Bikini Body Plan Changes This Mom and Business Owners’ Life

The US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning team is picking up right where we left off in 2016. On the quest to help 1 Million Athletes and Fitness Warriors live healthier, stronger, and longer. Our partners at Hitchfit of course closed 2016 out doing what they do best. Helping warriors like the one profiled here meet and exceed their fitness goals. Whose next? -Nate Bikini Body Plan Changes This Mom and Business Owners’ Life Today’s transformation really puts a smile on my face. Desiree lives in the Kansas City area, so she was able to come and work with me in person. She has gone through so much in her 36 years. Part of her struggles included being at 250 pounds 3 different times in her life. Her weight is something she has struggled with her entire life. The first day she came into the gym, she was hopeful, but uncertain. Her weight was at 178 pounds at that time, she just wanted to get to a place where she felt comfortable and confident. She wanted to wear a bikini with confidence. She wanted to see her abs for the first time in her life. She had tried so many things, and nothing seemed to work to get where she wanted to be. I took a look at where she was, and explained that we would be aiming for a little over 20 pound loss to get there, and I assured her it was possible if she was willing to follow the plan. She said, “I’ll do whatever you tell me.” She was ready. Desiree is a busy mother and business owner. But she was committed to the process. She did her Bikini Body Plan and supplemented that with coming in to the gym to see me twice a week. She was diligent and committed, and we started to see the scale come down and body fat start to reduce. She started to see changes in her body. Some days I’d have her do an exercise in front of the mirror so she could see what I did as far as new definition in her muscles. To see her face light up every time she saw a new muscle pop through was priceless. In 16 week’s Desiree’s body had totally transformed. She nailed her goals, and got the bikini body that she was aiming for. She shared with me that one of her dreams was to take Bikini pictures on a truck that she could show her husband. Well, we got to do just that for her after pix! Even though it was pretty darn cold out, she got in that bikini and took those pictures she had dreamed of being confident enough to do. It was an amazing day. I’m so proud of this gal, so proud of her diligence and dedication, and so proud of her inspiring success! Congrats Des!! Desiree right after the birth of her daughter when she was at 250 pounds, and at the end of her transformation with Hitch Fit, 100 pounds gone! Desiree’s Stats: Starting weight at Hitch Fit: 178 Starting body fat: 26% Ending weight: 154 Ending body fat: 16% Desiree’s Story: “To me it sounds like the typical story.. I have weighed 250 lbs 3 times in my life. The first time I lost weight with a “fad diet” but put it right back on. The second time I had hit the turning point in my life. I knew if I didn’t change my eating habits and lifestlye that it would kill me. So I started doing cardio everyday. Within 6 months I weighed 175. I stayed at this weight for years until I got pregnant with my beautiful daughter. Which put me right back at 250 pounds. It took me 6 months of cardio to lose the weight again back to 175. At this time I had a lot of extra skin that hung from my body. I called a plastic surgeon and thought this is the way to “see the abs” that I feel under my skin. I went threw with lower body lift. And still after that I continued my cardio and still my abs never came. Trying every fat loss pill on the market. They still never came. I have always watched people At the gym an thought wow how do they look like that. Muscle definition was my new goal. I didn’t care to “lose weight” because I had never been smaller than 175 since I was 13 years old. I did not believe it was possible. I told my husband that I wanted a trainer so he sent me to a football coach!! “Thanks babe” That did not work out AT ALL because the no-carb diet made me crash within two weeks. I have always known it had to be the way I eat. I ate healthy foods but would starve myself if I saw the scale get to 178. I decided that if I got a trainer I wanted it to be someone that looks like they work out. Not someone that is bigger than me telling me what I need to do. I wanted my trainer to “walk the walk”. I searched diligently online for a female trainer. Even after the first time I met Diana. I was still skeptical. She told me to see my abs I would I have to weigh 154. I said ok but I can’t get to that. I have never weighed that. Diana put together my nutrition plan. Again I thought NO WAY can I eat that much food in one day. I was used to drinking coffee all day to curb hunger and maybe eat once a day. 16 weeks later. Here I am! Goal weight met! I can see my abs! And I honestly can not believe that I look like this. For the first time in my life I got in a bikini and was proud! This has completely changed my life! There were some days I would go into the gym and think I do not have time today. Or would be so stressed out from work that I could not even think. So busy running a business and being a mommy. Diana made me relax every time I was around her. She helped build my strength mentally and physically. God put her in my life at the most needed time. She is such an inspiration to me as a business owner, a trainer, and in her faith! Diana, I hope you know how much your story has touched me & and how much your tools have changed my life. Thank you for everything I am so thankful to have met you! And to Micah…the first day I felt so Intimidated when you said you want to see your abs “start running”. I thought, “Great I can only jog 2 mins at a time. Now I can run 30-45 minutes straight and have been able to since the end of my second week of training. Blame it on the food, blame it on Micah’s words, blame it on NEVER GIVING UP! Thank you HITCH FIT, you changed my life. “ If you live in the Kansas City area an are interested in Personal Training with Diana in person at Hitch Fit Gym write to Diana.Chaloux@yahoo.com . Not in Kansas City? No Problem! Check out the Hitch Fit Online Bikini Body Diet and Exercise plan Reach 6 Million New Customers Every Week With US Sports Marketing. Home Of The All-Biz Advertising Specials. Effective, Affordable Sports Marketing With Your Positive Bottom Line The Top Priority Let's Boost Your Business Today! http://bit.ly/USSportsMarketing US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning Powered By RAIN's SOUL!

27 Fitness and Fat Loss Tips

Frankly Athletes and Warriors, I have had it with with failed New Year's resolutions to get serious about your fitness. As many of you already know that fitness is a lifestyle for a lifetime. Not a fad that starts January 2, and fizzles out on February 8!. I care too much about my peeps to be another fitness "Gooroo" who will lie to you about this being the "30lbs in 30 days" program or some other Bull. If you have not started, begin today and resolve to stay in it for a lifetime. If you go towww.fitnessgenerator.com/ussportsradio and fill out the fitness profile form I can design and deliver your year round fitness and nutrition program that grows and develops with you over the years. So you never have to face that 'resolution monster" again. The key word is "start" It's not now or never, its just now and the rest of your life! Let's go! -Nate It won't be long before its New Year's Day, and you have a clean slate. I don't know if you are one to make New Year's Resolutions. particularly this far away from the New Year, or not, but either way you're probably thinking about how you can become fitter, healthier and happier than you are right now. These 27 Fitness and Fat Loss Tips will get you on the right track for this New Year: Visualize the accomplishment of your goals each and every day. Experience the taste of success and feel that sweet satisfaction. Push the intensity of your workouts. Don't kill time, burn calories by maintaining a challenging intensity. Use smaller plates at home. This effortlessly reduces calorie intake and promotes weight loss. Build accountability into your workouts so that you resist the temptation to take days off. The best way to ensure accountability is to work with a personal trainer either one-on-one or in a group training setting. Believe in yourself. Know with conviction that you CAN accomplish your goals. Drink water throughout your day. Do this by carrying a water bottle and opting for water rather than calorie-filled beverages. This simple action is extremely beneficial. Maintain your metabolism by eating a healthy snack or meal every three hours. This food should be unprocessed, low in fat and high in fiber. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Incorporate High Intensity Interval Training into your cardio workouts by performing bursts of high intensity rather than exercising at a single steady pace. It's not about will-power, it's about want-power. You have to want it. Do not eat processed foods. These items are high in empty calories and contain a plethora of chemicals that are harmful to your health. Stop talking about losing weight. Start doing it. Fat contains twice the caloric density of carbohydrates and protein, so limit the amount that you consume. Fill your diet with lean protein and carbohydrates from plants and whole grains. Be wary of products that are labeled as ‘health food'. Always read the nutrition labels. Find a workout partner who is in better shape than you, or better yet work with a personal trainer to guarantee dramatic results. Make a habit out of reading nutrition labels. Avoid items that are high in fat and carbohydrates. Destroy negative self talk. Avoid the trap of high-calorie beverages after your workouts. Be consistent with your workouts. Exercise three to four times each week. Expect more of yourself. High fructose corn syrup should not be in your diet. It is high in calories and will quickly derail your weight loss efforts. Challenge your body with each workout. Use different weights, do different exercises and break through plateaus. Eat lots of whole plant foods. Vegetables, fruits and whole grains are filled with fiber and antioxidants, vital for your good health. Do your cardiovascular exercise after weight training to ensure more fat burn. Your stored sugars will be depleted during the weight training then your body will rely on fat stores to get you through the cardio workout. Set specific, measurable goals. Start each day with a healthy breakfast. This important meal should be a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat to get your metabolism going strong. You deserve better...go get it. After writing these tips, I realized how powerful and inspiring they are. Print this list and place it somewhere that you'll see often – this will keep you motivated and pumped up to accomplish your goals. If your upcoming New Year's Resolution has to do with losing weight and getting into great shape (and whose isn't?) then guarantee your success by working with a fitness expert who can guide you to success. I'd love to team up with you - together we will transform your body in 2010! Call, email. or click here to get started today.

The 5 Biggest Fitness Mistakes

Take a walk through any gym, and you'll notice many mistakes. Mistakes that waste time. Mistakes that put people in danger. And mistakes that are just plain stupid. Maybe you even make a few of these mistakes yourself. By avoiding these common blunders, you'll put yourself on the fast track to results. Check out the following 5 fitness mistakes and the solutions you need to avoid danger and to get fit fast. Mistake 1: You use the wrong weight  The goal is to challenge your muscles, not to simply go through the motions. If you are able to complete 15 repetitions easily, then the weight is too light. On the flip side, if you aren't able to perform an exercise through its full range of motion, and find yourself cheating on form, then the weight is too heavy. The correct weights will feel challenging by your last few repetitions, but won't force you to sacrifice form. Mistake 2: You do the same routine  You may have noticed that most people do the same exercises each time they visit the gym. Maybe you've been doing the same exercise routine as long as you can remember - if it isn't broken then don't fix it, right? The truth is that exercise routines have expiration dates, and that is the date that they begin to lose their effectiveness. As a rule of thumb never use the same routine for more than 4 weeks. Mistake 3: You don't warm up  Most people consider warm up time to be wasted time - they'd rather jump right into the heart of the routine. What they don't realize is that a good warm up will allow you to perform at a higher intensity, which means greater results. The point of a warm up is to increase your muscle temperature. This increases blood flow, muscle contraction and reduces muscle resistance. Your warm up should last 5-10 minutes. Mistake 4: You use bad form  Gyms are filled with people performing exercises with bad form. The two biggest reasons are that you aren't concentrating on the exercise, or you're trying to lift weight that is too heavy. Lifting with improper form almost always results in injury. Take the time to achieve proper form, by doing so you'll avoid injury and will reap the full benefit from each exercise. Mistake 5: You workout alone  People who exercise alone are less challenged, less accountable and typically see fewer results. It makes sense, doesn't it? Why rush to the gym if no one is there waiting for you? Why push yourself if no one is watching? Exercising alone is a recipe for disaster. The best way to avoid injury and to see results is to work with me, your trusted source on fitness. I am passionate about seeing my clients achieve results - without wasting time, energy and effort on mistakes. Call or email today to schedule your first workout. You'll find my contact info in this newsletter. US Sports Strength and Conditioning Powered By: Discover The Awesome Healing Power Of SOUL! Get Paid To Play Live Online Sports Games Free! The Fat Burning Workout! Burn The Fat and Build Muscle. The Workout Program Everyone Is Talking About. Athletes! Improve Your Strength, Speed, Agility, and Reaction With The #1 Online Strength Coach Do you care about your BRAIN? EHT Supplement for the Brain, Discovered and Patented at Princeton University Endorsed By Professional Athletes! The World's Best High School, College, and Pro Athlete's Highlight Reels and Training Videos. The 91 Exercises Every Athlete Should Know! Add 10 Inches Or More To Your Vertical Leap-The Jump Manual StrengthCoach.com BodyByBoyle OnlineShapeShifter Yoga Discount Sports Supplements US Sports Recruiting Assistance. Athletes! All Registered Athletes Will Have Their Huddl Or other Highlight Video Reel Priority Posted on Our Athlete Highlight Video Reel Center! We have Thousands Of College Coaches and Recruiters Visiting Our Network Daily. Get More Exposure With US Sports Recruiting Assistance! For just a one time fee of $25 we guarantee your highlight reel will be seen by over 5000 coaches, recruiters, and administrators. We will promote your highlight reels with all updates until you are signed to your desired college or pro team! Check out the US Sports Elite Athlete Highlight Reel Center: Sign up for US Sports Recruiting Assistance here.

The King of All Exercises!

Good morning Athletes and Warriors! If you have ever trained with me in person or online you know at one point or another I have conveyed to you that the Barbell Squat and all of its cousins (lunges, dead lifts, etc.,) Are the most important exercises in your program. Why? Here's coach Joe and friends to give you the 'low down' (you'll get that pun from reading on in the article) On the Emperor of exercises. -Nate Squats have been called the "king of all exercises" for good reason. Because they train a mass amount of tissue in a very time efficient manner. But squats also have a bad rep for damaging your knees. In this guest article by Coach Rippetoe, you'll learn the truth about squats. How to Do a Perfect Squat by Mark Rippetoe "Squats are bad for the knees" is the biggest myth in weight training. You may have heard that full squats are bad for your back, too. The correctly performed squat is a hips-dependent exercise. It doesn’t really stress the knees much at all. And the correct position at the bottom of the squat does in fact load the back. Which is fine, because the squat is a back exercise too. What's the correct bottom position of a squat? The hips are just below the level of the top of the knees, the shins are not quite vertical, and the feet and the thighs are aligned so that there is no twisting in the knees and ankles. The back is at an angle that supports the load, and the hips are positioned to do most of the moving of the load. In this position, the knees are barely involved. Both the knees and the hips have to bend in order to lower and raise the bar, but in the correctly performed squat the majority of the load is on the hips and back. If this position is unsafe, toilets are in trouble. When the hips are shoved back into a position that takes the load from the knees, another very important thing happens: The hamstrings are tightened.The hamstrings connect the back of the tibia to the hip, and therefore exert a backward tug on the knee. This quite effectively counters the forward pull on the knee from the quadriceps. But this protective effect takes place only if the hamstrings are tightened by sliding the hips back into the full squat position — it doesn’t occur if the knees stop above parallel, at 90 degrees. If the back stays too vertical, the hips aren’t loaded, the knees are. The hip joint is a robust stable structure that is capable of handling heavy loads without injury. The muscles around the hips are the biggest muscles in the body, and they have the greatest potential to get stronger — if we load them correctly by making them work against the leverage generated with proper technique. To load the hips, we must have a more horizontal back angle. In the squat, the back functions as a solid segment, a force transmitter between the hips and legs and the barbell on the back. It is held as a rigid stable segment by all the muscles of the trunk — the spinal erectors, the abdominal muscles, and all the muscle mass that surrounds and supports the spine. Therefore, the squat is a back exercise too, and as the back muscles do their job of keeping the back rigid as the weight gradually increases over time, the squat gradually strengthens the back just as it gradually strengthens the hips and legs. ## If you are feeling up to it, try my "100-Rep Squat Workout" here. I've included a how-to video and some helpful tips. Train hard and stay safe, Coach Joe P.S. If you do attempt the squat workout, start with no more than 95 pounds! Joseph Arangio Tactical Workouts for Military and Law Enforcement Claim Your Gift: 5 Tactical Training Videos == Athlete/Coach Resources... Get Paid To Play Live Online Sports Games Free! The Fat Burning Workout! Burn The Fat and Build Muscle. The Workout Program Everyone Is Talking About. Athletes! Improve Your Strength, Speed, Agility, and Reaction With The #1 Online Strength Coach Do you care about your BRAIN? EHT Supplement for the Brain, Discovered and Patented at Princeton University Endorsed By Professional Athletes! The World's Best High School, College, and Pro Athlete's Highlight Reels and Training Videos. The 91 Exercises Every Athlete Should Know! Add 10 Inches Or More To Your Vertical Leap-The Jump Manual StrengthCoach.com BodyByBoyle OnlineShapeShifter Yoga Discount Sports Supplements US Sports Recruiting Assistance. Athletes! All Registered Athletes Will Have Their Huddl Or other Highlight Video Reel Priority Posted on Our Athlete Highlight Video Reel Center! We have Thousands Of College Coaches and Recruiters Visiting Our Network Daily. Get More Exposure With US Sports Recruiting Assistance! For just a one time fee of $25 we guarantee your highlight reel will be seen by over 5000 coaches, recruiters, and administrators. We will promote your highlight reels with all updates until you are signed to your desired college or pro team! Check out the US Sports Elite Athlete Highlight Reel Center: Sign up for US Sports Recruiting Assistance here.

Build Muscle and Get Ripped

School is fully in session and maybe you or someone you love is away or right at home while studying and preparing for all that life has to offer. Unfortunately it is often a time why fitness takes a back seat to studying and socializing. It is a known fact that healthier students are the more successful ones. Especially after their college years and as they enter the workforce. So share this email with a student that you care about. -Nate Build Muscle and Get Ripped The total period of the transformation is about 8 months, with 4 months of bulking and 4 months cutting. Stats: Initial Bulk Cutting Waist 35.3 40 30.75 Biceps 13 16.40 15.15 Weight 173lbs 210 lbs 163lbs Born and raised in India, I was very active throughout my childhood by participating in sports such as Basketball and Cricket. After moving to Canada in 2006, things changed and I was no longer able to keep up with the sports as I got busy with school, work and trying to adopt the new lifestyle. One day my cousin brother took me to his local gym along with him. Being a rookie and very weak, I couldn’t do much at the gym but I absolutely loved lifting whatever I could lift. I came home and started doing some research and created a workout plan for myself. I started working out but didn’t see much results as my diet was nowhere near to what I should be eating. One night I came across a transformation on bodybuilding.com and read about how Micah created an online plan for him including the workouts and the diet. After doing some more research about Hitchfit, I contacted Micah stating what my goals are and was surprised how quick Micah’s response was to discuss things further. I told Micah I wanted to get ripped but at the same time I don’t want to look skinny ripped. Micah advised me to do a bulking plan first followed by a cutting plan. I trusted Micah and started my first ever bulking plan. It was very hard in the beginning to keep up with all the diet and felt like throwing up sometimes due to the fact I was eating beef for the very first time. After few weeks, people started noticing the difference in my body, which motivated me to work even harder. After finishing up the bulking phase, it was time to cut the fat and get shredded. But as we all know it’s easier said than done. I got very busy with my university and couldn’t keep up with the diet and workouts anymore and as a result, lost all my gains that I did through bulking. I even stopped contacting Micah as I was embarrassed. It took a lot of motivation but eventually I did the bulking plan for 3 months again and emailed Micah about my new measurements. To my surprise, even though I and Micah were not in contact for a long time, he replied right away congratulating me on finishing the bulking plan. I told him my new goals and Micah readily made changes to my old “Cutting” plan to adjust my new body weight and goals. I followed his advice and his diet plan religiously and got in the best shape of my life. I cannot thank Micah enough! Also I would like to mention, throughout the bulking and cutting phase Micah never insisted on crazy supplements or fat burners or any magic pills. The supplements suggested my Micah were very basic. People always asked what kind of magic pill I am on that I keep shredding and the answer was always the same i.e. good nutrition, good workout routines and cutting down all the negativity that prevents you from getting to your goals. People would laugh and make fun, but I kept going and now those same people ask me for tips. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my family. My mom and dad were very supportive in any decision I took regardless of the fact how crazy it might sound. (It’s very hard to not eat all the delicious Indian food and go on a diet where I was eating beef every day haha). My transformation motivated some of my close friends, and two of them actually got their custom plans from Micah and are currently working on their transformation. I might be in the best shape of my life, but this is not the end. I am finishing my Engineering degree next month, and thinking about competing very soon. For that I have already started bulking up again so I have enough muscle before I contact Micah for the Competition Prep Plan. Nothing comes easy, you have to work for it and Micah is always there if you are ready to put in the work. Jasit’s Program Choice-Get Big Get Ripped Follow this link for Rates, Program Details, to Purchase and get started!

Lose 100 Lbs in 1 Year with Hitch Fit

Good Morning Athletes and Warriors! The Hits just keep on coming with our friends at Hitchfit! Here is yet another success story:
-Nate

Lose 100 Lbs in 1 Year with Hitch Fit

What an Amazing year Tarran had. In one year he dropped 100 lbs. His first emailed was titled “I want to be Hitch Fit”. Well buddy you got Hitch Fit.. Amazing Job. No fat burners, no crash diets. He did it through Hard work , Proper Nutrition and Positive Lifestyle. His goals were to lose 50 lbs and get his belly down to 33″ , Once he reached that he wanted more!!! His Friends could not believe his Transformation!!! He Hopes to inspire people that also battling with Weight issues.







Day 1

5’4″

Weight-240lbs

45″ Stomach

42% Bodyfat

1 Year Later

Weight-140lbs

Stomach-28.5″

12% Bodyfat

Tarran’s Program Choice – Plus Plan – Online Weight Loss Program

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Time to Raid the Kitchen and It's Ok to do so!

Want faster weight loss? Then do a self-guided kitchen raid. If your kitchen is stocked with the makings for healthy meals and snacks you'll easily stay on track, even when those late-night cravings strike. So what should you keep on hand and what should be banned? Use this self-guided kitchen raid to help you sort out the good from the fattening. Go ahead, grab a big box, print out the list below, and then head to the kitchen. When you're done, take that box straight to the nearest food bank. Your Refrigerator Let's start with the fridge, which is essentially the heart of your kitchen. If you find something in your fridge that is on the "Donate this" list, then you know what you have to do. Get that box ready. Donate this: Beverages with high fructose corn syrup or sugar.Drinking calories is one of the quickest ways to gain weight, so quickly rid your fridge of any beverage that lists HFCS or sugar on the ingredient list. Replace with: Water. It is a well-known fact that most people are partially dehydrated, a condition that is harmful to your health and wreaks havoc on your weight loss efforts. Keep plenty of cold water on hand for proper hydration. Donate this: Fatty meats. It is important that you be selective about the meats that you eat. I may tell you that chicken is a great source of protein, but if you take that as a license to eat fried chicken everyday then the benefit of the protein will be lost in all the extra fat calories. Replace with: Lean meats. Skinless chicken breast, lean ground turkey, white fish – there are numerous choices when it comes to lean meats. Donate this: Fruit-flavored yogurt. I hate to break this to you, but that cute individually packaged yogurt is going to do more harm to your waistline than you think. More than 50% of the calories in fruit-flavored yogurt come from sugar. Check out the ingredient list and you likely find both high fructose corn syrup AND sugar. Replace with: Plain low-fat yogurt, Greek yogurt, or low-fat cottage cheese. If you love yogurt, then get the low-fat plain version. You can even chop up some fresh fruit and stir it in. Another option is to have a scoop of low-fat cottage cheese with chopped fruit on top. Your Pantry This may be the most painful part of your kitchen raid, since most junk food ends up here. So take a moment to give yourself a pep talk before grabbing that garbage bag and opening your pantry. Donate this: Sugar-filled cereal. If sugar or high fructose corn syrup are listed as ingredients on your cereal box, it's got to go. Sugar-filled cereal is basically another form of junk food, and will only add inches to your waist. Replace with: Whole Grain Oatmeal. There is a huge difference between instant, sugar-filled oatmeal and whole grain oatmeal. Donate this: Chips/Crackers. While refined chips and crackers are fun to munch on, the extra calories will quickly add up. Do yourself a favor by not allowing these into your pantry. Replace with: Almonds. The key to making this snack a winner is to practice portion control. Place a handful of almonds into individual bags for pre-portioned snacks. Donate this: Packaged Sweets. I don't really have to explain this one, do I? Cookies and cakes and candies shouldn't be a regular part of your diet, so keep them out of your house. It's one thing to enjoy a dessert once in a while, it is quite another to routinely eat processed sweets at home. Replace with: Dried Fruit. When you want to munch on something sweet, turn to a bag of dried fruit. Make sure that you purchase dried fruit that does not contained added sugars. Now march that box of off-limit foods to your nearest food bank and don't look back. It's a great idea to raid your kitchen every couple of months as a way of keeping yourself on track. Open up dialogue with your family members about the healthy changes that you're making, and get everyone in on it. The quickest and most permanent weight loss comes as a result of healthy eating and consistent, challenging workouts. I'm here to help you meet your fitness and weight loss goals. Go to www.fitnessgenerator.com/ussportsradio ,Call or email today to get started on a fitness program that will get you on the fast track to your best body ever. Athlete/Coach Resources... The Fat Burning Workout! Burn The Fat and Build Muscle. The Workout Program Everyone Is Talking About. Athletes! Improve Your Strength, Speed, Agility, and Reaction With The #1 Online Strength Coach How to Cure Almost Any Cancer at Home for $5.15 a Day! Do you care about your BRAIN? EHT Supplement for the Brain, Discovered and Patented at Princeton University Endorsed By Professional Athletes! The World's Best High School, College, and Pro Athlete's Highlight Reels and Training Videos. 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Self-Confidence Tied To Exercise 'high'

Today's guest article really boils down to balance. Exercise, when you get good at it is like oxygen. "You get too much you get to high. Not enough and you're going to die." Okay I borrowed that from this 70's hit song, but you get the idea and you can see an even clearer picture below.
-Nate

Self-Confidence Tied To Exercise 'high'
by MEDICAL TRIBUNE NEWS

NEW YORK, May 13 (Reuters Health) -- Part of the well-being or 'high' some people feel after a good exercise workout may be related to their sense of mastery over their exercise routines, report researchers in the May issue of the journal Health Psychology.

The findings suggest that increasing people's self-confidence about exercise may encourage them to stick to exercise regimens, the investigators conclude.

Edward McAuley, professor of kinesiology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and colleagues recruited 46 women undergraduates and divided them into two random groups. None of the young women exercised more than once a week and all were categorized as 'low-active.'

All were given individual fitness tests on a stationary bicycle. Regardless of how they actually performed, women in one group were told that their test results were excellent, while the other group was told that their performance was below average.

Several days later, the women were asked to exercise again, and each woman was reminded of how well or poorly she had done previously. At intervals during the 20-minute workout on the Stairmaster, researchers asked how the study participants felt.

McAuley's team found that women who believed they had performed well the first time responded far more positively than the women who had been told they had performed poorly.

The findings suggest that the exercise experience can be improved by providing information that enhances self-confidence, say the researchers -- and this may help people stick to an exercise program. 'That becomes important particularly if the enjoyment, the emotions that are expericenced in exercise, are implicated in getting people to do it again,' McAuley said in a statement.

SOURCE: Health Psychology;18:1-7.

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