by Machiko Emoto | Jul 7, 2020 | Training
Does it take days for you to recover after your workout sessions? This is a sign that you may be overdoing it and need to cut back. Learn more about important signals from your body that warn you to slow down, and what you can do to make your fitness routine work...
by Machiko Emoto | Jun 23, 2020 | Training
Preparing to work out requires more than lacing up your sneakers and filling your water bottle. There’s a mental aspect too. You need to prepare your mind as much as your body. In many ways, it’s your attitude more than your muscles that determines whether...
by Machiko Emoto | Jun 2, 2020 | Nutrition, Training, Weight Loss
Why does the scale move so slowly when you’re trying to lose weight? If you’ve hit a plateau or you just want the motivation that comes with seeing significant results each week, there are ways to accelerate your weight loss. Shape up faster without wasting money on...
by Machiko Emoto | May 19, 2020 | Training
There’s a big difference between buying a gym membership, and using it on a regular basis. Keeping an exercise journal is one tool for making your workouts more consistent and effective. Let’s take a look at the benefits of tracking your time on the...
by Machiko Emoto | May 14, 2020 | Training
If you work out, you’ve probably heard about rest and recovery. You might also be wondering about the difference between the two, and how can you use these concepts to make your workouts more effective. The major difference is the level of activity. Rest days are just...
by Machiko Emoto | May 1, 2020 | Training
You just finished a long day at work. It’s about 6 PM and now you get to sit in traffic for over an hour until you finally get home to put your feet up. Chances are you may not have the time or the motivation to exercise. Most people in today’s busy world...
