BUS 449a Cross Trainer

Hello, dear readers!
This post's idea is to give some tips on how to maximize the benefits from doing your cardio exercises on the cross trainer.
I personally love the cross trainer as it doesn't put so much pressure on the knees and hip joints which is a core concern for people who have had injuries or problems in those areas in the past. This is why I highly recommend this exercise to all of you who don't wish to stress your knees.
I think cross trainers have been underrated as many of you think that running for example is more strenuous for your body. Let me tell you that - if you do the cross trainer right, you will get great results.
The most obvious way to go on a cross trainer is forward. However, you should go backwards on it, as well. This way you will exercise all your legs muscles in one work-out. Backward pedaling will put more pressure on the quadriceps muscles which are part of the front muscles on the thighs. When you go forward you exercise the hamstrings at the back of your thighs. To stress on the butt muscles or the calves, go either way. Don't forget to keep your posture straight in order to engage the abdominal muscles, as well. You should also hold the handles of the cross trainer if you like to work out the arms in the process, too.
So, the cross trainer is a great way to include your entire body in your training. Don't forget to breathe and do it with pleasure:))

Offtopic: LinkedIn

LinkedIn may appear as a quite boring and even dull social network to college students, however, it can provide a number of benefits to them as its purpose is not sustaining personal relationships but creating professional ones. As a result, college students and graduates should be highly encouraged to develop and preserve such relationships and find contacts that might be to their advantage in the near future when in search for a job.
The website is an incredibly valuable source of information on professional networks and positions available as it currently holds the profiles of about 3 million companies worldwide. Every respected firm which would like to have an influencial online presence has created a profile on the platform and constantly offers updates on the positions available. Moreover, the website offers articles about local events so the information included provides benefits for job-seekers on many levels.
Additionally, online recruiting has proved to be the most successful method for hiring in the past years. It is easily-accessible, cheaper and provides a two-way communication. A student just needs to create their profile and it will work as a CV that they won't have to send multiple times to different firms, because it's there all the time. This is why LinkedIn is a great professional platform and ultimately provides great values to college studets.
https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=221351339&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic

BUS 449a Cheers!

Hello, fellow fitnessers!
For many of us (especially during the students years) it is a real pain in the butt trying to leave alcohol consumption out of our diet. We are all aware that drinking does not really help us lose weight as it slows down metabolism, causes dehydration and water loss and therefore leaves us even thirstier craving for more.Moreover, alcohol doesn't give you much nutrition, and MOST OF ALL makes you hungry. This is why those peanuts and chips are such a delicious snack when you're having a drink. After consuming too much alcohol, your body might cause you to want to eat foods rich in carbs as they would absorb the alcohol much easier and faster and you end up eating bread or french fries for examples. Foods containing more fats are also yummier with a drink as they would also prevent you from getting drunk too fast.
If you really have a hard time completely eliminating alcohol, however, I would suggest you turn to red wine. MODERATE consumption is recommended in any case, so try to stick to no more than one or two glasses a couple times a week. Drink it with your dinner. Red wine is one of the best options for an alcoholic beverage during your diet as it contains antioxidants which slow down the aging processes and may reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes or osteoporosis. So, grab a bottle from the store and make sure it's enough for at least a week:)) I'd like to know how you're handling the alcohol cravings when losing weight, so please leave a comment below:)

BUS 449a BuTT

Hello, dear friends!
The whether is getting more beautiful with each day so I hope you have been exercising as you will have to face your summer clothes pretty soon:))
The first post this week is about working out your butt muscles. By doing a butt workout, you will also exercise your legs, however, it is important to pay special attention to that area in order to keep a nice finished look of your legs.
We have already discussed the importance of squats in one of the previous posts and they undoubtedly are excellent if you want to keep your butt muscles tight and good-looking. There are a few more exercises you could do if you want to really work it out, though.
Standing lunges are great for your butt area. Your starting position will be with your feet at a hip-distance. Take a step forward with your right leg, lower your body until the angle at your knees is about 90 degrees. Then rise up, go back with the right leg and repeat with the left one. Try to perform it slowly in order to really strain your muscles. Don't forget to breathe in and out.
If you really want to challenge yourself with a butt work-out, I suggest you try this video. It includes a great variety of exercises and trust me you will definitely feel it for at least a few days after. Enjoy:))

BUS 449a Where's the energy?

Hello, fellow gymaholics!
The second post this week will be dedicated to ideas for the best energy providing foods.
Carbs might be a taboo for some of you trying to lose weight but there are some carbs that could be very nutritious to you and make you feel full of beans! Cereal and whole-wheat foods are a great source of fiber and will ultimately load you up with energy. They are slow carbs so the body takes longer to absorb them and leave you feeling fresh and strong.
Nuts. Almonds, in particular, are full of protein and magnesium and contribute to transforming the sugar in your body into energy. They can satisfy you fast as they provide your body with unsaturated fats and prevent it from absorbing calories. Moreover, they fight the toxins circulating in your organism and neutralize them because they contain copper and manganese.
The last idea I'd like to give you: eggs. They are one of the most powerful sources of protein and amino acids which help replenish the energy and rebuild the muscles faster. Avoid frying them and eat them boiled or baked.
So, what's your favorite source of energy? Please, let me know in the comments:))

BUS 449a Obliques exercise

Hello, dear fitness freaks!
I hope you have been working out and have already started to achieve the desired results. Today's post will be focused on the oblique areas in your body. Working out those abs is great, but you shouldn't ignore the obliques as they would make your waist smaller and your overall look will be much fitter. Don't even let me start on how nice it feels to wear a smaller size pair of jeans:))
It is true that most abs workouts videos that you could find on the internet exercise the obliques to some extent, as well. However, there are some movements that specifically concentrate on those areas. The easiest one is to lay down on your back with your legs bent at the knees. Then reach for your ankle with your right hand fingers, bending to the side, return to initial position and repeat the movement with your left hand. As you do it slowly, this will really tighten up your oblique muscles. You should exhale as you reach for you ankles, and inhale as you go back.
There are other exercises which will help you tone up your oblique muscles. A very good video with more ideas on the subject is this one. So, go start working on those muscles and please let me know which your favorite oblique exercises are in the comments below! :))

BUS 449a As active as possible!

Hello, dear friends!
The idea of this post is to give you some ideas on how to stay active during the day and therefore spend more energy than you usually do. The tips I would like to give you are totally applicable in your daily routine and you need absolutely no equipment to perform them.
The first advice is to always walk when possible. If you have to go to class, or visit the dentist, for example, try to reach your destination on foot. Avoid using your car or public transportation, as this will make you more active and will inevitably save you gas and money. Well, it is somewhat time-consuming, but this is the only investment you need to make. If you have a bike, you can use that, as well.
My next idea is: forget the elevator. I always use the stairs. The elevator is for people who cannot, for some reason, go up and down the stairs or who are lazy. If you believe you don't belong to either of these groups, take the stairways. Sometimes it's much faster.
Last but not least, create physical work for yourself. Go around the house, clean, arrange, look for things, get yourself some fruit, go for a glass of water, take the dog, or whatever pet you have (cat, hamster, roommate) for a walk. Try to be active as much as possible, instead of staying in front of the computer or watching TV.
I would love to hear your ideas about losing some extra calories while doing some pleasant activity or while simply watering the flowers:)))