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Number Two on My Polar FT4 HRM
Need some help with my Polar FT4. When the time of day is shown on the display, there's a number "2" with a circle around it in the lower right hand corner of the display. What does it mean and how do I get rid of it? God Bless! Shawn
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Congrats on a Great Month of August
A special thanks to everyone who participated in the August challenge! I appreciate the support that you passed on to each other and I hope you were able to achieve your goals. I would love to hear about whether you met or exceeded your goals and what "lessons learned" you got from the process. Here's my report. Would love…
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8 Habits of Highly Successful Fit People
The majority of fit individuals don't spend hours in the gym, live on a diet of cabbage, or nit-pick the optimum amount of holy water to achieve immortality. Instead, fit people share a set of outrageously simple and positivity-reinforcing habits. These are the eight habits of highly successful fit people, according to the…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Getting fit is just like sports. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."
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Article: Removing Distractions from Your Workout
You need to get the most out of your time at the gym! In order to zone in, this often means zoning distractions out. Enough chitchat. It’s time to get focused! Find out the 5 best ways to stay focused here! Read more HERE: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/5-best-ways-to-stay-focused-limit-distractions-during-workout.htm
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Quote of the Day
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "If you want to live your dreams, you have to wake up! The difference between a dream and a goal is a deadline."
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Don't Miss This - Weight Loss Transformation
One of the most exciting weight loss transformations I've seen in awhile. I wanted to motivate you to keep pressing--we're almost at the finish line! Check this out: http://youtu.be/pSCb32OEc2o
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "If you're tired of starting over, stop giving up!"
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Obstacles are placed in our way to see if we REALLY want to reach our goals or if we just THOUGHT we did."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "There are seven days in the week and "Someday" isn't one of them. Get started now!"
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Article: 12 Laws of Fat Burning
No question about it, burning fat is a 24/7 endeavor. To keep the fires hot, you need to eat every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Not only that, but you must choose the right foods in the right amounts to keep your metabolism revved up so your six-pack will be ready for its close-up. The way we see it, there are 12…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Hard work will pay off later. Laziness pays off NOW!"
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Article: Should You Take Dietary Supplements
For those either taking or considering taking supplements, The National Institute of Health (NIH) has fact sheets on dietary supplements at http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/. NIH also recently launched an online Dietary Supplement Label Database at www.dsld.nlm.nih.gov. This free database lets you look up the…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Belief triggers the power to do. If you want something you never had, you have to do something you've never done."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "For you NOT to achieve your goals is to say that your excuses are more important than your dreams."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "What defines you is how you rise after you fall. Don't give up on your fitness and nutrition goals because of one bad day. Keep pushing!"
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Halfway There | How Are You Doing?
CONGRATULATIONS! It's Day 15 and you have reached the hafway pont! If you have been with us this long, pat yourself on the back! We started with 45 people at the beginning. Since then, we've had 2 people leave the group and--out of the 43 remaining--there are several who haven't signed onto MFP in days. Others are just…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Excuses are for those who don't want it bad enough. Let's get it done!"
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The HITT vs LISS Cardio Debate
The HIIT vs LISS cardio debate is one of the biggest debates within the fitness community. In the past, fitness professionals had recommended low-intensity, steady-state cardio (LISS), such as a brisk walk or a gentle jog, as the best form of cardio because it puts people in the “fat-burning zone,” a level of exercise…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Ambitious goals make for outstanding achievements. Never set the bar too low for the sake accomplishment. Set the bar high and go for it!"
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Transformation" is not a future event. It is a present day activity.
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How to Choose a Personal Trainer Who is Right for You
So you are thinking about hiring a personal trainer. That is terrific, because more people are working out with their very own exercise consultant than ever before. Personal trainers are not just for Hollywood stars and the "rich and famous" anymore! For good reason, since personal trainers can make the difference between…
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Visualization | Testimony to Weight Loss
Sometimes literally seeing the transformation of others can encourage you to do the same. The link below shows Stacey's remarkable transformation: http://youtu.be/i0FbR0Z8Nxo For the men, check out this video by Jon Calvo: http://youtu.be/pSCb32OEc2o Hope it inspires you!
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Don't be upset by the results you didn't get from the work you didn't do. If you're too busy to work out, your priorities need to change. Few things are more important than your health."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Ask as many people as you want, but the answer will still be the same: hard work, clean eating, and dedication."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Physical changes starts with mental change. Your body can stand almost anything. It's your mind you have to convince."
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Always be stronger than your excuses."
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How to Calculate Your Heart Rate Zone for Weight Loss
Article below was taken from a MFP Post from MiaEllie: I have some info that I think might help with figuring out your target heart rate for weight loss and cardio-vascular training. There are slightly differing opinions about some of these numbers but in general these are pretty average and have worked for me. If you need…
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Article: Eating Healthy on the Road
To me, nothing is more difficult than eating healthy while on travel. Here's a great article full of suggestions to help you stay on track: http://nutrition.about.com/od/foodfun/a/healthyeating.htm Continue to stay focused! Shawn
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One Week Down | How Ya Doing???
Team: The first week of the August Challenge is in the books! I want to hear about how you're doing after Week 1. Please take a minute to answer the following. 1. Aug 1st was a Friday. Has your weight gone up or down this week and by how much (just give your weight lost or gained) 2. Give me one testimonial about what went…
