RHWellsFitness

I have heard and have read a lot of people say they don't like to workout.  They don't like to lift weights.  They don't like to run.  There is nothing wrong with that.  Not all forms of exercise or physical activity are for everyone.  As a teen, I hated mowing the lawn.  Now as an adult, I don't mind it so much.  There are still other things that I would rather do with my time, but I realize that it is something that needs to be done.  To be healthy, you don't have to do what everyone else is doing.  You don't like to lift weights...then don't.  You don't want to run a marathon...then don't.  The point is to do things that you enjoy so that you can do them for life and not just the few months that you're going to hate trying to get healthy.  If you hate it, chances are you will give up on your efforts and say it isn't for you. The human body is an amazing piece of machinery.  You can walk, run, jump, hop, thro...

Sustainable Fat Loss: A Simple Four-Step Framework In the world of fitness, many people search for a "short-cut" to weight loss. While a simple path exists, it is important to remember that simple does not mean easy. The following four steps are highly effective, but their success depends entirely on consistency. Research suggests that when making significant lifestyle changes, it is best to master one habit at a time. Attempting too many changes simultaneously can overwhelm the body and lead to burnout. I recommend implementing these steps in the following order: Step 1: Resistance Training (3x Per Week) Prioritizing weight lifting helps maintain—and potentially build—lean muscle mass. Because muscle tissue is metabolically active, increasing your muscle mass naturally boosts your basal metabolic rate (the calories you burn at rest). After age 30, the body naturally begins to lose muscle mass, which often leads to an increase in body fat. To counteract this, focus on: Chall...

Without fail, every month there is an article on "Secrets to weight loss".  Truth of the matter is that there are no secrets to weight loss.  I have seen these articles on magazine covers since the mid-'80's.  You can probably Google the subject and get a ton of hits on this.  This has been around for so long, that it should not be a surprise  when we see an article like this.  People are always looking for a quick fix.  Unfortunately, there is no quick fixes.    Using common sense, here is what seems to work best according to everything I read and hear when I work on my education to maintain my certification. Behavior experts say that the best way to change habits is to work on them in small steps.  For example, don't try to change smoking habits, drinking habits and exercise habits all at once.  These are a lot of changes for your body.  Mentally we may be able to think we can change them all at once, but it is easi...

Hello everyone.  Happy New Year! As 2025 came to a close, I was thinking about what I achieved in the year and where I fell short.  I realized that I had some big goals.  Some very big goals.  I also spent a lot of time reading, analyzing, and thinking about what to do next.  The problem:  too much thinking/analyzing and not enough action. To make dreams and goals a reality, you have to work and take action.  That is something I have not been very good at the last few years.  This is what I plan to change in 2026. Examples of this are: Getting in better shape.  I can not get in better shape just thinking about it.  I can not do it by simply watching a video.  I actually have to take action and move.  I started a new workout routine yesterday that I will do for the next six weeks.  Resistance three days a week, and cardio for three days with a day off to recover. Part of getting in better shape is being mindful ...