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Tip #1 - Find Joy in Movement Exercise doesn't have to mean spending hours at the gym or investing in expensive gadgets. Anything that gets your body moving is beneficial. Walking, biking, dancing, gardening, weight lifting, swimming, playing sports, house cleaning, and even playing with your kids are all great ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Tip #2 - Schedule Your Workouts Just like any important appointment, schedule your exercise time. Our busy lives often leave little room for self-care, but by adding exercise to your daily to-do list, you're more likely to stick with it. Whether you have a set time each day or need to vary it, find what works best for you. Exercising with a friend can also provide the motivation you need. Tip #3 - Exercise for Energy Even if you feel too tired to exercise, give it a try. You might be surprised at how energized you feel during and after your workout. Exercise is also a fantastic stress-reliever, wh...

In the pursuit of a vibrant and energetic life, understanding the core elements of nutrition and adopting healthy eating habits play a pivotal role. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the essential vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients that fuel our bodies, explore various dietary patterns, and shed light on special diets like vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Essential Nutrients: The Building Blocks of Health Vitamins: Powerhouses of Wellness In the realm of nutrition, vitamins stand as crucial catalysts for various bodily functions. From the immune-boosting vitamin C to the bone-strengthening vitamin D, each plays a unique role in maintaining overall well-being. Minerals: Foundations for Strong Health Minerals are the unsung heroes that contribute to the structural integrity of our bodies. Dive into the significance of minerals like calcium, iron, and potassium, understanding how they support everything from bone density to muscle function. Macronut...

University City resident wins national Golden Gloves championship I  remember it being a very aggressive fight,” said Holmes, 36. “She used her height and weight to smother her punches. Coach (Krishna) Wainwright told me you never put your hands down, never stop fighting. Coach Tony (Douglas) says leave everything in the ring.” Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/25/5059559/university-city-resident-wins.html#.U9LBJ6VQIJE.facebook#storylink=cpy

Designing and Implementing a Training Program for Athletes by David Horne There are several key elements when it comes to designing a training program. For example, take the requirements for a speed training program. An athlete must establish a good foundation of strength before participating in plyometric training. The athlete must also work on technique prior to jumping straight into an intensive speed program. An athlete must also establish a good level of flexibility before performing the explosive movements of many of the training methods. After understanding all of the components that make up speed you will now be able to begin to design a program that bests suits you and your needs. First of all let's talk about the various stages and phases of a training program. Periodization refers to the various cycles of a training program where the training stimulus changes in a structured way. The training programs may vary amongst different coaches and athletes but they al...

Ironman Triathlon--Some Diet Ideas. Author: Ray Fauteux Training diets come in dozens of shapes and sizes. It will just make you crazy! Trying to figure out what to eat and what not to eat. Especially when you start doing some serious training and you are HUNGRY when you get home. Well the good news is that I've tried pretty well all of the major diets over the years(and some not so major)and can cut out much of the guesswork for you. And no, I don't have a degree in nutrition. I earned my credentials in the kitchen and at the dinner table. In the early years most of us Ironman beginners had no clue about diets. Most of us used the world famous, much loved seafood diet. You see food and you eat it. Seriously though, after a few years it started to dawn on me how important diet was when training for an event as physically demanding as the Ironman. I think I can honestly say that I took something good out of every diet I ever tried. Well almost. A few years ago, I tried...

LONDON — Two women on the United States boxing team — the flyweight Marlen Esparza and the middleweight Claressa Shields — are assured of winning Olympic medals after winning their bouts on Monday to advance to the semifinals.

Carolinas Boxing Invitational Saturday, Aug 18 4:00p Revolution Park Sports Academy, Charlotte Top champion boxers from throughout the Southeast converge for the summer's biggest amateur Olympic style boxing event at the new $10 million dollar Charlotte Sports Academy on Remount Road. Read more here: charlotteobserver.com/boxing Carolinas Boxing Invitational Saturday, Aug 18 4:00p to 7:00p atRevolution Park Sports Academy,Charlotte,NC Top champion boxers from throughout the Southeast converge for the summer's biggest amateur Olympic style boxing event at the new $10 million dollar Charlotte Sports Academy on Remount Road. 15-16 bouts of non stop action featuring featherweights to heavyweights sanctioned by USA Boxing. Read more here: events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte

11 Health Habits That Will Help You Live to 100 -

Our society has so many food choices that it is easy to pack on the extra pounds. Also our day to day jobs are less physical as they where 100 years ago so we have more sedentary life styles. We know there are benefits involved when we exercise and cleaning up or diet. However, most of us know don't know how or where to start. So where do we begin? Or is the question: How do we begin? The very first thing you need do is go to your doctor and get the approval to start exercising. Your doctor may also provide some helpful tips as well. After you get the "OK" from your doctor, try these 5 things to help you get started: Make the Choice to Start Exercising and Eating Right Making the decision to do something provides a form of commitment you made to your self. Deciding that you need to change behavior creates new possibilities. When you say to your self "I need to get in shape", it means something. You should be answering these questions in your mind: When...

1. Common Mistake: Failure to set goals. Do you exercise without a clear goal in mind? Having a clear goal set is a critical step in exercise and weight loss success. Tracking your progress in a journal will help ensure you see your improvements, will help motivate you and help you meet your ultimate goal. 2. Common Misconception: No Pain, No Gain. Pain is your body's way of letting you know something is wrong. Do not ignore this. When you go beyond exercise and testing yourself, you will encounter physical discomfort and need to overcome it. An example of this would be training for a marathon. It is important that you have the "base training" before getting into the advance training. The base training develops the body and gets it ready for extensive training. You need to learn to "read" your body. Is the heavy breathing because you are pushing your body or could it be the beginning of a heart attack. Exercise is important. Do it correctly and you can do it ...

The components of physical fitness are: * Cardiorespiratory (CR) endurance - the efficiency with which the body delivers oxygen and nutrients needed for muscular activity and transports waste products from the cells. * Muscular strength - the greatest amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort. * Muscular endurance - the ability of a muscle or muscle group to perform repeated movements with a sub-maximal force for extended periods of times. * Flexibility - the ability to move the joints or any group of joints through an entire, normal range of motion. * Body composition - the percentage of body fat a person has in comparison to his or her total body mass. Improving the first three components of fitness listed above will have a positive impact on body composition and will result in less fat. Excessive body fat detracts from the other fitness components, reduces performance, detracts from appearance, and negatively affects your health. Fac...

Becoming A Healthy Eater Being a healthy eater requires you to become both educated and smart about what healthy eating  actually is.  Being food smart isn't about  learning to calculate grams or fat, or is it  about studying labels and counting calories. Healthy eating is all about balanced and moderate eating, consisting of healthy meals at least  three times per day.  Healthy eaters eat many different types of foods, not limiting themselves to one specific food type or food group. Eating healthy requires quite a bit of leeway.  You might eat too much or not enough, consume  foods that are sometimes more or less nutritious. However, you should always fuel your body and  your brain regularly with enough food to keep  both your mind and body strong and alert. A healthy eater is a good problem solver.  Healthy eaters have learned to take care of themselves and their eating with sound judgement and making wise decisions.  Hea...

The tournament, which is presented by the Charlotte Boxing Academy, will feature some of the best amateur male and female boxers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. Charlotte, NC- Sugaw Creek Recreation Center will host the 14th annual Queen City Amateur Boxing Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and under and $10 for ages 13 and over. The tournament, which is presented by the Charlotte Boxing Academy, will feature some of the best amateur male and female boxers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. Boxers will compete competing in three categories: Youth (ages 8-14); Senior Youth/Novice (ages 15-16); and Open (ages 17 and older). The Charlotte Boxing Academy is a nonprofit organization created in a partnership with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and the Police Athletic League. This tournament is sanctioned by USA Boxing Inc., the national go...

The tournament, which is presented by the Charlotte Boxing Academy, will feature some of the best amateur male and female boxers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. Charlotte, NC- Sugaw Creek Recreation Center will host the 14th annual Queen City Amateur Boxing Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and under and $10 for ages 13 and over. The tournament, which is presented by the Charlotte Boxing Academy, will feature some of the best amateur male and female boxers from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. Boxers will compete competing in three categories: Youth (ages 8-14); Senior Youth/Novice (ages 15-16); and Open (ages 17 and older). The Charlotte Boxing Academy is a nonprofit organization created in a partnership with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and the Police Athletic League. This tournament is sanctioned by USA Boxing Inc., the nati...

Acid and alkaline foods in the pH miracle diet The main concept behind the pH miracle diet is to maintain a balance of pH in the foods that you eat. The human body is slightly alkaline and therefore it is better for your health to eat a diet composed of alkalizing foods. When you eat too many acidic foods, your system becomes unbalanced and it can cause a whole host of problems, including weight gain, poor concentration, fatigue and depressed immunity that can lead to more serious conditions. The pH miracle diet relies on lists of foods that are acidic (to be avoided) and alkalizing (to be emphasized). The alkalizing foods are better for your health and help to balance the pH of your body. While acid, alkaline and pH are common terms, many people do not understand exactly what they mean and what they have to do with nutrition and health. The word "basic" comes from the Greek word "basis" which means foundation. "Basic" relates to the properties of a...

Boxing Champ Terri Moss Gives Fitness TipsMar 24th 2011 2:30PM / by Blane Bachelor Don't let Terri Moss's easy smile, 5-foot-1, 108-pound frame or the fact that she's a grandmother fool you: This former undercover narcotics officer packs a serious punch. Literally. The Atlanta-based Moss, who's 45 and also known as "The Boss," is the Guinness Book of World Records holder as the oldest female boxing champion and competed as a top-ranked fighter for most of her career. Now retired, she runs a women's boxing fitness program at Decatur Boxing Club, trains fighters and runs Atlanta Corporate Fight Night, an amateur charity event. Here, she discusses her career, ACFN and why boxing is such a great workout for women. http://ping.fm/uUGVq

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  Whether your traveling on the go or around the  home, you don't need to give up Healthy Eating   simply because you are on the run.  The fact is,  healthy eating is even more important when your  trying to keep up with a busy schedule. Having a good Diet will help your body to handle Stress better.  As you hustle about, a healthy Meal is probably the last thing you think about.  The following Tips can help you eat when your on the go. Restaurants With tempting menus, large portions, and a festive atmosphere, it's easy to skip healthy eating.  It's okay to splurge every now and then, although you'll Pack on a lot of Weight if you make it a habit.   When you eat out at restaurants, always be smart  about it. Airports An airport can be a very stressful place, although you shouldn't scrap your diet because of it.  Eat because you are hungry, not because ...

Becoming A Healthy Eater Being a Healthy eater requires you to become both educated and smart about what healthy Eating   actually is.  Being food smart isn't about  learning to calculate grams or Fat , or is it  about studying labels and counting calories. Healthy eating is all about balanced and moderate eating, consisting of healthy meals at least  three times per day.  Healthy eaters eat many different types of foods, not limiting themselves to one specific food type or food group. Eating healthy requires quite a bit of leeway.  You might eat too much or not enough, consume  foods that are sometimes more or less nutritious. However, you should always fuel your body and  your brain regularly with enough food to keep  both your mind and body strong and alert. A healthy eater is a good problem solver.  Healthy eaters have learned to take care of themselves and their e...