Asthma*

Asthma is a big deal when it comes to exercising. I am one of those people and I have had it ever since I was a small child.

It sucks really bad when you want to participate in sports in school and you can't, because you might have an asthma attack. I was fortunate not to ever have an attack, and mine wasn't severe like some kids have. 

So getting back into shape now was a big challenge for me. Especially on anything aerobic like the treadmill. I just took it at my own pace. No matter if I was jogging or running slower than anyone else. If you go at your own pace, and work harder every time you get on that treadmill, you will progress and get to that level that all the other people are doing.

When I first started getting back into shape a few months a go, I couldn't jog or run for more than 2 minutes. That's bad. Then every time I got back on the treadmill, I would step it up a notch and work harder. Eventually, I got to where I could go for about 15 minutes without stopping. I was determined and I did it. I don't go for that long every time now. 

What I like to do is: 

5 minute walk for warming up, 5 - 10 minute run, 2 minute walk, 5 minute run, 2 minute    walk, 5 minute run, etc, then 5 minute cool down. I do this for 35 minutes on the treadmill.

Always remember to bring an inhaler with you, incase something happens. And water will help your asthma as well.

Until tomorrow,
JM

Back to Blogging*

I'm going back to blogging every day now. My YouTube channel isn't going to happen anymore. Well a STRICTLY FITNESS channel that is. I will have a channel up soon that will incorporate exercise, but not just on fitness.

I have realized that I'm really boring talking about my exercise routines & meals on camera Lol. I don't want to embarrass myself forever.

So back to putting up daily blogs from now on.

Until Later,

JM.

More Vlog Info

My YouTube channel comes out tomorrow. I will be filming all day & will have my 1st video up tomorrow night. Probably late, because I still need to practice my editing skills. So I will put up the link to my page tomorrow night.

I hope everyone has taken my information & made it useful.

Until Tomorrow,
JM.

Important Update!

I will be putting up a YOUTUBE CHANNEL starting this Monday, January 14th. This is extremely exiting for me to be doing this for me & all of you as well.

My Fitness Channel will be vlogs I put out on Monday's, Wednesdays & Fridays. So please go check those out when I get the channel up & running. I will link it right here on my blog after I put my 1st video up. 

I think you might know what the contents will be about. Just me going deeper into my diet, exercise regimen & taking you to locations I like to workout at. And other exiting stuff too. I also go to shows a lot & have lots of friends in bands that play all over Los Angeles. So that will be fun for me to introduce them to you guys. So keep your eyes peeled for my new Youtube Channel :)

Until Later
JM.

Warming Up*

In my experience with warming up, I have actually seen an improvement in my workouts. My muscles don’t get as tired, because I’ve gotten them ready to handle anything I do after in my actual workout. I also do a light stretching for the muscles I’m about to work out.

My Personal Routine:

1.) Stretch the muscle groups your going to work out (5 minutes).

2.) Warm up (At least 5 min, 10 min max), remember your warming up.

3.) Workout (30 – 45 minutes).

4.) Cardio (30 – 45 minutes).

5.) Cool down (5 minutes).

6.) Stretch (5 minutes).

Some benefits to warming up:

1.) The improvement in your connective tissue’s ability to accept force.

2.) Increases the rate at which your muscles contract.

3.) A reduction in Injury potential.

When you’re working out, your muscles have a specific growing period. That would be 

30 – 45 minutes from what I’ve learned. If you keep engaging your muscles after that growing period, you can actually have a potentially higher risk of injuring those muscles. That’s why it’s important to warm up, because you can reduce the risk of injuring the muscles even more.

Remember this is just for getting back into shape. Body Builders are completely different & require more. So their routines are different & they spend longer amounts of time in the gym than you & me.

I will get into Cardio & Cooling Down tomorrow, because that’s just as important as warming up.

Until Tomorrow
JM.

Working Out*

When you start working out at the gym or at home, it’s best to NOT workout every muscle group in your body, all in the same day. Split up your days, so you can workout more often.

My Workout Routine:

Mondays = Arms (Biceps, Triceps & a little bit of Deltoids/Shoulders).

Tuesdays = Legs & Glutes/Butt

Wednesday = Rest

Thursday = Back & abdominals

Friday = Arms

Saturday = Legs

Sunday = Rest

I don’t include a day for chest exercises, because I’m a girl & don’t want to turn my boobs into a pile of manly muscle Lol. Although some of the exercises that I do in the gym do work out your chest at the same time. So that’s enough for me.

I don’t do very many ab exercises, because I hate doing them. It’s a love hate relationship. On the bright side, I will start working on my abs starting Monday. So I will have 2 squeeze some time somewhere. Probably on my rest days, because 15 minutes of your day is all it takes.

I love working out legs, because you instantly work your glute muscles at the same time. Lunges, squats & leg presses will do the trick & that’s what I do. And remember to always keep your posture & breathe in through your nose & out your through your mouth.

Until Tomorrow

JM.

*Nutrition*

Your body needs these 6 major nutrients to reach your fitness goals:

1.) Carbohydrates

2.) Fats

3.) Proteins

4.) Vitamins

5.) Water

6.) Minerals

The Food guide pyramid is very helpful, but it’s not necessarily accurate. Why? Because it all depends on the individuals lifestyle & how much exercise they pursue week after week. The food guide pyramid is made up of:

1.) Grains

2.) Fruits

3.) Vegetables

4.) Dairy

5.) Meats & Beans

Fruits and vegetables. These are antioxidant rich, anti-aging & packed with fiber. You can have as many as you want. And the great thing is they are low in calories.

You need to eat to lose weight, but it’s all about Servings & Portion Control. You can have your chocolate if you want. You can have your foods that aren’t as good for you SOMETIMES/EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. And when you do, please read the nutrition panel on the box for the serving size. And when u do have that 1 cheat day every week, only splurge on 1 thing. Don’t do it all day, every meal. Otherwise your not going to lose the weight like you want.

My splurge is on chocolate & pastries. I love them! But I only have them when I think I deserve it. After a whole week of dieting, I have that 1 bar of chocolate, or that 1 piece of coffee cake. It makes it taste so much better. “I mean come on, if you didn’t have that 1 cheat day, we would all go insane. Right?”

Until Tomorrow

JM.