The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale is commonly used for determining exercise intensity. I use it because it’s simple. No fancy calculations, no maximum heart rate testing. Just listening to your body. Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Courtesy of www.exercise.about.com Level 1: I’m watching TV and eating – bons bons Level 2: I’m comfortable and could maintain this pace all day long Level
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If you have ever set foot on a treadmill, stepper or elliptical trainer, you have probably noticed a little graph of heart rate zones by the control buttons. Between the ‘cardiovascular training zone’ and the ‘warm-up zone’ is the ‘fat burning zone’. If your goal at the gym is to shed a few pounds, you might be tempted to cruise at this low intensity
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Want to learn the ‘secrets’ to getting toned, sexy abs? Come to Anytime Fitness on November 8th at 7pm to learn the six crucial steps to getting the body you have always wanted. If you want serious results, do not miss this seminar! Reserve your spot by calling Anytime Fitness at 604-846-2447, or RSVP on Anytime Fitness Chilliwack’s Facebook page. Friends and family are
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The term ‘functional training’ is a buzzword in today’s fitness industry. Unlike spandex thongs and leg warmers however, functional training is here to stay. Simply put, functional training is exercising the body the way it is designed to be used. Functional training results in improved sports performance, strong bones and muscles, enhanced balance and coordination, accelerated weight loss, and an esthetically pleasing body. To
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Do you dream of having a pert and perfect bottom? With recent media attention of “bootylicious” stars such as Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce Knowles, more focus is being directed to the backside. In fact, cosmetic surgery to boost the buttocks has become increasingly common for both men and women. To get those curves you long for, behind-building exercises should be a part of your
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With a growing proportion of Canadians becoming overweight or obese, it may seem silly to write an article on how to get fat. Seemingly, we have already mastered the art of acquiring rounder bellies. I write this article, with my tongue firmly pressed in my cheek, to show you how to gain five, ten, or fifty pounds. If you want to join the rising
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A close friend recently faithfully completed all 13 weeks of the popular home fitness program P90X. P90X, produced by the company Beachbody, is a series of 13 different workout videos which focus on total body strength training, cardiovascular fitness and stretching exercises. When doing the program, one is supposed to complete one or two different workouts six or seven days a week for 13
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As temperatures reach the high teens, trees begin to blossom and the lawn mowers can be heard in the distance, we don’t need a calendar to tell us that spring has arrived. As the weather becomes more pleasant, we are more likely to go outdoors to get some exercise. The cold, damp winter is behind us, and the hot summer is in the distant
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The blissful arrival of your new bundle of joy brings dramatic changes to your life, and to your body. If you are wondering when you’ll be able to get out of your stretchy pants and back into your pre-pregnancy jeans, you are not alone. Getting back into shape after childbirth takes time; how much time depends on many different factors. If you had a
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Have you ever seen a TV ad about a machine that will quickly and easily reveal your 6-pack? Have you ever read a health magazine claiming that you can flatten your stomach with 3 simple exercises? You may want to think twice before you pull out the Ab Roller or migrate to the television for a flashback to the early 90’s with “Abs of
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