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Daily Cardio
Hi Everyone!
Today’s workout post is going to be a little bit different. I usually post a video of a workout for a muscle group but today I am going to educate you on the benefits of doing cardio and the different things you can do for it.
So first I am going to focus on the benefits of doing cardio. It really helps to burn calories and fat for weight loss. It can boost your endorphins, which will make you feel happier throughout your day. It makes your heart stronger so it doesn’t have to work as hard day to day. It can help you sleep better at night. It can help to increase your lung capacity. I have noticed this in my personal experience. As I started to incorporate some cardio into my daily routine, I noticed that I didn’t have to use my inhaler as much. (I have exercise induced asthma).
Now I am going to share some of my favorite types of cardio. They are: running inside or outside, walking inside or outside, using the Stairmaster, running or walking on the elliptical, snowboarding, swimming, and dancing. I really aim to do at least 10-15 minutes of cardio each day. Cardio can really be anything that gets your heart rate up. Get creative!
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Awesome Apple Watch
Hey Everyone!
Today, I am talking about something that at this point, I don’t think I could live without, my Apple Watch. Last Christmas, I asked for an Apple Watch. I didn’t need the newest or the best one, I just wanted to see what all the hype was about. I ended up getting the Nike + Series 3 42MM, GPS & Cellular watch. I loved the band on the Nike+ series, so that’s why I went for this watch. I also bought it off of Amazon, which ended up making it a lot cheaper. I will link it below.
So why do I love my watch so much? I have so many reasons and I will outline them here. The first is that it can track how many active calories you have burned. The watch let’s you set a goal of how many “active” calories you would like to burn a day and it helps you to keep track of what you are at. I actually keep this tracker on my watch face so I can constantly see where I am at. I am a super competitive person, so I really try to hit my goal each day. Currently, mine is set at 700 active calories. It has settings for different workouts you might do. My most frequently used workouts are: snowboarding, indoor running, outdoor running, strength training, stair stepper, and elliptical. These are just a few of the options that are available.
You can link it to your phone. This is really nice for working out as well. I can change the song that is playing through my AirPods on my phone from my watch. This is really nice when you need a song that is a little more upbeat and you are in the middle of a set or something. I can also see my texts on my watch and see if I need to get back to it quickly or not. You can even reply to texts on your watch, but I only use this feature if it’s short.
It can track how far you’ve run. While I was training for the marathon that I ran last year, this was crucial. I could see exactly how far I had already run, what my time was, and what I was averaging per mile. At each mile, it makes a sound so you know that you have completed another mile. I know that there are more accurate watches out there for tracking your distance, so if that is the sole purpose of getting a fitness watch I would suggest doing more research.
It’s
water resistant . If you use the water lock feature on the watch, you can swim and shower with it on. I have done this multiple times, with no issues. I love being able to be at the pool and know what time it is. The feature releases internal water when you are finished. It cannot however be taken into deep water, like scuba diving.It helps me remember things. You can set reminders in your watch for anything. They pop up with a vibration or noise, depending on what you want. I am constantly doing many activities each day and this feature really keeps me on track. You can also set timers on your watch. I also use this very frequently. I have to wait certain amounts of time for doing things with my job and this feature keeps me right on track.
It is convenient. I get a lot of calls for work, so when someone calls and I am busy doing something, I can simply look down at my watch and see if it’s something I need to answer or not. I get at least three scam calls a day, so it’s very nice to not have to find my phone each time.
I have learned that I actually didn’t need things that I got. I learned that I don’t actually need cellular data on my watch. It cost’s about $20 a month and the only time you would need that would be if your phone was nowhere near you. The watch that has cellular available also costs more. I also learned that I don’t like having a screen protector on my watch. It makes it really hard to use. I ripped it off after using one for less than a week. I really don’t think you need to buy the newest or best one out there. Mine works very well and I am two series behind what has been released.
If you want to buy an apple watch here is the link to the one that I have (without cellular since I wouldn’t get it if I could go back and also a little smaller). If you use this link, I do get compensated.
I hope you found this helpful. If you have an apple watch already, let’s hear what you love or hate about yours in the comments below.
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Benefits of Eating Yogurt
Hey Everyone!
Today I am talking about the benefits of eating yogurt. I know that a lot of you probably already know that eating it is very good for you, but you might not know all of the benefits. I am also going to talk about my favorite type. I think it tastes like a treat!
The first benefit I am going to talk about is that yogurt supports healthy digestion. Yogurt has something called probiotics in it. Probiotics are healthy bacteria. This might sound disgusting to you but we actually have a ton of bacteria normally in our gut. When the good and bad bacteria get out of balance, more bad than good, it can cause you to become sick. When you add probiotics to the mix you are adding more good bacteria, which is exactly what we want. Yogurt can boost the immune system. This also stems from the probiotics. It can help regulate your mood. Studies have shown that good gut health is directly related to better mood. It lowers the risk of many diseases. Some of these diseases include: Diabetes II and Colorectal Cancer. Due to the probiotics in the yogurt, your gut stays healthier for longer. As a byproduct, your risk of colorectal cancer is decreased. This has been proven in medical studies. Since yogurt promotes a healthy gut, it also improves the absorption of nutrients in the gut. This can improve blood sugar regulation, which in turn, can prevent Diabetes II. It prevents osteoporosis and can increase bone density. This is because it has both calcium and vitamin D, which are crucial for bone health! Both of these vitamins strengthen and maintain your bone mass.
My favorite yogurt is Noosa. My favorite flavor is lemon. You can find this at most grocery stores and they also sell it at Costco!
I hope that you learned something from today’s post. Please let me know in the comments below! Thanks for reading.
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How to do a Proper Squat
Hi Everyone! Today I am talking about how to do a proper squat. Again, I am not a personal trainer. I have, however, learned a lot about squats from my trainer and through doing them for years. I am hoping to pass that knowledge onto you!
Why should you learn how to do a proper squat? Doing squats incorrectly can lead to injuries. You can put extra stress on your ligaments and tendons. You won’t get as good of a workout as well. There are also many benefits to doing a squat properly. They can improve knee stability. They help you to perform daily activities more easily. You don’t need any equipment to do them. They help you to be able to lift heavy items correctly. They are working out multiple muscles at the same time, making your time better used during your workout.
So how do you do a proper squat?
- Start by placing your feet shoulder width apart. Your feet can be parallel or slightly pointed outwards.
- Make sure you are “sitting back” so that you aren’t just bending your knees. You can practice with a chair to start. This feels pretty uncomfortable when you start, but you really want to make sure your knees are not going past your toes. Also make sure that your knees are not pushing in when you go down.
- Don’t hunch your back. You want to make sure your back is as straight as possible.
- You don’t want your heels to leave the ground ever. The thing that I have found to help me most with this is squatting with only socks on, especially when you start piling on the weight. You can also find shoes that are good for squatting if that grosses you out.
- When you get the first steps down, make sure you are going down low enough. Your knees should bend about 90 degrees and your thighs should be parallel to the floor. When you are more advanced you can go even lower.
- Practice, practice, practice. The best thing you can do to get better at squatting is practicing. I can tell you that it took me a while to get the best form for me. Once you get better, you can start adding weight! There are also several variations of squats but once you get a simple squat down you can move on to those!
Here is a video of me doing a couple barbell squats.
Thanks for taking the time to check out my post today. I hope that it helps you in your fitness journey. Let me know in the comments below what you would like to hear about next.
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Using Vision Boards To Accomplish Goals
Hey Everybody! Today I am writing about using vision boards to accomplish your goals. I thought it would be an appropriate time since everyone is making New Years resolutions. I know some think that doing this is “weird” but try to hear me out.
Vision boards are a visual representation of things you want to attract to your life. This could be a poster with things taped or glued to it, a collage on your phone, or a collage made on the computer. These are only a few examples of what you can do. The trick is putting it somewhere you will look at multiple times a day. You can change your desktop on your computer or the background on your phone. My favorite is a poster in my bedroom.
You want to place it somewhere you can see it all the time because your subconscious will be thinking about it even when you aren’t. I know this sounds a little bizarre but try it out! You wouldn’t believe the stuff I have accomplished from making my own vision boards. I put pictures of places I wanted to visit and without even realizing it I took the same picture while I was there! I didn’t even realize that I did this until months later looking through my trip pictures. It still blows my mind!
You can make these for long or short term. I’ve made them for the current year up to the next five years! It’s completely up to you.
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