Wow, halfway through May and the summer fitness season is ramping up. We’re going to spend a lot of time over the next few weeks discussing summer fitness including biking, swimming, outdoor sports and much, much more. My daughter is interested in checking out soccer this summer along with her swimming, jazz dancing and gymnastics – what do you and your family have in the way of summer plans? I’d love to hear about it.
Sunday, May 6
It can be difficult to get started on a new fitness plan when you are trying to balance a dozen other responsibilities so you need to Be More Flexible With Your Time. You should also Give Your Metabolism a Boost by working out earlier in the day because an early morning workout can help you burn more calories all day long.
Monday, May 7
Every Workout Has a Purpose, so discover what your purpose is and improve every benefit you gain from your workouts. I enjoy riding a bicycle outdoors and in, so it’s important that you learn more about Bike Riding for Exercise and Pleasure. Learn more about Exercise Principles: Do It Right & It Works.
Tuesday, May 8
To continue our discussion about exercise principles, we take a look at Weight Training: Progression and Overload. Recent studies have highlighted that Dad’s Parenting Affects Your Child’s Weight.
Wednesday, May 9
It’s hot outside, so keep in mind Summer Heat: Remember to Take Care. From sunscreen to water, you can do what you need to protect yourself and improve your options with the temperatures beginning to climb.
Thursday, May 10
In Author Challenges the Obsession with Obesity reporter Gina Kolata addresses that some people are just fat and that the obsession with their weight is more unhealthy than being overweight to begin with. Why Should You Treat Yourself to a Massage? Do I really need to answer that question? Well, I did.
Friday, May 11
To Spin or Not to Spin? that is the question and if you enjoy bike riding, this may just be a great class for you. Mother’s Day Fitness: Consider Making Mom Your Workout Partner and before you scoff, you may be surprised how much you and your mom can benefit from such a relationship.
Saturday, May 12
Dear Heather … Can You Really Be Fat and Fit? answers the question from a reader who is troubled by the fact that her level of activity is not commiserate with losing weight, no matter how active she is. Does your back hurt? Exercise can help and we explore ways of how they can help in Exercise & Your Back.
What was your favorite article this week?
To read more great fitness articles, check out our previous weeks in review.