Did you know that exercise will give you more energy? Are you tired of being tired at the end of the day? Let exercise energize you.

You just need to motivate yourself to take that first step out the door. You may think you’ll never make it, but chances are you’ll continue and you’ll notice a difference very quickly. Tired adults who exercise three times a week for 6 weeks, show a remarkable increase in energy levels. And those doing low-intensity exercises saw the most benefit!

Maybe your having troubles thinking about exercising because you think it isn’t fun. Researchers found that when people think about exercising they tend to think about the first few minutes, which is the hard part. After a workout, those participants rated exercising positively. So find a better way to start out, put your favorite songs at the beginning of the playlist, or grab a friend.

Many people don’t like to navigate a gym on their own. Sign up with a personal trainer. This way you’ll meet someone, get introduced to others and receive your own personal training program. Or, grab a buddy; everyone has more fun working out with a friend.

As the warmer weather approaches, many of you are wondering how to lose that winter weight. Losing weight isn't easy but if you know how much activity it takes to lose 1 lb, that information can start you down the path to lose the last 5lbs or even 10lbs. There’s a simple formula: burning more calories + eating fewer calories = weight loss. However, sometimes, it doesn’t seem so simple.

So how is it done? How much can you eat, and how much do you have to exercise? For every pound you want to lose, you need to eliminate, (not cut out altogether, just use up) 3,500 calories through eating less and working out; an even better plan would be a combination of the two. The good news though, is that your body burns energy every day just by running the systems it needs to stay alive, however, how many calories burned varies in each person. So really, cutting a few hundred calories through diet and exercise will be enough to put you in your summer clothes, bathing suit or smaller size.

If you think you are doing this, and you are not losing weight, you may be underestimating the number of calories you eat in a day. Start tracking your meals and calculate your calories burned working out using a pedometer or other fitness calorie tracking tool.

So what does this all mean? The recommendation is to cut your daily caloric intake to 1,500 calories per day--no less, since eating too little can throw off your metabolism and cause other problems. In order to lose sizes faster, increase your activity. You will burn more energy, in turn burning more calories. And, remember your weight training, muscle burns more calories than fat when at rest. Answer is Fitness is running a Fitcamp to help you lose your winter pounds. Call us for details.

Yoga for runners can be a wonderful option to improve running performance.

Yoga for runners improves balance, flexibility, coordination, concentration and endurance at the same time removing physical and mental stresses. Runners can immensely benefit from yoga practice since running associated with yoga make a good marriage of strength and flexibility.

Come to this class on Thursday 17 March at 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Answer is Fitness to learn some poses that will help you to run better.

$15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Handout will be given.

Fore more information, call 888-270-3640 or email us at info@answerisfitness.com. You can Sign Up at the Front Desk.

It's almost here; our widely popular winter blizzard bootcamp. Today is the start of a brand new month and in just four more days our session begins. Starting on February 5th through March 30th is our winter bootcamp special promo where we combine the excellence of working out with the fun that our gym has to offer. This special session goes on every Saturday from 7am to 8am and is for sex weeks. If you have been thinking about working out but don't think that you need to, then you are mistaken!

Regular physical activity helps stave off depression and greatly improves your mood. Exercise makes you feel better and relaxes your body, thanks to the brain chemical released during a workout. These "feel good" endorphins boost your mood. It encourages you to take steps to reduce stress through constant physical activity and a healthy food choices for the long-term. To cut to the chase, working out makes you happy.

Exercise is also a form of detoxification. It rids your body of unwanted toxins that constantly weigh you down and generally make your body feel as if you're carrying a big amount of lead. Working out makes you feel lighter and infinitely more comfortable with your own body. So what are you waiting for? Get moving!

>We guarantee you will be satisfied with our winter blizzard bootcamp. This is unlike anything we have through the entire year. Not only will you experience the above benefits of working out but you will see results in just 6 weeks. For more information contact us today or call 888-270-3640 or sign up at the front desk of our gym! We hope to see you all there!

While you are under a weight reducing diet, there are certain times of the day that are better for eating because the energy provided by food is better used by your body. The times of the day when is better to eat are not tied to specific hours, but to the kind of activities that you have. This means that for example it is not important that you always eat breakfast at exactly 7AM, but you should always eat breakfast in the morning.

The first time to eat during the day is in the morning. This is especially true if your workout routine is in the morning as well. About 30 mins before you workout is the best time to eat a good breakfast. It is important to eat a good breakfast, one that stops the urges of eating for several hours. The breakfast you eat should be balanced, because when you wake up all the nutrients in the blood are already depleted.

After working out is another good moment to eat. This is so because after you eat your metabolism is still accelerated, which makes it easier for your body to use the energy that comes with your food. This makes it less likely for your food to get deposited as fat in your body.

This is the same reason why it is recommended to eat a light dinner. Since while you sleep your body burns less calories, if you have a heavy dinner all the extra energy will get deposited as fat. A good advice is to eat your dinner at least three hours before going to sleep and to eat a light dinner. In that way you will give your body time to burn some calories while awake.

Staying on a fitness plan while eating healthy will not only help you lose weight but turn it into lean muscle. If it proves to be too difficult try doing group exercises such as the ones we offer  or use a personal trainer. Be sure to contact us should you have any questions regarding fitness and being healthy and we'll be happy to help.

Training your abs is a easy task. However its best to know which exercise is best and that there is a distinct difference between our abs and our core. Our "abs", or what we refer to as our abs is actually one muscle- our rectus abdominus muscle. It is one small part of the whole area between our rib cage and our pelvis that we know as our "core". For now let’s talk about that six-pack, or your abs. This may be the area of the body where most people make mistakes in training. So we will go through a few basic ground rules for training our abs:

• More is not better! Your rectus abdominus is made up of fast twitch muscle fibers. That means that it responds best to low reps such as 8-10 at a time. Your best bet is to do 3 or 4 sets of 8-12 crunches for your 6 pack. That's it. You can train your deeper core muscles after these surface ones are tired but that’s a whole discussion in itself.
• Abdominal training should always come LAST. Some people think that you should train your abs first while they are "fresh" in order to get the best results. It’s o.k. if that’s the only thing you are training that day, but if you are doing another body part- do that first. Your abs provide structural support for other exercises. If you tire them out, you will not be able to perform your best and may hurt yourself in the process.
• Remember diet is the key. No matter what you are doing in the gym, the only way to really get definition in your middle is by watching what you put in your mouth. Eating smaller meals often throughout the day will help turn your keg into a 6 pack!

Keeping your mind focused and making sure you stay consistent with your workout routine is the best way to get results fast. If you feel as though its a bit harder to get motivated then check out our excellent group exercise programs. They provide a lot of support and fun activities to get you into the spirit of working out. Contact us today to find out how you can join our gym and get started on being more healthy.

Cardiovascular exercise simply means that you are actively participating in something that will raise your heart rate to meet your target. Before you start a cardio routine, it is important to be aware of your personal target rate. This means that during your cardio routine, your heart rate should be within this zone. If it goes above the zone, you need to slow down. If it goes below the zone, you should pick up the pace. A simple tip to remember is that during your workout, you should be breathing heavier but still be able to have a conversation without stopping your exercise.

Cardio is very important for many reasons. First, it is a way to burn calories in a short amount of time and help you lose weight. It also helps you maintain your weight once you have reached your weight goal. Second, cardio strengthens your heart so it does not have to work as hard to pump blood in your body. Third, it increases your lung capacity. Fourth, it reduces the risks of heart disease, heart attacks, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These are all health issues that affect so many men and women in American today. Just think, many of these cases could be prevented with some simple cardiovascular exercise. In addition to helping reduce risks of health problems, cardio also just simply makes you feel good, helps you sleep better, and reduces stress.

Contact us today to learn how you can become a part of our friendly gym. Membership is always available and we would be happy to answer and questions you may have. Be sure to check out our group exercise programs as well here!

The reason it's important for you to get the right kind of sneakers or footwear for your dance fitness work out is because this is a unique cardio exercise session. Regular sneakers just won't do. Why you might ask? Well, you would think that you could use your regular sneakers or dance footwear but you’ll soon find out that dance shoes will not provide enough support and comfort for an hour-long workout.

Sneakers on the other hand, have grips on the bottom and will trip you up and may cause you to fall in class. Therefore, it is best to buy a shoe or sneaker specifically designed for this type of cardio training. And your dance exercise footwear has to be flexible and lightweight. And, they have to have good shock absorption. Because of some of the movements in this type of dance workout you'll be jumping, twisting, and moving all around. So then you might be wondering what are the best Zumba shoes? Well first of you need to take into consideration 3 key factors when buying your Zumba dance shoes:

Look for Flexibility

A flexible shoe or sneaker is a must-have when you're looking for good or shoes for Zumba. They need to be not too firm and they should be able to adjust to some of the exciting movements involved in this type of workout. Rigid shoes are a no-no.

Insoles of the shoes is very important

Spend a few extra bucks and pick yourself up a pair of dance insoles. You will not believe how comfortable this will make your feet and consequently you will get more enjoyment out of your aerobic workout.

Lastly, are they comfortable?

Adding the insole helps a great deal however, you don't want shoes or sneakers that are way too tight don't fit or hurt you. Remember, the key to this type of workout is consistency.

However, don't let the fact that you don't have the perfect shoes stopped you from your Zumba workout . The main thing is for you to get started and to begin reshaping your body. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions about our Zumba workout or any other fitness programs we offer.

With the holiday season coming up, we at Answer Is Fitness would like to reward our members with a few gifts that they can share with their friends and family. In keeping the spirit of Christmas and the old song 12 days of Christmas, we have decided to create the 12 days of fitness! This is a special offer that we are very excited about. So to show our appreciation all you need to do is print out the gift certificates below and you can choose to use them yourself or get your friends and family onto the fitness wagon!

The holidays are a great time to share the gift of health and with all the of holiday dinners its good to remember to stay in shape! Some of our gift certificates include a free personal training lesson, and if you have had one of our trained professionals help you on your workout routine then you this is a great deal! Since our trainers are the best around. If you want to get your friends or family into the fitness spirit present our gift certificate for an exclusive no enrollment fee! The of course our 12 days of fitness is the best deal around. Present this gift certificate to someone special in your life this holiday season and let them experience for themselves just how great Answer Is Fitness can be! Be sure to act fast as these gift certificates will expire 1/31/2011!

The gym is one of the good places to go in order to exercise, burn fats, remove excess calorie intake, and work on the muscles that need exercise to function properly. Usually, after a few hours of doing exercise, the first thing that comes to mind is what to eat, which is very important. Some people however, after going to the gym, will eat more food that is unhealthy to the body.

Many fitness professionals recommend eating the right foods right after a workout. Just a reminder that after exercise in the gym you need food that is high in protein to start the muscle repair process. Avoiding food with lots of fats, like anything that is fried, its also recommended to slow the flow of digestion. A glass of low fat chocolate milk will do, in order for you to get a sufficient dose of protein and carbohydrates that the body needs.

We also recommended three good things in order for us to keep in shape without feeling guilty of the foods we eat. One suggestion is to drink lots of water to replenish your body from sweat and calories that you had burned. Eating with at least 30-60 grams of carbohydrates is also advisable; to give your body the energy it needs after lifting weight. Eating food with enough protein is also one way to replenish your body after sweat and body exercise.

Going to the gym and eating excessive fats after a few hours of exercise is useless. Working out and having a healthy food choice is a good way to discipline your body. It is a good way to stay slim and healthy. Keeping up with a fitness routine and sticking to a healthy diet are the best ways to lose weight and tone up. Contact us today if you haven’t signed up for our membership and start seeing results now.