By Gabe Sanders PhD, NCSA-CSCS If you place less emphasis on the weight loss numbers and more pride on your daily and weekly victories, you might find yourself more invigorated to keep working towards your goals.
Burning calories, being physically active: A mind set, not a chore
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the term “physical activity” is defined as any movement that results in muscle contraction. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that older adults (55 years and older) engage in some type of physical activity for a minimum of 2.5 hours weekly.