One day while on twitter I was challenged by the Plank Police to do the plank-a-day challenge.  Okay, stop laughing!  Like you, I’ve seen people doing planks at the club and scoffed at them doing a “very easy” exercise.  I’m thinking (like everyone else) planks are a waste of time and the only reason these people are doing them is because they are easy and they can tell people they exercised (read…they aren’t a real exercise and there isn’t any benefit in doing them).

12, 24, 36 Workout

Here is a workout program to help us Live Fit and Healthy.  This is a fun, yet challenging workout.  I call it the 12, 24, 36 workout because you can choose to do the short version, 12 minutes or the long version of 36 minutes.  You can also do a 24 minutes version.  This workout is a cardio workout that works the upper body, core and legs.  

Deck of cards workout

Are you trying to Live Fit and Healthy in 2012?  Welcome to the team.  A team dedicated to eating healthy and living healthy.  In addition to our healthy menu plan, we offer tips and reviews on exercise programs and workouts.  

I just heard about this wonderfully simple but crazy work-out a few weeks ago and man do I like it.  Yes, I'm behind the times seeing that Ross Enamait first posted about this work-out in 2004.

Top 10 Health Resolutions

Here are the top 10 Health Related Resolutions in 2012. 

• Lose weight
  • Over 66 percent of adult Americans are considered overweight or obese by recent studies, so it is not surprising to find that weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions.  
  • Set reasonable goals – Studies show that if you lose weight slowly you are more likely to keep that weight off.   
  • Use a meal plan.  Studies show that planning your meals helps you eat healthier and maintain your or reduce your weight over the long-term.

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What are your top excuses for not exercising and how do you dispel them?

Below are some excuses I’ve had.  Please read them, comment on them and share your top excuses with me.

I’m not motivated.  Ok, so to stay motivated I am signing up for a road race this spring.  Although I haven’t signed up yet, there are several in Wisconsin and I’m just looking at dates and recruiting friends to run with me. 

This eight-week training program is designed for beginner run/walkers who want to build up to running two miles.

For measuring purposes, it's best to do these workouts on a track, which is usually 400 meters, or about 1/4 of a mile. Each workout will have the track equivalent, so you know how far you should be running and walking.

The best cardio exercise is simply the one you will do day in and day out consistently. Choose one which you enjoy doing and don't be afraid to mix the exercises up. Interval cardio work consists of moving from one exercise to another in set time intervals. For example, you could do the elliptical trainer for 15 minutes, then switch to the stationary bike for another 15 minutes and finish off on the treadmill for the last 15 minutes. Interval training is a great way to keep everything fresh!  Remember the goal is to Live Fit and Healthy so find an exercise program that is fun and you enjoy.