HEALTHFITUMB

I remember one time when I first started working out, I never knew why wearing a belt is important. Like I felt my core and lower back was strong therefore I would not see why I would need one. That was around a decade ago when I saw bodybuilders and powerlifters using one. But there is one particular moment why it scarred me for life and where I go, I wear a belt for insurance. Wearing a belt is crucial  when it comes to lifting heavy. What the belt does is it keeps your core nice and tight. For example, it's been proven that those who DO NOT use belt see their numbers decrease as oppose to those WHO DO uses belt. In my previous blog, I've spoke about using pre-workout. IN this blog, I will explain why every athletes that's lifting weight should think of using a belt. Weightlifting belts actually use less spinal muscles and increase your weights by 25%. Belts also keep your body intact especially your back. As we strive to get the last three or four reps, we use o...

High-intensity interval training is a type of training that involves repeated bouts of high-intensity effort followed by variety recovery times. The point of this workout is to give all-out, one hundred percent effort in intense bursts of exercise, followed by short recovery periods. What’s the point of this short but intense workout? This program increases the body’s need for oxygen creating an oxygen shortage, which your body will gain back during those recovery periods. This process is the main reason why your body is able to burn more fat and calories than if you are working out at a regular pace. Ways to do it: ·       Treadmill sprints ·       Jumping rope ·       Cycle sprints ·       Stairmaster It is important to warm-up, start with a 3-minute light workout before each routine and at the end do 4-minute cardio to cool-down. Find your favorite HIIT WORKOUT a...

Fitness and being healthy should never feel like a punishment. It is important to take small, positive steps every day to work towards achieving your goals. When wanting to lead and live a healthy lifestyle, take the time to actually learn about the food that you are putting into your body. Learning about the vitamins and minerals in the foods you choose, is taking time to invest in yourself as well as your health. I find if you properly make yourself more knowledgeable on what certain foods can do to and for your body, you will actually want to make healthy choices. Eating well and making these daily healthy choices will help to increase productivity and enhance your mood. Small changes over time will result in a healthier you! Remember to always stay hydrated, don't skip meals (try and eat around the same time every day), get active, pre-plan around cravings and most importantly forgive yourself if you slip up.  A few small changes in the right direction is the start...