Fitness Trainer Tricks to Get Fit

I am often asked for my trainer tricks or what I do to get and stay fit. People ask what I do when the munchies strike, how often I work out, and if I ever indulge in adult beverages! The answer is YES, I do, but I live by the 80/20 rule. (Actually, I'm closer to the 90/10 rule.) I stick to healthy habits 90 percent of the time and allow for some indulgence 10 percent of the time. Here are some of the things I do regularly to stay fit. Breakfast: For breakfast, I typically make a green smoothie with frozen banana and pineapple, almond milk, coconut extract, kale and spinach. I just stuff all of the ingredients in the blender. This smoothie has vitamins A and C, calcium, fiber, folic acid, magnesium and other nutrients. With all the greens, I'm loaded with energy! Exercise: I am scheduled to teach seven classes per week. Since I travel so much, I usually end up teaching an average of five hours and I am lucky to have amazing coworkers who fill the gap. I'm an extrovert (can ya tell?) so group fitness has been a part of my exercise routine for more than 20 years. Every day I teach something different -- kickboxing, strength training, cycle, yoga... I love to have a varied workout schedule. When weather permits in my cold state of Minnesota, I walk or jog outside, teach boot camps and bike. I love the warm weather, but once it turns around 40 degrees, I take it inside. Bottom line, I aim for an hour a day but often miss a day or two due to travel. I use my two-day rule: I...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news