Mom, How F.I.T.T. Is Your Workout?
Moms don t have the time or desire to mess around with complicated workouts that don t get results. If you want real Mommy Muscle you need a plan that s based on principles not infomercials and advertising.
Some things you can just count on over time. These certainties are the fundamentals of life. Let s test it. I predict if you have a stroller age baby - they will cry today. Do you want to challenge my prediction?
I doubt it. Why am I so confident? Because my prediction is based on a fundamental principle of infant development. (One you undoubtedly know well.) A baby crying is a principle aspect of their life. It s a reliable and
...own risk of becoming anaerobic and causing death to the body. Although it is unclear at this time the exact mechanism of its location or operation, Noakes proposes that the central governor somehow regulates the power output of the exercising ...
I ve noticed when it comes to fitness development; many people tend to ignore principles. Perhaps it s because we re constantly exposed to books, magazines, fast talkers and beautiful photography that pitch exotic opportunities to transform our lives. Maybe it s because fundamentals are boring and unsexy. After all we don t see them advertised. Besides, who wants to hear the way to get in better shape is to take a walk, when the T.V. is tempting us with a tan, toned model smiling at her beautiful boyfriend while taking her fat burning pill?
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...on your heart. This aspect of your heart and fitness training is definitely a great one to take advantage of if you fall into this category. Even if your cholesterol isn't that bad, if it runs in your family you ...
Getting F.I.T.T.
F.I.T.T. is an acronym used to teach fitness professionals (the good ones at least). It stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type. These principles form the foundation of any effective fitness program. Alone, they offer insight to uncover opportunities for you to get better results. However, these principles are really an integrated system. By applying one you affect the others. I ll give a brief summary now and then detail each of the four principles in later posts.
The Principle of Frequency:
How often
...we do not stay balanced during the swing. Improving the balance and stabilization capabilities of the core translates into a better golf swing. Better Balance equals a Better Swing. Even subtle movements are consistency killers; thus we need to develop ...
Workout too little and your body will not need to change its physiology. There simply are not enough stimuli to create a response. In this case, the response is your results be it fat loss, muscle tone or more energy, etc…
Frequency then is a principle of balance. Not too much, not to little.
The Principle of Intensity:
How hard should you exercise? Intensity is about work and your body s ability to handle exercise stress. It asks questions like how many repetitions should I do
...If you cycle and row on the same day, you stress your upper legs and upper body on the same day. To reduce your chances of injuring yourself, you should take the next day off, or at least exercise at ...
Intensity is a principle of capacity. How much can your body handle safely? It might be more than you think, but sometimes should be less than you want.
The Principle of Time:
How long should you workout? Time is about defining need. If you’re training for a sport and your game lasts one hour, you NEED to factor that into your training. If you re a busy mom who has 20 minutes to exercise during your baby s nap you NEED a workout to fit that time.
Time is a principle of relativity. You can get a lot done in little time. You can also spend
...want to decide which one you are going to join. This will involve looking at prices and facilities offered. This includes if they offer personal trainers or not. Compare fees to find the best one for you and your needs. ...
The Principle of Type:
What kind of exercise is best? There are two kinds of type - general and specific. General refers to the macro types of exercise like, strength training, aerobic exercise and flexibility training. Specific refers to the micro types of exercise including running, walking, Pilates, Yoga, free-weights, machines, sport specific, etc, etc, infinity
Type is a principle of relevance and fashion. There are many ways to achieve a goal. Exercise methods we especially enjoy or see others get results from have special relevance and naturally attract us to use them. When the type of exercise we use stops being effective, or
...a marathon. Health and fitness is critical part of personal growth so it is important that you give it the attention it deserves. When you feel good you have more energy to do other things in life. Women s fitness ...
You can try on exercise types like clothes. If it fits and looks good, wear it. If you find something better, you can always change. Just go shopping
The FITT principles are the foundation of a successful fitness plan. Within them are the real variables we can tweak to achieve better results in half the time. It s an infomercial claim that really does work. But just incase you need a little more hype to get you thinking, I ll indulge you
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...water also provides a natural resistance. To keep your workout balanced, swim laps using different strokes to vary the muscles you work. A swimming pool workout is one of the best cardio exercises because it gets you to your ideal ...
Curt Conrad, CSCS, is Founder and President of StrollerFit Inc. an international product and franchise company that helps parents exercise with their babies. He is author of The StrollerFit ExerBook. His companies have helped thousands of clients enjoy better life through better fitness. http://www.strollerfit.com