The Greatest Strongman In the World

November 8th, 2009
The only man in hsitory to break apart handcuffs, survive a hanging and bend quarters. check him out in china at: http:www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTFQqGII4YI

The only man in hsitory to break apart handcuffs, survive a hanging and bend quarters.

Watch Mike in China here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTFQqGII4YI

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I have the unique advantage of living most of my life alongside my brother Mike Dayton, the world’s greatest strongman. I can’t always say that I can explain what he’s done. I helped write his Chi Mind Control course, but even still, I do not know how he did the things that he did.

I will confess that at times when we were trying out a new stunt, things didn’t go so well. He burned off most of his face and hair while setting off a pack of fire crackers, the tennis balls didn’t always pop, many times the handcuffs wouldn’t break (on stage and off) and when the hanging went bad . . . well, I try not to think of those times.

But when Mike was on, he was on. Wally Boyko’s Muscle Mania show in early 1980s outdid anything bodybuilding had done before. Wally was a promoter for tennis, he knew how to promote.

Unforgettable

Mike was hired as one of his acts and as the 1,000+ seat auditorium began to fill, Mike climbed like a gorilla into the rafters of the huge tent to place his hangman’s noose. While up there, he decided to start chinning, 101! Not besting the best, but reminding people that at 104 he still held the record for one arm chins.

Mike always said the mind, not the muscle, was where strength came from. He hadn’t trained for those chins, but when he saw all those eyes watching him figure he couldn’t do a gymnast’s dismount, so he might as do something he knew: Chin.

Mike’s book, Chi Mind Control, still sells today in the same format it sold 30 years ago. The reason is that no one else has ever come close to the feats Mike performed, and no one has ever so well blended eastern and western philosophy into something a gym rat understands.

At 5’ 10 ½” and 200 pounds Mike was far from the biggest. At the 1979 World’s Strongest Man Contest he became a cult hero, beating out the giant Lou Ferrigno in the hand roll contest, and then running with a refrigerator on his back faster than his more famous competition.

So many years have passed, and many may have forgotten the legendary and unduplicated feats he performed. Mike has the only existing film, and maybe with some input from you we can get him to release these this year. Please respond to this website and let’s get Mike back in the news! He deserves it . . . as one of the true legends of natural strength building that lives on!

Please respond with support to this blog, and get these films released for all eternity.

Our new website is: www.lauradayton.com, Mike will be up and running soon under his name, but our sites will be linked. We haven’t decided on price, but the DVD’s of his actual performances: hanging, breaking handcuffs, surviving a shot from a 22 rifle, being choked between two of the most famous bodybuilders of the day, bending coins, snapping bats and otherwise inciting the crowd to become the undisputed Worlds Greatest Strongman is all there. A $20 deposit puts you down for the first DVDs sent out, in about 30 days.

Mike always needed a crowd to play to. Start reserving these DVDs and you’ll have them even sooner. WWW. LauraDayton.com.

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Never Anchor Your Feet in a Situp!

November 8th, 2009
The ultimate achievement of great body conditioning are etched abs--here's a better way to get there.

The ultimate achievement of great body conditioning are etched abs--here's a better way to get there.

by Laura Dayton, CSCS, MS

www.LauraDayton.com

Since Hollywood moved in on the coastline of  Southern California sunbathing became a status symbol of the rich and famous. Why, as a teenager I used put Wesson oil on my skin to intensify the sun. My theory was suffer the hottest four hours of the day, burn like the dickens, pour some vinegar on it and suffer 10 days of pain, peeling and itching, then your skin would be conditioned to begin serious tanning, at least three hours a day, three times a week.

Some scientists knew about UVA rays. UVB rays had not even been discovered. Of course, our ozone was thicker which may be the reason I don’t have malignant melanoma, yet.

Sunbathing without protection sounds about as silly as sex without precaution, and riding around with the kids and a dog in cars that didn’t have seatbelts, at all airbags.

We did a lot of stupid things before we knew better.

So why are we still anchoring our feet when we do situps?

The Old Way

We anchor our feet because of vanity; anyone can do an impressive number of situps with their feet secured. Most of the time, more is better so when this was discovered it was lauded as the most efficient way to train the abs. And oh that burn had ya’ screaming at the end of a 50 rep set!

I laugh at clients who are completely clueless about exercising body parts, but could write textbooks on ways to cheat. The reason is without understanding proper biomechanics and mental focus, the body will immediately go to the strongest muscles and easiest path to accomplish the task.

For instance, at the start of an old situp with feet anchored, the first movement comes from the momentum of starting the head moving with a snap, this also pushes the pelvis down and back, shortening the abdominals and starting the movement with momentum, not muscle contraction.

The abs are forced into an isometric contraction, that never fully contracts the abs under a load. Sure, the isometrics burn in the V-position, then the hip-flexors do the work of pulling the shoulders all the way to the knees. The body naturally lets the stronger muscles do the work. In shaping a body few of us care to have great hip flexors or a brachialis to die for. That is why understanding biomechanics and applying mental focus is the only way to truly shape the body, your way. It also helps to avoid muscle imbalance = injury.

The New and Improved Situp

To fully extend the abdominals your need some lift under your lower back. A couple of folded towels will do, but better still is Fred Koch’s AbMat. For maximum efficiency, any skeletal muscle exercise should start from maxium flexion to minimum flexion—the full range of motion. The low back must be arched to begin a situp so the abdominals are fully extended.

From this position place your hands between your knees. This will help you find the proper form. Concentrate on the origin of the abs at the bottom of the rib cage. Pull from low in your core, not from your head and shoulders.

Draw the navel in toward the spine and then up. Hold that position then start curling the spine. You may need to practice this range for a few weeks before moving toward a full situp with shoulders coming to your knees. Keep the movement low in the abs, as you reach the old crunch position. Now you’ll feel the pelvic area and internal obliques helping you finish the movement.

It takes bit of practice to get the technique down, but you’ll soon be seeing better results in 15-20 reps than you ever did at 5

This and more great info is in my newest book: WOW: Women Only Workouts. The only book you’ll ever need to incorporate resistance training into your routine.Go back to store to order.

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We Were The Day!

November 4th, 2009

Last month I visited Reno, NV for the Ms. Fitness international finals. Lots of the greats–Larry Scott looking so fine–and new recruits, Mark Mastrov. What a blast. Who would have believed that we would all be getting back together after all these years. Mike Dayton made is debut at Wally’s Muscle show and went on to be the world’s greatest strongman. So, everyone is asking, what’s Mike up to? He’s still hangin’ around. And we’ll be posting a lot more news and blogs from Mike, on our new URL www. LauraDayton.com and you can expect to find a link at the first of the year to Mike’s own site at www.MikeDayton.com where we will also be selling vintage dvds of his historic feats of strength shows!

Laura Dayton and Wally Boyko--journalists running the fitness biz for 35 years plus.

Laura Dayton and Wally Boyko--journalists running the fitness biz for 35 years plus.

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How to Stay on Track

July 30th, 2009
Consistency is King in getting on a exercise program that produces results. Wow's forms and journals get you there.

Consistency is King in getting on a exercise program that produces results. Wow's forms and journals get you there.

by Laura Dayton

If you want to get it right, write it down!

In one study, participants who kept workout logs, counted every set and rep, filled out food journals and did so consistently for four weeks doubled their weight loss over the group that made a workout commitment, but didn’t do the paperwork.

My motto, and my program, is if you want to get it right, write it down!

Consistency is King

The best results from any workout come from effort and consistency. Your body benefits from effort by adapting to a new challenge: that means a little longer, a little faster or a little stronger. The other key is consistency. Your body was made to work everyday—we weren’t hardwired for movies and manicures and sunbathing. Our heart, lungs and muscle were designed to work and when they get to, they actually reward you.

Think about how you feel when you finish a workout. Accomplished? You bet. Happy? From ear to ear. Empowered? Like you can conquer the world. Those feelings come from the endorphins that exercise kicks in to pump you up.

Even if you have a slow or weak day (it happens to all of us) if you show up for your workout, run a little less enthusiastically, lift a little lighter, kick a little lower or swim one less lap, you’re still going to have all these good feelings because you didn’t let yourself down. You don’t have to leave a blank page in your journal, or a zero on the calendar.

Exercise Results

If you pick up the phone and dial your friend, their phone will answer. If you get in the car and go to the supermarket, most likely you’ll go shopping. When your kids need breakfast it gets on the table. When you have a 10 am appointment you’re there on time. All day, every day, you do things on a consistent basis. Your workouts have to take on that same consistency.

Hire a personal trainer. That’s one way to increase your consistency. Have another friend as serious as you about getting in shape and making a real difference in how they look and feel? Hook up, make a plan, and be workout partners. Or get my book, WOW: Women Only Workouts. There are lots of ways to help you become consistent in your workouts. Do them. Use the tricks. Listen to the experts.

It all starts with one simple commitment: that you will give a period of time (4, 6, 8 weeks) to consistently eating a healthier, fresher diet, and exercising in a regimented form at least three days of the week, and moving more on the days you’re not formally exercising (taking a walk, running with the dog, taking the bike to school, stairs instead of elevator, hike instead of shopping.) At the end of that first goal period, take a good look at how you feel. Take a good look at your attitude. Your energy. Your confidence.

Everyone starts out somewhere. You’re neither ahead of nor behind the pack. You are where you are today; now make every day count to get you further toward where you want to be.

Consistency is King! If you want to get it right, write it down! WOW: Women Only Workouts puts you on the right track, and keeps you there!
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Is Madonna Exercising Wrong?

July 30th, 2009
Madonna likes her "tight" arms but they aren't freaky.
Madonna likes her “tight” arms but they aren’t freaky.

by Laura Dayton

Madge has always been an exercise zealot and it has kept her dancing and living at the top of her game for three decades. After 30-years of editing fitness photos in the media, I stake my career that the recent shot of her lean, ugly arms was just a fluke of light and a little photoshop play. Not to say that in her fifties Madonna is not displaying a harder look. Her estrogen driven subcutaneous fat, that smoothes a woman’s muscles, is on the decline. Her intense workouts are on the increase.

You might be surprised by what I say, but Madonna is doing everything right to stay young, strong, fat free and ready for many more years of active life.

 Muscles Aren’t Feminine? 

Well, Madonna thinks they are. A lot of women would choose her shapely arms over ten pounds of flab hanging like limp pizza dough off the bottom of their arms. A forty pound upper arm shaped like a ham is definitely NOT sexy.  How many women over age 50 still wear tank tops? Not as many as should.

The reason is that most women are exercising wrong. Everyone advocates the easy way out. Work on the core, more Pilates, more yoga! Look like the perfectly smooth photo-shopped images we see on every magazine cover.

 The truth is, if you want results you need to put forth some effort. Not the break-your-neck 12 hours a week like Madonna and Michael Phelps; but an active daily lifestyle coupled with a consistent program of strength training and aerobics.

 Circle of Fitness 

Divide the pie in quarters. One quarter should an active lifestyle that has you moving between errands, child care, elder-care, volunteer organizations, walking, shopping, cleaning and/or just being a pace-the-floor phone networker.

 The other quarter should be active lifestyle pastimes. Swimming, golf, tennis, weekend hikes, dance, skiing, skating, cycling and power-walking the dog.

The third quarter should be a regimented program of strength training and aerobic fitness.

The final component is physical reward—massage, mineral baths, hot tubs, manicures, facials, pedicures, or maybe a new outfit, lingerie or swimsuit that makes you feel sexier than Madonna ever looked.

That’s not so hard. Start with a copy of my book WOW. The rest just falls into place.

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Abdominal No-Nos

June 29th, 2009
Consistency not quantity will earn you the abs you're looking for.

Consistency not quantity will earn you the abs you're looking for.

by Laura Dayton

We all want strong abdominal muscles—not so much for an etched six pack—but to hold our torsos tall, eliminate those unsightly side and back wrinkles, provide stability for our spine and increase our poise and balance. (Alright, and to have just a hint of that six-pack definition!)

There has been a myth that doing 100 sit-ups will get you washboard abs. There’s some truth to that, but if done properly, you probably don’t need to do so many reps.

Number 1 No-No: Never anchor your feet. Bend at the knees, but don’t anchor your feet. Surprise! The sit-up just got much more difficult. If you’re not used to these you will have to start with partial sit-ups—maybe just the last one quarter of the movement. To gain more range of motion, really work on keeping those abs tense throughout—never let up or down you’ll go!

Number 2 No-No: 100 reps are just not cool. For a highly conditioned trainer it may be a viable way to exercise, but most people performing 100 reps are doing so because they aren’t really engaging the abs! They may be using their arms in a machine. They may have their feet anchored. Or they may just be pulling through the psoas muscles and hips. Abdominal exercise done properly should have you screamin’ by rep 35!

Number 3 No-No: Three sets of ten. Abdominals work all day to hold your body upright. Otherwise, you’d be limp as a noodle. Therefore they respond best to high rep exercise. Perform your abdominal work always until exhaustion—when you feel you just can’t do another rep.

Number 4 No-No: One exercise suits all. The abdominals are one set of muscles, but with two distinct functions. One is to pull the knees to the shoulders (leg lifts) the other is to pull the shoulders to the knees (sit-ups). Some machines and a Jack-knife move work both groups at the same time; but most exercises work only one section. The lower abs are weakest, so it’s best to start your ab work there while they are fresh.

Number 5 No-No: Side-bends. The oblique muscles that run down the sides of the torso are thick and rope-like. The abs in the front of your torso that respond to sit-ups and leg-lifts are thin slabs in comparison. Excessive work for the obliques, particularly with weights, can make these muscles thicker giving your mid-section a blocky look. Perform only minimal side bend work, and no additional weight.

No amount of exercise for the abdominals is going to pay off with that lean athletic look unless you keep your body fat down. Body fat, particularly as women age and as stress increases, tends to accumulate in the low belly region. So, it’s important you practice a healthy, low fat diet along with aerobic exercise too keep body fat down and abdominal exercise to keep your torso toned.

* All tips excerpted from Laura Dayton’s WOW: Women Only Workouts book.

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Incline Decreases Treadmill Benefit

June 29th, 2009

Holding on when you're on a high incline actually decreases the calories burned. Let it go!

Holding on when you're on a high incline actually decreases the calories burned. Let it go!

by Laura Dayton 

Just remember the words to the Christmas song, “Let it go, let it go, let it go!” Jacking your treadmill to its highest level, holding on, and pumping those calves in an uphill run makes you feel like you’re racing to the top of a great pyramid; with the help of a rope pulling you along. You may look impressive at that heaven-bound angle but when it comes to heart rate and calorie burning, your numbers slip back to mediocre.

Now, if you can run up those treadmills with your arms pumping at your sides, you’re a super hero! The sorry truth is that most would-be mountain runners are hanging on to the tops of those treadmills with an iron grip.

Even that iron grip is taking effort away from your presumed purpose—which is to burn fat, increase cardiovascular fitness and develop some legs that look like Lance Armstrong (or Lance’s latest love.) That grip is actually using your body’s energy to build strong hands, leaving just a little less for your more pressing purposes.

If we strap a heart rate monitor on you, as soon as you grip the top of the treadmill down it goes. Of course, you probably wouldn’t know this because while you’re so busy hanging onto that top level incline, you can’t possible stop to take your heart rate.

For more out of your incline, reduce the level and speed so you can jog (or run) uphill, without holding on. A second tip for those over 40, run faster on a flatter turf, uphill is harder on knees; at your age, most knees should have a little extra care. Depending on your lifestyle, the warranty may have already expired.

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Don’t Fall for Quick Fixes

June 25th, 2009

. . . don’t go with gimmicks

 by Laura Dayton

If it sounds too good to be true, well, it probably is!

I’ve been on the creative end of fitness magazines for close to 30 years and over that time I’ve seen it all: prior to Photo Shop, before-and-after photos were airbrushed or someone took an x-acto knife and literally sliced away wide waistlines to make them Barbie-doll thin.

I’ve seen pregnant fitness models pose for before photos. I’ve seen male bodybuilders expand their bellies with air, then with muscular contractions and a major exhale tighten their abs to a deeply etched six-pack. One time I saw the then current Mr. Universe do this several times to get stunning before and after photos in less than 10 minutes!

I’ll give you an insider’s hint: if the after photo looks super-toned, chances are the photos are not the result of any miracle diet product. Bodybuilders know how to pose and use diuretics to lose bloat so it’s easier for them to go from fat to fit in a short time. Further, the toned muscles are never earned overnight—they’re a sure giveaway that the person in the photos is a dedicated fitness fanatic. 

Lessons from Anna Nicole Smith 

Celebrities get noticed and add credibility, which is why advertisers use them. I suspected that Anna Nicole Smith wasn’t really using TrimSpa when she went through her weight loss transformation. About ten months prior to her TrimSpa debut I met with my good friend “America’s Personal Trainer” Tony Little in Los Angeles. He had just come from the set of Anna’s reality show. He’d been asked to “audition” to be her personal trainer and get her in shape.

When we met for lunch Tony was still in shock from his firsthand glimpse into Anna’s insane world. While the stint would have been great publicity, Tony was declining.

“I don’t think anyone can get her in shape,” said Tony, “She’s got no discipline, and I don’t want to fail.”

I told my story to one of my girlfriends, adding my thoughts that Anna’s “new” body was most likely the result of surgery and drugs rather than the vitamin-enriched formula in TrimSpa. Still, my girlfriend was suckered in by the ads and stocked up on TrimSpa—a fact she didn’t tell me until after Anna’s death and the false advertising suits were filed against TrimSpa.

Resist the Quick Fix Promises

My point is that even when you know a product is a scam, our society’s dislike of fat and love of a quick-fix is lining the pockets of these scammers everyday! We want to believe that getting in swimwear shape can be effortless, and that desire overpowers reason. And then we seem surprised that with each passing year Americans become fatter, and fatter.

There are lots of great products that can be bought over-the-counter to aid weight loss. The key word is “aid.” If you read the labels of any product claiming to help you lose weight they all say results come when the product “is used with a sensible program of exercise and diet.” That’s how the products stay on the shelf—because they will work with proper exercise and diet. In many cases, the proper exercise and diet would also work without the product.

Exercise Is the Key to Success

Regular exercise and sensible eating habits—cut out the non-nutritious calories—are the most effective ways to lose weight and get in shape. Getting involved in a sport like running is one of the best ways to get your exercise in, and have fun. Tennis and bicycling are also fun ways to exercise.

Be sure to journal your workouts and use all the WOW book tools and forms

An undated photo of Anna Nicole Smith in her better days.

An undated photo of Anna Nicole Smith in her better days.

to keep yourself on track. Studies show people who journal and strive to increase their effort every week, have the highest success rates at weight loss!

We’ve all heard that it’s not good to rely solely on the scale to measure your success. A better way is to get a pair of shorts or jeans that you can barely squeeze into. Designate these “skinny jeans” and try them on every couple of weeks to see how you’re doing. Often, a program of exercise pays off by redistributing your weight as well as losing pounds. 

Lastly, reward yourself often: when you start a program, and when you’ve achieved a milestone either in time or weight loss. Make sure this is not a food reward—a spa appointment, movie, shopping or a new book is a great reward!

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Your Body Shape and Health

June 23rd, 2009

Kim Kardasian is an extreme hourglass example.

Kim Kardasian is an extreme hourglass example.

by Laura Dayton

 

 

Marilyn Monroe’s oozing sexuality is a big reason why the hourglass figure is still sought after by women and coveted by men. It is actually a rather rare body type, and it may not be the healthiest.

 

Determining Body Type

Everyone has heard of Apples and Pears, but the truth is that most women fall somewhere in between. One of the best indicators of body type is your Waist-to-Hip ratio. Calculate this by taking your waist measurement in inches, and divide it by your hip measurement in inches. For example, if you have a waist of 23 inches and hips that are 31 inches, your WHR is .074 (23 divided by 31 = .074), which is a Pear, or possibly Hourglass.

 

Kim Kardasian is a classic example of a mixed body type. Tired of all the criticism over her “big butt” she finally lashed back at the press and said back off, “I love my body and it’s just the way it is and it’s not going to change.” That kind of attitude would be good for all of us to adapt. No matter how hard Kim may try, she will never have a body like Heidi Klum. I congratulate her on speaking up for accepting her as she is – which is pretty hot!

 

Pear Shapes—These are normally a WHR of .8 or less with small or average bust. These women carry most of their weight in their hips, and may live longer than Apple-shaped women who carry fat in their abdomens. Pears have a lower risk of heart disease.

Typically, a WHR of 0.7 or less is associated with higher fertility and lower rates of chronic disease. Michelle Obama is a classic Pear.

 

Hourglasses—These are usually Pears with a WHR of .8 or less, with a large bust within two inches of their hips. Women with Hourglass figures can have 30 percent more estrogen than other women. As a result, they are three times more likely to get pregnant, according to a study by Harvard University. They share the same longevity of Pears, but may have a slightly higher incidence of breast cancer.

 

Apple Shapes—Studies indicate that nearly 50% of all women are Apples. Their WHR is .9 or larger. The body type is characterized by slim hips and thighs with larger bellies and flat behinds. Apples like Drew Barrymore aren’t necessarily overweight. A woman with a waistline larger than 32 inches is at an increased risk of diabetes and heart attack. Most women will eventually become Apple’s due to estrogen loss. Authorities recommend Apples to consider HRT at menopause, and throughout their lives to keep their weight under control through healthy eating and regular exercise.

 

Rectangles—This shape has relatively equal measurements between the bust, waist and hip, and a WHR of .9 or higher. Rectangles are usually more competitive, physically stronger and better equipped to handle stress. Classic examples are Keira Knightley or Gwyneth Paltrow.

 

Shape Shifters

For the most part, the shape you’re born into is the shape you’ll be. Often, women don’t realize their real body type until their 30s when their bodies have matured. You can’t change your shape, but you can change tendencies, especially belly fat. Enjoy a low stress lifestyle, Yoga and/or meditation, drink plenty of water and dedicate yourself to a consistently high level of cardiovascular exercise.

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Yoga and Cardio for Weight Loss

June 23rd, 2009

In today's high stress environment, yoga and/or meditation should be practiced with regularity.

In today's high stress environment, yoga and/or meditation should be practiced with regularity.

by Laura Dayton

 Make Yoga Part of Your Exercise Routine 

Yoga, in its many forms, has been around more than 2000 years. For some, yoga and meditation are part of a religious practice. For others, especially in the Western world, yoga is a popular form of exercise. Where ever it is practiced, its purpose is always to achieve balance between the body and mind.

Hatha Yoga

Achieving that balance means aligning the body so blood flows easily and nerve pathways are clear. Breathing, or practicing the life’s breath, is very important in yoga. For many of us, a few minutes performing a proper deep breath and a relaxing exhalation is as soothing as a long soak in the tub.

Today’s stress levels are taking a toll on health, and almost all medical professionals speak highly of yoga for stress relief. While you can achieve a high degree of relaxation in just one session, more is always better.

Yoga and Meditation 

Not all yoga teachers include meditation in their classes. Others base their entire class on meditation, usually guided by the instructor. Until you’ve done it, it’s hard to describe the level of relaxation and feeling of renewal that comes with meditation, but if it’s hard for you to concentrate on your inner feelings you may take a while to go really “deep” with the meditation aspects.

Yoga for General Health

Yoga is excellent to keep the body flexible, for back health, stress relief and improving balance. It works many of the core muscles of the body and can help improve posture and strengthen the abdominal muscles. It is also good for the body’s circulation. All of these things make you healthier overall, and general good health is necessary for weight loss. But in and of itself, yoga is not a weight loss exercise.

Yoga and Cardio 

Many yogis (people who practice yoga) love the practice and feel it solves all aches and ills. It will certainly help with weight loss by keeping the body in good balance; but for most people yoga by itself will not lead to weight loss. However, if you couple yoga with a consistent program of cardio exercise pounds should start to melt away.

Yoga and exercise for weight loss fall at two ends of the spectrum. For yoga you need to relax, but exercise for weight loss requires you to be hyped up with your heart rate pumping. You need to move fast, with effort and determination. For weight loss, you need to run not walk on the treadmill, you need fast-slow interval training, you need effort levels that challenge and make you work.

For weight loss, you need to workout at a level where you really, really want to quit. But instead, you push past it for another ten minutes. Just watch them on Biggest Loser, losing pounds isn’t always fun and hardly ever easy. 

The Big Picture

Eventually, the best workout would include yoga, tai chi or a gentle stretching class, cardio exercise like running or cycling, and weight or resistance training. For women, resistance training grows in importance with age, so a young woman who combines yoga and cardio can achieve the best of all worlds. Weight loss, strong core muscles, flexibility, good circulation and a relaxed attitude that will show in the glow of your complexion and lack of frown lines!

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