Here at Better Bodies on Campbell we ask you if you remember what your fitness goals for 2012 are? I know it seems like Jan was a long time ago and that is because it was. So long ago that we are probably starting to think about what our plan is for 2013. So I am encouraging you to finish 2012 strong.
I figure one of two things have happened to our 2012 goals. The first, we are right on track and finishing strong and we are ready to get through the Holidays with victory and set up for 2013. Or second, we lost site of our goals and we off track.
If the first is you then congratulations and keep going. Tell us how you kept on track with your fitness goals here or on Facebook. If the second is you, then lets take a minute to reflect on what we wanted to accomplish in 2012 and see if your goal is salvageable. If not, lets set a mini goal to finish the year strong and set yourself up for success in 2013. We would like to hear your story either here or on Facebook of how your going to finish strong this year with your health and fitness.
If you need help with your program either by design or if you would like us to be more involved, call (520)318-3488, DM us, or email us at justin@betterbodiestucson.com. We can help you finish strong.
All approved stories will be featured on Facebook and our website as well. Video and pictures are welcome. Lets stay healthy Tucson.
Sincerely,
Justin List
Owner: Better Bodies on Campbell
Reaching out to as many people as I can about fitness and exercise to give them a better life. I believe I can do this by giving clarification to all the "media fitness". I want to create a healthier more fullfilling life for you and your family with fitness and exercise workout programs.
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- Justin List
- Personal Training Studio dedicated to helping people to a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life.
Showing posts with label Goals and Motivation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goals and Motivation. Show all posts
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Fitness For The Weekend
Monday, October 15, 2012
Footwear, What Do You Prefer?
Today I would like to get your feedback on footwear. There are a lot of differing opinions on footwear so Better Bodies on Campbell would like to hear your thoughts. What do you were and why?
I would also like to give you my thoughts from a personal trainer's perspective. I have heard and read different articles and opinions from some really great sources. So for myself, I have done what I always do and I ask my "fail proof" question, for whom is the article written, or for what goal?
The conclusion I have come to is that there is no one answer and there is not one shoe that does it all. I take into consideration two things when I am choosing footwear for my current activity. The first consideration that I always keep in mind that the feet are the proprioceptors for the hips and the second, is the activity that I am doing which adds support and striking point.
For the proprioception, the more there is between the foot and the ground, the less your hips can stabalize. This is important for slower movements like hiking, walking, and working out. I use a flat soled shoe for everything outside of running. I like vans for this purpose and I have seen the finger shoes, hiking boots, wrestling shoes, and barefoot. I know some people that have went as far as doing squats barefoot in the sand and Arnold preferred working out barefoot. Done right, you can really build your arches well and it help with daily activities as well. I prefer Vans myself as the cost is reasonable and the construction and quality is great. I even hike in high top vans.
For the second determining factor of activity, you may not want a flat soled shoe for long distance running or sprinting. Also, some sports require a different shoe like soccer, football, special pedals for biking, etc. So if your sport determines your footwear, use the appropriate footwear. If it is up to you in something like running then go with what works best for you. Usually you will be picking a good running shoe with a sole that creates a slight tilt forward. This helps with a heal strike and helps to position your body. There are plenty of runners that will use the toe shoes or finger shoes. From the advice that I have heard from seminars and professional athlete coaches and doctors is not always the same. Some say to go with a running shoe and others stay with the minimal amount of sole on a shoe. For the minimal sole shoe, What seems to be consistent is that you should build up to running with the toe shoes and don't go out and change it all at once. If your not used to a toe shoe then maybe walk with them for a couple days, then run a short distance to make sure your foot is adapting to it. You will need to build your arch and it takes some time. The basics to building an arch are to walk on three points. Your heel, the knuckle of your pinkie toe and the knuckle of your big toe. In the beginning you will feel like your walking on the outside of your foot and your muscles along the outside of your calf might get sore.
So like anything, take it all into consideration and go with what works for you. And don't be apposed to changing down the road as your arch builds and you pay more attention to how your foot touches the ground. Feel free to email me (justin@betterbodiestucson.com) or DM me on Facebook for more info. And please feel free to leave your comments and opinions as there are great people with differing opinions here so your feedback is much appreciated.
Exercise well, Exercise often.
Sincerely,
Justin List
Owner: Better Bodies on Campbell
Email: justin@betterbodiestucson.com
Facebook: facebook.com/betterbodiesoncampbell
I would also like to give you my thoughts from a personal trainer's perspective. I have heard and read different articles and opinions from some really great sources. So for myself, I have done what I always do and I ask my "fail proof" question, for whom is the article written, or for what goal?
The conclusion I have come to is that there is no one answer and there is not one shoe that does it all. I take into consideration two things when I am choosing footwear for my current activity. The first consideration that I always keep in mind that the feet are the proprioceptors for the hips and the second, is the activity that I am doing which adds support and striking point.
For the proprioception, the more there is between the foot and the ground, the less your hips can stabalize. This is important for slower movements like hiking, walking, and working out. I use a flat soled shoe for everything outside of running. I like vans for this purpose and I have seen the finger shoes, hiking boots, wrestling shoes, and barefoot. I know some people that have went as far as doing squats barefoot in the sand and Arnold preferred working out barefoot. Done right, you can really build your arches well and it help with daily activities as well. I prefer Vans myself as the cost is reasonable and the construction and quality is great. I even hike in high top vans.
For the second determining factor of activity, you may not want a flat soled shoe for long distance running or sprinting. Also, some sports require a different shoe like soccer, football, special pedals for biking, etc. So if your sport determines your footwear, use the appropriate footwear. If it is up to you in something like running then go with what works best for you. Usually you will be picking a good running shoe with a sole that creates a slight tilt forward. This helps with a heal strike and helps to position your body. There are plenty of runners that will use the toe shoes or finger shoes. From the advice that I have heard from seminars and professional athlete coaches and doctors is not always the same. Some say to go with a running shoe and others stay with the minimal amount of sole on a shoe. For the minimal sole shoe, What seems to be consistent is that you should build up to running with the toe shoes and don't go out and change it all at once. If your not used to a toe shoe then maybe walk with them for a couple days, then run a short distance to make sure your foot is adapting to it. You will need to build your arch and it takes some time. The basics to building an arch are to walk on three points. Your heel, the knuckle of your pinkie toe and the knuckle of your big toe. In the beginning you will feel like your walking on the outside of your foot and your muscles along the outside of your calf might get sore.
So like anything, take it all into consideration and go with what works for you. And don't be apposed to changing down the road as your arch builds and you pay more attention to how your foot touches the ground. Feel free to email me (justin@betterbodiestucson.com) or DM me on Facebook for more info. And please feel free to leave your comments and opinions as there are great people with differing opinions here so your feedback is much appreciated.
Exercise well, Exercise often.
Sincerely,
Justin List
Owner: Better Bodies on Campbell
Email: justin@betterbodiestucson.com
Facebook: facebook.com/betterbodiesoncampbell
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Good Morning Tucson 10-10-12
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Tip of The Day (Planning Health With Your Vacation)
It has been said that most people plan their vacation better than they plan their life. It is also true that when people plan their vacation, they actually plan on how to be unhealthy rather than healthy. Not all but most. You have heard it, when someone is going on a vacation and they are talking about this bakery or that restaurant.
What I propose is to plan on an activity each day and plan on good meals. If you discover a new restaurant or food by chance it is not the end of the world. And it will happen. What I am suggesting is to plan for health and don't plan for unhealth. Discover a new food instead of planning to eat what you already know.
So here are a few tips. First, plan some type of fitness activity every morning. It doesn't have to be super intensive or at a gym. You can find a local gym if you like and each time you travel you can compare and see what gyms you think are the best. Rate them if you like and start a journal. Or you can meditate, stretch, do a workout video, Pilates or yoga. Just as long as you put fitness in the day, you will get more out of your vacation and less vacation to work off when you get home. Second, plan a healthy breakfast and start the day off right. Find a grocery store and get some fruit. Don't just let meals happen, plan them and think ahead. You will feel better and be glad you did. We usually think of going to the grocery store to get a whole shopping cart full of grocery's. You can get just one or two pieces of fruit. Or find a local market and get something native to the area. Find the healthy food a vacation spot is known for. And last, portion control. Savor it don't gorge. Some of the best memories are left with just enough and not overdoing it. And last, if you are traveling with kids, make sure you start the day with a healthy breakfast and good hydration. Your kids will behave so much better if they aren't dehydrated and don't have sugar crashes later in the day because they started with doughnuts. Make it a game. See if you would travel or work harder to get something bad for you, or to get that great island fruit that is a little further away.
Follow these tips and you will have a better vacation and a much happier return. Imagine if you came back from vacation and you didn't gain weight.
Let us know how you plan for health when you travel.
Have a great day,
Justin List
Owner: Better Bodies on Campbell (Tucson,Az)
520-318-3488
What I propose is to plan on an activity each day and plan on good meals. If you discover a new restaurant or food by chance it is not the end of the world. And it will happen. What I am suggesting is to plan for health and don't plan for unhealth. Discover a new food instead of planning to eat what you already know.
So here are a few tips. First, plan some type of fitness activity every morning. It doesn't have to be super intensive or at a gym. You can find a local gym if you like and each time you travel you can compare and see what gyms you think are the best. Rate them if you like and start a journal. Or you can meditate, stretch, do a workout video, Pilates or yoga. Just as long as you put fitness in the day, you will get more out of your vacation and less vacation to work off when you get home. Second, plan a healthy breakfast and start the day off right. Find a grocery store and get some fruit. Don't just let meals happen, plan them and think ahead. You will feel better and be glad you did. We usually think of going to the grocery store to get a whole shopping cart full of grocery's. You can get just one or two pieces of fruit. Or find a local market and get something native to the area. Find the healthy food a vacation spot is known for. And last, portion control. Savor it don't gorge. Some of the best memories are left with just enough and not overdoing it. And last, if you are traveling with kids, make sure you start the day with a healthy breakfast and good hydration. Your kids will behave so much better if they aren't dehydrated and don't have sugar crashes later in the day because they started with doughnuts. Make it a game. See if you would travel or work harder to get something bad for you, or to get that great island fruit that is a little further away.
Follow these tips and you will have a better vacation and a much happier return. Imagine if you came back from vacation and you didn't gain weight.
Let us know how you plan for health when you travel.
Have a great day,
Justin List
Owner: Better Bodies on Campbell (Tucson,Az)
520-318-3488
Friday, February 17, 2012
Best Testimonial
Wow. This is not one our clients here at Better Bodies on Campbell but saw this and had to share with everyone. Have a great weekend. -Justin List
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