Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Forecast for Good Health - The Interview with Mark Margarit - Part II

Here is part two of the Awesome Mark Margarit workout interview where the WHDH meteorologist discusses his workout regimen, and gives tips on how we can all stay lean and mean like Wolverine. Bad lead in, I know.

Balance Your Workout:
Mark usually runs 3 to 4 miles every other day, from his starting point to the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge. Sometimes, he’s finds himself running an extra 2 – 3 miles and ending up near the Museum of Science. This is an ideal place to run. You have the city on one side and the serenity of the Charles River on the other.

On alternate days, Mark goes to the gym where he does a ten-minute run on the treadmill and then an hour of lifting. “Doing a 10 minute or so cardio workout, such as running, can get your heart rate up and make your lifting experience a little more effective,” Mark says.

When lifting, he focuses on specific areas each day and tries not to overdo it. He doesn’t want to over-train and cause injury to his body. Day one, he focuses on chest and triceps, the next day shoulders and biceps. On the third day, he dedicates his workout to lats and to the core.

Self-Motivated Pressure
Although there may appear to be pressure from the media to stay healthy and fit, Mark says that his pressure is self-motivated. There’s also social pressure. There are expectations for young single guys to workout all the time. Mark, who graduated magna cum laude in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science from SUNY Albany with a minor in Broadcast Meteorology, says that there is an added pressure during the college years. Guys in fraternities religiously go to the gym.

Mark has been physically active since he was a kid. He ran short distances, and sprints while attending East Bridgewater High School. But over the years he says that he has gotten a lot better. He’s become more educated about proper workout techniques, and also regarding healthy eating. “There’s something to say for maintaining your health now, while you have it.”

Do a Little and Gain… A Healthy Future
Working in the news industry can be tricky. And after arriving to the station around 3am, he can be too tired to workout. “You need some drive to stay fit.” It is a definite payoff for Mark. He says that he hardly ever gets sick.

It is important to find ways to maintain a healthy weight. “It is an investment in your future. If you gain a lot of weight, it is hard to lose it.” But it’s not a simple exercise routine that helps Mark maintain his healthy lifestyle. Whenever possible, he takes the stairs instead of an elevator or escalators.

Little things go a long way. “Do a little… a lot more of the time.”

Tomorrow, get ready for the conclusion to this workou interview. In part III, Mark talks about his eating habits and how it contributes to his lean physic.

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