Roger Wolfson

Image source: besthealthmag.ca Former physical educator Roger Wolfson has taught in schools, held seminars and workshops, trained clients and participants in gyms and public demonstrations, taken several classes, and earned certifications in both physical fitness training and nutrition. And while Roger Wolfson has since retired from teaching in schools, he has never stopped lending a helping hand to people to accomplish what they set out to do regarding their fitness and health goals. These days, Roger has started a series of articles that explore the many ways of becoming more fit and healthy. His articles touch on several health and fitness elements, such as proper exercise routines and what constitutes a good diet. For today's blog, Roger Wolfson looks at the most important component of a healthy and fit lifestyle – proper nutrition. Image source: sunriseseniorliving.com Arguably, the most common misconception people have about fitness is losing the weight they want t...

Image source: huffingtonpost.com.au The problem with obesity is that it can be quite the result of a vicious cycle. Most obese individuals find it hard to start with their journey towards fitness because of the physical discomfort that comes with exercise. For this blog Roger Wolfson shares a number of relatively manageable exercises for the obese, aimed to ease them in gradually to a healthier lifestyle. 1. Walking The least that an obese person should aim for is walking. As opposed to running or jogging, walking is not too strenuous for the obese individual. The reason why it is ill-advised for the subject to undergo exercises of higher intensity is that these have a tendency to risk damage to the heart. Walking is absolutely safe as a starting exercise, and if done over some distance, it can burn quite a number of calories, too, adds Roger Wolfson. Image source: theconversation.com 2. Swimming When you’re in water, the body feels a bit lighter to carry. This can work ve...

Roger Wolfson is the first to recognize that many false start and failures in weight loss can be attributed to a lack in mental toughness, more than the difficulty of undergoing physical challenges. Here are some motivational cues you can tell yourself when the going gets too tough in your fitness plan. 1. 'Baby steps.' Sometimes you get to a frustration point that makes you feel exhausted just by looking at what seems to be the very daunting task of shedding off 20 or 30 pounds. "Baby steps" is a reminder to take things easy at a gradual pace. Progress can be achieved one step at a time. As Roger Wolfson suggests, even when the steps seem small, remind yourself that you get closer to your goal every time you advance. 2. 'Just one more.' There is such a thing as a saturation point. However, the chances are that the saturation happens in the mind before it does so in the body. Tell yourself to go at it for just one more time. Or this can be ju...