Those who know me understand that I am pretty much an open book online. I don’t hide much in social media and proudly share my accomplishments and failures. Why do I do this? Because it helps me maintain focus on reaching a higher level of fitness. This is both from a physical and an emotional standpoint. Can sharing everything on social sites be beneficial for self-improvement?
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One of my favorite ways to stay motivated for exercise and fitness is keeping track of my progress. In fact, there are quite a few benefits of keeping personal fitness records. But, how important is it to the average person?
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So, I’m trying to get back into fitness blogging after talking quite the hiatus from everything. It’s summer, three weeks till my birthday, and I still have so much work to do. But, getting back into blogging gives me a glimmer of hope.
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The C4 Pre-Workout Explosive Energy drink by Cellucor is a dietary supplement with the intention of giving you a boost during activities. The purpose behind it is to provide an elevated routine by giving you the energy to grind through a workout. But does it really work as well as the developer claims?
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I am a big fan of gamifying virtually anything. It’s a proven method of motivation as well as productivity in the workplace. It also helps keeps people more centered on health and fitness. The New Zealand-based startup ARX hopes to bring some of that gamification to gyms around the world. And I can’t tell you how excited I am for this product.
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Who wouldn’t love to earn money while exercising? Sweatcoin was recently brought to my attention by a friend…the same friend who turned me on to MyAchievement. It looks like a promising application, but is it really wroth the effort?
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Is it possible to lose weight permanently? Sure, as long as you’re willing to make permanent changes in your lifestyle to keep the weight off. You simply cannot lose 50 pounds and expect to go back to eating everything in sight. It’s essentially a transition you make to remain healthy.
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How often do you “hate” yourself when you do something stupid or wrong? A lot of people will become overly frustrated and even depressed with themselves because of decisions they make. I know I do. When it comes to health and fitness, I bet there is a great deal of depression and anxiety among many. So, how can you forgive yourself when you mess something up when trying to be healthy?
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The Super Bowl is an extremely popular event here in the United States. It’s a day when many will toss their diets aside from some good snacks and an intense battle between football titans. This year surely didn’t disappoint. However, it’s the pigging-out portion that’s going to slow me down.
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Every year, millions of people jump on the “get fit” bandwagon as a New Years Resolution. Unfortunately, many of them will fall short before the end of February. Is there a way to keep yourself motivated to stay healthy for longer than two or three months? That depends on how serious you are.
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