Posts Tagged ‘Running Wolf Fitness Center’
No Hurdles Between You and Running Wolf. Run-on Over!
By Connie Norman Hello from Running Wolf Fitness Center! We all know that the days are getting longer and warmer, meaning it”'s time to pull yourself out from the comfort of your winter layers and revive your sluggish energy levels and winter blues wobble with some exercise at Running Wolf! But finding what motivates you and keeping it up to step into your exercise gear and get active can be harder than you think. “Motivation is a lot more complex than people realize. Motivation is defined as ”˜the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors”'. It is therefore not the simple fact of turning on a motivational switch. You actually have to attack motivation from lots of angles to then find the recipe to ”˜get going! There is no magic pill and no secret concoction that will put you on the path to long-term fitness and health. Some keys to success are: the right motivation, knowledge and tools and a low cost neighborhood [...]
MAKE 2013 A New Year for Healthy Eating
By Connie Norman Running Wolf Fitness Center is very lucky to have Dana Cordy- Registered Dietitian offer free nutritional counseling at Running Wolf on Mondays from 5 to 7pm. I asked her to write an article this month-Thanks, Dana! 2013 ”“ A New Year for Healthy Eating from Dana Cordy- Registered Dietitian from Native American Community Clinic ”“located on Franklin Avenue and 12th. Having just entered into the exciting and challenging time of New Year”'s resolutions, many people are asking me what changes they can make to their diet to be healthier in 2013. There are many, simple and easy ways to do this. I generally recommend to my clients that they start small with a reasonable, measurable goal. For example, I have many patients who are trying to cut back on sugar sweetened drinks like pop or sweet tea. Studies show that replacing just one of these drinks with a glass of water each day can result in significant weight loss over time. Try drinking 1 glass [...]
Tracking Running Wolf: Happy New Year- 2013-My Healthy Year Plan with Running Wolf Fitness Center!
By Connie Norman Now that the holidays are over, what”'s next in the Minnesota long, cold winter! How about trying something new for your fitness routine or if you don”'t have a fitness routine come to Running Wolf Fitness Center and get started! Here are some tried and true suggestions for your better year! 1. Keep the alcohol and desserts to twice-a-week. We all want to go a little crazy on the sweets and drinks during the holidays, and if you eat “clean” the other five days of the week you can afford a little indiscretion in your diet. A lot of my clients even commit to a “dry” January to help them get back on track ”” no alcohol until February 1st. 2. Add intervals to your workouts. Study after study show that working past your comfort zone by varying the intensity of exercises, no matter what your fitness level is, can elevate your metabolism for up to 36 hours AFTER your workout; this extra boost can be what keeps you from [...]
