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May 2011
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The Residual Effect
How many calories did I burn in my workout today? How much fat? We’ve all asked ourselves those questions at one time or another. Unfortunately, many of us are easily discouraged when our workouts don’t yield fast, if not immediate, results. No matter how good our intentions are, it’s easy to fall into the trap of seeking immediate gratification.
We all know that exercise gets us into better shape. Yet so many of us get off track when we don’t see the superficial results we’re looking for. Our schedules get too crazy, we’re tired, that chocolate ice cream is calling our name—it’s easy to see why patience wears out. Even when we switch things up and try new routines to maximize results, we may not be willing to wait to see the changes. When this happens, you have to get your health and fitness into perspective and then think about what we call the residual effect.
When an actor does a commercial, they often receive a lump sum for the day’s work, followed by residual payments for every time that commercial airs. Those residuals tend to significantly outweigh that initial payment and are the real source of income for the job. Plus, there’s nothing better than going to the mailbox to find an unexpected check.
Our workouts yield a similar response. After a session, you may forget about the weights, reps, sets or even the workout altogether. That’s okay, because the residual effect is what counts—truly connecting to your body and intensely challenging yourself will not only give you a great workout, but you’ll experience a sensation and feeling of peace, contentment, achievement that lasts throughout the day. This feeling is the residual—it propels you to listen better, feel more, do things with more conviction and enjoy your day with greater depth. In short, it improves your quality of life in ways that the scale can’t measure.
Need more reasons to stay on your workout plan? That’s easy because the long-term effects of consistent exercise are vast. It promotes longevity, prevents degenerative chronic disease, alleviates stress and fights anxiety. Your energy is greater and you feel more vigorous, while the non-active are more easily agitated and susceptible to depression. The more regularly you work out, the less damage will be done when you’re ill and can’t exercise or when a vacation slows down your routine. That year of exercise you’ve got behind you will hold its ground better. Ultimately, you’re creating strong, deep muscle tissue that will hold its tone and strength for a long term, and each week of sustained activity builds upon the week before.
An undying commitment to fitness yields benefits that are impossible to pass up. Forget about the scale or the calories burned in each session—think about the residual effect: a longer, stronger, healthier, and happier life. That’s a much greater result than what you can achieve in one session.
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Pump Up Your Summer with Panzanella Salad
With warm weather rapidly approaching, many of us are inundated with fresh vegetables from the garden or the Farmer's Market but have little or no idea how to blend them together for a filling, flavorful salad minus all the high-calorie dressing. Here is a quick and easy recipe that will satisfy both your taste buds and your tummy.
Active: 15 minutes Total: 45 minutes.
6 cups of cubed whole grain or spelt bread
4 large ripe tomatoes cut in chunks
1 medium red onion halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
2 medium yellow peppers, seeded and cubed
1 large cucumber, quartered lengthwise, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/3 cup chopped parsley
1 Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and arrange bread cubes in a single layer on the cookie sheet. Toast in oven 10-12 minutes, tossing once, until evenly browned.
2 Meanwhile, put tomatoes, onion, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or until tomatoes release their juice. Toss occasionally.
3. Add peppers, cucumber and parsley to tomatoes. Let stand at least 15 minutes for flavors to blend. Just before serving, add bread cubes; toss to blend thoroughly.
Nutrition Info Per serving:
150 cal, 4g pro, 19g carb, 3g fiber, 7g fat, 1g saturated fat.
* Still hungry? For more oomph add 1 cup of grilled chicken or tofu.
* Short on time? Bread cubes can be toasted up to one week before and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Get Summer Abs With a New Take on Old Fun
Remember spending summer days swinging a hula hoop round and round when you were a child? Little did you know that you were sneaking in a great form of cardio. Hula hooping is an easy and inexpensive workout that will help you reconnect with your inner child while slimming and contouring your abs, hips and obliques.
The gyro kinetic movements of hooping speeds the fluids and releases them into your knees, joints and spine, making it a great move for all ages. Plus, the circular motions of hula hooping promotes correct body alignment. Grab a three pound weighted hula hoop and get started!
Start by hooping for 10 minutes twice a day and build from there.
Wear tight clothes to make it easier for the hoop to stay up and make sure to warm up before your hula hoop workout. Now get hooping!
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Step inside the hoop and bring it up to waist level.
2. Gently relax the hoop against one side of your torso and prepare to send it into a spin.
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Start to move your waist in a circular motion.
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Spin the hoop. Move your waist in a circular motion as you let go and keep it spinning around your waist.
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Expect the hoop to fall the first few tries as you get used to the motion. Just pick up the hoop again and keep trying. Have fun!
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Gathering a drop or two of confidence a day will soon bring a bucketful of joy.
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