December 2

Health and Diet
Keep it in the family! We know how important exercise is – so get the family involved. After work or school, get the gang together for a brisk walk or bike ride around the neighborhood. Have a pet? Take him or her along. By making exercise a family affair, your activity level will increase and you’ll get to spend quality time together.

Fitness
Give yourself periods. Create four- to six-week training periods to reach different muscle fibers and stimulate more growth. Vary your exercises for each muscle group during the period. For example, use barbells instead of dumbbells, or do your chest press on an incline instead of a flat bench.

December 1

Health and Diet
Fight aging by paying attention to your surroundings. “Free radicals” are oxygen molecules that have become damaged due to factors such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, ultraviolet light, pesticides, radiation, emotional stress and excessive exercise. The body can defend itself against free radicals through antioxidants!

Fitness
What’s your goal? Knowing what you're working towards and creating a mental picture of your goal will determine your weight training parameters and program, as well as increase your focus and dedication. Is your goal to reduce body fat, increase muscle mass, train for a competitive event or increase energy? The more specific your goal, the more effective your program. Write them down! Make them measurable and realistic.