Don’t Have Time for the Gym Today? How About 5 Minutes?

We all want to stay dedicated to our workout schedule but then something always comes up – an extra long work day, a child gets sick, a business trip ect. Sometimes you simply won’t have time to drive to the gym and do an hour-long workout. 

A Five-Minute Solution

So what can you do make sure you keep moving forward with your fitness goals? I suggest that you dedicate five minutes every day to exercise. No matter how time-strapped your are, you can always do a five-minute routine.

A Five-Minute Workout You Can Do Anywhere
20 push-ups

20 dumbbell bent over rows

20 crunches

20 squats

What About My Gym Workout?
You should still go to the gym. The five-minute workout is designed to compliment your gym routine, not replace it. It's simply a great way to stay active everyday.

Can Five Minutes Really Help?
Yes, five minutes a day can really make a difference. Just think, by the end of the week you will have done an extra 140 push-ups, bent over rows, crunches, and squats. And you have to admit, it is a lot better than skipping your workout all together! By staying active even on days you can’t go to the gym, you will find it easier to get back on track when time allows. 

Give it a Try!

I challenge you to try the five-minute workout! After a few weeks of sticking to it, let me know what you think.

Gage Livingston

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Milwaukee, WI

www.gagefit.com

The Health Benefits of Greek Yogurt

Are you crazy for greek yogurt? A lot of people are. According to Businessinsider.com, greek yogurt sales have increased 100% every year for the past 3 years. Besides being delicious, greek yogurt has many health benefits. Below are 4 of the key nutritional benefits of greek yogurt.

Protein
Greek yogurt has more protein than standard yogurt. Per ounce, greek yogurt has 1 additional gram of protein over typical non-fat yogurt. A standard 6 oz. Serving of greek yogurt has a total of 15 grams of protein.

Reduced Sugar
Greek yogurt is made by straining the whey off yogurt numerous times to create its thick texture. During this process, most of the natural sugar is removed.

Lactobacteria
Greek yogurt contains essential healthy bacteria that can improve intestinal health, reduce diarrhea, and help prevent vaginal yeast infections.

Calcium
A 6 oz. Serving of greek yogurt has about 20% of your daily calcium needs.

The next time you are looking for a healthy snack, go Greek!

By
Gage Livingston
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Milwaukee, WI
http://www.gagefit.com/

Source:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/233450-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-greek-yogurt/