Sep 05
Sunday
  • Metabolic Testing

    Metabolic Testing

    Read the Idaho Statesman article by Dana Oland about her experience with our unique and effective Metabolic Testing method in tailoring your program to your specific needs. Read more...
  • Health Assessment

    Health Assessment

    We have all the tools you need to be successful at developing a healthy lifestyle it is up to you to apply them, If you apply you are guaranteed. Read more...
  • Body Challenge

    Body Challenge

    Every year Body Basics Inc. sponsors a body transformation challenge. The client that makes the best progress and accomplishes his or her goals is the winner. Be sure to be involved next year. Join us today and sign up for the Body Basics Challenge. Read more...
  • Personal Training

    Personal Training

    We at Body Basics Inc. take fitness seriously and we want each of our clients to know that when they leave Body Basics they feel stronger in their Mind, Body and Spirit. We educate each of our clients on how to feed, exercise and love their bodies. Read more...
  • Exercise Gallery

    Exercise Gallery

    We are adding an exercise gallery to show correct form on some of the best core exercises and routines. Be sure to check back often to see the updated gallery and remind yourself how the correct way to do things is. Read more...

Competition Pics

Testimony

Check out Pics of the 2009 Northwest Regionals!

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Tips

142 Number of hours of TV the average American watches per month a report from College of Sports Medicine
 
107 The number of calories you burn if you go for a 30 minute walk on your lunch break. *Based on a 135 pound women
 
remember only 2300 mg of sodium per day
 
If you get joint pain after activity make sure you are getting your Omega 3's
 
80 is the number of minutes per week of resistance and aerobic training that helped participants in a study lose both subcutaneous (under the skin) and visceral (In the abdominal cavity) fat. The department of Human Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham reported that one year later participants who continued exercising didn't regain any visceral fat and stayed healthier longer than those who stopped exercising. So consider a mix of strength training and cardio in your workout schedule.
 
 
12mg is the number of niacin, or vit. B3 found in one chicken breast. You need 14 mg of niacin daily to help with healthy functioning of the digestive system, skin and nerves. It also helps your body convert food into energy.
 
Mayo Clinic says: you can gain 50% in your strength in 6 months when you start a consistent weight-training program. To stick with your routine, schedule your workouts for the upcoming week in a calendar every Sunday night.
 
SMART Techniques: Summer is right around the corner, its the perfect ime to get motivated and set some goals:
 
Specific: Define exactly what you want to accomplish with as many details as possible. Write it down.
Measurable: Decide how you are going to track your progress and where you are going to log it.
Adjustable: Have a back up plan in case you have to adapt to something unexpected, such as not being able to get to the gym or have to go out of town.
Realistic: Make sure the goal reflects what is possible for you and is not based on comparing yourself to others.
Time-based: Set a deadline, but remember that lasting changes are best achieved when you take your time.
*Oxygen Magazine