Wednesday, December 20, 2006
The Arnold Classic is Coming!
Bink's Gym clients are into all sorts of activities - including getting ready for the March 2007 Arnold Classic. See the event schedule and order tickets online. Then take those workouts up a notch and get ready to join in the fitness fun! For toning workout plans, call 614-418-1792 or email jean@binksgy.com.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Holiday Fitness Gifts
Don't know what to get the fitness buff? Some suggestions: a stability (or Swiss) ball - 65 cm for the average man, 55 cm for women - allows comfortable seating with knees at about 90 degrees; Nordic walking poles (see the previous post); for nano owners, the new nano-Nike system; energy bars; hats and gloves; music or a subscription to a music service - I suggest emusic because they do not restrict the number of devices where you house the music, so you can have it on your ipod and not worry that you may later want it somewhere else and be restricted - once it's downloaded, you can also always download it again at no additional charge! Magazines make great gifts - try Walk Magazine.
Ironically, I do NOT suggest a gift certificate for training sessions unless you KNOW the recipient wants that - 'tis the season to preserve harmony at home! For those who know the recipient will love a training gift certificate, visit Bink's Gym - it's the perfect last-minute gift!
Ironically, I do NOT suggest a gift certificate for training sessions unless you KNOW the recipient wants that - 'tis the season to preserve harmony at home! For those who know the recipient will love a training gift certificate, visit Bink's Gym - it's the perfect last-minute gift!
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Nordic Walking Great for Winter Exercise!
Looking for a good winter activity? Nordic walking (walking with poles) is perfect for Ohio winters. It gets you in shape for cross-country ski season (should we be lucky enough to have one in Ohio this year!) and it is perfect for slippery conditions because many pole manufacturers offer tip options for icy surfaces. I use Leki travel poles - a bit of a hassle if the adjustment comes loose, but generally great poles and easy to keep handy as they telescope for travel. Nordic walking gets your upper body into the workout without the hazards of holding weight and the added stress that weights bring to your joints. It's a great sport for people with achy knees and feet, and it can improve your walking posture, lessening back fatigue as well.
Select poles differently than you would for Nordic skiing - the poles for walking are shorter, reaching the ground with your elbow at 45 degrees and forearms parallel to the ground - you want to extend the poles behind you, not to reach far forward and pull, so your highest pressure is in the backward swing. See your physician before beginning any new activity and visit this Nordic Walking Blog to see how this sport can energize you! ready for a free trial of Nordic walking? Call me (614-418-1792) or email (Trainer@Binksgym.com) to get information about scheduling your trial in the New Albany area.
Select poles differently than you would for Nordic skiing - the poles for walking are shorter, reaching the ground with your elbow at 45 degrees and forearms parallel to the ground - you want to extend the poles behind you, not to reach far forward and pull, so your highest pressure is in the backward swing. See your physician before beginning any new activity and visit this Nordic Walking Blog to see how this sport can energize you! ready for a free trial of Nordic walking? Call me (614-418-1792) or email (Trainer@Binksgym.com) to get information about scheduling your trial in the New Albany area.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Holiday Treats!
Want that holiday mocha-choco-peppermint-fatalatta? Indulge intelligently. Calorie and fat content of popular holiday treats vary widely from the modest to the outlandish 1000+ calorie Steak n'Shake White Chocolate Holiday Fudge Milkshake. While nutrition info is available online for many popular coffee shops and fast food restaurants, that requires planning ahead. Most eateries have their nutrition data online, but it may not include seasonal treats. Steak and Shake's nutrition calculator was not Safari-friendly.
Starbucks lists their information for beverages and food. Tim Horton has a reasonable treat in the Horton's Holiday Spice Hot Smoothie, reported by The Other Paper to have 265 calories in 10 ounces, though you won't find the seasonal beverage on the nutrition information from the website. Caribou Coffee's small Mint Snowdrift is near the middle of the range of holiday drink, with 420 calories. When you think that an average woman needs somewhere around 1600 calories per day to maintain weight, that is a large portion of the day's calories! You may be better off going home and fixing a bowl of ice cream (1/2 cup serving is somewhere around 150 calories) with some reduced calorie toppings or nutritious ones like nuts and fruit. Some sites don't include nutrition information - you'll be disappointed with Cinnabon. Remember that beverage calories tend not to be as satisfying as food calories, and so may lead to over-consumption. Another reason that bowl of ice cream might be a better choice.
Tired of searching multiple sites? Here is an online calculator that includes many popular brands and saves the time required to access separate business sites. Again, seasonal items may not be in the database, but you can usually find something similar (for example, a large chocolate milkshake instead of the fudge milkshake would give you a calorie count of 800+ calories, less than the holiday fudge milkshake, but still in the ballpark) :
Starbucks lists their information for beverages and food. Tim Horton has a reasonable treat in the Horton's Holiday Spice Hot Smoothie, reported by The Other Paper to have 265 calories in 10 ounces, though you won't find the seasonal beverage on the nutrition information from the website. Caribou Coffee's small Mint Snowdrift is near the middle of the range of holiday drink, with 420 calories. When you think that an average woman needs somewhere around 1600 calories per day to maintain weight, that is a large portion of the day's calories! You may be better off going home and fixing a bowl of ice cream (1/2 cup serving is somewhere around 150 calories) with some reduced calorie toppings or nutritious ones like nuts and fruit. Some sites don't include nutrition information - you'll be disappointed with Cinnabon. Remember that beverage calories tend not to be as satisfying as food calories, and so may lead to over-consumption. Another reason that bowl of ice cream might be a better choice.
Tired of searching multiple sites? Here is an online calculator that includes many popular brands and saves the time required to access separate business sites. Again, seasonal items may not be in the database, but you can usually find something similar (for example, a large chocolate milkshake instead of the fudge milkshake would give you a calorie count of 800+ calories, less than the holiday fudge milkshake, but still in the ballpark) :
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