happy New Year everybody! Well I hope all of you enjoyed your holiday season. Now that the new year has dawned we can start following through with those new years resolutions: quit smoking, lose weight, eat healthier, or join a gym. To all you ladies put away your bubbly and leave your holiday over indulgence behind til next year. Now it’s time to get serious about your health! (more…)

I want to discuss the trend of women who are aspiring to mimic their size “0” Hollywood celebrities. However by doing so is not without its risks, attempting this dramatic weight loss for women can cause infertility. The rapid weight loss can result in an irregular menstrual cycle. Further weight loss in women can prevent ovulation putting their health at risk. In order to have a healthy pregnancy it is necessary for women to carry an optimal amount of body fat to store estrogen and other hormones. (more…)

It is well documented that eating a high fibre diet on a daily basis is good for your health. Not only do they provide you with valuable nutrients but the roughage act like a little scurb brush for your intestines to help maintain a healthy digestive system. In addition, eating lots of fibre can aid weight loss for women. There three reasons for this: (more…)

One of the most common scenarios I see when I step into a gym is the large number of women working out soley on the treadmill for about 20 minutes or 30 minutes then leave gym. Many of them are concentrating more on their magazine rather then maintaining their target heart rate. While running on the treadmill is great for building cardio it fails to address one thing…that is maintaining muscle mass. I’m not talking here about women walking around with the body of Arnold Schwarzenegger, but few realize that as we age we experience muscle loss.

As a result our metabolism starts to slow down and we begin to gain weight. So the next time you enter the gym try to incorporate strength training as part of your routine if you haven’t done so already. When I teach my women’s cardio kickboxing boot camp sessions I make sure half of the class involves strength exercises. These can involve rubber resistance bands or just simple bodyweight exercises such as squats or push-ups.  Optimum weight loss for women programs should include a balance diet and benefits of both cardio and strength condtioning.

There is an interesting article published in Patriot Ledger regarding the benefits of strength training for weight loss for women and men.