Fitness and Physical Activity: How to burn the most calories (table)

By Marina Aagaard, MFT Which exercise burns the most calories? A typical question along with: Can you lose weight by cleaning your house? There are formulas and calculators online, that allow you to calculate your  own numbers. Alternatively, have a look at this table. In 2004, the Harvard Heart newsletter contained a table of energy consumption for three …

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 …

Exercise, yes or no? Your heart says yes!

By Marina Aagaard, MFE I was asked by a worried potential exerciser Is exercise really healthy, if you suffer from a cardiovascular disease?. The answer is Yes! Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your heart, because it helps in preventing cardiovascular disease; it lowers your risk of atherosclerosis, a primary cause …

Valentine’s Day Pulse & Passion

Your heart loooooooooves exercise.  Exercise your heart: Exercise with your loved one(s) ... By Marina Aagaard, MFE Top Tip Strengthen your heart with CV* exercise. Strengthen your heart with fun and games; it's nice. Strengthen your heart, to your health; a wonderful spice. Strengthen your heart with varied WOD**: Roll the idea-dice. Strengthen your heart …

Get Off Your Lazy Butt

By Marina Aagaard, MFT Hey you, don't just sit, your body is getting sick of it ... It is vital to keep moving during the everyday, not just during exercising. So this is for coach potatoes AND fitness fanatics: Top Tip Never ever completely stop ... walk, run, jump and hop. Never ever sit for …

Shop Till You Drop! It’s O.K.!

By Marina Aagaard, MFE To me shopping is a rare activity, as I aim for LEAN living and fast shopping: 1) Establish need, 2) Buy object, 3) Return to basecamp. In spite of this I was recently named as a source in the magazine I FORM in the article... believe it or not ... shopping can be healthy ... …

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