STOP WORKING OUT!
The kids had it right all along!
It's happening right in your own back yard. Play time.
It turns out that shorter, more intense bursts of intensity are really, really good for you.
No gym necessary.
It only takes minutes a day to gain benefits that others need hours to do.
Warning: Nerd Content
Researchers have found short sharp sprints of up to 30 seconds could be as beneficial as doing up to five sessions of an hour's exercise a week.
The university studied the exercise patterns over several years, comparing short high-intensity sprints to longer endurance training, such as cycling and jogging.
Prof Julien Baker, who conducted the research with Prof Bruce Davies, said: "Six 30-second sprints three times a week can have the same health and weight-loss benefits as jogging or cycling for up to 45 minutes several times a week.
Nerd Content Complete
Just so you know, it can also be done on a rower, bicycle or treadmill when we get trapped indoors during beautiful snowy days.
Any one of my clients can tell you the results they get with this type of activity. Even with their hectic schedules.
With the proper structure and support of my groups you will achieve the results you are looking for. Starting out where you are now, not sprinting right out of the gate, means a lifetime of gains for you.
So go and make it fun and invigorating.
It will be fun, effective, aaaand metabolic boosting!
Who wants to take advantage of that? Anyone?
If you are in the neighborhood and would like to see this for yourself please drop in.
The first on is on me!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Athletic Youth Nutrition
I am really excited about next week.
I have been invited to do a pre/post nutrition competition segment
for youths for a CBC show called Living Halifax.
This is a little snippet of what I will be covering.
It has been long believed that "Carb Loading" was what you had to
do to get energy before a big game.
So the big plate of pasta became a staple.
Turns out it is not entirely accurate.
Grazing is better. Sipping a Carbohydrate/electrolyte mix after a
standard sized meal will boost energy.
So depending on the time of day your meals will be standard sized.
No gigantic meal before a game.
Graze, sip your drink and avoid foods that are heavy in fats.
And take advantage of the breaks to sip more carb/electrolyte drink
during timeouts and at halftime.
If you have any more questions please let me know. I love to help
young athletes perform at their highest level!
I have been invited to do a pre/post nutrition competition segment
for youths for a CBC show called Living Halifax.
This is a little snippet of what I will be covering.
It has been long believed that "Carb Loading" was what you had to
do to get energy before a big game.
So the big plate of pasta became a staple.
Turns out it is not entirely accurate.
Grazing is better. Sipping a Carbohydrate/electrolyte mix after a
standard sized meal will boost energy.
So depending on the time of day your meals will be standard sized.
No gigantic meal before a game.
Graze, sip your drink and avoid foods that are heavy in fats.
And take advantage of the breaks to sip more carb/electrolyte drink
during timeouts and at halftime.
If you have any more questions please let me know. I love to help
young athletes perform at their highest level!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Take your time to eat!
It has been noted that eating slowly aids in digestion. Goes
without saying that it aids in energy replenishment as well.
Taking the time to sit with family and friends and relax during
meal times will help increase your energy.
This gives lots of time for the body to recognize the fullness of
the stomach at mealtime as well.
No cramming food in on a break.
No snarfing down donuts during a meeting.
No noshing on burgers in the car.
Here is a BBC article about a Japanese study on Obesity and the
speed of eating.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7681458.stm
You've heard the old adage, chew 20 times before you swallow? Well
it looks like it has some scientific props now.
Should have listened to Mom!
So how rushed are you? Eating fast indicates a few things at
least.
1. You are rushing, not taking time for yourself.
2. Food is not getting the attention it needs for proper breakdown
and absorption because it is lost in the volume of an over-eating
session.
3. You are probably not sitting down with friends and being social
(that one usually hurts the most, oddly enough)
So grab the family, sit them down for breakfast and talk and eat.
Take your time. With a little bit of planning it can happen.
Remember, put yourself first so everyone can benefit.
I'm personally going to be focusing on this over the next week.
Please try it out. What can it possibly hurt. You may even taste
your food for the first time in a while.
without saying that it aids in energy replenishment as well.
Taking the time to sit with family and friends and relax during
meal times will help increase your energy.
This gives lots of time for the body to recognize the fullness of
the stomach at mealtime as well.
No cramming food in on a break.
No snarfing down donuts during a meeting.
No noshing on burgers in the car.
Here is a BBC article about a Japanese study on Obesity and the
speed of eating.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7681458.stm
You've heard the old adage, chew 20 times before you swallow? Well
it looks like it has some scientific props now.
Should have listened to Mom!
So how rushed are you? Eating fast indicates a few things at
least.
1. You are rushing, not taking time for yourself.
2. Food is not getting the attention it needs for proper breakdown
and absorption because it is lost in the volume of an over-eating
session.
3. You are probably not sitting down with friends and being social
(that one usually hurts the most, oddly enough)
So grab the family, sit them down for breakfast and talk and eat.
Take your time. With a little bit of planning it can happen.
Remember, put yourself first so everyone can benefit.
I'm personally going to be focusing on this over the next week.
Please try it out. What can it possibly hurt. You may even taste
your food for the first time in a while.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Please tell me your trainer doesn't do this!
Any idiot can make you vomit or feel pain.
I have heard of trainers doing this 3 times in the last four months.
Does this make any sense to anyone?
I have no idea why a personal trainer would do such a thing. It is
irresponsible!
What a horrific way to introduce a young athlete to health and fitness.
It takes a skilled fitness professional to make you feel your first
workout but not immobilize you, and have it be the first step in a
progressive activity plan.
We, as trainers, have been given your trust and bodies to take care
of. This goes against everything we are supposed to be working for.
Trainers who do this need to get a reality check.
I don't care if that is the way they were trained. That is a cop out.
Plain and simple. You have the burden of care. Show some responsibility.
If you have a trainer, if they think this is good for you, please,
question them. Make them think, explain themselves, or fire them
and get a better trainer.
I could go on but I think I should nip this while it is still civil.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Get out, stretch those legs and have some fun!
I have heard of trainers doing this 3 times in the last four months.
Does this make any sense to anyone?
I have no idea why a personal trainer would do such a thing. It is
irresponsible!
What a horrific way to introduce a young athlete to health and fitness.
It takes a skilled fitness professional to make you feel your first
workout but not immobilize you, and have it be the first step in a
progressive activity plan.
We, as trainers, have been given your trust and bodies to take care
of. This goes against everything we are supposed to be working for.
Trainers who do this need to get a reality check.
I don't care if that is the way they were trained. That is a cop out.
Plain and simple. You have the burden of care. Show some responsibility.
If you have a trainer, if they think this is good for you, please,
question them. Make them think, explain themselves, or fire them
and get a better trainer.
I could go on but I think I should nip this while it is still civil.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Get out, stretch those legs and have some fun!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Group Fitness is Full! More on the Way for Youths!
Hello everyone.
I am just writing to say that the response has been overwhelming.
The first group is full!
The class filled in 5 days.
If you had intended to join this group it is already too late!
Couples joined, moms and daughters, brothers in law. It is quite a mix and already knowing over half these people it’s easy to see that we are going to have a lot of fun.
They are serious about their health but they always have a good time.
THE BEST PART
Due to the overwhelming response I have gotten more time and space for a second group. I have acquired the space at Studio 1 on Waverly Rd. It is two buildings past the MicMac Tavern. And no, we are not going there for supper!
I am looking to you to help me get members. People you would like to see get into better shape or who have been asking if you know of someone to help them get fit
If you know anyone who has one hour a week and is looking to get into great shape, please pass this on. They just might thank you for it. Often.
Not only that, I have a Referral Reward System. Get one person signed up and you get a free session. Two and it is two. Three and your free for the whole 3 months!!!
Really! Get three friends signed up and you are free. The four of you will get into great shape together, have fun and save 25%. Unless you don’t want to tell them! Don’t worry, I wont either!
It’s only $66 for the two months! Looking the best for Christmas or getting a huge jump on New Year’s resolutions, now is the time to start.
So if you've put it off and missed the first group here is your chance at the second.
Call me at 219-0072 or e-mail me at todd@altiusfitness.com
Thank you again for helping spread the word about this wonderful opportunity.
Have a great day!
In health,
Todd
I am just writing to say that the response has been overwhelming.
The first group is full!
The class filled in 5 days.
If you had intended to join this group it is already too late!
Couples joined, moms and daughters, brothers in law. It is quite a mix and already knowing over half these people it’s easy to see that we are going to have a lot of fun.
They are serious about their health but they always have a good time.
THE BEST PART
Due to the overwhelming response I have gotten more time and space for a second group. I have acquired the space at Studio 1 on Waverly Rd. It is two buildings past the MicMac Tavern. And no, we are not going there for supper!
I am looking to you to help me get members. People you would like to see get into better shape or who have been asking if you know of someone to help them get fit
If you know anyone who has one hour a week and is looking to get into great shape, please pass this on. They just might thank you for it. Often.
Not only that, I have a Referral Reward System. Get one person signed up and you get a free session. Two and it is two. Three and your free for the whole 3 months!!!
Really! Get three friends signed up and you are free. The four of you will get into great shape together, have fun and save 25%. Unless you don’t want to tell them! Don’t worry, I wont either!
It’s only $66 for the two months! Looking the best for Christmas or getting a huge jump on New Year’s resolutions, now is the time to start.
So if you've put it off and missed the first group here is your chance at the second.
Call me at 219-0072 or e-mail me at todd@altiusfitness.com
Thank you again for helping spread the word about this wonderful opportunity.
Have a great day!
In health,
Todd
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Complete Athletic Development for Youths
Hi,
There is no risk to promoting Brian Grasso's Complete Athletic
Development so early in the life of my blog. I have not seen it's
equal.
Brian is a Canadian who has been transplanted south of the border.
He has been flown around the world to talk about his ground
breaking techniques in Athletic Development.
If you already know what I am talking about you can order the
complete package here!
With testimonials like this you can see why he is so widely
respected:
"I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of learning how to best
develop athletic ability in young athletes. I have researched it,
applied it practically and now teach it to professionals worldwide.
The information offered in this collection is precisely what more
Trainers and Coaches need to hear."
Dr. Kwame Brown
Neuro-Scientist & Motor Skill Development Expert
and
"After reading Training Young Athletes - The Grasso Method by Brian
Grasso, there is no doubt who is leading the industry in youth
coaching. I have basically taken all my books on youth training and
put them in storage - The Grasso Method covers it all! I highly
encourage coaches and trainers of young athletes to make this book
your next purchase. You won't believe the difference it will make!"
Lee Taft
World Class Speed Coach
And here
is an mp3 audio testimonial from Richie Whall,Young Athlete Coach
from Cheshire, England.
Complete Athlete Development Home
You can see why I back it up as well. I've been following Brian's
work for over a year now and I can say I have never been led
astray. The information and his motivation is fantastic.
If you want to take your athletics to the next level, this is the
program for you!
Click here to get your copy right now.
You will NOT be disappointed.
Who's looking out for you?
In health,
Todd
Complete Athlete Development Home
There is no risk to promoting Brian Grasso's Complete Athletic
Development so early in the life of my blog. I have not seen it's
equal.
Brian is a Canadian who has been transplanted south of the border.
He has been flown around the world to talk about his ground
breaking techniques in Athletic Development.
If you already know what I am talking about you can order the
complete package here!
With testimonials like this you can see why he is so widely
respected:
"I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of learning how to best
develop athletic ability in young athletes. I have researched it,
applied it practically and now teach it to professionals worldwide.
The information offered in this collection is precisely what more
Trainers and Coaches need to hear."
Dr. Kwame Brown
Neuro-Scientist & Motor Skill Development Expert
and
"After reading Training Young Athletes - The Grasso Method by Brian
Grasso, there is no doubt who is leading the industry in youth
coaching. I have basically taken all my books on youth training and
put them in storage - The Grasso Method covers it all! I highly
encourage coaches and trainers of young athletes to make this book
your next purchase. You won't believe the difference it will make!"
Lee Taft
World Class Speed Coach
And here
is an mp3 audio testimonial from Richie Whall,Young Athlete Coach
from Cheshire, England.
Complete Athlete Development Home
You can see why I back it up as well. I've been following Brian's
work for over a year now and I can say I have never been led
astray. The information and his motivation is fantastic.
If you want to take your athletics to the next level, this is the
program for you!
Click here to get your copy right now.
You will NOT be disappointed.
Who's looking out for you?
In health,
Todd
Complete Athlete Development Home
Sunday, September 7, 2008
knock their socks off!
What can I say. You learn something new everyday. Sometimes it is the things that you thought you already knew.
I've been reading and researching what makes a successful weight loss plan for all these years.
Guess what I "found out".
Eat less, do more.
Yup. That's it.
Careful, what I mean by eat less is to reduce carbohydrates and make your meals smaller. Oh, you know what I mean by that.
I've bee there myself. Big heaping plate for supper. It feels good when you haven't had a lot to eat all day.
But if you eat more during the day, and more often, the less likely we will gorge at the end of the day.
Makes sense doesn't it?
Something weight loss guru Alwyn Cosgrove said stuck with me. Weight loss is simple, not easy!
We know what we have to do. It's all in black and white above. But why can't we do it. That's the hard part.
You are going to have to figure out what is stopping you from succeeding. That is something no personal trainer in the world can do: go inside your head.
We can quote statistics until we are blue in the face. But if a client isn't ready to make "the change", well, nothing is going to happen.
For instance: reduce carbohydrate intake.
Seems simple enough.
How many people do it? Take a look around at our collective girth. Not many, I'd say.
Simple, not easy.
Another: 1 hour of activity a day
Any takers?
And I mean any activity. Sure some are better than others depending on what your goals are but lets get the cart out in front of the horse shall we. Start by doing anything. Enjoy your activity.
Fine tune later.
So what are you going to do today?
What are you going to do this week?
There is a hint at what will make any plan successful. Looking ahead. Seems like an oversimplification. But I encourage you to look around.
See anyone else doing it?
Now go. Get out there. Knock their socks off and surprise yourself. You are capable of so much.
In health,
Todd
Check out the Complete Athletic Development for young athletes. The best system in the world for preparing your young athletes for competition and reducing injuries.
Go HERE!
Have a wonderful day!
I've been reading and researching what makes a successful weight loss plan for all these years.
Guess what I "found out".
Eat less, do more.
Yup. That's it.
Careful, what I mean by eat less is to reduce carbohydrates and make your meals smaller. Oh, you know what I mean by that.
I've bee there myself. Big heaping plate for supper. It feels good when you haven't had a lot to eat all day.
But if you eat more during the day, and more often, the less likely we will gorge at the end of the day.
Makes sense doesn't it?
Something weight loss guru Alwyn Cosgrove said stuck with me. Weight loss is simple, not easy!
We know what we have to do. It's all in black and white above. But why can't we do it. That's the hard part.
You are going to have to figure out what is stopping you from succeeding. That is something no personal trainer in the world can do: go inside your head.
We can quote statistics until we are blue in the face. But if a client isn't ready to make "the change", well, nothing is going to happen.
For instance: reduce carbohydrate intake.
Seems simple enough.
How many people do it? Take a look around at our collective girth. Not many, I'd say.
Simple, not easy.
Another: 1 hour of activity a day
Any takers?
And I mean any activity. Sure some are better than others depending on what your goals are but lets get the cart out in front of the horse shall we. Start by doing anything. Enjoy your activity.
Fine tune later.
So what are you going to do today?
What are you going to do this week?
There is a hint at what will make any plan successful. Looking ahead. Seems like an oversimplification. But I encourage you to look around.
See anyone else doing it?
Now go. Get out there. Knock their socks off and surprise yourself. You are capable of so much.
In health,
Todd
Check out the Complete Athletic Development for young athletes. The best system in the world for preparing your young athletes for competition and reducing injuries.
Go HERE!
Have a wonderful day!
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