Top Ways To Get In Shape

When it gets down to getting in shape there are paths to go down and paths to avoid...

If you need to lose weight fast and want to know the top ways to get in shape then you have hard work ahead. There is no easy path and no golden pill that magically loses you fat. EVERY SINGLE METHOD to lose weight will involve the evolution of your diet and the integration of workouts into your routine.

There are some things that you can do however that will make the process as speedy as possible.

1. Turbo charge Your Metabolism

The right type of high intensity exercise will do exactly this in 20 minutes per day. An ramped up metabolism means your body uses far more calories every minute than if you lead a non active life. This element is the most important in answering the question of how to get in shape.

2. Cleanse and detoxify your body of waste.

All people on western style diets who does not do this regularly are carrying around pounds and pounds of waste in their colons. A cleansing detoxification will purge this waste. There are techniques you can use to do this.

3. Nutrition

Learn what food makes your body perform and lose weight - therefore getting you in great shape. There are certain foods you can eat that will supercharge your metabolism and strip weight off you quickly.

4. Visualize

This sounds a little cheesy, but it really works and will help you stay on track with your goal. Mentally imagine yourself to be the size or shape that you want. If you are having a hard day, practice this exercise and it will help you maintain focus. If you have a bad day, don't beat yourself up over it! Start again fresh the next day and you'll be better prepared to deal with any cravings you may get again down the line.

Good luck to all!

If You Liked These Basic Tips Then You Can Find Out A Lot More Here.

The author is an ultra-trail runner and personal trainer in the central California area. He is the father of 2 boys and is training to run a 100 mile race during 2009. You can check out my blog here.

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Jazarit Margarsam

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Reef N of Jazarit Margarsam, Sudan
30 Feet In patch between Coral
Good Snorkling and water clarity

Mid mast view of the Reef

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Marsa Inkeifal

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Marsa Inkeifal, Sudan, Africa
20 Feet Good Holding in Small Marsa with Mountains near the Coast

Mountains meet the Red Sea

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Sunday Bloody Sunday

Haha, just when you think you are organized....

We had a very interesting Sunday last weekend. First, let me explain a little something. I want to go to a futbol (soccer) game. So, I asked about the schedule while we were at the Sheraton and the concierge told me that River and Boca both played on Sunday, River at 5, Boca at 7. In Buenos Aires. Both stadiums are easy to get to, and he had said that to get tickets we needed to go to the stadium. On Sunday, we were at Mar del Plata, which is about 5 hours from the city, so we planned on leaving early to give us enough time to settle in and then get to the stadium. On Saturday, we bought 7 am tickets for the next day.

On Sunday, we missed our alarm and woke up at 730. I was so pissed off, as I knew that if you missed your bus, you had to re-pay for your ticket. There was no such thing as a refund. So, we hustled to the bus station, becuase we still wanted to get an early bus. We arrived at the station at about 2 mintues until 8. The counter we had bought our ticket from was not open, but one of their partner companies had an open counter. We went and asked the guy what we could do and he said he thought we could get onto a later bus but we would have to enquire at the counter we had bought the tickets at. I asked what time it opened and he said 8. I looked down at my watch; it was 8:02. The counter was still not open. We sat down at a coffeeshop for a quick breakfast, while still continuing to check on the counter, which was still not opening.

Finally at 9, the counter opened. By now I was cursing the Argentines and thinking how the hell could they be an HOUR late in getting open!! We went to the counter and the man said he could get us on the 9 o'clock bus. I looked at my watch; it was 9:15. I said, ahora? (now?) and he said, no, in 45 minutes. I showed him my watch, ÿou mean at 10?" I asked. "No," he said, "in 45 minutes! We set our clocks back last night". Oh MY god! I was suprised. They had JUST set their clocks FORWARD about 2 and a half months ago! So I guess they observe "summer forward" AND "summer back"!

So, we bought another ticket and made it back to Buenos Aires. Next stop, the Boca Jr Stadium to hopefully catch that futbol game. We caught the bus to the stadium about 2 hours before the game and there was nobody there!! I went to ask a guard what time the game started and he said that there was no game today, that is was NEXT Sunday! So, we went to the local bar, which was empty, and sat down to have a beer and figure out what we were going to do. The owner of the bar, Luis, sat down with us and we ended up hanging out with him for the next three hours, just shooting the breeze and learning about Boca and slabs of meat and swords and all kinds of things! He was great! We promised to come back when we got back into town to sample his Sunday Asado (barbeque); he even said he would cook some fish for me!

So, we messed up twice in one day but got to meet Luis, which made it all worth it!

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Regular Cardio Exercise Can Help Reduce Stress

In general, regular exercise such as cardio or resistance training can help ease your stress. However, further study need to be done to look at the intensity and duration needed for strength training to achieve the similar results as cardio.

Researchers in the University of Missouri-Columbia conducted a study by measuring the stress levels of a group of women who either didn't exercise or exercised at moderate or high-intensity levels for 33 minutes. The results shown that high-intensity aerobic exercise can significantly alleviate stress.

People can get addicted to cardio exercise more easily because it's a lot easier to get start with cardio. For example, people don't have to learn how to run. On the other hand, strength training needs supervision on how to get started.

Also, cardio exercise requires less focus and your mind can wander and unwind when you're running or jogging. But for weight training, you need to concentrate on the techniques.

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Marsa Fijab

Marsa Fijab, Sudan, Africa

45 Feet Good Holding
Nice Marsa with Camels, Flamingos and Ospreys

Billabong and the Camels

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Treadmill With TV - What To Know Before You Buy

Looking for a treadmill with TV? If you’ve been to a health club lately, you’ve probably seen the latest rage in treadmills - built-in TVs.

The demand for treadmills with TVs is skyrocketing and the good news is that you don’t have to pay a commercial treadmill price just to get a built in TV.

However, there are some things you should be aware of before you go looking for a treadmill with built in TV.

There are 2 main types of TV treadmills. The first has a television built directly into the console. The second has a TV attached separately to the console that sits above it (more in line with your eyes).

The first version of treadmills usually have smaller screens (around 7-12 inches) and are the more affordable options (these treadmills can range from $1000 - $1500).

The second version comes with larger screens (around 15 inches) and are similar to the design you see in health club treadmills. They are usually more expensive ($2500+) and harder to find in a home treadmill - but they’re still out there and will probably become more affordable in time.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each.

Built into the console TV treadmills are much more affordable. You can choose to watch your program and track your workout statistics (Time, MPH, Incline, etc.) at the same time, or you can just choose to watch TV. However the downside is that on some machines - if the TV breaks it can sometimes render the treadmill useless - not always, but sometimes. Another downside is that if you’re doing heavy running - especially on the cheaper units - the screens may shake or wobble a bit.

Separate TV treadmills are more expensive however the screens are larger and usually the TV can be removed easily for repair without disrupting the treadmills operation. Also, because of the subframe design, even if you’re doing heavy running, the screen will not shake or wobble.

Almost all TV treadmills come with some type of built in speaker system and many of them also allow you to listen to your iPod of mp3 player as well. They come cable and DVD ready. Regardless of which type of treadmill with TV you choose, one thing you do want to consider is the warranty coverage on the TV (i.e. the electronics warranty). Obviously the longer the better. If you’re concerned about it, you can also usually buy extra warranty coverage on checkout.

Also, a TV is a great feature to have - but it’s not essential. Make sure your treadmill has the essentials of a high quality machine first like a strong motor power, excellent cushioning, high stability, lengthy warranty, etc. Then the other features are icing on the cake. Another alternative to a TV treadmill is to just buy a well-built treadmill and then set it up in front of your TV - it may not look as cool but it’s what people have been doing for years.

So those are a few things to know before you buy a treadmill with TV. Hopefully it will save you some time and help you to find your best treadmill option.

Vienna Miller writes for Treadmill Comparison - offering easy treadmill comparison charts & treadmill reviews. For an easy way to compare TV treadmills visit the Treadmill with TV page.

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Easter at the BSA

Easter Sunday had a special significance for Ellen S. Bosanquet, wife of the School's Director, Robert. On April 17 1903, Orthodox Easter, she gave birth to their first child, Charles.

She describes the day in Late harvest: memories, letters and poems (London: Chameleon Press). The court physician, Dr Louros, attended her:

It was rather a shock when the crucial moment arrived ... and I found at the bedside, not an accoucher in nice white drill jacket, but a Court official clad in blue cloth and gold braid, with orders jingling in a row on his chest. I have no doubt he had come to me straight from some court function ... The pangs of childbirth were punctuated throughout that day by the continual popping of firearms, for the Greeks celebrate Easter by "shooting Judas" at intervals. Finally, when it was seen that I had given birth to a son on Easter Day, there was universal rejoicing for a variety of reasons.

Charles later became the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Sand Storms and the Land of the Silver Sun

Current Location: Suakin , Sudan (Northern Africa, Red Sea) Current Position: 19 06.55 N 37 20.35 E Next Destination: Going North up the Red Sea, towards Egypt

From Thailand to Sudan we've traveled over 4100 nautical miles. In two months we've crossed another ocean, been hammered by rough seas, been completely covered in dirt by "brown out" sand storms, and have passed through "Pirate Alley". We've avoided more large ships, taken on more green water, and have had more damage to Billabong and gear than in all of our previous four years of cruising. We've been astonished and intrigued beyond our imaginations by exotic locations. The people are some of the friendliest (and poorest) we've met on our trip, and once again we are amazed by the wonders of the world!!

Since leaving Thailand, including our time at anchorage, we have sustained an average speed of 3.0 knots -- in essence we have not stopped moving!!! We've covered so much in such a little amount of time that we've been struggling to keep up (as you may have noticed by the lack of BLOGs). To help us catch up, we bring you six journal pieces and three photo albums (instead of a BLOG):

JOURNALS

January 17 - 29 2008: Northern Indian Ocean Crapola Begins

Thailand to Uligan, Maldives was not the pleasant trip we were hoping for, but at least there were fish! (repeat of BLOG posted 01/25/08, with added photographs)

January 29 - Feb 5, 2008: Another Idyllic Atoll, with a Culture twist

Uligan, Maldives was a fantastic break from the Indian Ocean passages. The atoll anchorage was like many others, but the culture, people, and living arrangements were unique to those we'd seen in the South Pacific.

February 5 - 15, 2008: Bashing through the Indian Ocean

So much for the advertised excellent passages of the Northern Indian Ocean. With exception of the fish catching, this was one of Billabong's worst passages to date.

February 15 - 20, 2008: Repairs, repairs, and more repairs

We didn't have much time for fun in Salalah, Oman as we were too busy trying to clean-up the mess created from the passage getting there.

February 21 - 26, 2008: At it again - another 617 miles under our belt

The passage from Oman to Aden (Yemen) included sandstorms and some rough seas, but at least it was pirate free!

February 26 - 29, 2008: Fun in Arab Town

Aden, Yemen was an unexpected delight. We enjoyed the culture, the scenery, and the rest.

PHOTO ALBUMS

Uligan, Maldives

Salalah, Oman

Aden, Yemen

Now that we are farther north in the Red Sea we suspect we will have more time in anchorages waiting for weather, and during this time we hope to write more BLOGs and to keep you better posted on our travels! By the way, we've also added some new photos under My Favorite Photos left.

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Suakin

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Suakin, Sudan, Africa
18 Feet Ok Holding
Just off ruins of Old Suakin

Ruins of Old Suakin

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