Fun and Play have been shown in study after study to be the one real way that you can get that weight off and stay in shape for a lifetime.
People that play, with their kids, with their friends or just laugh and enjoy themselves, have a better sucess rate than those who hate every minute of it.
Whether you find a sport you can play with your buddies or a game in the backyard with your kids, the fun times can also be the healthy times.
A pedometer senses your body motion and counts your footsteps. This count is converted into distance by knowing the length of your usual stride. Wearing a pedometer and recording your daily steps and distance is a great motivating tool
Having Fun: The Real Weight Loss Secret
No more resolutions! Enjoying yourself and having fun is the real weight-loss and get in shape trade secret.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 4
- Audio File: train_your_body/1304tb2d.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Robert Hopper, PhD,
- Organization: ACSM
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Guest Bio:
Robert Hopper, Ph.D., is a noted author and wellness speaker. Hopper has a doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Southern California, and is the former professor of exercise physiology and head swimming and water polo coach at Occidental College, Los Angeles. He is the inventor of a patented swimmer's weight training program used in colleges and universities throughout the United States. Hopper lives in Santa Barbara, Calif., with his artist wife, where he enjoys golf, skiing and cycling.
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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