Friday, January 3, 2014

Blog #2 - New Year Resolutions

It's that time of year again. Lots of us have made or will make resolutions; many of these resolutions will be about getting back into shape/ shedding some excess weight. Some of these resoolutions will actually  make a difference - some of us will stick to the plans. I have picked a website which in my view offers an excellent source of solid ('evidence based') advice on this sort of stuff - it really is worth a look before leaping into the new program!

Top Tip: visit the website of the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) - "Position stands"
http://www.acsm.org/access-public-information/position-stands

Especially recommended:
  • Quantity and quality of exercise (cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neuromotor fitness)
  • Physical Activity intervention strategies for weight loss
  • Progression models or Resistance Training
Hot Tip: use the App "My Fitness Pal" 

http://www.myfitnesspal.com

This really is a great App. You may find that after using it for a couple of weeks, you may not need it anymore - you are calibrated!
Enjoy! ....... Now, all I have to do is pick my own resolutions and stick to them. Good luck with yours - whatever they may be.

BB

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Blog # 1 - January 01 -2014

Blog # 1

Herewith the first blog. New to this game, haven't really got the foggiest what I am doing just yet.
So, let's keep this short and simple.....

Have survived not only 2013 as a whole but also and especially the Christmas and New Year (always a difficulty for some reason)....relatively unscathed and intact. Horoscope talks of change and development in the year ahead.....this is optimistic. World events often inspire less optimism lately ...- bombs going off everywhere, journalists arrested in Egypt for doing their job, new Australian government dismantling policies without apparently pausing for breath or thought...hmmmm will need some additional doses of that previously mentioned optimism in 2014 methinks.

To friends and acquaintances who may happen upon this blog, my very best wishes for the  new Year.