New resolutions  ·  14. June 2021

Weekly Training Tasks

Up to a healthier lifestyle or new resolution? Meet your "WEEKLY TASK"(to be done daily)
    Week 3 (June)
It has been shown that people who are involved in regular aerobic exercise, not only can lose weight but also tend to be more creative.

It is well known that regular aerobic exercise such as running or brisk walk promotes weight loss and health. But exercise also seems to act as a cognitive enhancer promoting creativity.

In addition to creativity, exercise enhances brain function by helping nerve cells to bind to one another, which is the molecular basis for learning new things. For example, for kids with behavioral disorders like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Asperger Syndrome, exercise has become essential for helping with appropriate development.

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    Week 2 (June)
Studies show that sleep quality correlates to Body Mass Index (BMI). People who sleep an average of 7-8 hours of sleep have a lower BMI than those who sleep fewer hours.

A night of good sleep seems to be one of the keys to good health, and may also be key for maintaining a healthy weight. People who get too little sleep have a higher risk of weight gain and overweight/obesity than people who get 7-8 hours of sleep at night.

Back in 1998, 35 % of American adults were getting about 8 hours of sleep a night, but by 2005 the percentage dropped to 26 %. Studies conclude that a lack of sleep could be a major contributor to the current obesity epidemic in the U.S.

    Week 1 (June)
Healthy carbs, such as vegetables, fruit, pulses, legumes, unsweetened dairy products, and 100% whole grains, like brown rice, quinoa, wheat, and oat, can help you to lose weight.

If you are intenging to get energy for physical activity, simple carbs such as pasta, white bread, and processed cereals work well. But if you are intending to manage your weight, you should chose high-fiber carbohydrates.

Why is this happening? Those carbohydrates foods with high content of fiber take longer to break down. The rate at which this happens it is called the glycemic index. These foods also provide a wide variety of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to health. The high content of fibre in these foods can help keep your bowel healthy and adds bulk to your meal, thus helping you to feel full longer and helping weight loss.

    Week 4 (May)
Studies show that people who eat breakfast are more prone to maintain weight loss. So, if you are trying to lose weight, better do not miss it!

The reason being, breakfast kick-starts metabolism, helping to burn calories throughout the day. Breakfast also provides the energy needed to get things done and help to focus on your activities. Those are just a few reasons why breakfast is probably the most important meal of the day.

Studies have found that people who eat breakfast are thinner than those who do not. The reason could be that eating foods enriched in protein and fiber in the morning can help to keep your appetite in check for the rest of the day. However, this does not guarantee that you will be fitting into any skinny jeans. You will still need to follow basic healthy habits guidelines.

    Week 3 (May)
Listening to music can help exercise and increase speed. Music songs of 120-140 beats per minute seem to have the most motivating effect and produce the best performance.

Studies show that faster-paced music improves athletic performance when a person engages in low-to-moderate level exercise, either by increasing distance traveled, pace, or repetitions. The effects of music lead to high levels of endurance, power, productivity, or strength.

Choosing the music that you enjoy the most and that better fits your exercise routine can help to get more out of your exercise experience. Since everyone has a different ideal workout pace and intensity, determining exactly what tempo works for you may be a trial-and-error process, but studies show that 120-140 beats per minute produce the best results.

    Week 2 (May)
Tracking what you eat (and move) can help you to reach your health goals. Try to log what you eat (and move) every day and you will see amazing results.

Regular self-monitoring can help you reach your health goals due to: 1) the positive reinforcement of making healthy choices, and 2) the positive benefits of creating a new habit. Virtual Personal Trainer's studies show that the choice of healthy meals and the consequent improvement of health is highly rewarding, increasing the probability of maintaining health-choice practices over time.

In other words, daily food (and exercise) logging by app (self-monitoring) allows us to see more clearly the right choices we are making, quickly correct wrong decisions and making smarter choices in the future.

Learn more.
    Week 1 (May)
Are you trying to lose weight? Studies show that good sleep can positively affect the numbers on the scale.

If you want to lose weight, experts say you need to get enough sleep. Specifically, researchers have shown that women who sleep less than 5 hours / night generally weigh more than women who sleep 7 hours / night. As for men, studies also have shown that a lack of sleep may affect the body’s regulation of neurotransmitters. So, men who only got 4 hours of sleep had increased ghrelin and decreased leptin compared to those who got 10 hours of sleep. The dysregulation of ghrelin / leptin may lead to increased appetite and diminished feelings of fullness in people who are sleep deprived, thus raising the chances of weight gain.

If you want to lose weight, make sure that you are getting sufficient sleep in addition to following a healthy diet and workout program. In other words, you will need approx. 7-8 hours of sleep / night.

    Week 5 (Apr)
Fiber-enriched foods can help weight loss by making you feel full longer, while improving your gut health. Eat legumes, grains, vegetable, fruits and nuts.

Experts recommend a daily target of 25 gr. of fiber for women, and 38 gr. for men.

High-fiber sources include:

  • Grains: barley, oatmeal, wheat, rice, and other cereals. Also, bread, pasta, grits, and tortillas.
  • Legumes: beans, chickpeas, and green peas.
  • Veggies: carrots, beets, broccoli, collard greens, swiss chard and artichoke.
  • Nuts: almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts, macadamias, and brazil nuts.
  • Fruits: apples, berries, citrus fruits, and pears.

Foods can contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. Generally speaking, the more natural and unprocessed the food, the higher the content of fiber. Meat, dairy, and sugar ingredients do not contain fiber.

    Week 4 (Apr)
Protein-enriched breakfast can boost your metabolism for the day and can prevent carbs and sugar cravings, helping you to lose weight. Aim for at least 20 grams of high-protein meals for breakfast or afternoon snack.

You can easily get 20 grams of protein from some of these meals:

  • Crack Eggs.
  • Yogurt
  • Oatmeal
  • Protein Powder
  • Cheese
  • Tofu
  • Chili
  • Egg
  • Cereals
  • Tuna
  • Chia Pudding
  • Toast
  • Lettuce wrap
  • Avocado
  • Almonds
  • Roeasted Chicken
  • Quesadillas
  • Green beans
  • Brown rice
    Week 3 (Apr)
Not all fats are bad fats, there are also good fats such as the ones present in avocados, nuts and olive oil. These fats are beneficial for your health so Virtual Personal Trainer recommends you incorporate into your diet 5-6 spoons of healthy fats a day.

Good fats can be found in vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fish. Healthy fats become liquid at room temperature. There are 2 categories of good fats: monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Monounsaturated fats
Sources of monounsaturated fats are olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, avocados, most nuts, and high-oleic safflower and sunflower oils.

Polyunsaturated fats
There are 2 main types of polyunsaturated fats: omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids, both beneficial for health. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids are fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines, flaxseeds, walnuts, canola oil, and unhydrogenated soybean oil. Foods rich in linoleic acid and other omega-6 fatty acids are vegetable oils such as safflower, soybean, sunflower, walnut, and corn oils.

    Week 2 (Apr)
Late night caffeinated drinks like hot chocolate, coffee, tea, or cold drinks like cola or energy drinks can disrupt your beauty sleep affecting your performance the day after. As caffeine can take up to 10 hours to completely clear from bloodstream, better limit these drinks as you are getting closer to bed time.
    Week 1 (Apr)
Recent studies showed that High Intensity Training (HIIT) can be recognized from a safe and effective dose–response perspective as a promising approach for the improvement of the immune system and consequently for the prevention of respiratory diseases, includig Covid-19.
    Week 4 (Mar)
A regular bedtime and wake up routine will help you to feel more rested, energetic and focused throughout the day. Aim for a consistent sleep schedule for a better daily performance.
    Week 3 (Mar)
Aerobic activities help to balance the levels of cortisol (the stress hormone). Aim at least for a 30 mins walk or jogging during the day to keep stress away [ Read more]
    Week 2 (Mar)
Studies show that lack of sleep can increase the chances of weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and memory loss. Make sure you are having enough sleep (Adults ~ 7-9 hours; Babies, young children, and teens need more hours; People over 65 ~ 7-8 hous).
    Week 1 (Mar)
Experts recommend eating three servings of whole grains a day, such as brown rice, oatmeal, popcorn, whole-wheat bread, pasta or crackers, as it is linked to weight loss and lower body weight.
    Week 4 (Feb)
Research shows that regular exercise not only help to lose weight, reduce anxiety, stress and the chance of heart disease, but also help to sleep faster, longer and wake up less, making your days way more productive. These easy to do fitness routines will only take 10-20 minutes.
    Week 3 (Feb)
When practicing intensive workout, leave a few hours (3-4) before bedtime. Studies show that vigorous exercise right before going to bed may release alertnness hormones and disrupt your beauty sleep.
    Week 2 (Feb)
The USDA recommends eating at least 2-3 cups of vegetable a day. Add a salad or any fresh or boiled veggies to your main meals, such as omelettes, soups, rice or pasta. Vegetables will make you feel full and help you to lose / maintain weight. Read more
    Week 1 (Feb)
During winter, people tend to get 15 mins more sleep, in average, compared to summer time. Longer winter nights allow more time for sleep, rest and rebuild, improving quality of living.
    Week 4 (Jan)
Long periods of uncertainty, such as current, can affect our emotional stability in the form of stress, which in turn can produce weight gain. It´s well known that exercise increases the overall health but also direct benefits over stress. Read more.
    Week 3 (Jan)
Studies showed that only 20 minutes of streng training, such as calisthenics, can boost self-confidence, which may also help release anxiety. Try now.
    Week 2 (Jan)
As a new year resolution, it is time now to getting rid of the extra pounds with four simple steps.
Try now.
    Week 1 (Jan)
After the storm, comes the calm. Being healthy minded is key to lose the accumulated pounds and get back in track. Read more.

2021

    Week 5 (Dec)
Temperatures around 20 C (68-69 F) are the best for a beauty sleep. Calibrate your bedding, heating and pijama choices to find out the best combination for a perfect sleep, body resting and recovering.
    Week 4 (Dec)
Do not let Xmas to ruin the hard work you have been doing through out the year. It´s time for action!!!. Find out more.
    Week 3 (Dec)
Research shows that only 15-30 minutes of low to moderate intensity exercise, at least 3 times a week, can significantly reduce anxiety and stress, something specially important during Coronavirus time. And, interestingly, the effects can last even after a single session.
    Week 2 (Dec)
Research shows that regular exercise strengthens the heart and lower the resting heart rate over time, thus dramatically reducing the chance of suffering heart disease.
    Week 1 (Dec)
Studies show that even a little exercise can boost your mood. Try 30 mins walk or 10 mins of calisthenic to stay away for stress and anxiety specially during difficult times. Read more.
    Week 4 (Nov)
Reading and understanding food labels can help you to lose and maintain weight in a long run. Find out how here.
    Week 3 (Nov)
A lack of proper hydration during and after exercise can make you moody and lose focus throughout the day. Try to keep a bottle of water near you while working out. Read more.
    Week 2 (Nov)
Planning ahead what you eat can help you to reach your weight loss goals. Find out how to break down in calories, carbs, fats and proteins here.
    Week 1 (Nov)
Digital Technology can help to diminish negative outcomes and improve health during Coronavirus times. Find out how
    Week 5 (Oct)
Compulsory lockdowns due to pandemic might raise the chance of suffering anxiety. When feeling under emotional pressured or anxious, try 30-60 seconds of deep breathing to lower blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety level.
    Week 4 (Oct)
The latest scientific studies have shown that "a few extra weight can raise the risk of suffering severe COVID-19 disease". It's time for action!!!. Read more
    Week 3 (Oct)
Adding simple exercise routines such as walking, biking, swimming or running can help to reduce stress, improving sleeping time and quality of living.
    Week 2 (Oct)
Studies show that people who practise regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walk or running, are more creative. Read more
    Week 1 (Oct)
Experts recommend eating a daily dosis of 25 gr of fiber for women and 38 gr for men. For example, a cup of lentils contains ~ 16 gr of fiber, and a cup of cereals or blackberries 8 gr.
    Week 4 (Sep)
Nutritionists recommend eating at least 2-3 cups of vegetable a day. Try to add salads or any fresh or boiled veggies to your main meals. It will also make you feel full while helping you to lose / maintain weight due to its low content of calories. Read more
    Week 3 (Sep)
Studies show that people who eat a healthy breakfast are more prone to weight loss. Do not miss it!
    Week 2 (Sep)
A lack of sleep has been related to an increase in Ghrelin, the so called hunger hormone. Make sure you are having enough sleep if your aiming weight loss.
    Week 1 (Sep)
Aim for 6 servings of healthy carbs a day such as whole grains (about half a cup of cooked brown rice or 1 slice of whole-wheat bread)
    Week 4 (Aug)
Slow synchronize movements and breathing, such as yoga or meditation, can help to release accumulated stress and relax through the week.
    Week 3 (Aug)
Similarly to meditation, regular exercise can help you to relax. Try aprox. 30 mins of walking, jogging or cycling 3-5 times a week if you feel stressed and see the amazing results.
    Week 2 (Aug)
Avoid having snacks before going to bed. Teeth brushing, chewing sugar-free gum, or an after-dinner walk can help you to stay away from cravings.
    Week 1 (Aug)
Dehydration can be a major cause of daytime fatigue especially if you are expose to hot weather. If you feel unenergetic, have a big glass of water and see how it goes. Read more
    Week 5 (July)
Aerobic activities can help to balance the levels of cortisol (the stress hormone). A simple 30 mins walk (15-20 mins running) 3-5 times a week can greatly reduce your stress level throughout the week.
    Week 4 (July)
Lack of sleep can reduce your energy and affect your biological recovery and repair. For a healthy sleep, aim 7-8 hours daily.
    Week 3 (July)
To feel more full and satisfied in between meals, aim for 25-30 grams of protein per meal. For example, a piece of chicken or a cup of beans with quinoa (25 grams of proteins).
    Week 2 (July)
Tracking what you eat (and move) will help you to reach your health goals.
Read more
    Week 1 (July)
Adding 250 steps for each hour of sitting each day, about 1-3 mins walk (depending on speed), is linked to a longer life expectancy.


    Week 4 (June)
For a pleasant sleep, better to avoid eating at least 2 hours before going to bed. This is because the body stays energized while it is digesting foods.
    Week 3 (June)
If you feel anxiety and/or stress this week, try this full home workout routine. Studies show that at least 67% of people who workout regularly experience an impressive decrease in heart rate.
    Week 2 (June)
Even a short-time whole-body workout routine can dramatically reduce your level of anxiety and stress. Try this 10 mins workout routine at home and let me know how it goes.
    Week 1 (June)
Keep your body on a healthy track by going to bed and waking up every day at the same time.
    Week 4 (May)
A fiber- (fruits, veggies, whole grains...) and protein-enriched (nuts, soy milk, yogurt...) afternoon snack can keep you satiated till dinner.
    Week 3 (May)
Listening to music can boost exercise motivation. Music songs of 120-140 beats per minute can give the best performance.
    Week 2 (May)
Breaking down your calories intake into nutrients need can help you lose weight faster and healthier
[Read more]
    Week 1 (May)
A protein-enriched breakfast can boost your metabolism for the day while helping you to prevent carb and sugar cravings ...
    Week 4 (Apr)
Caffeinated drinks can disrupt your beauty sleep so it's better to keep them away a few hours before going to bed ...
    Week 3 (Apr)
During lockdown, eat healhy, resist cravings, and move, move...
[Read more]
    Week 2 (Apr)
Your bedroom ambience could impact your beauty sleep afecting your day performance during Coronavirus. Lights off, warm temperature, no noise, phone off can help you sleep pacefully.
[Read more]
    Week 1 (Apr)
Now more than ever, "every move counts". While retained at home, KEEP MOVING!!.
[Read more]


    Week 5 (March)
While recruited, help your brain to refresh and recharge. Try meditation, reading or listening to relaxing music and rest pacefully.
    Week 4 (March)
While home-confined, even a little exercise can lower your resting heart rate, reducing the risk of heart disease.
    Week 3 (March)
While being confined, sick or remote-working, you can always exercise at home or in the office -> check this out
    Week 2 (March)
Commit to food-logging using some app or tool. It can help you to be more mindful of what and how much you eat. [More about food logging]
    Week 1 (March)
Avoid snacks if you want to avoid gaining weight. Teeth brushing, sugar-free gum or coffee/tea or taking a walk can help.
    Week 5 (February)
Everyone's fitness level is different but a good goal to aim for is 8000-10000 steps/ daily.
    Week 4 (February)
Consistent sleep (at least 7 hours/day) let your body rest and rebuild.
    Week 3 (February)
Participating in community events (avoiding loneliness) may be just as important to long-term health as getting to the gym. [More about social]
    Week 2 (February)
Yoga's synchronized moves plus breathing (or meditation techniques) can help to release stress. Take short breaks and practise it throughout the day when needed.
    Week 1 (February)
Running tips for beginners: start by 4mins walk, 1 min running; then go progressive (3mins walk, 2mins running, and so on so forth).
    Week 4 (January)
If new year resolutions are not working, why not giving a try to Monday resolutions instead?
[Resolutions]
    week 3 (January)
Dehydration cause fatigue. If you feel fatigue, have water to boots energy. Keep a bottle of water near you to remind you about drinking [the magic water].
    week 2 (January)
2 minutes of walk (~250steps) per each hour of sitting (during the day) is linked to a longer lifespan
[ Walking & Health].
    week 1 (January)
30 of mins walk (daily) prevent stress. Aerobics activities keep cortisol (stress hormone) in the right level
[ Walking & Health].

2020

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