Motivation? Quote of the day: You are in Paradise

By Marina Aagaard, MFT There is so much to be happy about every single day (even in sad times). Especially Nature, the nature that surrounds us every day; there is an abundance of life and beauty on our blue planet.  Tired? Lack of energy? Go out, look up, look down, look around. Watch nature, watch …

Are you serious? Haven’t got a bucket list yet? You should!

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Life and mood can be 'lighted' by a "bucket list" with inspiration and motivation. I have one myself and recommend it: A list little or large, modest or ambitious, free or costly (start saving); some sort of agenda to remind you to live life here and now, this is your chance! Bucket …

For your fitness and wellness: Collect new and different (exercise) experiences!

By Marina Aagaard, MFEEver since those slacklines appeared I have secretly wanted to try one. However, this has been 'mission impossible', because every time I have seen one, there has been lots of active 'liners' and onlookers. I admit: The fear of falling from the line to me (...) pales in comparison with the fear of ridicule and …

Goodbye New Year’s Resolutions! Hello New Year and New Habits.

Marina Aagaard, MFE It is that time of year again, New Year's Resolution Time or rather: A brand new year with ample opportunity for new beginnings, new smart moves ... in your mind, body, habitat and on the move. Don't say goodbye to old habits, instead say hello to new and better ones – that is …

Top 20 Tips: How to Slim Down and Up Your Health With NO Dieting

Af Marina Aagaard, MFT Are you as healthy and toned as you want to be? If not, here are 20 proven methods for improving health, wellness, fitness and body composition. In the early days of the New Year morale and willpower is high, however, after 4-6 weeks motivation drops. So be ready with new strategies! …

Happy New Year: The Best Year Ever!

By Marina Aagaard, MFE On the last days of the year it is time to take stock and set new goals. Time and time again it has been proven, that by reflecting, taking the time to think things over, evaluating, learning from experience, and setting specific goals and writing them down, the chances of reaching …

10 Super Tips: Get Much More Out Of Your Fitness Training

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Fitness strength training is super training for every one regardless of sex and age. Unfortunately many fitness exercisers are wasting their time. And it takes so little to make fitness so much better. Good fitness 1) improves metabolism and increases energy expenditure during exercise and rest, 2) prevents injuries and 3) …

10 Top Tips: Get The Most Out Of Your Training

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Don't waste your time! Check these 10 expert tips, based on motivation theory and advanced sports science, and get the most out of your training time.        1. Find your internal motivation, find out what's fun and meaningful in training: 1) It feels good working up a sweat and feeling …

Running for Weight Loss? Run This Way!

By Marina Aagaard, MFE A few lot of pounds too heavy? You want to lose weight? You consider running for weight loss? Then this is for you; important information and inspiration; a true 'weight loss running' program for lasting weight loss and lasting joy of running ... In many popular articles on running to lose weight, the …

Periodize: Perfect Your Long-term Plan

Long-term plan, macro cycle, an example (Aagaard, 2012). Marina Aagaard, MFE Top Tip Reach your goals! Make a plan. What do you say? For better programs and workouts, that is the way. Outline the long-term, then the short-term, it's simple, o.k.? You want to optimize your workout results? Then periodization is for you. First step …

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