Q: What is HIIT?
A: High Intensity Interval Training combines short bursts of intense activity with periods of less intense activity or rest.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, HIIT is one of the top 5 fitness trends in the world,
High intensity exercise raises your heart rate to above 90% and forces your body into an anaerobic state. This depletes the glycogen in your muscles much faster and forces your body to start burning fat for energy.
For more on HIIT, read: lifestyle.org/high-intensity-interval-training-will-change-the-way-you-exercise
Teach your kids to embrace healthy eating.
Living a healthy lifestyle is much easier when the whole family is on board. But kids don’t always get why they need to eat healthy foods or exercise regularly. They’re happy to eat junk food and sit on the couch all day.
START NOW
When it comes to teaching kids good eating habits, the earlier the better. Young kids are more open to new lifestyle habits because they’re not as committed to their couch potato lifestyles as older kids. But: it’s never too late to start.
SET A GOOD EXAMPLE
It’ not enough to just TELL your kids that a healthy lifestyle is important to you and your family. They need to SEE YOU eating right and being physically active.
You don’t have to be perfect but as long as you’re making an effort they’ll get the message.
For more Life Tips (great weekly reminders to keep you on track with your healthy goals), sign up a: lifestyle.org/life-blog
“Can an abusive partner change?”
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From Lifestyle Magazine: "You take care of yourself."
Pop artist MARi Burelle reveals for the first time what's behind her inspirational music. After surviving an abusive childhood (with the help of adoption), she found herself in a mutually-abusive marriage. But together, they managed to finally break the cycle of abuse for the sake of their daughter.
In order to move on with her life - and launch her music career, MARi further trusted in her power of free will to drop from 300 pounds to 185 - and forgave her biological mother after all these years.
Her latest release, “Treasure,” celebrates her faith that God would take her ruins and turn them into treasure.
She shares with @LynellLaMountain and @FFTMikeTucker how she takes accountability for everything in her life and inspires others with her message of: "Don't be a victim, be the victor!"
Watch her inspirational episode FREE NOW:
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From Lifestyle Magazine: "You take care of yourself."
One of the key ingredients of a healthy lifestyle is healthy relationships.
Spending time with your friends (and significant other if you’re lucky enough to have one!) should be one of your top priorities.
For ideas, suggestions and help on living a healthy lifestyle, sign up for our free weekly Life Tips at: lifestyle.org/life-blog
Lizanette Olivencia-Rodriguez. Aja!
Need Help Getting Over the Mental Obstacles to Working Out?
Motivating ourselves to work out when we’re in a good mood is hard enough!
But it seems twice as hard when we’re stressed or in a bad mood.
It’s pretty clear that simply knowing the mood boosting effects of exercise isn’t always enough motivation to take that first step.
One way to get over this hump is to schedule your workout for the time of day when your energy is highest, which is likeliest in the morning, or at lunch before the afternoon slump.
Scheduling your work out for the evening creates too many opportunities for other priorities and people to infringe on your time. So try to get it in earlier in the day.
When you’re having second thoughts about working out or going to the gym, remember this: although you might not feel like it, you will rarely, if ever, regret having gotten your workout in.
lifestyle.org/boost-your-mood-in-minutes
After sharing his love story with his wife, Morgan and their recent challenge with her #Parkinson's Disease, Don Most closes out their episode with a love song: "I’ve Got It Bad (and That Ain’t Good)."
Watch the full episode now: lifestyle.org/shows/in-sickness-and-in-health
Trying to Improve your Mood?
Which is better: pumping iron or pounding the pavement?
The jury is in!
THE VERDICT = Strength training is a better picker-upper than cardio.
Strength training increases BDNF (Google it!) which causes beneficial changes in the brain.
For more, read: lifestyle.org/boost-your-mood-in-minutes
Exercise boosts mood.
It's a proven FACT.
Stressful day?
Go for a walk = feel better and happier!
But... just how many minutes of physical activity does it take to improve mental wellbeing?
One hour?
Two?
Scientists have found the answer!
Some Activity = Better Than No Activity!
The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week for good health.
However, ANY LITTLE BIT of physical ACTIVITY is BETTER than NO activity.
As little as 10 to 15 minutes of aerobic exercise can improve your mood, especially if you opt for vigorous activities like running or cycling.
It’s better to commit to a few minutes of exercise everyday than to skip several days until you’re able to spare 30 minutes for a full workout.
Read more: lifestyle.org/boost-your-mood-in-minutes
