TOPFIT Daily Activities Review

It was another much needed week of reduced volume and intensity, but I still made time for:

3 trail runs/hikes
3 heavy bag workouts
1 leg workout

What did you do this past week to maintain or improve your health and fitness?

~No Challenge, No Change~

Six Habits That Could Prevent You From Losing Weight

Six Habits That Could Prevent You From Losing Weight
It happens with age. Each decade a few more pounds are gained around the midline and although you’re exercising and feel like you’re eating healthy, the pounds keep adding up. But in many circumstances, the things you are doing on a consistent basis could be hindering your best efforts.

• Do you watch the late night talk shows and then get up early for a morning run?
• Are you trying to listen to your body and feel hunger pangs before you eat?
• Are your eyes bigger than your stomach?

Here are six habits that might be keeping you fat!  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Leg Workout and Heavy Bag
It was a bit of a lazy day, but I still made time for a light leg workout of BB squats followed by circuits of plyometric alternating lunges, SB leg curls and calf raises.  A little later I spent 30 mins on the heavy bag.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Don't Know Where to Start? The 6 Best Types of Exercise for Newbies

Don't Know Where to Start? The 6 Best Types of Exercise for Newbies
Everyone has to start somewhere, right? If it's your first time taking your exercise program seriously, it can be tough to know where to begin.
Most of the fitness programs you find will be targeted towards people that already have a good deal of experience under their belt, or those that are in great shape. Programs like CrossFit are incredibly difficult for newbies, and may even lead to serious injuries. Even simple bodybuilding can be dangerous if done incorrectly.  read more

TOPFIT says: I really have no idea what they mean by "Olympic Bodybuilding".  Bodybuilding isn't an Olympic sport.

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TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Jacksonville Forest Park Hike and Run
I got away from the crowds this afternoon and had a relaxing run and hike on the J-Ville Forest Park trails.  I was lucky again and had them all to myself.

~Feelin' Alive!~

6 Awesome Ways to Burn 400 Calories in One Hour

6 Awesome Ways to Burn 400 Calories in One Hour
Burning 400 calories in a single hour is an attainable goal for most able-bodied individuals. Of course we burn calories by breathing and performing normal daily activities, but there are a wide variety of exercises to suit any person's lifestyle and have fun at the same time. It does not require a significant investment in time or equipment. The following list are easy activities that you can perform on a daily basis to burn off at least 400 calories in one hour.  read more

TOPFIT says: They suggest incorporating barbells into your walk, but I'm not sure what they have in mind with that.
Also, remember that even though you might burn 400 calories in an hour doing these activities, you would have burned 50-100 calories even at rest, so your net  gain is less than 400.

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TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Lower Table Rock Hike and Heavy Bag
After a day off from pretty much all activity yesterday, today I made time for a relaxed Lower Table Rock hike followed by a 30 min heavy bag workout.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Exercise helps ease arthritis pain, stiffness

Exercise helps ease arthritis pain, stiffness
Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis — it increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain and helps combat fatigue.
Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you down, the thought of walking around the block or swimming a few laps might seem overwhelming.
As you consider starting an arthritis exercise program, understand what’s within your limits and what level of exercise is likely to give you results.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock Run
Although I had intended on also doing a high intensity calisthenic circuit workout, when all was said and done, the only thing I made time for was an Upper Table Rock run.

~Feelin' Alive!~

Age shouldn't keep you from exercise but inspire it

Age shouldn't keep you from exercise but inspire it
Do you think it's too late to start exercising? Are you thinking, "I'm too old to start something like jogging now?" Or, "Jogging or vigorous activity could cause me harm like bad knees or injury?"
These are many myths surrounding aging and exercise.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Heavy Bag
It turned out to be kind of a lazy day.  After finishing with client sessions, the only real activity I made time for was a 30 min heavy bag workout.

~Feelin' Alive!~

TOPFIT Daily Activities Review

This past week has been moderately active with lots of yard work, washing the car and spending time with the grandkids, but I also made time for:

3 Table Rock runs
1 Table Rock hike
3 moderately heavy resistance training workouts
2 heavy bag workouts

Did you meet your health and fitness goals this past week?

~No Challenge, No Change~