Both Feet on the Ground Shares Profoundly Therapeutic Benefits Of Immersion In The Natural World
Denver, CO, June 9, 2020 — You’re stressed out, tired of looking at the same four walls, drained by the negativity on social media, and exhausted from juggling work with homeschooling and entertaining your kids. No matter your age, location, or financial standing, there is a simple, effective therapy that is abundantly available, and it’s right outside your door.
“Get out and stay out—as often and for as long as you can,” champions Marshall Ulrich in his latest release, Both Feet on the Ground: Reflections from the Outside.
Ulrich, an ultrarunner who has also scaled the Seven Summits and competed in multi-day adventure races,shares stories of his expeditions in such far-flung places as Borneo, Tibet, and South Africa, as well as his lifelong commitment to farming his land in Colorado. Ulrich has climbed Mount Everest, run through the searing heat of the Gobi Desert, and ridden the huge waves off Morocco. But there’s no need to be an extreme athlete to reap the benefits of forming physical connections with the natural world.
Ulrich urges readers to simply unplug, plant their feet firmly in the earth, fill their lungs with clean air, and dream of bold and personally compelling outdoor adventures.
“Your adventures in natural places—even if, for now, it’s just sitting outside or walking around your neighborhood—can put you back in touch with who you are; how resilient, resourceful and hardy you can be,” Ulrich says.
Throughout Both Feet on the Ground, Ulrich shares valuable insights from his endeavors, along with useful findings and recommendations from other experts, all organized around themes of earth, air, fire and water. His hope is that you’ll be inspired to find new ways of engaging with these natural elements yourself to experience the healing powers of the outside world.
Author Marshall Ulrich is an extreme endurance athlete—ultrarunning icon, Seven Summits mountaineer, and adventure racer—who loves sharing his exploits to entertain and help motivate others to reach their goals. He’s raced, led expeditions, or climbed mountains in nearly 30 countries, and visited 30 more, so his stories are about more than just physical accomplishments. Cutting his teeth running across Death Valley, he’s also climbed Mount Everest, run in the jungles of Fiji, and completed a record-setting run across America. Dubbed the Endurance King, he defies the ideas of “too far,” “too old” and “not possible.” Revered among athletes, Marshall is also the author of Running on Empty. An acclaimed speaker, he’s lectured on various elite cruise lines, and given talks at businesses, schools, race expos, and professional conferences, including the Royal Geographic Society, Morgan Stanley, and Wilderness Medicine.
Working Toward a Race? How to Ease Into Starting a Running Schedule
Completing a running race, whether it is a 5k or a full marathon, is an accomplishment that should always be celebrated. Running is very rewarding, both physically and mentally. However, it also requires a great deal of patience and determination. If you have been injured and went to an ankle & foot clinic to get healed, or if you just have not regularly gone on runs in recent months, fear not. There is no rush in getting back into the groove of being in shape so that you can compete in a road race in the coming months.
Picking a Race and Date to Work Towards
The length of the race you want to run in is dependent on how long your training schedule should be. It is recommended that you start with a shorter race, such as a 5k or 10k, before jumping into anything longer. Once you have your date sought out, keep it marked, so that you can motivate yourself to work towards your goals each day as you approach race day.
Weekly Mileage and Pace
In terms of weekly mileage, start out small and progress as you increase your endurance each week. If you have not consistently run for the past few months, you should only strive for about 10-12 miles in three separate runs per week for the first couple weeks. Remember, your joints have not been used to running in a while, so it is important to ease into your return to prevent injury. Your pace can also go from conversational to slightly faster each week as your mileage slowly increases.
Impact of Cross-Training and Tracking Your Runs
Cross-training is also suggested to sustain an injury-free body and to build strength on the days in which you are not running. Keeping track of your distances and times for each run is also important and proves to be a motivating factor in improving your pace. Make it a habit that you run a few times each week, so that you can stick to your schedule and remain engaged in easing back into running as you set personal goals.
Run with a Smile
The most important factor to consider while you train and ease yourself into a running schedule to prepare for a race is maintaining a positive attitude. Running is frustrating, and it cannot be perfected overnight. Trust your process, and just know that each run you complete benefits you, no matter how long or how fast. Before you know it, you will have worked yourself into great shape in perfect time for race day.
Johnson & Johnson partnership to support frontline health workers in Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East in fight against COVID-19
In response to COVID-19 pandemic Johnson & Johnson have formed a new partnership with The World Continuing Education Alliance, The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery East Africa and the International Council of Nurses to support frontline health workers.
The result of this collaboration is the development of a focused training program that will be delivered via mobile app and aims to reach 600,000 nurses and midwives in Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has established a certifiable COVID-19 Curriculum with 6 modules adapted from WHO training
The International Council of Nurses has supported through their collaboration with Nurses Associations, Nursing Councils and Ministries of Health
The World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA) is bringing this knowledge to scale thanks to its virtual platform and mobile based training capacity.
Johnson and Johnson is funding the roll out across 10 priority countries in Sub-Saharan Africa namely: Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal. A roll out to Egypt, Jordan and other countries in the Middle East is yet to be confirmed
“One critical part of our response to COVID-19 is strengthening health systems by supporting and championing the people on the front lines who are at the heart of delivering care. Never has this ambition been more important than it is now as we face the biggest healthcare crisis in our lifetime” said Luis Diaz-Rubio, Managing Director, Janssen Emerging Markets, and a Board Member of the Johnson & Johnson Foundation (Scotland). ‘The partnership announced today will allow us to share more knowledge quickly and efficiently to many more frontline health workers which in turn will not only lead to better outcomes in the long run, but will help us beat this disease together’
The content developed for the app is open source and is currently available in English, Arabic and French. As well as enabling the program to reach a huge number of front-line workers the app will also encourage information sharing, creating effective and quick feedback channels which will in turn provide greater insight into the training needs and experience of those on the frontline in these countries.
“In response to COVID-19, with the aid of the Johnson & Johnson Foundation and our valuable training partners, The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery East Africa, we are able to supply training resources to many more nurses, midwives and medical workers to assist in defeating the pandemic.” commented Craig Fitzpatrick, EMEA Director at the WCEA.
“Preparedness of nurses and midwives who are at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 is critical to successfully dealing with the pandemic,” said Dr. Eunice Ndirangu, Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONAM), Aga Khan University. Through the use of online and a mobile app, SONAM in partnership with Johnson and Johnson and WCEA is able to ensure access to nurses and midwives, even those in rural and hard to reach areas.”
“Ensuring nurses have the most up to date information, training and guidance on COVID-19 is a priority for ICN. We have a number of free resources, including the WCEA platform, available on our COVID-19 portal. This mobile app will be a helpful addition for nurses to ensure they are better prepared as the fight this pandemic.” Howard Catton, CEO, International Council of Nurses.
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About Johnson and Johnson: The Johnson & Johnson Center for Health Worker Innovation was founded to catalyze efforts to respond to the human resource crisis in global health and build a thriving health workforce. Leveraging a people-first model, the Center focuses on equipping nurses, midwives and community health workers across the globe with the skills, resources and support they need to improve quality of care and strengthen primary and community-based health systems.
About The World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA): The WCEA works in partnership with the World Medical Association, the International Council of Nurses and other key collaboration partners focusing on supporting healthcare organizations to provide their frontline health workers access to education through online systems and mobile technology. In doing so, we work with respected educators to make their content available around the world.
About AKU: The Aga Khan University empowers the people of the developing world with the knowledge and skills to realize their highest goals. We provide a transformative education that prepares our graduates for local and global leadership. We generate solutions to problems that affect millions of people through pioneering research. We strive to achieve world-class excellence, inspiring individuals and institutions to meet the highest standards. Because everyone deserves the opportunity to fulfil their potential, we serve the disadvantaged and work where the need is greatest. Together with our partners, AKU builds bridges across borders and boundaries of all kinds, recognizing that humanity’s diversity is one of its greatest assets.
About the International Council of Nurses (ICN): The ICN is a federation of more than 130 national nurses’ associations representing the millions of nurses worldwide. Operated by nurses and leading nursing internationally, ICN works to ensure quality care for all and sound health policies globally.
At June 20th Poor People’s Campaign digital mass assembly, people from more than 40 states suffering from poverty, COVID-19 & police brutality to tell their stories & demand moral agenda
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Poor and low-income people of every race, creed, color and sexuality from more than 40 states will demand change as they share stories of struggling through poverty and protests for racial justice at a historic digital assembly and march sponsored by The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.
Hundreds of mobilizing partners — including 14 national unions, 16 national religious denominations and dozens civil rights organizations — will join the campaign for the Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington.
The assembly and march will be aired at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, June 20, and at 6 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, June 21. It can be viewed at june2020.org, and MSNBC will livestream the entire event, as will other local and national media.
“When we began organizing the poor people’s assembly and march two years ago, we knew 140 million people -- 43% of the nation were poor or low-income and that 700 people died each day -- or 250,000 a year -- from poverty,” said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of Repairers of the Breach and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign.
“We knew racist voter suppression was blocking voters from casting their ballot and blocking progressive policy decisions. We knew over 80 million people were uninsured or underinsured and millions were homeless and without clean water. And we knew that we had a war economy with a gross and unnecessary budget. We knew all of these realities are morally indefensible, constitutionally inconsistent and economically insane, undermining our national health. And then a pandemic hit and exposed the wounds of racism and poverty, and a lynching by police of a black man on camera poured salt in the wound, which makes our call for a moral fusion coalition of all people to address five interlocking injustices even the more relevant,” said Rev. Barber, a bishop and pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Former Vice President Al Gore and other young climate activists will introduce those testifying about the effect of ecological devastation on their lives.
Actors and activists such as Erika Alexander, Danny Glover, David Oyelowo, Jane Fonda, Wanda Sykes and Debra Messing will introduce testifiers and invite Americans and people around the world to tune in.
“The numbers of people suffering in this the richest nation in the world is already increasing and deepening as the effects of the pandemic, recession and racist and anti-poor policies continue to hurt poor and low-income people the hardest,” said Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign. “On June 20th, poor and impacted people will come together to tell the nation what it means to not have enough food to eat, to wonder how to keep a roof over your family’s head, and to have to choose between risking your life by going to work or staying at home and not getting paid. We will share the bold and visionary demands people are putting forth that can solve these grave injustices and the powerful and creative resistance of people organizing across the country. History shows that when those most impacted by injustice come together in a powerful movement, that this country can indeed change for the better. Those whose backs are against the wall are pushing this whole nation towards justice today."
The campaign notes that the day’s focus will be on poor and low-income people who demand that their voices be heard. These people from 43 states -- white farmers and coal miners standing with black women Latino meat packers, First Nation Apaches and Asian people -- will tell the pain of their stories and demand a specific policy, moral budget and political agenda.
That agenda includes a demand that the nation address the five interlocking injustices of systemic racism, systemic poverty, ecological devastation, the war economy and militarism and a distorted moral narrative of religious nationalism.
Among the impacted people who will speak are service workers from the Midwest who have worked through the pandemic without PP; families hurt by police brutality; a coal miner from Appalachia; mothers who have lost children due to lack of health care, residents of Cancer Alley in Louisiana, and an Apache elder who is petitioning the federal government to stop a corporation from destroying a sacred site in Arizona.
The assembly and march are being held in the wake of protests spurred by the death of George Floyd, who died on Memorial Day as a Minneapolis police officer held his knee on Mr. Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.
His cry of “I can't breathe” echoed that of Eric Garner, who died in 2014 when a New York City police officer put him in a chokehold. It followed those of Breonna Taylor, who was shot eight times by officers who invaded her apartment in Kentucky with a battering ram, and Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed by two white joggers who weren’t charged until a video emerged.
The campaign’s leaders decided at the end of March to hold a digital assembly and march because of the pandemic rather than gathering in person in Washington, D.C. Amidst protests that are happening in every state, this digital mass assembly presents an opportunity for all Americans to join together in a united call for justice from wherever they are.
A virtual press room will be set up for reporter’s questions on June 20th. Media can register for it here.
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, is building a generationally transformative digital gathering called the Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington, on June 20, 2020. At that assembly, we will demand that both major political parties address the interlocking injustices of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism and the distorted moral narrative of religious nationalism by implementing our Moral Agenda
Petition to decriminalize plant medicines launched with the goal of providing alternative mental health, addiction solutions Vancouver, B.C. (June 10, 2020):Decriminalize Nature Canada, a multidisciplinary coalition of scientists, mental health workers, healers and advocates has launched a national initiative to decriminalize plant medicines. Their goal is to garner the signatures of 500,000 Canadians by August 16, 2020.At least half of Canadians will struggle with their mental health before the age of 40. In any given year, one in five will experience a mental health issue. Resources for those suffering are currently incredibly strained, and alternative solutions are drastically needed.
A growing body of research shows that plant medicines could be a safe alternative to conventional medicine for those suffering from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and addiction. Plant medicines are non-addictive and have been shown to help those suffering from addiction to abstain from drugs like opioids without experiencing the effects of withdrawal.
In the midst of Canada’s overdose and mental health crises, decriminalizing plant medicines would create greater access to much-needed treatment modalities informed by ancient and Indigenous knowledge, while reducing stigma and allowing practitioners who work with these medicines to come out of the shadows.
“In BC more people have died from overdoses since mid-March than from COVID-19,” said Paul Manly, the Member of Parliament who sponsored the petition. “We need new thinking around the treatment of addictions and mental health. These plants and medicines are rooted in thousands of years of indigenous teachings and cultural practices. Criminalization was part of colonization. It’s time to acknowledge that, and give these treatments the respect they deserve.”
“I have worked with hundreds of individuals who have been able to successfully free themselves from addiction and other mental health issues with the use of plant medicines,” said Trevor Millar, a Decriminalize Nature Canada team member and board chair of MAPS Canada. “Our goal is to galvanize support for decriminalizing these medicines, so that more Canadians can heal from the traumas that lead to depression, PTSD, and addiction.”
"Increasing scientific evidence and burgeoning clinical experience show that, in the proper context, the use of plant medicines can be a positive adjunct to healing, with lasting positive impacts on mental well-being,” said Dr. Gabor Maté, addictions expert in response to the petition. “In advocating for people's right to access these potentially beneficial traditional modalities, this petition is a step in the right direction.”To sign the federal petition to decriminalize plant medicines, visit www.decriminalizenature.ca. -###-
About Decriminalize Nature: Decriminalize Nature Canada (DCM) is a multidisciplinary coalition of scientists, mental health workers, healers and advocates committed to decriminalizing plant medicine and fungi at the national level. The group is eager to open the doorway to the alternative healing modalities associated with sacramental plant medicines so that Canadians suffering from mental health issues and addiction can access them safely and without fear or stigma. DCM has gained the support of organizations such as MAPS Canada and the recently launched Canadian Psychedelic Association, comprised of scientists, doctors, researchers, and practitioners. For more information visit: www.decriminalizenature.ca
TORONTO, ON (June 10, 2020) – HelloMD, the leading virtual healthcare platform for medical cannabis in Canada, is offering a new Senior Care service that gives 65+ patient community across Canada simpler access to medical cannabis support to help keep them informed and cared for during COVID-19.
HelloMD is the exclusive telehealth partner of Medical Cannabis by Shoppers, Shoppers Drug Mart’s online platform for the sale of medical cannabis. Through the partnership HelloMD provides patients in Canada with convenient access to practitioner-led advice about medical cannabis.
HelloMD’s new Senior Care service offers low-tech, high-touch access to educational content and licensed practitioners, all from the safety and comfort of their homes. The service offers seniors a simple 3-step process that connects them with an experienced practitioner and, if authorized, with a Medical Cannabis by Shoppers virtual pharmacists to assist with product prescriptions and fulfillment.
According to Statscan National Cannabis Survey seniors are the fastest growing age group utilizing cannabis. With more than a quarter of 65+ cannabis users new to cannabis, the need for education and services that cater specifically to them is clear.
"It’s no surprise that we see so many more seniors curious about using medical cannabis,” said Wendy Wiley, RN, MN, NP. "From my experience, this is a group more likely to present with symptoms resistant to first and second line treatment options, or to be experiencing intolerable side effects from other treatments. But cannabis is not a silver bullet; seniors need access to sound advice on how to use medical cannabis safely, in the context of their conditions and other currently prescribed medications," added Wiley.
The new Senior Care service also includes regularly updated educational content tailored around the needs of those seniors using or seeking advice on the use of medical cannabis.
“Since the start of 2020, we have seen more than 250% growth in demand from 65+ patients seeking practitioner advice on medical cannabis,” said Larry Lisser Senior Vice President of HelloMD. With the ongoing associated risks of COVID-19, seniors need access to safe and trusted sources for their health care needs; yet virtual health is new and sometimes can feel cumbersome for this community. That’s why we have re-engineered our processes and platform so that seniors can enjoy the safety and convenience of virtual health services, but without the frustration that technology can sometimes present,” Lisser added.
“We want seniors to have trusted access to the widest variety of medical cannabis products available in Canada today, “ said Ken Weisbrod, Vice President of Business Development, Shoppers Drug Mart. “Be it by way of simpler access to licensed practitioners, or our pricing programs designed to help seniors better afford their medical cannabis, we want to ensure that seniors have the support they need to streamline this aspect of their healthcare journey.”.
Medical Cannabis by Shoppers breaks down existing barriers for patients by providing convenient access to a broader range of options through a single source, alongside expert advice and counsel from trusted healthcare professionals.
HelloMD is a leading digital platform for alternative healthcare, and has facilitated more than 100,000 virtual consults between patients and licensed practitioners. With its mature tech platform, exceptional patient support and flexible business models, the company’s B2B solutions help pharmacies, clinics and producers onboard to deliver world-class, virtual care to existing and new medical cannabis patients. For more information please visit: https://seniorcare.hellomd.com/
The Warrior’s Meditation Shares Best-Kept Secret In Stress Relief And Self-Improvement
Portland, OR, June 10, 2020 — The Warrior's Meditation by Richard L. Haight, the award-winning author of The Unbound Soul, makes transformative meditation accessible to the masses, with short, daily sessions that don’t require periods of isolation.
“The Warrior's Meditation is unlike any other meditation. This method is flexible in application, which allows it to blend with whatever your day has in store,” Haight says.
Perfect for people of all backgrounds and skill levels, The Warrior’s Meditation teaches an instinctive, non-religious form of Samurai meditation that is both practical and extremely effective.
Through daily meditation, practitioners can experience the following cognitive and physical benefits, among many others:
1. Improved immune function; decreased cellular inflammation and pain.
2. Increased positive emotions; less anxiety, depression and stress.
3. Increased emotional intelligence and compassion; reduced feelings of insecurity.
4. Increased gray matter in areas related to paying attention, positive emotions, emotional regulation and self-control.
5. Improved memory, creativity and abstract thinking.
Life is busy, and few people have time to spend hours a day in meditation. With The Warrior's Meditation, readers can experience profound clarity and awareness wherever they are and eventually embody meditation as a way of being.
Author Richard L. Haight is a master-level instructor of martial, meditation and healing arts. He began formal martial arts training at age 12 and moved to Japan at the age of 24 to advance his training with masters of the sword, staff and aiki-jujutsu.
During his 15 years in Japan, Haight was awarded masters licenses in four samurai arts as well as a traditional healing art called sotai-ho. He is one of the world's foremost experts in the traditional Japanese martial arts.
Through his books, his meditation and martial arts seminars, Haight is helping to ignite a worldwide movement for personal transformation that is free of all constraints and open to anyone of any level. He now lives and teaches in southern Oregon.
The Warrior's Meditation: The Best-Kept Secret in Self-Improvement, Cognitive Enhancement, and Stress Relief, Taught by a Master of Four Samurai Arts
Publisher: Shinkaikan Body, Mind, Spirit LLC
ISBN-10: 0999210092
ISBN-13: 978-0999210093
Paperback available at all online bookstores.
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How to Make a Compact Home Gym for an Apartment
Whether your gym is temporarily closed or you do not like to work out in public, you do not have to let your restrictions stop you from exercising. Why not create your own home gym? You can easily put together a gym even when you are working with limited space. Use the following tips to create a compact gym in your apartment.
Designate A Space
The first thing you want to do is designate a space to your home gym. This way, you can determine what equipment is going to fit in your space. You may want to exercise near the window of your living room for natural light, or maybe you would prefer to use the corner of your bedroom for maximum privacy.
Gather Your Equipment
The next step is to start gathering the equipment you need for your gym. There is a chance your landlord is not going to allow large equipment in your apartment. However, you can still invest in an ab roller, a jump rope, kettlebells, dumbbells, and resistance bands. You can also invest in equipment for practicing yoga and meditation.
Embrace Vertical Storage
Vertical storage is a lifesaver when creating a gym in your apartment. Use self-adhesive hooks for your jump rope and resistance bands. A narrow shelving unit can be used for lighter equipment, such as your yoga mat and towels. Place your heavier equipment on the bottom shelves or floor under your jump rope and resistance bands.
Rent A Bigger Space
If you are looking to rent a bigger space, you may want to look into two bedroom apartments in your area. The second bedroom can be used as your home gym. This way, you have plenty of space to organize your equipment into zones and even add a wall mirror. It also gives you the privacy you desire when working out at home.
Purchase An Area Rug
There are certain accessories that make a big difference when putting together a gym. One example is an area rug. The rug can stop your equipment from sliding around as you use it, and it also protects your carpet from sweat as you work out. You can also use the area rug as a visual marker when designating a space for your gym.
It is easy to put together your own gym when living in an apartment. All you need is enough space and the equipment that works for you. This way, you can stay in shape without heading to a public gym.
Brooke Chaplan is a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most of her time hiking, biking, and gardening. For more information, contact Brooke via Facebook at facebook.com/brooke.chaplan or Twitter @BrookeChaplan
4 Life Changes That Make the Biggest Difference in Your Fitness Efforts
It can be difficult to get fit. However, if you make simple changes, then you will likely notice a major difference in your health. There are several ways that you can improve your fitness.
Do HIIT Training
You are probably well aware of the fact that you will have to exercise on a regular basis in order to get fit. However, there are some types of exercise that are more effective than others. High-intensity interval training, or HIIT training, is one of the most effective ways to get in shape. HIIT training involves doing short bouts of intense exercise followed by a recovery period. You do a less strenuous exercise during the recovery time. HIIT training sessions typically last 20 to 30 minutes, so they are ideal for people who are short on time.
Eat Healthy
It is nearly impossible to get in shape if you are not eating healthy. It is estimated that 80 percent of your fitness goals come from your diet. You should eat four or five servings of vegetables per day. You should also get plenty of lean protein. Good lean protein sources include beef, beans and poultry. If you have trouble following a healthy diet, then you can work with a nutrition specialist like those at Plan 7 Coaching.
Move Throughout the Day
Even if you exercise a lot, you could still be hurting your fitness goals if you spend several hours a day sitting. That is why it is important for you to move throughout the day. If you work at a desk, then you can do calisthenics at your desk. You can also walk around the office several times a day.
Switch It Up
You can quickly get bored if you do the same exercises every day. You are also likely to hit a plateau, which is a point where you stop seeing any progress. You will need to switch up your routine on a regular basis. This will keep your workouts fun and engaging. You will also have an easier time reaching your goals.
Getting in shape and staying in shape can be incredibly difficult. However, you can make it easier by doing HIIT training. You will also need to make sure that you follow a healthy diet. It is important for you to keep moving throughout the day. Furthermore, you will need to change up your routine frequently so that you keep exercise fun.
Why a Fitness Trainer Can Help You Get Healthy and Lose Weight
Probably a majority of people in this country are trying to lose weight and get in shape. Studies show that many diets and exercise plans fail for various reasons. Even when they work, some people stop following an eating plan or exercising regularly and get out of shape again. Here are some reasons why a fitness trainer can help you shed unneeded pounds and become healthier.
Knowledge
A certified fitness instructor has studied specific courses and techniques to learn how to achieve fitness and help others do the same. Trainers can earn certain types of higher education degrees or become certified at various levels in their understanding and practice of fitness techniques. Working with a trainer means that you will be helped by someone who is well educated in the field of physical fitness and has the skill to teach you how to become healthy and fit by losing weight if needed.
Accountability
Research shows that working with a partner to achieve important health goals is often more effective than trying to do it alone. A fitness trainer can help you set reasonable goals that are suitable and safe for your age and current health condition. You may be advised to get your doctor’s consent before starting a new fitness program. Meeting with a fitness expert on a regular basis will help you to become accountable in maintaining the agreed-upon schedule of exercises to help you get in shape. The instructor will know if you have been keeping up and respond accordingly by adjusting your training schedule and activities.
Consistency
Since many people abandon the eating plans and exercise schedules they develop for themselves, a fitness trainer can help to provide consistency. The trainer knows how long you should be doing certain workouts and techniques, and which are best for your body type, health conditions, and fitness goals. The instructor will work with you to develop your individual fitness training plan that can lead to successful outcomes when you work consistently with the trainer.
Progression
In creating a personal workout routine, you may think it works fine and then stick with it indefinitely. But a fitness trainer knows that to reach goals, you will need to adopt an increasingly more rigorous workout program. The instructor can help you safely and comfortably build your skills to finally meet and maintain your weight loss and fitness goals.
Working with a fitness trainer may make the difference between success and failure. Find out what a fitness expert can do to help you meet important health goals.
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