July 21st, 2010
In past articles I have taken our city and local government to task over the overregulation and general nit- pickiness of which I believe they are sometimes guilty. So I thought it only fair to mention some local improvements a perhaps give a little due credit. I have been pleased to watch the development of the running and biking trails that run roughly parallel to Broadway over the last few years. The overall trails run from Rose Rudman Park, clear down to Grande, just behind highway 69. The paths are beautiful, and even in the summer time manage to stay relatively cool thanks to the shade and breezes provided by the tall pines. I often meet family and friends there to walk off our Andy’s desert and let the kids run a bit. Even without playground equipment it’s always a pleasant surprise how much amusement they get and how much energy they can burn off by simply running up and down the path. I for one have really enjoyed having a relatively quiet walk right in the middle of Tyler.
The sprawling park is an example of something that local government seems to be doing right, (at least as far as I can see). Here is something that can be used by the entire community in a really productive way. The new parks provide a place for people to meet, exercise, and generally improve their health, as well as enjoy the outdoors. On the Rudman end of the park there are even pavilions and picnic tables available. If you’re looking for a nice place to stretch your legs, and take a stroll through the woods; I highly recommend checking out these hiking / biking paths. By the way, looking for a place to park can be a bit confusing. For easy access to the trail, I suggest parking behind Woodcreek Athletic Club. For maps and other information see the city’s website: http://www.cityoftyler.org/DirectoryofCityParks/RoseRudmanTrail/tabid/226/Default.aspx.
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July 20th, 2010
Many people, especially women, tend to avoid resistance training for the fear of bulking up too much. Resistance training, however, turns your body into a fat burning machine, particularly when combined with cardio exercises. The repair phase on days in between resistance workouts when your muscles heal themselves is really what gives the results, not how much resistance you use necessarily. It is important in resistance training to put quality over quantity, controlling each and every movement and performing the moves correctly.
Personal trainers in Tyler, Texas would be an excellent source for learning how to incorporate resistance training into your weekly weight loss regimen. Instructional videos are also good tools, just be sure to watch the entire workout and learn what to do before you attempt any of the exercises. Because building muscle boosts your metabolism, the more muscle mass you add the better the fat burning power your body has. Every pound of muscle mass will burn 50 calories a day just by being there!
If bulk is a concern, use lower weight resistance tools such as free weights or resistance bands, but be sure to use enough to challenge yourself. You should reach failure before you reach the maximum rep count; otherwise your weights are too light. Because muscle weighs more than fat, you may not see immediate results on the scale, but it won’t take long before you start seeing a difference in the tape measure and the way your clothes fit, and that’s what matters.
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July 20th, 2010
When it comes to weight loss management there are as many methods as there are fast food choices. Only a handful of methods, however, will give results that are healthy and long lasting. While it may seem easier to swallow a few pills every day than to count calories and jump around till you can barely breathe, you will ultimately be disappointed with the results. Finding a doable weight loss management program is the key to your success.
Usually, a good weight loss management program will start you out by having you assess your current situation and set a reasonable goal. It will also provide you with a diet plan or at the very least a list of foods that are good for weight loss. Programs such as Weight Watchers usually have several locations in an area, Tyler, Texas included. These programs add the element of accountability by requiring you to attend weekly meeting to record your progress and discuss with a group what your experiences have been.
There are also plenty of websites you can access from your Tyler, Texas home for weight loss management. Many are free for basic membership and provide forums where you can anonymously interact with other like-minded dieters if you are uncomfortable with face to face meetings. These websites will often provide a calorie tracker that allows you to see exactly how much you have consumed if you are honest inputting your data. You may also be able to track your activity levels and see how many calories you have burned.
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July 19th, 2010
When most people realize it is time to lose some weight, they become frantic, almost desperate, to find a way to shed the pounds as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it is exactly this mind frame that allows so many scam artists to take advantage of people. In general, any product or program that promises huge results in an unrealistically short time period are scams, and most often dangerous.
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Crash and fad diets in Tyler, Texas are the most common. These programs will promise weight loss in excess of 15 pounds in only 7 days if you will follow a simple yet strict diet. While you may lose weight initially, most of these diets provide dangerously low calorie intake and will be more detrimental in the long run. Depriving your body of needed nutrients causes the body to go into starvation mode, storing fat, decreasing metabolism, and making it that much harder to lose meaningful weight later. Avoid these diets like the plague!
Many people like to believe that there is a miracle pill that will allow them to lose weight without changing their lifestyle, and with the creative marketing of scammers it’s easy to understand why so many people believe it. If you will look closely at diet pills and supplements, however, they will recommend you adopt a new diet and start exercising. When people follow the program they believe it was the pill that gave the results, when in actuality it was their actions. Save your money and use the diet and exercise alone for healthy, sustainable results.
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7922 S. Broadway Tyler, TX 75703 (903) 509-4269
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July 19th, 2010
When it comes to joining a gym in Tyler, Texas, many will have some well founded reservations. After all, it can be quite embarrassing to go to a place where the fittest of the fit are showing their stuff while you are sweating and struggling to breathe after only a few minutes on the treadmill. Then there is the financial aspect of a gym membership, which can be quite expensive depending on the gym you join. Finally, busy schedules in Tyler, Texas may make finding the time to actually go to the gym challenging.
When all of this is taken into account, it seems a gym membership amounts to nothing more than a waste of good money. However, there are good reasons to throw caution to the wind and just take the plunge. A gym offers a much wider range of quality exercise equipment than most people would have room to store, even if they could afford it. Many gyms also offer specialized classes where members can sign up to work-out in ways that interest them, keeping exercise fun and less boring.
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Additionally, when you spend your hard earned money on a gym membership the motivation is there to get your money’s worth. You will be more likely to make the time to work out when you have invested money into it. As for the embarrassment factor, there’s not much to be done except know that in a few weeks you’ll be showing your stuff with the best of them.
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