Personal Training Blog with Douglasville Personal Trainer David Hansey

A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that people who meditated for 15 years or more had 3 times the brain activity in regions linked to positive emotions.

Eating just 7-19 grams of fiber per day can reduce high blood pressure. The recommended daily level is 25-30 grams.

Eat your veggies, fruit and whole grains to make sure you are getting enough.

Do you ever skip your workout thinking it will “wear you out”??

Unless you are logging HOURS and HOURS of endurance training, a daily workout will give you a boost not exhaust you.

A study at the College of St Catherines in Minneapolis found that up to 70% of recreational runners have suffered from leg injuries or stress fractures. This is usually caused by weak or tight muscles in the hips.

A study done at Appalachian State University found that activity can boost your immunity. The study used walkers who walked for 30 minutes 5 times a week — YOU CAN DO THAT!!

That image of a big muscle man lifting weights is OUTDATED!!!

Strength training is for EVERYONE!!

A study at the CDC found that only 6% of seniors meet the national objective for physical activity and strength training.

Tomorrow April 3rd kicks off the Weight Watchers 5k Challenge. You start out walking daily even if it is as little as 5-10 minutes and you do a 5k walk on may 22nd

Get outside and walk!!

Sometimes a sore neck is a sign you need to use a headset when talking on the phone or need to change your pillow.

Sometimes it is much much more complicated and requires a doctor visit but better to think horses than zebras when you hear hooves and toss that pillow first

A study at McMaster University found that people are more confident about meeting goals when these goals are set by a professional. So, if you are unsure about your goals, try bouncing these off a professional.

Need that motivation to get to your workout. Visualize yourself. Forget models and celebs. A study found that 82% of people said visualizing their own body leaner, fitter and healthier made them get their workout done.

So slow down and think of yourself in a few weeks without a few pounds, firmer, breathing better with less aches….. And get your workout done.