In week 3 of our workout series we are going to step up the intensity of the workouts a little bit. Last week, the interval run consisted of twenty 50 meter sprints leaving every thirty seconds. This week will be slightly more difficult because we are substituting the 50 meter run for a 200 meter run, changing the start time from thirty seconds to two minutes, and completing 10 sprints instead of 20. (more…)
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LMV Workout Series Week 2: Med-ball and Burpees
For today’s workout, the only piece of equipment you will need is a medicine ball. If possible, complete this workout with a partner. They will challenge you to push yourself. Also, the ‘medicine ball throws’ portion of the workout is best completed by alternating throws with a partner. (more…)
LMV Workout Series: Nutrition Notes
If you are seriously considering changing your lifestyle and getting into great shape, it takes more than just working out. Nutrition, hydration and recovery are also important pieces of the puzzle. Today we will discuss the importance of nutrition and how it contributes to improving your training and getting better results. (more…)
LMV Workouts Week 2: Interval Run
This week we are starting to work on interval training. This type of workout is more effective than simply jogging long distances because you are forced to push your heart rate to a higher level. Even with the rest periods, the overall effect is increasing your cardiovascular limits. (more…)
LMV Workout Series: Week 1 – Metabolic Medicine Ball
For the first workout of the LMV (Last Minute Vacations) workout series, we will be training your energy systems and improving your cardio. As a general rule, its important to start every workout with a warm-up and finish with a cool down and stretch. Remember to drink lots of water and get some protein into your system within 40 minutes of completing your training session. (more…)
Get in Shape with LastMinuteVacations.ca!
Summer is just around the corner which means it’s time to start getting your body ready for the pool and beach. As the sun starts to heat up the air outside and the layers of clothes start to strip away, you may notice that there is still some ‘winter weight’ that has hung on since the holidays. That’s no problem, we are here not only to provide you with great deals on vacation packages, but also to help you with a plan to stay in shape during the beach season. (more…)
Beach Body Core Workout
When planning for an all inclusive vacation, many people include some time to get their bodies in shape before they leave.
Do this core series at home to help you slim your waist before your vacation: (more…)
Travel Fitness 101: Beach Intervals
When taking an all inclusive vacation, there can be a tendency to overeat, overdrink, and overindulge in just about everything. It may seem crazy to think about working out while you are on vacation but it is a great way to get rid of the guilt that accompanies overindulgence. Beach intervals are a great way to burn a lot of calories in a short period of time, so you can get back to enjoying your resort. (more…)
Lose Weight for Your Vacation and Keep it Off
Whether you are male or female, we all have the same concerns when it comes to going on a winter vacation, and that is putting on our bathing suit. Maybe you’ve worked out over the winter, or maybe not, but it seems that the worry is still there that because you haven’t had it on in a few months, you will look flabby, pale, and generally like you shouldn’t be wearing the thing at all.
Many people jump into fad diets and fasts before their vacation to ensure they look like they belong in their 2 piece, but this is not the right way, and certainly not the healthy way. To lose weight and keep it off, you must commit yourself to a lifestyle change. If you are committed to living a healthier life, than your extra poundage will be sure to fall off, leaving you with a killer beach body.
Here are 3 lifestyle related changes that you need to consider in order to be and look healthy: (more…)
Who Says Walking Isn’t Exercise?
While you are on vacation, the last thing you want to do is be stuck inside a hot sweaty gym. That makes it a great time to get creative with your exercise routine. Since you are on vacation to relax, why not have a workout that matches that mindset? Walking is the perfect solution for your vacation workout.
A lot of fitness gurus insist that to burn ‘x’ amount of calories we must exercise at a high intensity. Although we cannot argue with the fact that exercising at 60-80 percent of your maximum heart rate strengthens your heart and allows it to run more efficiently. It is also true that the quickest way to burn 100 calories is to do so at higher workout intensities. (more…)