Jenn Labonte is a mom to Lexi (23) and Jacob (19) and married to Bill. She is a certified Personal and Group Trainer and initially operated a thriving outdoor boot camp for women. She is the founder of the Jenn Lab Fit women’s fitness and mobility program. Shortly after turning 40, physically she felt like things were starting to fall apart. after being diagnosed with … [Read more...]
The Reign of All the Pain Lies in Your Brain. Read on
Pain is the first sign that something is wrong with the body. Did you know that the source lies in your brain? Anxiety, stress, and depression are problems for an estimated 30 to 45 percent of patients with chronic back pain, and an even higher percentage of back-pain patients who experienced early childhood adversity. In a revelation that set the international media … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Workout
Though the simple act of working out is better than a complete lack of physical activity, there are proper ways to move and fuel your body to maximize your hard work. Understanding which exercises target specific muscles, how food intake affects energy levels, and how to tailor activities to your body can take your workout to the next level. Whether your goal is building … [Read more...]
Javelin Thrower Maria Andrejczyk’s Favorite Exercises to Build a Strong Upper Body
Maria Magdalena Andrejczyk is a Polish track and field athlete in javelin throw. This year she won the silver medal at Tokyo Olympics with a best attempt of 64.61m in the women's javelin throw final on August 6. She announced on Facebook her willingness to sell her medal and put the proceeds toward an operation for 8-month-old Miloszek Malysa, the boy is under home … [Read more...]
5 Blood-Pressure-Lowering Workouts
Workouts coupling aerobic exercise, like biking, with resistance training, like lifting weights, could reap benefits for people dealing with hypertension. Here are 5 Blood-Pressure-Lowering Workouts Go for a Swim. Swimming is a good, low-impact form of cardio that’s accessible to most people, especially seniors. A study published in The American Journal of Cardiology … [Read more...]
6 Tips To Help Women’s Workouts
A regular fitness program and good mental health can help improve your overall health and fitness, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and maintain a healthy weight, among many others. American College of Sports Medicine recommends strength training twice a week at a minimum. However, it would help if you had a more excellent plan to achieve your strength training … [Read more...]
The KISS Exercise Method Ideal for Cancer Patients
Research by American Cancer Society supports the idea that KISS exercise is a key component to ensuring a cancer survivor live the best possible life. Clinical evidence has established that exercise is beneficial for prevention, pre-habitation and treatment Basic Guidelines for KISS The KISS method, including four primary components—kinesiology, interview, … [Read more...]
Shaping Up with 5 BX Plan
The 5BX program is ideal for those of us searching for the holy grail of fitness programs. It has been around for 50 years. Key Factors For the best results 5BX must be done regularly. the 5BX plan does not require access to specialized equipment. The 5BX (five basic exercise) plan is a relatively light and minimal exercise programme that is very easy to do. … [Read more...]
Weight Stability: a Health Priority During Menopause
Weight stability is a phenomenon by which a one maintains roughly the same body weight over a long period of time. Trust me maintaining an ideal body weight is a great goal for older adults. People (BMI of 25 to 29.9) whose weight was steady had the highest survival rate, those who moved from overweight to obese (BMI 30 to 34.9) were close behind. The most obese individuals … [Read more...]
Cardio Vs. Weight Training
My weight loss story of losing almost one hundred pounds after a body shaming moment by a rude receptionist at a day spa has literally been shared around the world. I sometimes joke that I’m a little famous for being fat. Well, maybe not quite “famous,” but even I’m surprised by where my story has been featured. I often tell people I took a hundred first steps before I found … [Read more...]
Pre-Contest Weight Training Workout For A Bikini Model
A pre-competition weight training routine should be specific to your body type and have quality compounds for mass using a medium rep-range, occasionally high, and occasionally low. The intensity of your workouts should remain high. You can use this workout up to the competition. As you get closer to the competition, you can choose to change the ratio of compounds to isolation … [Read more...]
Getting the Best from Strength Training
Like any sport or activity, strength training has tricks to learn and techniques to master. Strength training can involve using weights or your own body weight to challenge and build muscle. Get ready to tighten up all the leftover flab, if you want to look good in your bathing suit this summer. Here's are some tips to help you get the most from your strength training … [Read more...]
