HOME GYM!

Hi Friends,

If you love to exercise like me then you can get creative with the way you get your exercise done. If you do not have the resources or time to join or go to the gym, then create your own "Home Gym". Here is how you do it:

1) Get some weights- heavy enough to workout your muscles. If money is an issue, ask your rich friends if they have any equipment that they would like to donate to you or sell it to you at a fraction of the cost. Get a pair of dumbbells and if possible barbells. You can slowly add on more weights later on. Getting started is important.

2) Get a medicine ball to add variety to your workout.

3) Get an exercise mat for sit-ups.

4) Skipping Rope- a forgotten tool. Remember Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier used this to build their stamina and speed.

5) Surf the internet and get ideas on the types of exercises you like.

You are ready to "rock & roll". Now you can start working out regularly.

6) After you work out in your home gym- go for a brisk walk, jog, or even swim in a nearby pool for at least half and hour. Its a good way to end your work. You need to an aerobic workout if you want to lose weight.

My home gym includes a stationary bike, dumbbells, barbell, medicine ball, exercise mats, skipping rope, bicycle, hand-grips (for forearms), ankle weights, etc. I have all these equipments because I can hardly find time to go to the gym.Occasionally, I will go to the park to do my chin-ups and do my Running in preparation for the half-marathon (21km).

Always, exercise with caution especially when children are around and listen to your body to avoid getting injured.

Have Fun with your Home Gym! :-)

Cheers,
Mark

Choose a Sport You Enjoy!

Hi Friends,

Have you decided to start exercising so that you can energize yourself? If YES! Fantastic. You are on the road to a healthier and better life because you will have more energy to do things and your health will improve. One of the best ways to get on the road to exercise is to choose a sport you like. Then you are likely to stick to it and you will be more committed. Of course some sports give you faster results and are more effective than others. So you need set realistic expectations.

Here some ideas on which Sports to engage in:
1) Jogging
2) Soccer
3) Cycling
4) Swimming
5) Gym
6) Golf
7) Basketball
8) Tennis
9) Squash
10) Badminton

 If you not the sporty type then walking, jogging or swimming will be ideal.

Depending on your current fitness level you may want to start slowly and increase the intensity gradually. Record down your current height, weight, arms and leg size, etc. Check again after 3 months to see what your progress is like.

If you feel unwell, immediately stop and see a Doctor. Listen to your body. Don't be a "Hero" or you end up being a "Zero".

Live your Life with Passion! Enjoy.

Cheers,
Mark

Energize Your Life!

Dear Friends,

If you want to feel ALIVE, then exercise! You will feel good at any age if you exercise regularly. You will able to live a healthy and enjoyable LIFE.Whenever I felt lousy, stressed, or lazy I would either go to the gym or go for run. I will feel much better after that and whatever was stifling me would be gone. My mind will be clearer and I would be able work better.


Whenever I gained weight, I could feel slow and lazy. This especially so when you grow older and your metabolic rate slows dramatically. Unless you have a healthy exercise regimen, you are likely to pile on the weight gradually and it will be difficult get rid of it. Hence, you should do something about it. The best way is to exercise more and eat healthily.


So set yourself some goals and you can get started with your exercise regimen, Just one little advise. We all have different health and fitness levels. Get a health check up with your family doctor. Once you know the state of your health, you can plan a fitness program. Have a book to record your weight, and progress you are making. Start gradually and increase the intensity. Always listen to your body when you exercise and you will be fine.


Live Life, Love Life!


Cheers,
Mark