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Gilad's Workout Routine

Question: What is your personal workout routine?

Answer: My own personal exercise regimen involves quite a bit of cross training. I vary my program all the time. For instance, I used to combine both long distance and short distance running, but lately I have been more into riding my bicycle. I swim in the ocean. Of course, living in Hawaii is like having a pool right at your doorstep. Occasionally I will play soccer or do other sports activities like scuba diving. I strength train with weights on the average of three times per week, and of course I teach aerobic classes.

Mix up your routine and it becomes a lot more fun.

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By Collage Video | 19 April, 2017 | Abs, Ask Gilad, fitness, fitness tips, Gilad, goals, health, Healthy, healthy lifestyle, live strong, tips, Weekly Blog, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

Skip the Butter

Question: I have been buttering my toast for as long as I can remember. And before that, I was served buttered toast. I can't imagine eating toast dry as you suggest in the 'Eat Right Now' nutritional guide. How do you do it?

Answer: You need to become aware of the foods that are good for you and focus on them. Personally, my diet has improved a lot over the years. For example, when I was growing up, I liked to butter my bread like everyone else I knew. Of course, I didn't have any awareness that butter is loaded with fat and not good for me. And truly, I didn't care. Now that I am older and a little more aware of the importance of what goes in my body, I try to avoid using butter. Now, if I taste a slice of buttered toast, it tastes very strange to me. It is just a case of choosing to modify your behavior for your benefit.

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By Collage Video | 01 March, 2017 | Abs, Ask Gilad, fitness, fitness tips, Gilad, health, Healthy, healthy aging, healthy lifestyle, live strong, Lord of the Abs, Motivation, Weekly Blog, weight loss, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

The Best Low Impact Workouts

Question: Which of your workouts are low impact? I have knee problems and even though I love your high impact workouts, I just can't do them anymore.

Answer: I get asked this question at least once a week. If you have back or knee problems you are wise to avoid high impact aerobics. Never push to the point of pain.

The truth of the matter is, all of my workouts can be done without using high impact moves. All you have to do is keep one foot in contact with the floor. When I hop or jump...you step. "But I am not getting as much of a workout" you say. To increase your cardiovascular work, increase the size and range of your movements or the extension of your arms, all the while keeping it low impact. If you find yourself working too hard (if you feel out of breath and uncomfortable) reduce the size of your movements or eliminate your arm movements altogether. You should be able to breathe comfortably during the whole workout.

So choose your favorite Gilad DVD and turn it into a low impact workout. You will still reap the benefits. And remember to listen to your body...and your doctor...they will let you know what your limitations are.

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Have a question for Gilad? Click HERE and send it in! Gilad will choose one question each week to answer.

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By Collage Video | 22 February, 2017 | Abs, Ask Gilad, cardio, exercise, fitness, fitness tips, health, Healthy, healthy lifestyle, live strong, practice, Weekly Blog, weight loss, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

THIS WEEK’S “ASK GILAD” BLOG

Question: What is a good resting heart rate?

Answer: Everybody's metabolism is different so there is no ideal resting heart rate but you should take note of what yours is. Your resting heart rate can be used as an index of your general level of aerobic fitness. The lower your resting heart rate the more cardiovascularly fit you are. Regular exercise is going to lower your resting heart rate...which will benefit you any time you are not at rest and your heart needs to pick up the pace. It is a good idea to know what your resting heart rate is now, because as you become more fit your resting heart rate is going to drop and that will mean that your heart can perform with less effort.

Have a question for Gilad? Click HERE and send it in! Gilad will choose one question each week to answer.

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By Collage Video | 15 February, 2017 | Ask Gilad, fitness, fitness tips, health, Healthy, healthy lifestyle, Lord of the Abs, Motivation, personal development, practice, Weekly Blog, weight loss, Wellness | 0 comments | Read more

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