
July 22, 2018
Exercise fads are about as common as diet fads. One of the latest I've come across is 'bungee fitness', one that combines the elasticity of bungee cords with a combination of core training, cardiovascular exercise and resistance training movements. Still, I'm a die-hard fan of weight training though I also love cycling. The question I get most often is "What is the best way to lose weight?" Short answer: commitment to proper diet and consistency with one's actions. Incorporating an exercise plan should be based on personal preference but here are some important considerations for choosing well:
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What do you want to accomplish? Fat loss? Muscle gain with fat loss? Cardiovascular conditioning? Knowing what the goal is will help determine a starting point as well as the guidelines for measuring success with those goals. Ask yourself: Does the exercise you choose lead to a training effect for your desired outcome?
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Do you have the capacity to properly perform the activity? The squat...
July 6, 2018
The annual First Call-Out NPC National Qualifier bodybuilding competition date is rapidly approaching - exactly 12 weeks out from today's date. Promoter Rich Alvarez contacted me to ask if I would be making an appearance in the show, initiating the conversation with the question "Stacey, are you staying on point?" While I did reply, I certainly danced around the main subject: are you staying on point?
Now, I'm sure Rich is seasoned enough with athletes to know that when that question is answered with a list of To-Do items, this assuredly means No, not staying on point. While my 'reasons' are certainly legitimate, if I truly wanted to be there bad enough, I would find a way. I'm currently reading the book Conversations with God (Neale Donald Walsh) and have been contemplating a statement contained therein: 'All human actions are motivated at their deepest level by one of two emotions - fear or love.' When it comes to this competition, I realize my commitment to this lifestyle may no...