Keys to Fitness: May 2010

Introduction

Hello Everyone!!

Firstly let's get the excuse of being "too old" to get in shape out of the way.
For me my birthday is just a date on a calender as i have competed for over a decade against competitors half my age. How you might ask? By having the knowledge of how the body functions and just as importantly how to get the most out of your workouts, i will pass on my wisdom & tips to you my fellow bloggers and followers.

The "Key"(s) to exercise is having a variety. First not allowing the task to become boring and/or cumbersome as you must keep the brain guessing thus eliminating the plateau effect. Also when changes are not immediate one tends to become frustrated and feels like quitting, so we are going to change this with the blog to keep the routines far from boring and productive.

Secondly i will pass on knowledge regarding nutrition and water which is critical. You can work out all you want but remember what you do during exercise is tearing down the muscle and if you don't repair and hydrate you are just wasting your time, this aspect is probably 60%+ of the equation to a healthy body

Within the continuation of this blog, I will show you how to improve your health, change your shape and improve your game.... from the serious athlete to the weekend warrior. There will be video's of weight bearing exercises per body part and routines that everyone can fit in to their schedule and lifestyle no matter how hectic it is.

And remember, there is no point in having an empire if you are not around to enjoy it. Your body is a temple!

Yours in Fitness,

Terry Keys
www.terrykeys.ca

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Refresher

Good day my fellow bloggers!
As we move forward with added body part videos, this is a simple recap as I know there is much to absorb/learn. But stick with the K-Man and I will guide you down the rails of good health!

A) Each video contains approx 10 exercises per bodypart and these are just choices as we are all different sizes and shapes. So pick your faves and rotate the order each day that muscle group comes up for training through the 7 day cycle.

B) Proper form to ensure safety, you control the weight not the weight controlling you. It's not about numbers and how many lbs you can lift plus if you are not doing it properly then all you are accomplishing is the possibility of embarrassing yourself or even worse......creating an injury!

C) Visualize; think the movement through, then at the peak squeeze the muscle then proceed with a controlled lowering of the weight.

D) Feed the Muscle after the workout (remember all your doing is tearing down the muscle during training) by having protein and carbs and that will complete a successful workout, otherwise you are just taking up space at your favorite gym.

E) Don't Over Train; follow the schedule set out in this blog. If you challenge yourself enough once per week for each body part is plenty......rest/recovery is as equally important. If you like do a walk/cycle in the park, swim at your local pool, etc This is a great change-up and will provide a break from lifting the iron.

F) Keep the WATER coming! If you are thirsty during a workout that tells me that you are dehydrated before you have even begun. Keep in mind, half of your ideal body weight in ounces PER DAY.
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Terry