1. Motivation. Together you can motivate each other to get into shape. If one of you is feeling weak (not physically) the stronger one has to pull the weaker one along. This wouldn't be possible without a buddy. 2. A Guaranteed Spotter. Some exercises will require a spot or help...
1. Ride Your Bike. A recession can be tough because many people start losing their jobs and income drops for those who stay employed. This recession will be especially hard because gas prices are so high. Once of the best ways to minimize this problem is to bike instead...
1. Eat Enough. When trying to lose weight, make sure you're eating enough. That's right, enough. If you cut your calories too drastically, your body will compensate by slowing down your metabolism to conserve energy. It's getting ready for a prolonged period of starvation. If you're eating under 1,200...
1. Park Far. Park further from the store. We waste so much time looking for a closer stop. If we had just taken the far spot to begin with, we'd get inside the store faster and burn more calories at the same time. 2. Walk Up the Stairs. Instead of...
1. Music. If you don't have an MP3 player, you should go out and buy one. Load your favorite music onto it and let it give you energy to workout. Music will help the workout go by faster (if it's music you enjoy) and help motivate you if the...
1. Friends and Family. Find a friend or family member that has the same resolution as you do. You can get together to compare results, exercise together and rely on each other for motivation. Sometimes it can be easier to quit if no one is relying on you. 2. Write....
1. Cardiovascular Exercise. Cardiovascular exercise is the most important form of activity to getting a summer body. High intensity exercise such as running, biking and playing sports will help you burn the layer of fat that is covering your muscles so you can show them off. This will give...
1. Spot Reducing is Impossible. There is no way to pick what part of your body you want the fat to come off of. Whether you have excess body fat in your midsection, thighs or arms, the procedure is exactly the same. 2. Eating Fat Doesn't Make You Fat. Eating...
