Developing the ability to persevere is a work out on its
own. And without a good teacher or guide, learning how to push through
difficulties is harder. Because people tend to sell themselves short, it usually
takes someone on the outside to see another person’s potential. That is why
fitness coaches are an effective way to get in shape.
At I Love Kickboxing Buckhead, our instructors make
it part of their careers to motivate people to new fitness levels. We
understand that the pain resulted from kickboxing can make life difficult, but it
is only temporary. After the pain leaves, the body shines the results of good,
hard exercise.
All of our teaching and pushing at I Love Kickboxing Buckheadare really to influence people to persevere. If we
can show people the positive outcomes of pushing through hard work, then we
will be able to influence a change in the mind. Soon, people are able to
persuade themselves to persevere through exercise.
We love watching people transform into confident,
persevering individuals. Especially when they realize they can take control
over their lives! If anything, we love watching people become happier about
themselves. Through the I Love Kickboxing Buckheadprogram, people
learn to see the best of themselves.
Who doesn’t want to boost their metabolism? Well before I
get started, I want you to know the definition of metabolism. This will help make
more sense of all the things I talk about and how it will help you. Metabolism
is the process by which the body breaks down food to produce energy.
Well I
want to start off with the most important things to do, which are WORKING OUT
(of course!) and EATING A HEALTHY and NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST. Working out is
going to help get your heart rate going and get your energy up, which gets your
metabolism going. I like to start my day with a short simple 10 minute workout
to get the mind and body going. Specifically a high intensity workout is great (such
as KICKBOXING) because it makes your body work harder. Weight training is
important too especially once you get older as it helps build the muscle which
also gets metabolism going.
Now for
the importance of breakfast, you should NEVER skip breakfast. It is the MOST
important meal of the day. This is because it gets your body up and going for
your day. And it should be your biggest meal of the day because you have the
whole day to burn off all those calories. For example you could have lots of
fruit, make a fruit smoothie and some Greek yogurt. You could also have whole
grain cereal with soy milk if you’re in a hurry.
Drinking
a big glass of ice cold water is an important way to start your day. You want
to consistently drink water throughout the day, once again great for that metabolism.
It also keeps you from mistaking your thirst for hunger. This now brings me to
eating habits; you should graze all day long (2 healthy snacks a day such as fruits,
vegetables, or nuts). This helps your body have a consistency of burning
calories all day long helping the metabolism. You definitely do not want to starve
yourself because then your body will start to store the food and cause weight
gain. A good habit to form is you should have a cut off time at night that you
cannot eat anything else; 8pm is a good time. This is because if you’re eating
too late at night then your body doesn’t have the time it needs to break down
the food and burn the calories.
You
should always have protein in your diet. It’s great to have because your body
digests protein slower than it does carbs or fat, this makes you feel full for
longer (very important, helps to not over eat). By eating protein your body
burns twice as many calories by digesting protein than it does fat and carbs. Adding
spicy foods to your diet is great form boosting metabolism; it helps you drink
more water during your meal as well. Last but not least, eliminate Trans-fats
from your diet! They slow down your metabolism which cause weight gain (not
good).
I hope
after reading this you took from it that working out and what you put into your
body are crucial to having a healthy lifestyle and having a good metabolism. The
better food and liquids you put in your body, the better it will feel. And the more energy you put into working out,
the better your body will look and feel.
Why do
you think goals are important, to get results you want? Goals set standards and
keep you motivated.You can set goals
for anything that matters to you, such as losing some pounds, eating more
veggies, or even changing your lifestyle completely.Setting goals gives you the motivation to
keep you going!
Motivation
plays a huge part in setting your goals and achieving them. Motivation can be found anywhere, keep track
of how much you’re losing or try on your bikini every once in a while to show how
much you have improved yourself and/or how much more you want to improve. Go
ahead and write down all of your goals and put them somewhere you’ll have to
look at them every day. Think about how much better you feel. You could even
find motivational quotes or picture and hang it on your wall so you can look at
it every day to remind you how important this is to you.
An
awesome quote I like to go by is “My body does not define me, I define my body.”
-Author
unknown
One of
my personal goals is to DRINK MORE WATER!!! Sometimes I find my day to day
responsibilities consume me so much that I forget my daily intake. I need to be
more conscious of this, so I’m going to try something different.I’m going to get a cool new water bottle for
at home and work, then add fresh fruit for some delicious flavor. This is a tasty way to get the recommended 3-4
liters of H2O a day.Another goal of
mine is to eat more fruits and veggies! I
bring snacks with me wherever I go, such as carrots, apples, and bananas. I also try to have one to two servings of
fruits and veggies with lunch and dinner. Drinking more water and eating more vegetables
throughout the day will also help you to not over eat; an adequate water intake
helps to curb your appetite.
Start
setting your goals (enter New Year’s resolutions here), and think about WHY
these goals are important to you.What
is your motivation for keeping your goals?Why are your goals IMPORTANT to you? You’ll start to find more significance in the
goals you set. Mine are very important to me because I know they’re going to keep
me healthy and feeling better about the way I look in a bikini!!
This being the month of Thanksgiving leads me to believe I
must address gratitude. One of the most driving forces in maintaining my
fitness level and weight loss is a positive attitude, which is kept alive by
being grateful. Kickboxing has given me much to be thankful for, other than the
end of a class. ;)
I make it a habit to do mental
gratitude lists on a regular basis, but I thought it would be fun to outline
some of my favorite things Kickboxing Classes Atlanta has done for me. In no particular order,
they are as follows:
1.I’m grateful for my newfound energy
I’ve acquired. I amaze myself day after day in how much I can get accomplished
without feeling like falling down.
2.I’m grateful for the strength I have
now, both mentally and physically. Mind over matter has become a mantra for me
and I love how my toned muscles can carry my forty pound son to bed with no
issue whatsoever.
3.I’m grateful that all of my weight loss means I’ll be getting smaller pants from Santa this year.
4.I’m overly grateful that my improved
health has resulted in a stronger immune system. Cold and flu season can kiss
my gloves.
5.I’m grateful that portion control is
already on my mind for the upcoming holiday meals. Small portions mean I get to
try a little bit of everything so I know what I’ll be aiming for when it’s time
for leftovers.
6.I’m grateful my random food cravings
have all but diminished and on the rare occasions I do give in, I can simply
work them out later on the bag.
7.I’m grateful for the double takes I
get and the knowledge that I could handle anyone who might try to do more than
look.
8.I’m grateful that I am more willing
to accept and conquer challenges in my life. Whether it’s a new combination on
the bag or a promotion and addition of responsibilities at work, I feel more
ready to meet it head on.
9.I’m grateful for my improved hand eye
coordination. Kickboxing has helped me to stop tripping over my own feet, which
is awesome considering I fall dramatically.
10.I’m grateful I can be a positive
influence on those around me just by showing my dedication in my workouts and
healthy eating habits. I love discussing with and encouraging my friends and
family to make better health choices, because they see the change and want to
know what I’m doing to obtain such great results.
I could go on for days about all of the wonderful benefits I
have seen through kickboxing, but then I might miss out on getting to show off
my new physique in front of my extended family, and that would be a shame.
Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy eating everything you plan on burning off in class
next week. I’ll see you there!
Do you want to be healthier,
in better shape, and improve endurance? Well, what would you think about
getting all three of these benefits in one exercise? Cardio exercise is the
answer to the success of these benefits.
Cardio
exercise keeps you healthy in many ways. Cardio, short for cardiovascular means
performing activities that elevate your heart rate thereby, strengthening the cardiovascular
system. In other words it keeps your heart strong. One of the important aspects
of working out is keeping your body healthy and your heart strong, the rest
will come naturally such as losing weight and looking AWESOME! To get all of
these results I suggest doing cardio workout 2 to 3 times a week 45 minutes to
an 1 hour each time; the more times a week the better.
Improving
your mood and releasing your stress, who doesn’t want that?This part of cardio kickboxing is my favorite
part, while getting to burn calories and strengthen my heart I get to punch out
stress on the bags! Sounds pretty good right; just like in any other workout
this also improves your mood in all aspects of your life. You think about the
everyday stresses in life and being able to forget about it all for 45 minutes
to 1 hour thinking about nothing but how hard you’re working to get results
that you want.
High
intensity cardio workout such as kickboxing is a great way to get in better
shape. You think about doing that 2 to 3 times a week for 45 minutes; you’re
going to be burning a lot of calories which helps melt the fat!! Also, the cardio
workouts it will make you hungrier since you’re burning so many calories.Just remember to make good decisions on what
you decide to snack on such as fruit, veggies, and anything fresh! I suggest
bananas after your workout because potassium plays a big role in muscle
function and you sweat potassium out of your body while working out.
Now,
with all of these great benefits to cardio workouts you have no excuse not to
do them! Look for your local Ilovekickboxing.com facility and come have a
rocking workout with us to have all of these awesome things in your life.
Contact Information:
Ilovekickboxing.com
(470)377-3854
This one little word represents one of the most
feared diseases in the United States. And with good reason, the statistics are
scary. According to the American Cancer Society, 1:2 men and 1:3 women living
in the United States will develop some sort of cancer during their lifetime.
All cancers begin by the rapid multiplication of a single
mutated cell. But research has yet to pinpoint exactly what causes certain
types of cancer to develop. If one specific cause could be identified,
prevention and treatment would be simple. It is believed, however, that most
cancers are caused by the combination of two or more risk factors over a long
period of time. These risk factors can be broken into 4 main categories:
lGenetics
and family history
lEnvironmental
exposures
lLifestyle
choices
lObesity
and diet
Most people believe that a family history of cancer means
their own risk of developing cancer is practically inevitable. Research has
shown that genetics accounts for only 5-10% of a person’s total cancer risk. This
means the vast majority of cancers are NOT inherited.
Environmental exposures account for 25% of a person’s risk
of developing cancer. Repeated exposure to hormones and pesticides in foods,
household cleaners, secondhand smoke, and toxins in the air, soil, water, and
workplace contribute to this risk.
30% of a person’s overall risk of developing cancer has been
linked to his or her lifestyle choices. While smoking is the number one cause
of cancer, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity have also been shown to
increase cancer risk. Moreover, not smoking, consuming little to no alcoholic
beverages, and consistent physical activity can decrease the risk of developing
cancer.
35% of a person’s total risk factor is linked to diet and
obesity. Increasing evidence suggests that carrying excess body weight not only
raises the risk of developing cancer, but also raises the risk of cancer
recurrence and lowers the chances of survival for many types of cancer.
With an overwhelming 65% of a person’s total risk of
developing cancer attributable to diet, obesity, and unhealthy lifestyle
choices, a cancer diagnosis can no longer be seen as a horrible twist of fate.
Rather, this should be translated to mean that each person has control of 65%
of his or her overall cancer risk. By eating a healthy diet, maintaining a proper
weight, staying physically active, and not smoking, it is possible to
considerably reduce the odds of developing cancer.
In response to increasing evidence that a healthy lifestyle
can decrease overall cancer risk, organizations such as the American Cancer
Society, the National Cancer Institute, and the International Agency for
Research on Cancer have published guidelines for what is now believed to be a
cancer-preventative lifestyle. They include:
lEating
5 or more servings of colorful fruits and vegetables every day.
lSelect
whole grain breads and cereals over those made from refined grains.
lLimit
the consumption of red and processed meats. When possible, replace them with
lean meats.
lReplace
regular milk and dairy products with low-fat versions.
lLimit
daily intake of salt, saturated fats, trans-fatty acids, and sugar.
lAvoid
sugary juices and carbonated beverages.
lLimit
consumption of alcoholic beverages.
lControl
your portion sizes.
lExercise
for 30-40 minutes five days a week.
lAchieve
and maintain a healthy body weight.
lStop
smoking.
A healthy diet and daily exercise classes in Atlanta cannot prevent a person
from ever developing cancer. But even modest changes have been shown to have a
positive effect on fighting cancer, both during its initial development in the
body and during treatment. It is possible that by making only dietary and
lifestyle changes, 20% of the American population currently expected to receive
a cancer diagnosis could instead live their entire lives without ever being
diagnosed with cancer.
At iLoveKickboxing.com in Atlanta (A Buckhead Fitness Kickboxing Gym) we make it our goal to provide a workout and atmosphere that motivates Atlanta residents to lead healthier lifestyles. We hope to get as much of Atlanta into great health as we can!
