Treadmill Cardio!

Oxygen's Treadmill Fat-Blasting Plan!  I love to clip cardio options out of some of my favorite magazines and stick them in my workout notebook (which goes everywhere with me!).  Here is one for the treadmill.  The intervals keep my mind busy so I don't get bored.  Increase or decrease the speed according to your level.
MINUTES/ SPEED/ INCLINE
0-3/ 3.5/ 3
3-5/4.0/3
5-7/ 5.0/3
7-9/4.0/ 4.5
9-11/ 5.5/ 4.5
11-13/ 4.5/4.5
13-15/6.0/6
15-17/5.0/6
17-20/ 4.0/6
20-22/5.5/4.5
22-23/7.0/4.5
23-24/6.0/4.5
24-25/ 5.0/ 3
25-27/ 4.0/ 3
27-30/ 3.5/0

**For an Extra FIT TIP, check out the picture (also from Oxygen Magazine) about exercsing on an empty stomach!!**

EL SPACE: Fitness Tips

EL SPACE: Fitness Tips: "MY TOP 10 FITNESS/ WELLNESS TIPS! 1.Don’t be afraid of lifting heavy! You will not look like a bodybuilder, I promise! 2.Vary your wor..."

Fitness Tips

MY TOP 10 FITNESS/ WELLNESS TIPS!

1.Don’t be afraid of lifting heavy! You will not look like a bodybuilder, I promise!

2.Vary your workouts: don’t do the same thing everyday, keep your body guessing and let your muscles rest and recover.

3.Take at least one day off a week to let your muscles and central nervous system recover. You’ll come back feeling refreshed and ready to tackle your next workout or match with fire!

4.Drink water! Staying hydrated is crucial to your performance and health.

5.Make sure you’re getting your zzz’s! This is when your body is recovering.

6.No skipping meals! I eat up to 6-7 SMALL meals (made up of lean protein, complex carbs, veggies, fruits, and healthy fats) a day! Food is your friend and what keeps you going and strong. Remember working out is only half the equation to a fit and healthy body: you guessed it, nutrition is the other half! 

7.Keep a journal to track your progress. I like to write down my food and workouts to track what I’ve done and track my progress. Be accountable for yourself!

8.Create a goal board! What do you want to do? Where do you want to be in 6 months, in 1 yr, in 5 yrs, in 10...? Its never to early to start thinking about your future!

9.Take time to train your mind as well. Take at least 5 minutes a day to visualize your goals whatever they may be. So when your get to that actual event, you will know exactly what to do because you’ve already done it a hundred times.

10.Lastly, and most importantly HAVE FUN! Fitness is fun- find something that makes you happy!

HAVE FUN, TRAIN HARD, AND BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!