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  • More On Paula Deen and Diabetes

    PaulsHealthBlog
    28 Jan 2012 | 7:16 pm
    On a recent blog post, Jerry Naughton has some good facts regarding diabetes: Type 2 Diabetes is a "burning out" of the pancreas' ability to produce insulin, the powerful hormone that keeps the body’s blood sugar in a very narrow range - so you don't die.  Insulin works by forcing your muscles to burn blood sugar first while pushing other nutrients into your fat cells until the sugar is dealt with.  If you continuously bombard your system with sugar, your muscles can eventually become "resistant" to insulin's signals and will not uptake the sugar.  At that point your body…

  • The Shocking Truth About Counting Calories

    Natural Bodybuilding with Marc David
    marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    At some point in your weight management phase and it doesn’t matter if it’s to lose weight or to gain weight or just to manipulate your body composition, you’re first though it to count calories.  Maybe I’m the first person to tell you this or the 10,000 but the truth is, calorie counting does have a use but it’s not going to lead to long term success. Do you want to be a slave to numbers? If so, keep counting those calories.  Let me know how that works out for you in say, 10 years from now.  The REAL secret to success was given to you at birth and over time…

  • Body Transformation: Her Own Private Paleo

    Bodybuilding.com Articles
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:29 pm
    Sabrina set meager goals but achieved grand results! She followed a paleo diet and superset her workouts. She how she lost 20 pounds!

  • Health benefits of exercise may depend on cellular degradation

    ScienceDaily: Fitness News
    20 Jan 2012 | 5:45 pm
    The health benefits of exercise on blood sugar metabolism may come from the body's ability to devour itself.

  • 7 Principles of Exercise Selection

    T-Nation Articles
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:56 am
    You know that curls on the Bosu ball are stupid, and you know that triceps kickbacks blow, but why? Moreover, how can you be equally savvy about other exercises?
 
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    Sports Medicine / Fitness News From Medical News Today

  • What Is Achilles Tendon Inflammation? What Is Achilles Tendinitis?

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Achilles tendinitis (tendonitis) or Achilles tendon inflammation occurs when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed as a result of the Achilles tendon being put under too much strain. The Achilles tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone, and is found at the back of a person's lower leg. It is the largest tendon in the body and is able to endure great force, but is still susceptible to injury...

  • Differences Discovered In Foot And Ankle Structure Between Sprinters And Non-Sprinters

    26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    The skeletal structure of the foot and ankle differs significantly between human sprinters and non-sprinters, according to Penn State researchers. Their findings not only help explain why some people are faster runners than others, but also may be useful in helping people who have difficulty walking, such as older adults and children with cerebral palsy...

  • Over 55s More Active Than Younger People

    25 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    According to survey by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), individuals aged 55+ are more active than the younger generation. Results from the survey revealed that people over the age of 55 do around 28 minutes more physical activity per week than their 18 to 25 year-old counterparts...

  • Swimming Lowered Blood Pressure In Sedentary Over 50s

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Older adults who don't do much exercise, and whose blood pressure is getting to the point where they may need treatment, should perhaps consider swimming as a way to help bring it back down, at least that is what a small US study of sedentary over-50-year-olds might suggest. The study was published early online in The American Journal of Cardiology earlier this month...

  • Moderate Exercise Minimizes Supervisors' Abusive Behaviors Towards Their Subordinates

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    If your boss is giving you a hard time - lying, making fun of you in public and generally putting you down, he or she may benefit from some exercise, according to a new study by James Burton from Northern Illinois University in the US and his team...
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    Pono Life

  • Video: Personal Goal Setting

    25 Jan 2012 | 11:52 pm
    VIDEO0044.mp4 Watch on Posterous Often during this time of the year goals are set to lose weight, eat better or workout more. And usually around this time I'd be encouraging friends to set good healthy goals focusing on physical health. I've come to realize that health does not necessarily only mean physical health; this year I've been focusing on my mental health. (Not metal health, for you Quiet Riot fans. Mental health. Oh, just dated myself.)I've been looking at what is really important to me and I've been considering whether the activities of my days reflect those priorities. Kinda deep,…

  • Need to feel better? Just sing and dance!

    8 Jan 2012 | 2:59 pm
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  • Give smiles

    8 Jan 2012 | 2:55 pm
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  • Don't slug around in circles, make a plan!

    4 Jan 2012 | 10:20 pm
    I walked past a big juicy slug yesterday morning while walking to work. The slug had apparently spent time slugging around in circles, as evidenced in its trail. I thought, "I hope that slug figures it out and moves off of the sidewalk."Later in the afternoon I found the same slug except it was dried and curled up on its side (see photo). There were more circular marks on the pavement. I thought, "Guess the poor slug didn't figure it out."I couldn't help but draw parallels from this to life. How many times have we gone through a day and wondered at the end of it, what did I do? Don't waste…

  • Visualize your Pono Life

    2 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pm
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    msnbc.com: Fitness

  • Marathoners' cardiac arrest risk quite low

    11 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    According to a new study examining 10 years of marathon and half-marathon races in the U.S., the risk of cardiac arrest in such long distance races is actually quite rare

  • Get back to fightin' weight with Cage Fitness

    9 Jan 2012 | 11:46 am
    Cage Fitness and other mixed martial arts-inspired workouts mimic the structure of a championship MMA bout -- minus the injury.

  • Barefoot running: bad or beneficial?

    9 Dec 2011 | 4:03 pm
    Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result.

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    6 Dec 2011 | 2:47 pm

  • 91-year-old yoga teacher: 'Why should I quit?'

    6 Dec 2011 | 2:47 pm
    Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor.
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    Fitness Book from Top Fitness Expert Covers Exercise, Nutrition & Diet

  • Your Most Powerful Body, Mind & Spirit

    admin
    9 Jan 2012 | 4:35 pm
    This is a quick and simple blog post to let all RSS subscribers of this website know The MAG-Factor Fitness Coaching website and program is officially open and off to a powerful start with energized VIP clients (people EXACTLY like you) already reaching short term goals in only a week… But this is just the beginning – there is more – MUCH more going on behind the scenes – and new advancements coming in the next few weeks and months… To see if there is any more room for you – come and take a look at these links, ASAP: MAG Factor VIP Client Special –…

  • Diet Pills and Weight Loss Drugs: Urgent Consumer Alert

    admin
    19 Apr 2011 | 6:51 pm
    Today’s post is in honor of honesty and truth in the health and fitness field. So I have a handful of extremely helpful items for you – and everyone else you’d like to share this with. The first reason for this post is to maintain my promise to you. To keep you informed and up to date on the dangerous and scandalous doings in the fitness and nutrition business. Consumers are VERY vulnerable when it comes to this topic – so I do all I can to help you, protect you and keep you safe… The second reason for this post is to celebrate the release of an awesome new free…

  • Gluten Free Interview with Jennifer Finley

    admin
    7 Apr 2011 | 1:51 pm
    Here is PART 2 of: The Gluten Series This is the interview with Jennifer Finley – author of The Gluten Free Abs & Weight Loss Program Jen offers a fantastic FREEBIE here. It’s her 7-Day Gluten Free Challenge

  • The Mystery of Belly Fat Caused By Gluten Allergies

    admin
    7 Apr 2011 | 9:11 am
    I just did a kick-butt interview with Jen Finlay, Author of Gluten Free Belly (she offers a free 7-day gluten-free challenge at the bottom of that page… VERY COOL) UPDATE: here is the link to the interview page => Gluten-Free Health and Fat Loss Interview And this interview we just did will help you – even if you only “suspect” you are allergic to glutens to some degree. You’ll understand why when you listen to what she reveals in the interview… I know for a fact it’s going to help the type of person who is “stuck” and frustrated about…

  • Whey Protein Recall: Salmonella Warning

    admin
    23 Mar 2011 | 10:59 am
    Today we get right into the important info you need to know… So, here it is: 22 Brands of Whey Protein Recalled Due to Salmonella Concern The FDA posted a recall notice involving 22 brands of whey protein powder due to potential contamination with salmonella. Read complete article and product/company listings here: http://www.consumerlab.com/recalls.asp That is a LONG list of companies and products involved in this massive recall. But, sweetly enough – if you were to read the whole list of companies whose protein products/powders are being recalled – you’ll be pleased to…
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    CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness

  • Friday 120127

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    For time: 75 pound Back squat, 50 reps 15 foot Rope climb, 5 ascents 75 pound Back squat, 40 reps 15 foot Rope climb, 4 ascents 75 pound Back squat, 30 reps 15 foot Rope climb, 3 ascents 75 pound Back squat, 20 reps 15 foot Rope climb, 2 ascents 75 pound Back squat, 10 reps 15 foot Rope climb, 1 ascent Ken Cutrer 10:47. Post time to comments. Enlarge image Liz Powell. "Law Enforcement Training Seminar", CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] "I Am Not Cancer. I Am CrossFit." free CrossFit Journal article by Hilary Achauer. WOD Demo with Coastal CrossFit - video [wmv] [mov] WOD Demo with…

  • Thursday 120126

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    8 rounds of: Run 400 meters Rest 90 seconds Post total time to comments not including 8th rest. Compare to 100302. Enlarge image CrossFit Competitors Course, CrossFit Park City. "Training During Ramadan" with Kulsoom Abdullah, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] WOD Demo with Brian MacKenzie by Again Faster Equipment - video [wmv] [mov] "What impresses men is not mind, but the result of mind." - Walter Bagehot

  • Wednesday 120125

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Rest Day Enlarge image JP Christal's garage gym, Henley Beach, Australia. "All in the Family" with Brenda Glidden, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] Showdown for the few remaining tickets for the CrossFit Tour Fort Worth Stop - video [wmv] [mov] Joseph Haydn, Symphony No. 86. William Wordsworth - A Character. "De Plague, De Plague" by Richard Fernandez, Pajamas Media. Post thoughts to comments.

  • Tuesday 120124

    24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Seven rounds for time of: 165 pound Front squat, 7 reps 7 Chest-to-bar pull-ups Jason Khalipa 3:23, Neal Maddox 3:48. Post time to comments. Enlarge image CrossFit Virginia Beach. "Be Your Own Bodyguard Part 4: Trojan Horse Concept" with Tony Blauer, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] WOD Demo at NorCal CrossFit - video [wmv] [mov] "No man is able to make progress when he is wavering between opposite things." - Epictetus

  • Monday 120123

    23 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Resting 60 seconds between sets: Press 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 Post load(s) to comments. Compare to 111022. Enlarge image CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Courses: CrossFit Centrum, Wasatch CrossFit, CrossFit Tuluka, CrossFit RevX, CrossFit Charlotte, CrossFit X Factor. CrossFit Coach's Prep Course: CrossFit Miami Beach. "Fight for Christchurch" with Charlotte Bellis, CrossFit Journal preview video [wmv] [mov] "History of the CrossFit Games" - video [wmv] [mov] [HD mov] WOD Demo with Potomac CrossFit - video [wmv] [mov] "Why Are Men So Angry?" by Kay Hymowitz, Book Beast.
 
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    T-Nation Articles

  • 7 Principles of Exercise Selection

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:56 am
    You know that curls on the Bosu ball are stupid, and you know that triceps kickbacks blow, but why? Moreover, how can you be equally savvy about other exercises?

  • 6 Questions About Tempo Training

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:56 am
    When should you use tempo training and why? Mike Robertson answers these and other questions about this often-neglected component of strength and muscle building.

  • The Clean High Pull

    25 Jan 2012 | 8:44 am
    The clean high pull allows you to use heavier loads than the full clean because there's a lot less of that pesky technique stuff to learn.

  • The Trap Bar Deadlift

    24 Jan 2012 | 8:58 am
    For many lifters, traditional deadlifts are a recipe for hobbling around the office like Grampa Simpson. Enter the trap bar deadlift.

  • The Truth About the Bench Press

    23 Jan 2012 | 8:55 am
    The mega man-crush we have on the bench press doesn't necessarily add up to better athletic performance. Coach Nick Tumminello offers some alternatives.
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    Experience Life Magazine

  • Be Excellent at Anything

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:24 pm
    By Tony Schwartz (Free Press, 2011) In an attempt to get more done, a lot of us are moving at a frenzied, unsustainable pace. Rather than becoming maximally productive, though, we’re wearing ourselves out and losing the ability to perform at all. So argues Tony Schwartz in his most recent book, Be Excellent at Anything. A well-respected energy-management expert and coauthor of The Power of Full Engagement, Schwartz argues that we perform better when we have regular periods of rest and renewal. He makes his case with vivid examples from the science of high performance.

  • The Chemistry of Calm: A Powerful, Drug-Free Plant to Quiet Your Fears and Overcome Your Anxiety

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:17 pm
    “Our world is unquestionably complex,” writes Henry Emmons in The Chemistry of Calm. “Much of the problem, though, lies not with how things have changed outside of us, but with our lack of a skillful means for dealing with a challenging world.” Emmons’s book strives to give us those skills by offering start-right-now advice on how to quiet our runaway worries. Based on the eight-week Resilience Training Program Emmons developed, his guidance is holistic, covering nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and the power of self-acceptance and generosity. His book’s goal is to help readers…

  • Cancer’s Favorite Sugar

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:38 pm
    A study published last summer in Cancer Research shows that fructose is even more of a nutritional villain than previously suspected. More than any other kind of sugar, it appears to trigger cancer cells to divide and proliferate. Researchers at the University of California–Los Angeles extracted pancreatic tumor cells from patients and grew the cells in petri dishes. They added glucose (another simple sugar long known to fuel the growth of cancer cells) to one dish and fructose to the other. The cancer cells used both glucose and fructose as fuel, but the fructose also activated the…

  • The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Writer, feminist and environmental activist Lierre Keith is intimately familiar with the heated debates that ensue when omnivores and vegetarians face off to defend their respective diets. A vegan herself for nearly 20 years, she staunchly espoused the view that avoiding animal products is a healthier and more sustainable, humane way of eating. But when she fell ill and remained ill for more than a decade, she was forced to rethink her food choices. Ultimately, she wound up challenging virtually all of her own assumptions, along with a great deal of dietary dogma. This well-researched book is…

  • Stay Healthy During Flu and Cold Season

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Although the 2011–12 winter season has been mild in most areas, this time of year makes us more susceptible to cold and flu bugs and related illness. The good news is there are several things you can do to keep you and your family healthy. Read these articles to give your immune system a fighting chance at keeping you healthy: Grant Yourself Immunity (November/December 2003) The Best Defense (October 2007) Flu Fears (December 2009) Immunity Boost (April 2010) Here’s hoping you and yours stay healthy this season.
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    MizFitOnline

  • Living my priorities

    MizFit
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    The end of 2011 was kind of a mess for me. It was filled with great things yet I sensed in my heart I was teetering on the edge. I felt thisclose to being someone who gave lip-service to what was important in her life & lived otherwise. I felt thisclose to being the blogger who, while writing a post about the fabulousnessment of family time & family exercise!, snapped at her child “you need to WAIT.  I’ll play later. Mamas working!” I did not like how being even *close* to reacting like that person felt. As a result I spent lots of time formulating my 2012 mantra. I…

  • Listen to your gut. Please. (guest post)

    MizFit
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:59 am
    It was July 1998. I was 23 years old. I had been having pain and discomfort in my abdomen for months, but the doctors in upstate New York kept telling me I probably had a cyst and that “it would go away” and “not to worry about it”. When I moved back to Long Island, I found a new doctor and during his first examination of my belly, he ordered for me to have a biopsy of the mass in my abdomen. I told him “everyone said it’s just a cyst”. He looked at me and said, “that’s no cyst. It’s way too hard to be a cyst. It’s a tumor”. Yeah, he was blatant like that. But he…

  • **cue confetti shaped like Egg Beaters Whites**

    MizFit
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    I know Ren Man would readily agree he cares not about my brand partnerships. If Im happy—he’s happy. He puts up with my nonstop yammering loves to hear about them, but that’s about where it ends.  He rarely voices an opinion. Except for this time. When I shared with him I was partnering with Egg Beaters Whites he pretty much lost his mind. And immediately asked if they’d consider paying me in product. You see, this photo was *not* staged for the sake of the brand: Neither was this photo where the child identified my favorite food as Egg Beaters for a school project…

  • I.Feel.AWESOME.

    MizFit
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    The other morning I woke up so *firmly* on the right side of the bed it frightened the Tornado & Ren Man. And, from a woman whos renown for her adoration of all things early morning, that’s saying a lot. I hadnt slept much (d*mn Austin allergies). I had a brimming life-plate & work-plate awaiting me. The house was a diZaster & the sweaty laundry was threatening to take over the domicile. In summation, there was absolutely no reason for my joyous, happy, energetic, calm, grateful to be ALIVE! mood whatsoever. I shouted from the rafters how amazingTASTIC I felt quietly…

  • MizFit Commenter of the Month goes to….

    MizFit
    20 Jan 2012 | 2:07 am
    Ahh People. Back in the day—if you’ll grant me for this post that 2009 was the day–I did a Commenter of the Month blog post. I cant speak for you, but I adored these posts. I reached out to a  consistent commenter (whether she had a blog of her own or not!) and emailed her a list of questions. Random, serious, snarky, silly, seeking her wisdom kind of questions. I ceased doing this when *I* became more busy. I put myself in the place of the reader receiving my email and thought: I do NOT want to be the proverbial straw which breaks her too life-busy back! …
 
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  • Is spandex keeping you fat?

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    2 Jan 2012 | 4:57 pm
    When I was fat, I was convinced that all dry cleaners were shrinking my clothes. Mei (May, in American), my newest dry cleaner would cheerfully promise “no possible no shrink” as she quickly shook her head and took...

  • Bah Humbug: High-calorie, high-fat holiday foods can top 20,000 calories

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    7 Dec 2011 | 1:38 pm
    On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… well, you know how that goes, but if you really did get a partridge — and cooked it — consider yourself lucky. Partridge has less than 260...

  • Can a gym addiction lead to body dysmorphia?

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    30 Nov 2011 | 3:26 pm
    "I don’t want to look back on myself in ten years and wonder why I didn’t get my ass off the couch and make a difference starting now," a commentor wrote in response to...

  • KFC, Taco Bell wants food stamps to be used to buy fast food

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    3 Nov 2011 | 10:49 am
    Yum Brands, corporate owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and Taco Bell is lobbying at the federal level to allow foods stamps to be accepted at its fast food restaurants.Yum Brands claim that the majority...

  • Soy Lawsuit: Bodily injury and adverse health effects

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    25 Oct 2011 | 3:27 pm
    New findings have surfaced concerning the safety of excessive soy consumption. An Illinois judge has given the green light to a lawsuit challenging the use of soy foods and serving soy-laden meals in Illinois prisons.The lawsuit claims that...
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    John Is Fit - Personal Weight Loss Blog

  • 3 Lessons Learned While I was Busy Losing Weight

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:57 am
    This is a guest post by Jacquie. Losing weight is a difficult thing to do, but it's much more achievable if you follow the right mindset. Here are a few of the most important things I learned during my weight loss journey. Losing weight tends to be a bit of an obsession in our culture. To some degree of course, that's good. A healthy body weight is one indicator of our overall health and fitness and it's clear that obesity carries with it some significant health risks. I struggled to keep the pounds off for years before I finally realized that what I was really looking for was…

  • The health benefits of playing golf

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:53 am
    This is a guest post by Stephanie Creed. When you think of playing golf, the first image that springs to mind is probably of a couple of overweight, middle-aged fellas tottering around a course at a leisurely pace without a care in the world. And while it’s true that it’s a more sedate sport in comparison to others, golf’s image is changing all the time as more and more players take the issue of personal fitness more serious. You only to have to take a look at the likes of Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy – who are currently first and third respectively in the world rankings – to see…

  • Running Safely in the Great Outdoors

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
    This is a guest post by Chloe Hibbert. As we enter the New Year people everywhere are dusting off their trainers and starting to pound the pavements to lose that excess holiday weight. A person weighing 60kg burns an average of 300 calories per half hour of ten minute mile running, and the best part is that anyone can do it. But whilst running is great for your waistline, without taking proper precautions it can also lead to acute and chronic conditions. Here are some important steps to take when hitting the trail to avoid common running related problems. Choose the right running shoe Every…

  • Great Visualization of Obesity Data

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
    I don't see how you can view this short video illustrating the obesity epidemic in the U.S. and not want to change something. Yes, I recently reviewed a book called The Great Fat Fraud but really the point of that book was the importance of fitness, as opposed to the dangers of obesity. Yet, you just know this can't be good: What's it going to look like in 20 years? Visit my sponsors: 1) DreamHost – Web Hosting used by johnisfit.com 2) Go Daddy – Domain registration 3) Intellilinks – Earn money publishing links on your website Post from: John Is Fit - Personal…

  • Exercise Tips for Seniors

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    21 Jan 2012 | 1:03 pm
    This is a guest post by Finley Crest. One of the keys to feeling better is to get in good physical shape, and stay that way. If you adopt this philosophy when you’re young, and stick to it, you’ll increase your chances of being able to enjoy a long, healthy life. The longer you wait to start an exercise program, the harder it will be to do the things that are necessary to get in shape. However, it’s never too late to start–even a moderate exercise program will most likely make you feel better. Following are a few exercise tips for seniors. First Things First Before you start…
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    Weight-Loss Tip of the Day

  • Do This: Mind Your Waistline, Not Your Manners

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:08 pm
    As you make the rounds of holiday parties, remind yourself to eat only the foods you like best. Don't feel obligated to sample every dish at the potluck or buffet. Pick a few favorites -- even a sweet, in moderation -- and fill the rest of your plate with vegetables.
 
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    Weighty Matters

  • Saturday Stories: Beheadings, "but it's natural", and muffins.

    28 Jan 2012 | 4:30 am
    The LA Times has a great piece on the natural fallacy.Douglas Anthony Cooper and a delightful piece on how not to get beheaded in Mexico.The Atlantic on why you should step away from that muffin!

  • Will a Little Kid Saying "Bye Bye" Brighten Your Day?

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:30 am
    Sure would mine.Today's Funny Friday video involves the wide eyed, friendly innocence of youth.Have a great weekend!(email subscribers, you've got to visit the blog to watch).

  • Are Weight Ignorant Allied Health Professionals the Exception or the Norm?

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:20 am
    Probably the norm.And frankly, I think it's unforgivable and that their ignorance belies the fact that weight bias is alive and well in allied health professions. How is it possible that despite one third of the population having obesity that allied health professionals remain so clueless about how to even talk about weight, let alone how to manage weight related comorbidities, how to ensure they don't add to the problem with weight gaining medications, or how to assess whether that weight is truly problematic, or rather, a healthy variant of normal?If 1 in 3 people had asthma, do you think…

  • Is Suffering Ever a Useful Strategy?

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:30 am
    Probably, but first some brief back story to serve as an illustration.I turned 40 in August. And like many with big birthdays I decided to make some resolutions and included among them was weight lifting. I'd been fair to middling at aerobic activities all my life, but had never really focused much on resistance training. The thing is, as far as health and aging goes, resistance training's probably king, and so....Anyhow, since August, aside from a brief back injury, I've been working out nearly daily. I've been alternating weights with something aerobic and Monday, Monday was weights day.I…

  • Canadian Politicians go on Public Diet and Misinform Nation

    24 Jan 2012 | 4:30 am
    Oy vey.Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, and his City Councilman brother Doug, have gone on a very public diet. They've challenged other politicians and the general public to "Cut the Waist", and they've received a tremendous amount of media attention.Yesterday was their first weigh-in.The Mayor lost 10lbs in a week, and his brother Doug, 9.What's their strategy?Suffering.More specifically according to this article, "Running a lot, lifting weights and eating like a rabbit."It's the classic diet plan. Under-eat and over-exercise and lose in a great big hurry.Of course if that approach to weight…
 
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    Lisa Johnson Fitness

  • 10 Sane Tips for Fitness: ‘Cause Crazy Doesn’t Cut It

    Lisa Johnson
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    A much better view than a treadmill. And it allows you to have fun while you get fit. We live our lives at fast forward and we’re always trying to carve out more time: time for family, time for yourself, time to meet the boss’ latest list of to-do items.  Somewhere towards the bottom of the list is fitness; the things we’ll do to reach our “perfect” selves. Eye roll. We can do better than that.  Here are 10 sane tips for living a healthy life. Food is the most important aspect of fitness. We need to eat well, lots of fruits and vegetables and lean protein and…

  • Childhood Obesity Billboards: Do They Help or Harm?

    Lisa Johnson
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:56 pm
    A smiling Bobby, quite different from how he looks on billboards. I’ve been watching this go by in the stream for a couple of weeks now.  Stark black-and-white photographs of  ”fat kids” with polarizing one liners talking about diabetes and bullying.  I write frequently about childhood obesity here and I’m a strong advocate of working with families to help decrease the rates in this country. Fat kids face real issues: increased bullying, lower sense of self-esteem, and very real medical issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and shortened life spans. Does a…

  • Exercise Labels for Junk Food

    Lisa Johnson
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    A chocolate chip cookie could cost you 5 laps. Do you still want it? A regular can of soda has about 140 calories.  Maybe that information just made you shrug, but what if I told you that, according to Runner’s World, it’s the equivalent to running between a mile and a mile and a quarter.  Do I have your attention now? What if that same information was on the can itself, giving you pause before you popped open and took a swig? Should we label junk food with examples of how much exercise it takes to burn them off?  A few health policy groups think it’s a good idea.

  • Why Form Matters When Exercising

    Lisa Johnson
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:30 am
    Her form is good, except for not having straight wrists! Years ago I was in a hotel in Las Vegas watching a pro football player get trained by a team trainer.  The guy was doing bicep curls and complaining about how much his back was hurting him lately.  While pumping 65-pound weights. Sounds impressive, right?  Well, the problem was he couldn’t actually do a 65-pound bicep curl; it was too heavy for him, even though he could still get the weight up to his shoulder … How?  He was leaning back, severely arching his back to lift the weight up. Back then I was still a new Pilates…

  • 6 Tips for Sane Snacking: Be Healthy and Ditch 580 Calories a Day

    Lisa Johnson
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    A light, wholesome, healthy snack ... We work harder and longer than ever before.  We spend huge stretches of time strapped to our desks.  When was the last time you took a full hour-long lunch break and didn’t feel guilty about it?  Now couple time demands with the cheapest food supply this country has ever seen and snacking has gone from an occasional luxury to our fourth meal. Even calorie-wise, we “snack” on average an additional 580 calories every day above and beyond breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  No wonder we’re all getting fat and sick … Everyone…
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    Fat Fighter TV

  • Will new school meals help stem obesity epidemic?

    FatFighter
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:56 pm
    After months of food fights about things like tater tots and chocolate milk, the USDA today announced the first major changes in school meals in 15 years.The new guidelines include less sodium, more whole grains, and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables, and aim to fight the childhood obesity crisis. Here’s an example of a new elementary school lunch: whole-wheat spaghetti with meat sauce, a whole-wheat roll, a vegetable mix of green beans, broccoli, and cauliflower, kiwi halves, low-fat milk, low-fat ranch dip, and soft margarine. That would replace a current meal of a hot dog on…

  • Going Greek – Why yogurt sales are soaring

    FatFighter
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:25 am
    Apparently, I’m not the only one in love with Greek yogurt. A new report shows the yummy dairy product is raking in $1 billion a year out of $4.1 billion in total yogurt sales. Greek yogurt is creamier than regular yogurt, higher in protein, and lower in fat. And there are so many ways to eat it. Here are 10 to try. On oatmeal with fresh fruit on top. In guacamole for some added protein. In spicy dishes and curries to help cool them down. Freeze Greek yogurt for about half an hour and eat it like ice cream… or as a popsicle. Put it in a cheesecloth and drain as much liquid out to…

  • Weight Loss WooHoo! to Lisa (lost 110 pounds)

    FatFighter
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:06 pm
    Name: Lisa Eirene (110 Pounds and Counting) Age: 31 Where she lives: Oregon Height: 5’5 Weight: 144 pounds Pounds Lost: 110 How long it took to lose the weight: 1 year, 8 months or so. How long she has kept it off: Over 3 years. When Lisa’s doctor told her she was pre-diabetic, she knew it was time to take control of her health. Not only did she lose 110 pounds, Lisa went that extra mile (give or take a few hundred) and became an athlete! An amazing accomplishment… and definitely a Weight Loss WooHoo! – just FatFighterTV’s fun way of celebrating healthy weight. Turning…

  • FatFighterTV Finds: up to 75% off at 6pm.com!

    FatFighter
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    New year, new workout shoes? Now’s the time to stock up! 6pm.com’s end-of-season sale is underway with up to 75% off all your favorite brands like Brooks, Reebok, New Balance, Nike, PUMA… and more!! Happy shopping! Chat with FFTV on Twitter Like FFTV on Facebook

  • Sweet Potato No-Skins

    FatFighter
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:38 pm
    You may know Chef Devin Alexander from her appearances on The Biggest Loser. But did you know Alexander lost 70 pounds about 15 years ago and has kept it off ever since? And she did it while still eating delicious foods like this recipe for Sweet Potato No-Skins. It’s from her new The Biggest Loser Quick and Easy Cookbook. Quick and easy – just the way I like it! From the book: These “No-Skins” incorporate a very strategic use of salt. You season the top of the potato rounds so that when they’re flipped, the seasoning will be on the bottom — ensuring that your tongue…
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    Weight Loss Blog - Fat Bloggers .net

  • Serious about losing weight? Then give golf a go!

    Guest Poster
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am
    This is a guest post by Stephanie Creed. You don’t have to be as talented as Tiger Woods or have the money to be able to stay in swanky 5 star golf hotels to take up the sport and take advantage of the obvious health benefits. The beauty of golf in comparison to other hobbies and pastimes is the fact that you’re never too old to start playing and there’s an abundance of courses available pretty much anywhere and everywhere. Simply buy, borrow or hire some clubs, find a course close to you that you can play on and then give it a go. Eighteen-hole courses tend to be over 5,000 yards in…

  • Day 9 (again)

    Rick
    12 Jan 2012 | 8:32 pm
    I ended up the day with about 14 points to spare, so I need to do something about that. It’s too many points to just leave on the table at the end of a day. Other than that, it was a really good day. I should probably use up a few more points in the morning so I don’t end up with so many left over at night.  Or, I like the idea that we learned in our last WW meeting to start your points at night, and start them over 24 hours later. So, you’d start at night and end before dinner the next day.  I’ll have to think about that one. Post from: Fat Bloggers Weight…

  • Day 8 (again) and weekly weigh-in (finally)

    Rick
    11 Jan 2012 | 9:27 pm
    Time to face the truth. My last weigh-in was Dec 7, well over a month ago. Here goes: Dec 7:  258.4 Today: 262.0 Gain: 3.6 Net loss: 7.8 I’m giving myself two weeks two get back to my Dec 7 weight, which would effectively mean that my little Christmas binge will have taken me 6 weeks out of the program. How humbling.     Post from: Fat Bloggers Weight Loss BlogDay 8 (again) and weekly weigh-in (finally)

  • Day 5 (again)

    Rick
    9 Jan 2012 | 9:01 am
    Just a quick check-in. Good day, and I even got out with my camera today. It was a gorgeous day, in the 50′s and very sunny.  I ended up with a few points to spare, but I didn’t do anything about it. I’m actually looking forward to weigh-in this week. Post from: Fat Bloggers Weight Loss BlogDay 5 (again)

  • Day 4 (again)

    Rick
    8 Jan 2012 | 3:05 pm
    Pretty good day. Routine, for a Saturday, and barbecue hamburgers for dinner. Yes, it was that good. Even treated myself to a Skinny Cow at the end of the day. Post from: Fat Bloggers Weight Loss BlogDay 4 (again)
 
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    Workout Mommy

  • Get up and get moving with Kinect Sports (review)

    workoutmommy
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:09 am
    Yes, I refer to my husband as “Lazy Daddy”.   He has starred in a few things on my blog but generally he likes to watch things from the comfort of the couch. He usually laughs at me when I test out some of the things I get for review,  like this one.  (no, I couldn’t make him get on it!) This time, however, the review package that arrived had his name written all over it: Kinect Sports Season Two. Enough said, right? Lazy Daddy and my oldest son (age 6) played the football game for hours!  (seriously, I was sick of hearing them cheer!)   It was fun though and got them…

  • 5 reasons why I love headbands from Sparkly Soul (giveaway)

    workoutmommy
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Oh Sparkly Soul headbands, how do I love thee?   Let me count the ways: They do NOT slip.  I know…you have heard that before….but these really don’t!  See how they are stretchy ALL the way around?  They really do stay in place! They do not squeeze my head to the point of a migraine!  I have a big melon and therefore some headbands just dig into my head and hurt.   These do not!  They tame my wild hair without pain.  Score! Sparkly Soul headbands come in two different sizes!  I love the thicker one (5/8 inch)  for everyday wear and found the thinner one (3/8 inch)…

  • Ultimate treadmill playlist (guest post)

    workoutmommy
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:58 am
    ***Today’s guest post is courtesy of Lauren**** When the weather is awful and there’s no way you’re going to step outside to go for your evening run, there’s no other option but to hop on your treadmill and run nowhere to get your fitness fix. There’s no doubt that exercising on your wet-weather-investment V-fit treadmill is preferable to heading out into the wet and windy British winter weather, but there’s nothing more soul destroying than running on the spot without the help of some good tunes to keep you motivated. It has been proven that music can help motivate runners as…

  • I want her muscles!

    workoutmommy
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pm
    I found this picture on Pinterest and ‘pinned’ it right away. Aside from the awesome excuses comment,  check out her muscles! THIS is my new goal. Strong. Muscular. Amazing. Do you lift weights/strength train?  Please share your favorite strength routine with me! copyright owned by www.workoutmommy.com Please do NOT reprint without permission. I want her muscles!

  • This fit mom reminds us to make ourselves a priority

    workoutmommy
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:22 pm
    It is time for another installment of “One Fit Mommy”! As I surf around the blogosphere, I come across fit moms (and dads too!) who inspire me to fitness. From there, I hunt them down and force them to tell me their secrets, which I then share with you! Today’s fit mommy is Sarah, who blogs over at Free Woman Fitness. Sarah is personal trainer and a busy mom of one. She understands the difficulties in balancing work and fitness and believes that exercise is equally as important for the mind as it is for the body. Please read on for more about Sarah and why she is definitely…
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    Karen Sugarpants

  • Best. Run. Ever

    Karen Sugarpants
    15 Jan 2012 | 5:33 pm
    This wasn’t  just any run. It started with Beyonce empowering every step with Run the World.     I conquered the big hill and walked a little, as my right shin is tight and bugging me. I stop to stretch it out really well. It’s cold. It’s bitterly cold but it feels refreshing and my lungs are filling with crisp, clean air. I pick it up again and find a groove, running by the hospital. I start thinking about my future career (I’m in nursing school, for those who don’t know). I think about the patients and the nurses I will meet and the excitement is…

  • Sugarpants’ Weird and Funny Holiday Comforts

    Karen Sugarpants
    17 Nov 2011 | 9:11 pm
    This post is sponsored by Tempur-Pedic, the brand millions of owners trust to deliver their best night’s sleep every night. Enjoy our Buy 2, get 1 free pillow offer now and give the gift of custom comfort to someone you love. Christmas is fast approaching and with nursing school dominating my life, I’ve had to set Christmas on the back burner. Now usually, I do all the decorating, shopping, arranging and other such craziness. This year, I’m in exams right up until December 16th and I think the week after that, I’ll be able to get everything done. I made a wish list last…

  • “You Suck.”

    Karen Sugarpants
    29 Oct 2011 | 4:39 pm
    “You Suck.” I have heard this, in one form or another, many times since I started school last year.  I’m not gonna lie, it kinda hurts. Between school, kids, the husband, the house and trying to maintain my sanity by sleeping and exercising enough, I have said no to many things: - Girls nights.  Girls nights in PJ’s, with wine and too much food and lots and lots of laughs. - Parties that involve my credit card. You know the ones – Tupperware, Fantasia, Pampered Chef, etc.  Not really parties, but still a fun night to hang out with the girls and do a little…
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    Leg Butt Hip Thigh Exercises|Lower Body Workouts for Women

  • Your New & Best Body Starts Here Right Now

    Joey Atlas
    9 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pm
    This is a quick and simple blog post to let all RSS subscribers know The MAG-Factor Fitness Coaching website is open and off to an amazing start with VIP clients already reaching short term goals in only a week.. To see if there is any more room for you – come and take a look at these links, ASAP: MAG Factor VIP Client Special – $661.00 Worth of The Best Fitness Freebies MAG-Factor VIP Behind the Scenes Secret Video Footage If the idea of having one of the best personal trainers and lifestyle coaches in the world was ever a dream of yours – you can start to see that dream as…

  • 5 Top Foods to Manage Menopause Symptoms

    Joey Atlas
    3 Dec 2011 | 3:43 pm
    Try These 5 Top Foods to Manage Your Menopause Symptoms Menopause can make life a challenge in many ways. Finding even just a few ways to manage the symptoms can go a long way in making your days more pleasant and positive. One of the most powerful and health promoting nutrient groups are EFA’s, better known as; essential fatty acids. Omega-3’s are an ideal and abundant source of EFA’s and here are five foods which can fulfill all your EFA needs, to help manage menopause symptoms and make your life more enjoyable: 1: Wild Caught Salmon (avoid farm-raised when possible).

  • Busy But Fit Mommy Interview: Part 3

    Joey Atlas
    26 Aug 2011 | 1:14 pm
    OK – as promised a few months back – here is PART 3 of The Guest Writer Series from Sue Heintze QUESTION for Sue: “For a woman with many responsibilities – life can sometimes be unpredictable. How do you manage this aspect of life, so you don’t “fall off the wagon”? Do you have any specific strategies for this?” Sue’s ANSWER: I’ve always been a routine kind of ‘gal. As many of you know, routine and babies or kids, don’t go hand in hand. Kids get sick, you get sick, kids cause sleep deprivation, and you have far more appointments and…

  • Busy But Fit Mommy Interview: Part 2

    Joey Atlas
    22 Jun 2011 | 11:53 am
    Can you be fit, healthy and sexy – if your partner or spouse isn’t interested in the same? One of the BIGGEST obstacles which prevents most people from ever reaching and maintaining an ideal level of physical fitness – is a spouse or partner who is simply not interested in the “fitness lifestyle”. I have much to say and plenty to write on this very topic – and I will do so in the future, No Doubt… But for now – this post from fitness pro, and guest writer, Sue Heintze who faces the same obstacle; shares with us how she has managed to overcome…

  • Busy But Fit Mommy Interview: Part 1

    Joey Atlas
    20 Jun 2011 | 10:33 pm
    This is the first part of an extremely insightful and helpful 5-Part Interview Series with Sue Heintze. Sue Heintze at 41 and 7 Weeks Pregnant Why Sue? …because many of my subscribers (you) have asked to hear from “a woman who has figured out how to maintain a beautiful level of fitness while dealing the everyday challenges of today’s modern woman – SUCH AS: spouse, kids, job, housework, extended family, etc….” So, in my efforts to always give you what you want – and then some – I’ve created an interview which had to be broken down into 5…
 
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    Melting Mama - Bariatric Bad Girl

  • Building Blocks Essential Bariatric Vitamins Coupon Code for MM Readers!

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pm
    Building Blocks Vitamin-Essential Bariatric Supplements is dedicated to providing a quality product designed especially for the bariatric patient. Made with the highest bio-available ingredients, we offer a complete product line of bariatric specific formulated vitamins and minerals.  Yeah, yeah... we know.  BUT -- Have you heard about Building Blocks Vitamins?  And have you tried them?  Please do! Personally, I love the Multiple Mixed Berry Multivitamin, Orange Calcium, and ADORE the sublingual B12 spray.  Here's a super opportunity for Melting Mama readers to try a selection of…

  • Man loses 270 on his own with no weight loss surgery. (Hot dayum.)

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:47 am
    Source - CNN Regardless of your feelings of the whole "he did it without surgery" aspect of these stories in the media -- IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER -- CAUSE?  Weight loss is weight loss.  Weight loss is not easy no matter what route you choose.  He simply chose a different path than we did.   As someone nearing eight years post weight loss surgery, I  seem to respect weight loss without the aid of surgery more -- because it's SO MUCH HARDER when you can eat.  I'm at the stage where I can almost eat a normal amount of food, and it is no longer "easy."   I have…

  • Here we go: Gym Ad Mocks Paula Deen

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:32 am
    Feast your eyes on this -- Gee. That's not offensive. Oo

  • Drama Llama - How To Be Drama Free?!

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:56 am
    Did you ever notice a pattern is the drama surrounding you at WORK -- at HOME -- or even ONLINE?  *shameful look*  Um, yes. /shameful look   Did you ever notice it might have something to do with... you?  It often does.  So?  What to do about it? How to be DRAMA FREE!  Start with yourself.  via - http://www.workhappynow.com/2011/09/how-to-be-drama-fre-start-with-yourself/(Gulp.  This hurts.)Blame Game It’s easy to blame drama on others.  After all, you’re the good guy in these dynamics; why don’t they get it?  One of the most difficult challenges for aspiring leaders is…

  • Dr. Oz - The Gastric Surgery You Should (Maybe not) Be Getting

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:03 pm
    Dr. Oz tells us today on his show that there's a Gastric Surgery We Should Be Getting. *sideways eyeball*  Really, Dr. Oz?  I *know* that I am a few pounds from qualifying for a Lap-Band, but, uh... don't rub it in. Update - I was totally wrong.  Oz suggests the Gastric Bypass.  He makes a huge sales pitch for the procedure, pulls out a brilliantly happy one-week post op whose diabetes has gone into remission and closes the sale on a "meh" unhappy 10 YEAR post op who had some regain. This was a mini-infomercial.   There was NOT NEARLY enough information regarding all the options for…
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    The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.

  • Statins and diabetes

    mreades
    16 Jan 2012 | 9:25 pm
    In the Jan 9, 2012 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine in the Online First section an article appeared showing that women studied as part of the Women’s Health Initiative who were on statin drugs during the study developed diabetes at greater rates than those who were not on these drugs.  According to the statistical analysis of the authors, being on a statin increased the relative risk of developing diabetes by 48 percent! These were observational studies and, as such, can’t be used to determine causality.  But they are interesting nonetheless because according to one of the…

  • The best low-carb book in print

    mreades
    11 Jan 2012 | 2:12 pm
    I’m going to tell you about the best low-carb book I’ve ever read. In fact, it’s exactly the book I wish I had written myself.  And I’ll tell you why I didn’t in a bit, but first I want to clear up a few misconceptions I may have spread in my last post. I get feedback on the posts I write from three sources.  First, MD looks at them and tones them down if I’ve gone off on some sort of political tangent or if I’ve scattered in a bit of too colorful language.  After she gives me the go, I put the posts up and wait to see what the commenters have to say.  The third source for…

  • Resolving to diet in 2012

    mreades
    8 Jan 2012 | 7:26 pm
    The first week of January is the traditional time for overweight people to start a diet.  For years I’ve told my patients (and anyone else who would listen) to fight the holiday eat-a-thon and start the new year at the same weight they started the month of November.  During the time between Thanksgiving and the end of the year, so the media typically reports, the average weight gain is anywhere from five to ten pounds per person.  A study in Nutrition Reviews showed the weight gain to be much less on average but a little over five pounds in those who are already obese.  This same study…

  • Happy New Year 2012

    mreades
    2 Jan 2012 | 12:24 am
    I would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.  I hope 2012 brings good things to us all. I also want to use this post to do a little housekeeping and let everyone know I’m going to try my hardest to post more frequently in 2012 (one of my resolutions, in fact).  But given my horrendous schedule lately (which shows no signs of letting up anytime soon), the only way I can post more regularly is to devote way less time to dealing with comments. When I first started this blog six or seven years ago (June 2005, I think), I had almost no comments.  Before I kicked it off, I…

  • Merry Christmas 2011

    mreades
    24 Dec 2011 | 11:08 pm
    The Santa Barbara Choral Society performs Handel’s Messiah Composed for a fundraiser for a Dublin prison, Handel’s Messiah has become a perennial Christmas favorite everywhere. The entire performance is in three parts and takes over two hours for the entire performance.  MD’s choral group, the Santa Barbara Choral Society, typically performs all of Part I, and selections from Parts II and III.  I’m crazy about the whole thing, but the selection that people are most familiar with is the Hallelujah Chorus from Part II. Here is the Santa Barbara Choral Society…
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    My Fitness Hut Blog

  • Injured Shoulders Affects Workouts, Fat Burning and Movements

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:50 pm
    I hurt my left shoulder joint about 2 weeks ago (playing ball) and its been tough to do a strength workout without pain. It has affected my fat burning potential because of subpar workouts. My shoulders are involved in every movement.....Running sprints hurts too. Exercise injuries are as much a part of exercising as, well, exercising. And, some, like shoulder and hip injuries, hurt with every movement. Rest and recovery is part of the answer to relieve my shoulder joint pain. If I ignore the pain (as some do), it could lead to a more serious degenerative shoulder injury. So, I'm having to…

  • Belly Fat with Normal Body Weight--Danger Zone

    26 Jan 2012 | 12:28 pm
    Too much belly fat is never a good thing and puts you in the health danger zone--even if you have normal weight. Don't feel satisfied with a "beer belly." Burn off your "beer belly" to look and feel better. Hopefully, your overall health and fitness goal is to burn body fat and lose weight permanently. And, place a high priority on burning belly fat for this reason: According to the International Journal of Obesity (and many other sources), butt fat is healthier than belly fat. Their research shows that belly fat increases risks of heart attack, stroke, diabetes and premature death. Women…

  • Squat Exercise Builds More Muscle, Burns More Fat

    25 Jan 2012 | 3:07 am
    Are you trying to lean and tone your full body? If so, you must do full body strength exercises like the squat. You will get more fat burn doing shorter workouts--if you use more full body strength exercises. Some form of squat exercise should be a part of every strength workout you do. The squat will help you build more muscle, burn more fat and speed up your metabolism. The squat will not injure you if you do the exercise correctly. Learn how to do the barbell squat exercise to prevent injury. If your fitness goal is lean and tone, you will lose inches from your waist, hips, neck, arms,…

  • Burn Body Fat without Fat Burn Supplements

    23 Jan 2012 | 3:01 am
    You can burn body fat without spending money on fat burn supplements. These supplements either do not work or will only give you a short-term boost at best. Some of these supplements could harm your health! Here are 4 ways to burn more body fat and lean out your body: 1. Make frequent changes to your workout program. Here are some examples: ---vary the workout intensity, repetitions and rest periods ---change the duration of your workouts ---change your exercise routine (try new exercises) every 1-2 weeks ---use different methods such as supersets, circuits and blasts ---use very little…

  • How to Burn Stubborn Body Fat

    21 Jan 2012 | 9:58 pm
    Start your fat burn adventure by burning total body fat. Never do "spot fat reduction," such as targeting abdominal fat. Spot reduction won't work. The overall goal should be for you to have a healthy, lean body and not just great looking legs or abs. Here are some common body fat areas that are sometimes hard to lose: --belly fat, --butt/hips/thighs fat, --low back fat and --upper back arm fat Any of those fat areas sound familiar? I think we all have dealt with one or more of those stubborn fat areas. Do you know what to do about it? First, stop wasting money on fitness gadgets! You don't…
 
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    PaulsHealthBlog

  • Do Fruits and Veggies Reduce The Risk of Heart Disease?

    29 Jan 2012 | 12:09 am
    A Swedish study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that eating fruits and vegetables did not lower the risk of coronary heart disease, unless they were consumed with fat. Many vitamins and micronutrients in food are fat-soluble. They cannot be absorbed without adequate fat. So if you eat fruits or vegetables without fat, you only absorb a fraction of the nutrients. Consuming enough fat with fruits and vegetables is especially true in the case of children. Vitamins and micronutrients are crucial for proper growth and development. Without…

  • Why Supplement?

    28 Jan 2012 | 11:04 pm
    In a perfect world, you would get all the nutrients you need from your food. Years and years ago, when the topsoil was rich, the oceans clean and animals ate nutrient-rich plants and other animals, you didn’t have to worry about supplementation. Even better, industrial toxins hadn’t made their way into your food, air and water. We no longer live in that world. Much of our soil is depleted from over farming. The food you eat has less nutrition than it did forty years ago. Our lives are more stressful. We sleep less. We move less. Things just aren’t the same. And although scientific…

  • More On Paula Deen and Diabetes

    28 Jan 2012 | 7:16 pm
    On a recent blog post, Jerry Naughton has some good facts regarding diabetes: Type 2 Diabetes is a "burning out" of the pancreas' ability to produce insulin, the powerful hormone that keeps the body’s blood sugar in a very narrow range - so you don't die.  Insulin works by forcing your muscles to burn blood sugar first while pushing other nutrients into your fat cells until the sugar is dealt with.  If you continuously bombard your system with sugar, your muscles can eventually become "resistant" to insulin's signals and will not uptake the sugar.  At that point your body…

  • Genetics and Your Health

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:18 pm
    "Genes can be turned on and off. They can be expressed. Just because you "have" a gene for, say, breast cancer or type 2 diabetes, it doesn’t mean you are destined to get breast cancer or type 2 diabetes. It simply means that if triggered by something in your environment, that gene will switch on (or off) and you will have a higher (or lower) chance of getting the disease. This is called gene expression. The things we eat, the amount of sleep we get, our stress levels, how we exercise, whether or not we get sunlight exposure - all of these environmental factors can trigger gene expression -…

  • A Guide To Fats and Oils

    26 Jan 2012 | 7:04 pm
    (Click Image To Enlarge)© 2008 Thanks for subscribing to my feed. Please visit my blog for more great content.My Other Websites: Are Your Vitamins Safe?  Whole Food Nation  Whole Food Nation Affiliate Link
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    Starling Fitness

  • A Low Carb Dream: Egg and Bacon Muffins

    Laura Moncur
    8 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    For all you low-carbers out there, here is a great recipe. Ingredients: 1 package bacon 1 box of eggs Shredded cheddar, crumbled goat cheese, or any cheese you like Chopped herbs such as chives, dill, thyme Directions: On medium heat, fry bacon on a skillet until slightly browned on each side, but still pliable – don’t let them get crispy Drain on paper towels and let cool Preheat oven to 400 Line muffin cups (or ramekins) with bacon slices, making sure to cover the bottom too (tear off chunks of bacon to fill the bottom) Crack an egg into each cup Add cheese on top Sprinkle with…

  • A Year of Living Healthy

    Laura Moncur
    7 Jan 2012 | 10:05 am
    This TEDMed video was titled, “How healthy living nearly killed me.” It’s not quite as dramatic as that, but it was interesting. When he talked about wearing a helmet EVERYWHERE, it pushed things over the edge for me. I admit I’ve had a bicycle helmet that I’ve loved so much that I wanted to wear it all the time, but when I said that to Mike, he let me know with a single look that I was acting crazy. When the health advice out there is so extreme that it makes you look crazy to follow it, it’s time to reevaluate our health advice.

  • I Don’t Want No Skinny Woman

    Laura Moncur
    5 Jan 2012 | 12:15 pm
    The next time you think men only like skinny women, remember this song by Blind Boy Fuller. “I got a big fat woman and don’t need little lean woman no mo’!”

  • Don’t Feel Jealous of Victoria’s Secret Models

    Laura Moncur
    11 Nov 2011 | 10:29 am
    The next time you see a Victoria’s Secret model and wish you could look like her, remember this. That girl is starving herself. The pre-show diet of one of the models is so extreme, it made Anderson Cooper’s Ridiculist: Here are the details of Adriana Lima’s diet before the Victoria’s Secret Show, which she revealed in her Telegraph interview: “It is really intense, it’s not really the amount of time you spend working out, it’s the intensity: I jump rope, I do boxing, I lift weights, but I get bored doing that. If I am not moving I get bored very…

  • Exercise While You Work with a Kickstand Desk

    Laura Moncur
    20 Oct 2011 | 12:00 pm
    I spend most of my time writing while sitting on a chair. The idea of exercising while I work is appealing because I imagine that I’d be able to get in a workout when I’m usually just sitting. Kickstand Furniture has created an option for me with their Kickstand Desk. It’s a great idea, but they are asking $2500 for the desk, which seems rather steep, especially when I could buy the Vika Amon tabletop at Ikea and their adjustable legs, the Vika Byske, all for less than 200 bucks. Of course, I would recommend also buying a Stig barstool for an extra $20 so that you’ll…
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    Mamavation

  • Easy Turkey Chili Recipe

    InspiredRD
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:21 am
    It’s 5 pm and you have nothing planned for dinner, what do you do?  Grab some fast food?  How about making your own fast food that is healthy and delicious?  This chili recipe is easy enough to throw together in 30 minutes, and the whole family will love it.  Keep the ingredients on hand for those crazy nights when you might be tempted to call the pizza guy! Print Easy Turkey Chili Rating: 51 Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground turkey 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups water 28 oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (I…

  • #Ashamed Twitter Party and Petition For Children in Georgia

    Mamavation
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pm
    Mom blogging and health-based  communities all over the internet are uniting this Friday, January 27th from 9-10pm EST to petition the @Strong_4_Life Campaign and the State of Georgia to cease this campaign before it does any more damage to children. The Strong4Life Campaign has purchased billboard ads all over the State of Georgia in hopes to promote a “wake-up call” to Georgian parents about how many children are obese. Unfortunately, they decided to create ads that are so controversial, they are down right offensive and hurtful to children. We think they have gone too far. As…

  • Shaming the “Fat” Kid is NOT Solving the Obesity Epidemic

    Mamavation
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:05 pm
    UPDATE: We are organizing a chat on twitter this FRIDAY, January 27th from 9-10pm EST to discuss the implications of these ads to children. We will also be discussing the obesity epidemic and effective ways of communicating change. Click here to join us! I can’t even begin to tell you how incredibly offensive this ad is to me. I was that overweight kid years ago. I lived everyday of my life with shame about my own body. The Huffington Post reported on these ads earlier this month. Where was I? Today I happened upon this post. It looks like the State of Georgia thought these ads were a…

  • Vote for Mamavation Mom–Campaign #11

    Mamavation
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:54 pm
    It has been exceptionally hard to choose Finalists for Mamavation this round because they were all so dedicated and have really shown what they are made of during the hazing and #2weekchallenge. I based my decisions on the following factors: (1) How they interacted with the community, (2) their hazing and #2weekchallenge participation, (3) recommendations on twitter & on this site, (4) Interviews, (5) their videos, and (6) their overall demeanor, i.e. do I think they will say “Thank you Bookieboo, can I have another?” FYI, this ain’t no Club Med…this is a BOOT…

  • Mamavation Mondays: The Finalists

    Elenka29
    21 Jan 2012 | 11:24 pm
    This week is the final one before the next Mamavation bootcamp starts. I’d love for all of you to join me in wishing the best to our applicants and make sure to follow these awesome ladies on Twitter - Laura (@MommyCanRun), Marie (@nichols0907), Andrea (@AndreaEmilien), Anjanette  (@MommaYoung),  Joanna (@way2gomom), Amber (@AmberLou24),Tisha (@TishaMarie), Lolo (@mybaybah), Krista (@kristalswan), Kristina (@Krissy_r), and Jessica (@MomVantage) Girls, YOU ROCK!!!! Every single one of you has made a commitment to changing your life for the better and because of that, you are…
 
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    Trying Fitness

  • Compression Clothing — Can It Improve Your Performance?

    Guest Blogger
    22 Jan 2012 | 4:56 pm
    Compression sportswear, usually made from spandex and worn by athletes, have clear benefits as far as protecting your body. Not only do they cling to your body, making sure your skin is protected from the harsh elements, they are reported to keep your muscles in optimal shape for performance. They also make a great addition [...]

  • What Foods To Eat To Lose Weight?

    Guest Blogger
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:14 am
    Before I show you the what foods to eat to lose weight let me show you something interesting. The average calories per day that an average, active adult male requires is around 2500 – roughly. Most of us eat at least 3 meals per day, often more by the time we include snacking. Just one [...]

  • Powertec Utility Bench – Get the Lowdown Before You Buy

    Guest Blogger
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am
    In my opinion the Powertec WB-UB Utility Bench is a worthy investment for you home gym. It has been designed to be used stand alone or incorporated with other Powertec equipment and I like that the company also sells optional attachments, so you can do more than just barbell or dumbbell work. The Powertec Utility [...]

  • Could Your Walking Gait Play a Role in Your Life Expectancy? Make a Guess? You are Wrong!

    Guest Blogger
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:03 pm
    Is it possible that your life expectancy could be estimated according to the amount of wear and tear on your walking shoes? It may seem unlikely, but new research printed in The Journal of the American Medical Association says that this is entirely possible. The first issue of the Journal released for 2011 revealed details [...]

  • The Most Important Number For Losing Weight

    Guest Blogger
    13 Jan 2012 | 1:51 pm
    This is a guest post by Kal Gunay. Hey again, hope you’re doing great! An issue a lot of people have when trying to lose weight is a “slow metabolism”. The thing is, these people think they’re stuck with a sluggish metabolism and that they just have to deal with it for the rest of [...]
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    TubaDuba: Fitness, Health and Sports Technology

  • Magrette

    Aaron Usiskin
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:41 am
    Magrette a New Zealand watch company, has some wonderful designed watches. The Regattare, is simple, yet elegant, rugged and sophisticated. A watch that can be worn everyday. It has automatic movement, and two bands, rubber and leather. The bezel works a bit different than normal, you adjust it with a turn of the adjustment dial, like you would the time, eliminating any problems you might have while underwater, like bumping it or rubbing up against something, turn the bezel to a different time. One concern I have, after wearing the watch for a couple hour of receiving it the pin came out,…

  • Smith Optics and Recon Instruments

    Aaron Usiskin
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:41 pm
    Oh it is on, you think the internet hit us with serving information up, heads up displays and augmented reality is going to be in everything. Smith Optics Partners With Recon Instruments | TransWorld Business

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    Aaron Usiskin
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:51 am
    MSFT is really stepping it up, if this is there vision then go for it, many will buy in.

  • Love These Glove Or Are They Mitten

    Aaron Usiskin
    3 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pm
    So having a mitten or glove has always been a preference for many. You either can't tie your shoes or you can, scratch your head or not, you get the idea. This design from CAMP-USA, the price is excellent as well, $80. ABOUT CAMP USACAMP USA is the exclusive US importer and distributor of CAMP Technical Adventure Equipment, the 120 year-old Italian climbing and mountaineering brand.From our offices just outside of Boulder, we occupy our time obsessing over gear, taking care of customers, and exploring the Colorado rockies. Lunchtime romps in the Flatirons, morning alpine climbs…

  • mi adidas - Create Your own

    Aaron Usiskin
    16 Dec 2011 | 2:12 pm
    mi adidas - Create Your ownEveryone who ones a sailboat should have a pair of thees.
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    Whole Food And More

  • Apple Cider Recall - Pepin Heights Orchards (Jan. 2012)

    Robin Plan
    11 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
    Pepin Heights Orchards Issues Cider Advisory Consumers: Pepin Heights 800-652-3779 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 6, 2012 -Pepin Heights Orchards is advising consumers to discard Pepin Heights brand Honeycrisp Apple Cider with a “Use By” date on the label of Feb 09 2012. The product was packaged in half-gallon plastic jugs and sold and distributed in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. This advisory is precautionary. No illnesses have been reported. The advisory applies only to Honeycrisp cider with the “Use By” date of Feb 09 2012. No other batch of Honeycrisp cider or any other Pepin…

  • McDonald's and Target Cuts Ties to Sparboe Farms After Video of Animal Abuse

    Robin Plan
    18 Nov 2011 | 3:15 pm
    I just watched a newly released undercover video from Mercy For Animals showing abuse of hens at the largest restaurant egg producers, Sparboe Farms. This farm supplies eggs to McDonald's. The Sparboe eggs were on recall last year due to Salmonella. I've eaten these eggs for several year so I contacted the company and got a reply within minutes with this link: http://www.sparboeupdate.com/ McDonald's Corp. said Friday the behavior shown on the video is "disturbing and completely unacceptable." The fast food chain says it demands humane treatment of animals by suppliers. * Update * Late…

  • FDA Warns Bio Gaudiano Brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds May Put Consumers at Risk For Botulism

    Robin Plan
    7 Nov 2011 | 12:54 pm
    FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Bio Gaudiano Brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nov. 4, 2011 - FDA warns consumers not to eat Bio Gaudiano brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds This product may put consumers at risk for botulism Fast Facts FDA is warning consumers not to eat any Bio Gaudiano brand Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds. Pure Italian LLC of Watertown, Mass., the U.S. distributor, in conjunction with the manufacturer and packer, Bio Gaudiano of Italy, is voluntarily recalling all sizes and lots of Bio Gaudiano Organic Olives Stuffed with Almonds.

  • Rice - A - Roni Recall - Rice Pilaf Flavor

    Robin Plan
    7 Nov 2011 | 12:47 pm
    Rice-A-Roni Issues Voluntary Recall on a Small Quantity of Specific Family Size Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf Flavor Product Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 4, 2011 - Rice-A-Roni has initiated a voluntary recall on a small quantity of specific family-size boxes of Rice-A-Roni Rice Pilaf flavor due to an undeclared milk allergen.  This product was originally distributed to stores located in California and Arizona. People who are allergic to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The affected product is…

  • Organic Eggs Recalled - Salmonella - Minnesota Based Schultz Farm Oct 2011,

    Robin Plan
    24 Oct 2011 | 10:52 am
    Salmonella Illnesses Linked To Organic Eggs Consumers, Food Preparers Reminded To Cook Eggs Thoroughly  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 19, 2011 - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are investigating illnesses in at least six people in Minnesota that are connected with a recall of organic shell eggs due to contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis. The contaminated eggs were traced back by the MDA to Larry Schultz Organic Farm of Owatonna, where environmental testing confirmed the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis.  Larry…
 
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    A Trail Runner's Blog

  • The Inaugural Brooks Falls 50k

    Scott Dunlap
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:47 am
    Last Sunday, I had the great pleasure of joining ~100 trail runners for the inaugural Brooks Falls 50k put on by Inside Trail Racing. A little rain, a little wind, and a lot of smiles made for a perfect start to the 2012 season! The Brooks Falls 50k is a hilly monster that climbs over 8,000' vertical in a two loop format in San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica, CA. The weather had been challenging the few days before (my house had no power most of the weekend thanks to storms), but fate intervened just in time for our 8:30am start and gave us a relatively clear day to get our groove on. This was…

  • Oldest Ultrarunner in the USA? (Meadville Tribune)

    Scott Dunlap
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:07 pm
    The Meadville Tribune has a great article on Francis Albaugh, whom at 90 years young continues to race track, road, and ultras. UltraRunning Magazine says he may be the oldest active ultrarunner in the US, and he has 446 races under his belt even after starting late at age 57. It's a fun read - check it out here. My favorite quote: “When I run, I feel good,” Albaugh said. “If I would stop running, I would just slow down physically and mentally. When I run, I’m awake and alive.” The fountain of youth! And check out his pic...this guy looks good. Who else can sport a midriff and…

  • Chrissie Wellington Says "No Ironman" for 2012

    Scott Dunlap
    17 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Four-time (and current) Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington is taking 2012 off from Ironman to "pursue other interests", citing an interest in charity work and promoting her new book. Wow! That's a serious champion who can walk away with the current world title, world record, and a perfect record in the sport (13/13). I know a lot of Ironman fanatics, and asking them to part from their beloved sport is like asking them to change religions. I thought for sure she was announcing a plan to get to the Olympics, a la Chris McCormack in 2010, but it sounds like she has even greater…

  • Goodbye and Thank You, Team Inov-8!

    Scott Dunlap
    15 Jan 2012 | 10:28 am
    Team Inov-8 for 2012 was announced on their blog yesterday, and it appears I'm no longer on the roster. Sigh! It's been a wonderful five years and I have had a blast racing with so many talented runners. The 2011 team in particular was simply amazing, and I loved racing with Yassine Diboun, Gary Gellin, Sam Robinson, Katie Caba, Jim Johnson, and others as they all had exemplary seasons. Thank you for a "good run", Inov-8, and I wish you the best for 2012 and beyond. So should I pick up another sponsor? Maybe Skechers? They seem to work well for Meb Keflezighi yesterday when he won the 2012 US…

  • Dave Mackey, Ellie Greenwood Win UR Mag's UltraRunner of the Year

    Scott Dunlap
    12 Jan 2012 | 12:28 pm
    In one of the tightest votes in the history of UltraRunner Magazine, Dave Mackey won the UltraRunner of the Year for 2011, while Ellie Greenwood picked up the Women's award. Dave had a stunning season, with wins at Miwok (CR), American River, Where's Waldo (CR), Bandera (CR, USATF Champion), a Top Ten finish at Western States, and more. Ellie dominated Western States, American River 50, Chuckanut 50k, and others. Lots of detail about these guys and other top finishers at UltraRunning Magazine. Check out how close it came on the 21-voter panel (numbers in parentheses show the number of #1…
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    CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog

  • Lab Notes: Oral HPV Found in 7% of Americans

    labnotes
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:10 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (January 27, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Oral HPV Found in 7% of Americans The human papillomavirus affects 7 percent of the American population, finds a new study. (By CalorieLab editors) Lab Notes: Oral HPV Found in 7% of Americans is a post from: CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog

  • Lab Notes: Two Drugs Increase Breast Cancer Stem Cells; What Happens If You Only Eat Chicken Nuggets

    labnotes
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:10 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (January 26, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Two Drugs Increase Breast Cancer Stem Cells Avastin and Sutent which fight many types of cancer by preventing blood vessel growth, but increase the number of stem cell cancers in mice with breast cancer which likely explains the very temporary benefits in women who used it. 2. What Happens If You…

  • Lab Notes: Odds of Depression Increased by Long Work Day; Sex Safe for Most Heart and Stroke Patients

    labnotes
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:10 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (January 25, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Odds of Depression Increased by Long Work Day Working 11 or more hours each day doubled the odds of experiencing a major depressive episode compared to working just seven or eight hours, find researchers in Britain. 2. Sex Safe for Most Heart and Stroke Patients Sex is safe for most heart and…

  • 4 Types of ‘Bad Eating,’ and How to Avoid Them

    robert
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pm
    (CC) Alaina Abplanalp Photography/Flickr Eating Like You Had a Cab Waiting Maybe you’re always running late, or impatient by nature, or get absolutely ravenous, but whatever the reason, you tend to bolt your food as fast as possible. Not a good idea, according to Japanese researchers, who found a relationship between rapid eating and overweight. And it won’t slake your hunger any quicker, since the brain doesn’t start registering fullness for about 10 minutes, whatever your eating pace. So relax, take small bites, chew everything slowly and methodically, repeatedly take…

  • Lab Notes: Embryonic Stem Cells Improve Vision Loss; Grieving to Become Depression?

    labnotes
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:10 am
    On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (January 24, 2012) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Embryonic Stem Cells Improve Vision Loss Results from a new study involving two women with different diseases that led to vision loss demonstrated that an embryonic stem cell transplant was safe and improved their vision. 2. Grieving to Become Depression? Is grieving a part of depression? The…
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    Healthy Eating Tips

  • Mini Meals: Would This Style Of Eating Work For You?

    Melanie
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:30 am
    Eating smaller, “mini-meals,” throughout the day can help to keep blood glucose levels steady, and is even said to boost metabolism. That means, this style of eating may actually be a really great way to help you maintain or lose weight. The basic idea is that each meal contains around 300 calories, and you eat about six meals each day. Personally, I’m not into counting calories at all, but I suppose I do fall into this style of eating on a normal day. I prefer to eat small, snack-sized meals most of the day, except for my main meal at night. My Eating Plan chericem When…

  • And, The Winner Is…

    Melanie
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:51 am
    Mi-Bra Thank you all so much for your entries to win one of Carolina’s Mi-Bra‘s. It was great to hear from all of you, and there were a number of really excellent tips shared on ways to maintain an active lifestyle — I’m thinking of making these into an article later in the week So, without further ado, the winner is… Karolyne — I’ll be in touch with you soon to make arrangements for posting your prize. To everyone else, a huge thank you for entering. Don’t forget to check out Carolina’s Facebook page, if you haven’t done so already. Stay…

  • 4 Ways To Start Moving Right Now {Plus Competition!}

    Carolina
    19 Jan 2012 | 4:30 am
    Mi-Bra Back in July 2010 I ran a competition to give away a fab Mi-Bra, thanks to Carolina from Girl Habits. Carolina has kindly offered to partner with me once again, to give you the chance to win another Mi-Bra, absolutely free. If you don’t know already, the Mi-Bra is a super comfortable, 90% organic cotton, eco-friendly sports bra, with a fab little pocket on the front.  You’ll find details at the end of this post on how to win your very own Mi-Bra. But first, here is Carolina’s article ~ Melanie It’s about that time of year when your exercise resolutions start to…

  • Is Peppa Pig A Bad Influence On Your Kids?

    Melanie
    17 Jan 2012 | 9:29 am
    My little girl recently started watching Peppa Pig. In fact, it was fast becoming a bit of a hit in our home. That was until I came across an interesting article, which stopped me in my tracks. It seems some parents have noticed their children copying the ‘naughty’ behavior of Peppa, and her younger brother, George, by answering back. Now, I’ll be the first to admit children do not need to be shown how to misbehave. However, I do think we need to be careful what we allow our children to watch on TV and DVD’s. annalog85 The quiet time we enjoy when they are nicely plonked in…

  • 5 Ways To Eat Better At Work

    Melanie
    10 Jan 2012 | 9:40 am
    It’s so easy to rush from home each morning on your way to work, without thinking about breakfast, never mind what you’ll eat throughout the rest of the day. Before you know it, though, you’re onto your third cup of coffee, and feeling as flat as can be. How can you possibly make it through the rest of the day feeling like that? Maybe you grab something quickly at lunch, without giving it much thought. Then, your afternoon is filled by endless snacking to make up the calorie gap, and boost your energy levels. That’s certainly not a nice place to be in. However,…
 
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    Weight Loss Journal

  • My Biggest Health or Fitness Vice — Portion Control

    Weight Ladder
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:37 am
    I was tagged by Deflabbify (great human name for a blog btw) who claims beer as his biggest vice. My vice is portion control...  I eat/drink too much unless I am paying very close attention... One of the best things about the diet I am on is that it is teaching me portion control...  Sometimes with better results than others...  I feel like I am making progress. My turn to tag... Mark's Daily Apple Weight Down Money Up Thinking Thin Too (Rules of the Meme: 1) Post on your biggest health/fitness vice; 2) link back to the person who tagged you; 3) tag some more people and let them know…

  • Review of the Martha’s Vineyard Diet

    Weight Ladder
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:33 pm
    The Martha's Vineyard Diet rocketed to success and the author, Dr. Roni Deluz is already well known for her other diet book, 21 Pounds in 21 Days. This book is an extension (more of a second edition) of the first book (the title is even very similar). While the book is well written and contains some helpful information, I was a bit disappointed that a holistic nutrionist didn't go into more detail about making those changes that are necessary towards keeping weight off. While it's great to lose 20 pounds in three weeks, it's really not that healthy. How much of that is just water weight that…

  • The Ultimate Tea Diet By Mark Ukra and Sharon Kolberg

    Weight Ladder
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:24 am
    While many diets come and go, new ones spring up to take their place each year. Some go by without much notice, while others are fervently adhered to, at least until the next one comes along. Fad diets have their place, and will undoubtedly last longer than most of us will, but once in a while, an interesting one does come along. The Ultimate Tea Diet has one of the more fascinating premises among these diets and we thought it would be interesting to see what it was all about. Basically, this book asserts that if you drink tea eight times a day, include a lot of different teas in your cooking…

  • Is Grazing a Good Idea?

    Weight Ladder
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:21 pm
    For many of us, it's just too hard to get through the day without nibbling on something. If you have issues with your blood sugar being too low, or you are simply hungry during the day, snacking can be second nature. While snacking generally gets frowned upon, grazing is typically recommended for many diets. The key is finding the right balance so that you don't get overly hungry and you still feel satisfied throughout the day. First, you need to set limits for your grazing behavior. It's one thing to graze on peanut butter cups all day, and it's another to graze on unbuttered air popped…

  • Is Swimming The Ultimate Exercise?

    Weight Ladder
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:08 am
    When it comes to finding the right workout plan, it may be a good idea to consider giving swimming a try. As the nation watched Mark Phelps make history in 8 swimming events, more people started getting interested in just how good swimming can be for your body. As you can see from the shape that professional swimmers are in, it certainly can do a body good, especially when you take it seriously. Let’s take a look at why many consider swimming to be the ultimate exercise. First, it is one of the few exercises that truly works every part of your body, arms, legs, neck, lungs, heart,…
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    Stirrup Queens

  • 377th Friday Blog Roundup

    Lollipopgoldstein
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:55 am
    Updated with name of app (see below) I have been putting off going to see my general practitioner for a yearly checkup because I’m afraid of what she’ll say about my eating habits/lack of exercise.  I’ve stopped running for the time being while I’m trying to finish a manuscript, and I’ve always eaten like crap.  [...]

  • The Other Mother

    Lollipopgoldstein
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:28 am
    So right after I posted that manifesto on defining womanhood and Josh moved the stroller back to the basement storage room, a woman wrote that she saw my posting on the listserv and wanted to know if she could buy it.  I froze not knowing what to do.  The woman was pregnant with twins, due [...]

  • Meryl Streep in The Iron Lady Asks How We Define Womanhood

    Lollipopgoldstein
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:09 am
    Just like the movie, The Iron Lady, this post isn’t really about Margaret Thatcher at all, at least not in the political or historical sense.  It is just a long question about who is writing the Dictionary of You. I have a double snap-and-go currently in my front hallway, this behemoth that has been hanging [...]

  • How Many Blog Visitors is A Lot of Blog Visitors?

    Lollipopgoldstein
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:26 am
    Remember back when it was newsworthy that Ashton Kutcher beat out CNN to first hit one million followers on Twitter? That was exciting in the moment, but once that flag was firmly planted in the ground, it became a race to see who could gain 10 million followers (Lady Gaga). Or a race to see [...]

  • The Ethics of Deleting Posts or Comments

    Lollipopgoldstein
    22 Jan 2012 | 6:08 am
    I recently noticed something on self-hosted WordPress blogs: unlike Blogger where the comment-leaver can delete their comment after posting, on self-hosted WordPress blogs, the only person who can do the deleting is the owner of the blog. This fact to me speaks volumes about the division that exists in the online world about deleting — [...]
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    Weight Loss Blog (Lose That Tyre)

  • How Many Carbohydrates Should You Be Eating a Day

    Mark
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:27 am
    Image by diego_lunardini Carbohydrates are in such a lot of food these days. We probably don’t even realise half the time how many we should or shouldn’t be eating. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with carbohydrates. We do need a certain amount in order to provide us with energy, but realistically, how many do we actually need? The underlying problem with eating too many carbohydrates is when your body has enough of them, which is used to provide reserve and for your liver. Any that isn’t used results in spillage, which means your liver will take what it needs,…

  • Seven High Protein Breakfast Recipe Ideas

    Mark
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:58 am
    Image by oosp I watched a video presentation recently on You Tube and there was a weight loss tip which I hadn’t come across before, and it revolves around having 35g of protein upon waking. So here are seven breakfasts that you can eat and will give you 35g of protein, each morning. 1. Boiled Eggs, with Bread, four soft boiled eggs/hard-boiled, with two slices of wholemeal bread. Roughly, you will get 24 g of protein from the eggs and the wholemeal bread has 4 g of protein per slice which adds up to 32 g of protein, which is near enough. 2. Baked Beans Wholemeal Bread and an Egg, one…

  • Does Post Workout Protein Build More Muscle?

    Guest Poster
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:13 am
    Image by d_vdm There are a lot of accepted facts about building muscle. In most cases these “facts” are based on little more than that they are widely repeated. The belief that you need to eat protein right after a workout is one of those “facts”. The reality is that there is very little to base this belief on and the limited amount of research that has been done would seem to contradict it. That being said for most people it is still usually a good idea to eat protein after a workout, just not for the reasons that are generally believed. Over the years it has become largely an…

  • Seventeen Immune System Body Boosting Foods

    Mark
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:16 am
    Image by Alitta Rose In the past, I have found our daily newspaper to be sometimes quite inspirational. When it comes to writing content and today’s post is again no exception during the holiday period. There was an article within it, which was entitled Give Yourself a Body Boost and, as always being as it was so good I am going to put it into a post. It starts off by saying that you are probably feeling a bit bloated may be sluggish, with the amount of food that you may have been eating over the Christmas period, coupled with going to bed late and moving very little watching too much…

  • Multiple Benefits Of Hoola Hooping

    Guest Poster
    25 Dec 2011 | 8:51 am
    Image by heber-f Getting Started I started hooping a couple of years ago. I was a pole and burlesque dancing teacher for Polestars and was super excited that they were going to be offering hula hooping too. I’d seen people hooping in the parks and on the seafront in Brighton where I lived then and thought it looked like a lot of fun. I looked online and found that there was one class in Brighton and it wasn’t Polestars. I went along, sat outside a church with some other beginners and discovered that basically, the teacher wasn’t going to turn up. Annoyed, I took myself down to Oddballs…
 
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    Get Fit Slowly

  • 100 Mile Club–Miles of Fun for Lots of Kids!

    macdaddy
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:22 pm
    It’s been a long time since I hit my goal weight and achieved physical fitness. For sure there’s still room for improvement on the fitness front, but I’m really happy where I’m at. I feel strong and am getting my speed back. I’m also meeting my training goals both in terms of duration and intensity. And I think that this is the main reason why GFS has stalled for so long. I don’t really feel like I’m “getting fit” anymore; I feel like I AM fit. I’m proud of all that I’ve accomplished with GFS. And I’m proud of how many…

  • When The Going Gets Tough…

    macdaddy
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:04 pm
    Yesterday was my daughter’s seventh birthday. My kids’ birthdays are always causes for reflection. Afterall, they were the reason that I started this blog in the first place. Get Fit Slowly has definitely slowed down this past year, but I have not. I have a difficult time writing every post that appears here now and I’m not sure why that’s the case. Sometimes I feel like I should just write whatever comes out of my head and hit “publish.” Then I start writing and inevitably hit “delete” instead. I’m not going to do that this time because I…

  • Hey!

    macdaddy
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:25 pm
    Hey guys. I’m still here! I was thinking that I was done blogging. But every time I stop, my motivation to stay healthy diminishes. So it seems I need you guys more than you need me. Funny thing is, traffic at GFS has been up even though I haven’t been writing. Not sure what that says about me, but I’ll just attribute it to the New Year’s Fitness trends and not the fact that I haven’t actually been writing here. Here’s where I’m at: The holidays hit me hard this year. The weekend before Thanksgiving, I ran 15K @ 7:30 pace and was feeling really good…

  • Thanksgiving: GFS Style

    macdaddy
    28 Nov 2011 | 7:00 am
    Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. Everyone knows I love to eat…check. Most people know I love football…double check. And I’d like to think that you all know how important my family is to me…triple check! My childhood thanksgiving memories are a big reason why I love TG so much. Family trips to the mountains for snowball fights with my cousins, big turkeys, Doug Flutie KILLING the U, and The Twilight Zone Marathon still linger in my heart and mind. But this year was a little bit different for us. We celebrated a very quiet Thanksgiving, just the four of…

  • What Are You Afraid Of?

    macdaddy
    22 Nov 2011 | 1:30 pm
    My Hand Stands don't look like these! I started this article back in June. I’ve been dreading it so much, that I just locked it away and hoped that it would never come back. But things at crossfit always come back…and sometimes you can’t avoid them. I don’t like to face my fears. Not many of us do. Fear is uncomfortable. It’s agonizing. It’s irritating. Fear is hard! It’s harder to face your fears than it is to run away from them. But facing them makes you a better person. One of my biggest fears is falling. When I played baseball I didn’t…
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  • Forerunner 910XT

    scott
    3 Jan 2012 | 2:58 am
    Forerunner® 910XT via Forerunner 910XT -. This looks like something fun to have. I love my swimovate watch, but having a device that works in open-water with an altimeter to accurately track elevation looks super fun.

  • Mission Impossible: Add one & Subtract one

    scott
    2 Jan 2012 | 2:57 pm
    2011 was good.  It was supposed to be my year of the product.  It didn’t work out like that. 2011 was more the year of the thinker for me.  2012 is awesome! 2012 is the year of the doer! Start Singing. 1 What is your mission for January? January double dog dare:  My mission should I accept it is to add something and subtract something for every month for the entire year 2012. I just re-read some of older posts and entries regarding goals and New Year’s resolutions. This one, “Do not tell me your goal, and you will succeed.“ sticks out for me. Let’s break it down…

  • 2011 in early review

    scott
    12 Dec 2011 | 10:52 pm
    2011 in review. I know the year has not ended, but I’m in the 2012 planning mode. I decided to start! At the beginning of the year, I had goals. My goal was complete a Triathlon (done) and to lose weight (done) and keep it off (oops, I screwed up the last one). This year, my weight graph looks like a smiley face. In any other context, I’d say a smiley face would be happy. In my 2011 weight chart, I began the year and ended the year at the same weight. In the middle of the year, I lost weight. I guess that’s better than average. The average person generally gains about 1 to 2…

  • Personal Best Triathlon. Still Room for improvement.

    scott
    1 Sep 2011 | 10:02 am
    Dateline: Sunday, Aug 28, 2011. Scott completed the Chicago International Distance Triathlon. Pre-Race: I had a great time with my family downtown.  We walked a bit more than I’d like.  We got down to the Hilton Hotel (the Chicago Tri sponsored hotel) right before lunch.  We checked in, and then walked to Macy’s for lunch.  I’m a big fan of the Seven on State quick serve restaurants especially Rick Bayless’s Frontera Fresco.  MMM… Tacos.  Probably not the best idea for a pre-race meal, but so worth it.  Then, we walked back to the Chicago Multisport Expo…

  • Talk about fitness or Do fitness

    scott
    17 Aug 2011 | 12:53 am
    Ten days to go. Okay, it’s more like eleven, but who’s counting? I am that’s who. To go to what? My second Chicago Olympic distance triathlon, that’s what. So, where am I? I realized that blogging right now is a hobby. I like to do it. I think I am good at it, but there are currently more important objectives in my life. That is why I have not been on a regular posting schedule. What have I been up to? I have been on a regular exercise schedule! For the past ten and half weeks, I have run twice a week, biked twice a week, and swam twice a week. I have made exercise a…
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  • Two And A Half Weeks Down On P90X. How Many More Are There?

    Peter
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:01 pm
    A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post on this site talking about how I was considering starting the P90X® workout program because I needed some structure in my fitness life, and I thought this looked like a good program to try. I got some great feedback from some friends and colleagues online, many of them saying that they had done P90X®  previously, and that they highly recommended it.  Most of them said the program was tough, but that it was ultimately worth it for them. With all the great feedback I decided to jump in and give it a shot.  I bought the program and was hoping to start…

  • EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale Giveaway

    Peter
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:16 am
    A few weeks ago I agreed to do a review of a new digital body fat scale from the folks over at EatSmart, the EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale.  It’s a nice looking scale, with a nice sleek glass surface with no raised buttons, and a high tech look.  It looks like something out of Star Trek. I did a full review of the EatSmart Scale after using it for a week or two. My verdict? It’s a nice scale that has a lot going for it, especially if you want to get regular body fat readings (along with other stats).  Here’s a quick look at the scale from my video…

  • How To Exercise While On Vacation Or On The Road For Work

    Peter
    12 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pm
    One thing that can be extremely difficult to do is continue exercising or working out while you’re on the road.   Often the places you’re staying may not have adequate workout facilities or weights that you normally work out with. What is a person to do when there just aren’t many great options for exercising?  It’s time to get creative! Exercising On The Road – Get Creative When you’re on vacation or on the road for work it can be tough to maintain a regular workout schedule.  If you plan ahead, however, it can be done. So what are some things you can…

  • Can Playing Golf Help You To Get Fit?

    Peter
    12 Jan 2012 | 1:11 pm
    A while back I wrote an article on this site talking about how running can be a great cardio exercise, but how there are so many exercise alternatives for people who don’t enjoy running (of which I am one). Among alternative exercises that we listed: Doing a workout video Playing basketball Rowing machine Hiking on local trails Spin classes Stationary bike Roller Blading The alternatives are really numerous and you’re really only limited by your creativity.   There are a ton of exercises out there for non-runners. One of the alternatives that I didn’t list, but that truly…

  • I Started My P90X Journey Last Night. Do Your Best, Forget The Rest!

    Peter
    10 Jan 2012 | 10:19 am
    A few weeks ago I talked about how I was considering jumping in full bore and trying P90X. I had heard it was tough, but when you think about it – so many things in life worth having aren’t easy to achieve. After considering all the pros and cons and hearing from several P90X graduates (and P90X evangelists!) I decided to give it a try. I got the class materials a couple of weeks ago and delved into them. The class takes a whole life approach to losing weight, eating healthy, and exercising to become fit. They give you a full nutrition and exercise program when you sign up, not…
 
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  • Los Angeles Leads the Way Towards Building a Healthy Community

    healthhabits
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Los Angeles Leads the Way Towards Building a Healthy Community is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.Los Angeles County is getting serious about the health & fitness of it’s citizens. Yesterday, it approved an ordinance thatMore… Related posts:Eating Healthy on a BudgetWhat does Healthy Look Like?Truly Terrifying Obesity Statistics“Healthy” Food Makes You HungrierStop Sugarcoating Childhood Obesity

  • 20 Minute Workouts for the 21st Century

    healthhabits
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:22 am
    20 Minute Workouts for the 21st Century is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.Back in the early 80′s, CityTV brought aerobic exercise to the masses with a new tv show – The 20More… Related posts:Your Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 32 – Day 3Your Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 33 – Day 3Your Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 31 – Day 3Your Best Body Workout 2011 Week 29 Day 2Your Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 28 – Day 2

  • Coming Soon: Best Body Workouts for 2012

    healthhabits
    20 Jan 2012 | 2:52 pm
    Coming Soon: Best Body Workouts for 2012 is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.As I type this, I’m putting the finishing touches on the Best Body Workouts for 2012. This year, I amMore… Related posts:HealthHabits Workouts coming next weekYour Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 30 – Day 3Your Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 5 – Day 1Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 52 – Day 3Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 51 – Day 3

  • Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 52 – Day 3

    healthhabits
    20 Jan 2012 | 1:01 am
    Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 52 – Day 3 is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.Second time through this workout. Let’s try to better than last week. NOTE - This is your second time through thisMore… Related posts:Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 52 – Day 2Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 52 – Day 1Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 51 – Day 2Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 51 – Day 3Best Body Workout – 2011 – Week 49 – Day 2

  • Paula Deen : Marketing Genius, Diabetic, Hypocrite

    healthhabits
    19 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pm
    Paula Deen : Marketing Genius, Diabetic, Hypocrite is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.Paula Deen is a Marketing Genius 3 years ago, she was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Not good for someoneMore… Related posts:Got Fat? – Get TangerinesTruly Terrifying Obesity StatisticsFiber + Exercise Melts Away Visceral FatLive Near Junk Food = Eat Junk Food : Live Near Health Food = Eat Junk FoodDoctors Ignore Obesity
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  • My First (and Last) Blog Post of 2012

    Muata
    3 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    First of all, Happy New Years to those still following my damn near defunct blog!  As always, I’ve appreciated the support and wish you all much success in all your endeavors, be they health-oriented or not. Now that the obligatory “Have A Great 20-dozen” is out of the way, let me just jump right into [...]

  • Jack Lalanne’s Video: “Unhappy People”

    Muata
    6 Dec 2011 | 8:11 am
    Here’s yet another classic from Elder Lalanne …

  • Jack Lalanne’s Video: “The Slave”

    Muata
    28 Nov 2011 | 6:00 am
    Here’s another timeless video from Elder Lalanne.  Remember, that you are the one in charge of your body and not the other way around … Enjoy!
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  • I Am Now Leaner and Stronger Than I Have Ever Been In My Life

    Mark Sisson
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep coming in. Thank you for reading! As a kid I was always a physical fitness derelict. While I loved hiking and walked everywhere I could, I did not enjoy sports (I was clumsy and had poor coordination) and hated gym class. From the age of 10, a macaroni-fueled spare tire was a…

  • Musings on Specialization and Self-Sufficiency in the Modern World

    Mark Sisson
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Every once in a while I come across a quote that makes so much sense I can’t get it out of my head. Sometimes it reveals a new truth or illuminates a long-held one. Other times it makes good and plain something so logical, so sensible, so obvious that it’s like a slap upside the head. Such was my impression of this Robert A. Heinlein quote mentioned by a commenter on Mike Eades blog: “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders,…

  • My Top 6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods

    Mark Sisson
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Before I begin, let me preface this post with the identification of a simple confounder for everyone to consider as they read: context. Any discussion of a concept as nebulous, multifaceted, and confusing as inflammation must integrate the question of context. Inflammation itself is highly contextual – as I’ve discussed in previous installments, there are times when inflammation is a good thing and times when inflammation is a negative thing. There are also times when anti-inflammatory actions, drugs, or foods are negatives, even though “anti-inflammatory” has a…

  • Why the Night Sky Matters: The Ramifications of Light Pollution

    Mark Sisson
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Carrie and I are lucky enough to have a hot tub in our back yard, overlooking a pretty spectacular ocean and mountain view. We often soak for a while and talk about the day’s activities just before retiring to bed (I sometimes alternate with a quick plunge or two into our unheated pool). Last night we were taking advantage of the break between winter storms to “jacuze” when I noticed that the cloud cover had so dispersed the city lights of L.A. and Santa Monica that it lit up the sky even 20 miles out into Malibu. On an otherwise moonless night, it had become light enough to…

  • Dear Mark: Raw Honey and Allergies, and Resveratrol Debunked?

    Mark Sisson
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Today’s Dear Mark question and answer post is a quick one – a two parter. First, I discuss the anti-allergy merits of real, raw, unprocessed local honey and include my own harrowing experience with using raw honey to combat a pollen allergy. Then, I address the fall-from-grace of a prolific resveratrol researcher shown to have fabricated his data, and I discuss what it means for resveratrol research at large. As a side business, I sell local, raw, unpasteurized honey. I would love to see a Daily Apple column on honey and honey production (local vs large-scale (esp. from China),…
 
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  • Making Calories Count: Recipe for Spaghetti all'Arrabbiata

    Carole
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:15 pm
    My neighbor Richard Scammell is a wonderful cook. Cooking is Richard's hobby, but when it comes to food preparation, Richard is a highly skilled and well-educated professional. (He's even traveled to Europe to take cooking classes.)Richard and I share a love of creative, healthful cooking. When I asked him for ideas that I could share with readers, he sent this simple recipe for Spaghetti all’Arrabbiata, or Angry Spaghetti. Although the sauce can be served over whole-grain spaghetti, it can also be served with shrimp or meatballs. Richard also points out that the sauce is not served…

  • Mindset Makeover on Dietary Fat—MUFAS AND PUFAS

    Carole
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Over the past decade, nutritional advice on how much and what kind of fat to eat to keep our weight in check has shifted much like the colors and shapes in a revolving kaleidoscope. Ten years ago, most of us thought that eating fat would make us fat. Based on this belief, consumers sought to eliminate all fat from their food. In response to the demand, food manufacturers rushed to fill grocery stores with hundreds of reduced or fat-free products, from fat-free ice cream to reduced fat Oreo cookies. Today, our understanding of the role fats play in maintaining a healthy weight is more nuanced.

  • Is Junk Food Addictive?

    Carole
    21 Jan 2012 | 5:01 pm
    The notion that junk food, like narcotics, is addictive and that this addiction explains the national crisis in obesity is gaining traction. Findings based on research with rats reported in Science News provide worrisome support for this idea. Rats fed a diet rich in junk food (processed cakes, sausage, bacon, cheesecake, etc.) quickly adopted the habits of drug addicts. They wanted more and more junk food and needed more and more to feel normal; they refused to eat regular food once they were hooked on the rich, sweet food even if rejecting normal food meant starving; they continued to eat…

  • Three Tips for Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk: Get FIT

    Carole
    17 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pm
    One out of every eight women in the United States will face the breast cancer, despite medical advances. Early detection, for example, using tomosynthesis, an innovative technology that provides three-dimensional detailed imaging of the breast, and effective treatments have improved the survival rate of breast cancer patients. In fact, when breast cancer is detected early and confined to the breast, the five-year survival rate is 97 percent. This remarkable progress has shifted the focus of breast cancer research to prevention. Only 5 to 10 percent of cases can be blamed on genetics; the…

  • Exercise: Fountain of Youth and Miracle-Gro for the Brain

    Carole
    13 Jan 2012 | 8:18 pm
    You’ve seen and admired them—the men and women who seem to drink regularly from the fountain of youth. Although their hair may gray, they never seem any older. Rather, they age gracefully without acquiring a disabling disease, losing precious memory, gaining excess weight or losing their agility. Fortunately for us, the key to aging successfully is simple and accessible. The most effective defense against the inevitable onslaught of aging is exercise. Exercise Changes the Length and Quality of CellsAlthough most of us knew that regular exercise was good for us, we are just now beginning…
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  • New Guidelines for School Lunches

    Blake
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    “Improving the quality of the school meals is a critical step to building a healthy future for our kids.” – Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary “A healthier population will save billions of dollars in future health care costs.” –Dawn Undurraga, Environmental Working Group staff nutritionist New guidelines were recently released to help improve school lunches. The good: Doubling the amount of fruits and veggies in cafeteria lunches. More whole-grain foods. Limiting calories, sodium and trans fat. The not-so-good: Big Food made sure that french fries are…

  • Orriant GIVEAWAY!

    Blake
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:03 pm
    My work is doing a GIVEAWAY on the company Facebook Page. To enter to potentially win a $40 prepaid debit card, simply“Like” the page and write your “February Resolution” on the wall. Your “February Resolution” can be anything that you plan to do to move yourself towards improved health and wellness. More details on the Orriant Blog here. Don’t miss your chance to recommit to your New Year’s resolutions and also potentially win a great prize just for sharing your goal! Most Commented PostsHCG Injections for Weight Loss? Nope.Introducing…

  • Monday Monday

    Blake
    16 Jan 2012 | 8:20 am
    Getting the week started with a good workout just feels good. Did 40 mins in the pool followed by a 40 min run. Training for the Utah Half is now underway. Other Posts You Might Like:Move it Monday – AgainTraining Week in Review 11/14/09Run and FoodTraining Week in Review 11/7/09

  • Mall Walk

    Blake
    2 Jan 2012 | 2:04 pm
    Enjoyed the holiday today by loading up the rugrats and heading to the mall for a nice walk. It was that or bundle up for a cold, long bike ride. We walked at a good clip for 60 minutes, without stopping in any stores. Believe me, with the wife in tow, that’s a huge accomplishment. :) Other Posts You Might Like:New BikeMove AroundExercise is Medicine for Your JointsFriday Fun Run

  • New Bike

    Blake
    31 Dec 2011 | 12:04 pm
    I’m loving my new bike. It kinda stinks riding in the middle of winter but I’ve had a few decent rides on it so far. Glad Wife finally gave it the “ok”! Looks like little Tayster likes it too. :) Other Posts You Might Like:WinterJump on Your BikeMall WalkMove Around
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  • Solving Communication Barriers

    linda
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:16 am
    I love working in New York City. There are so many wonderful, beautiful people here from all over the world. There is no doubt that, not only in NYC, but everywhere in America, diversity is increasing. This is a good thing, because I believe that a variety of viewpoints is enriching. However, there are pitfalls. For me, language is a barrier. While I managed to wend my way through college, changing majors 3 times and finally finishing after 6 years, I managed to dodge the foreign language requirement. I speak English and can only count to 10 in six different languages, including Mandarin.

  • Yoga Injuries

    linda
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:48 am
    I just ran across an old article in the New York Times regarding Yoga injuries from July 2010, When Yoga Hurts. The following quote from the comment field caught my attention: Any time you’re forcing your body to do things it doesn’t want to do, you’re running the risk of damaging tissue. This will be exacerbated by the desire to be just like those flimsy little 22 year olds who are gifted with wonderful flexibility. I discovered yoga when I was 17. A friend lent me a paperback book from the 1960s and I remember being somewhat horrified, yet fascinated, by the grainy black and white…

  • 24 Hours In The ER

    linda
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:40 am
    I've begun watching BBC America's 24 "Hours In The ER". Not only do they tell the saga of individuals admitted to the ER, they also interview hospital staff, from doctors and nurses to technicians. I've only seen 3 episodes, but I'm hooked. It's the little touches, the unvarnished truths regarding human nature, and the trouble that people make for themselves that make this show for me. I guess I can relate, since working in the hospital has exposed me to the best and the worst in people. One detail in "24 Hours In The ER" is a sign on the wall that says roughly "please be polite (or patient…

  • Women and Sleep Apnea

    linda
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:11 am
    Women may be under-diagnosed with sleep apnea because they tend not to exhibit the classic symptoms that men do. A "typical" sleep apnea patient is a middle-aged, overweight or obese male who snores. Women present with insomnia, morning headaches, mood disturbances or other symptoms, many of which are non-specific. According to sleep study experts, for every 2 to 3 men who are diagnosed with sleep apnea, one woman can also be diagnosed. However, in reality, the diagnosis is 1 in 10. When should women see their doctor? Symptoms may include: Difficulty maintaining sleep, un-refreshing sleep,…

  • Remaining Engaged

    linda
    14 Jan 2012 | 8:42 am
    I've gotten into the habit of waking to work listening to my Ipod. And while I don't play it so loud that I can't hear what's going on around me, I do recognize that I don't see the little things that the city has to offer, people don't say hello or smile, I find myself less engaged in the community. My Ipod has 251 songs on it. This sounds like a lot. But over 4 to 5 months, I've pretty much heard everything on it and I'm getting pretty tired of the play list. One night, leaving work, I decided not wear my headphones, instead, going "commando" so as to enjoy the night and the breeze.
 
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  • A good streak

    Andrew
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pm
    In 2011 I let myself regain about 9 kgs (about 20 pounds) of weight which was probably not a good idea in hindsight!  Most of this was gained in the last 5 months of 2011 due to excessive snacking. Having said that I’ve made a commitment with myself to get back down to the normal BMI again in 2012.  To do that I need to lose about 14kgs (about 31 pounds).  My main meals are generally very healthy and my exercise regime is sound so to do that all I really have to do is abstain from unhealthy snacks. I’ve cut out the lattes and mochachinos at work and the evening chips and the results…

  • Christchurch Marathon 2012

    Andrew
    9 Jan 2012 | 4:15 pm
    I’ve just entered the Christchurch Marathon which will be held on the 3rd of June this year.  I’ll be aiming for a PR but to do that I’ll need to shed a few more pounds.  Let’s see how it goes! © ebsfwan for Andrew is getting fit, 2012. | Permalink | 8 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Who is linking? Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

  • Get out and walk

    Andrew
    19 Dec 2011 | 2:22 am
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  • Run less, run faster

    Andrew
    5 Dec 2011 | 11:20 pm
    My good friend Peter has become a bit of a devotee of the “Run less, run faster” method of marathon training ever since I loaned him the book “Runner’s World Run Less, Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary FIRST Training Program”. It has certainly worked for him as he smashed all his PBs this year. He’s cobbled together a spread­sheet that does most of the heavy lift­ing in terms of work­ing out the tim­ings that one needs to do.  I’d strongly recommend heading over to his blog and having a look. It’s currently metric but if you ask him…

  • A view from the sidelines

    Andrew
    3 Dec 2011 | 10:58 pm
    One big advantage of being injured and having to take a bit of time off from running has been that I’ve been able to support my wife’s running a bit more. Last week she did the ADRA half marathon. Originally we were both going to do it but I wasn’t running anymore so she had to do it by herself.  This worked out really nicely in a way in that I could take our daughter along to cheer for her.  And boy did we cheer.  We drove our to a few spots around the course and cheered her on.  I’m pleased to report that it seemed to help as she smashed her half marathon PR by about 5…
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  • Trail run at 6 tunnels with Cal

    trirobin
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm
    I absolutely loooooovvveee trail running and so do my legs Workout: Type: Run Date: 01/27/2012 Time: 15:30:00 Total Time: 00:41:44.00 Average Heart rate: 165 Max Heart rate: 170 Calories: 502 Distance: 4.03 miles Average Pace: 10:21.76/mile

  • good effort

    garvopolis
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Workout: Type: Cycle Date: 01/27/2012 Time: 16:00:00 Total Time: 00:30:00.00 Calories: 381 Distance: 9.08 miles Average Speed: 18.16 mph

  • Wherein Life Returns to Normal

    powerforward
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Finally finished the big transaction I’ve been doing at work. It’s taken two solid months of negotiation, most of the Christmas vacation, several weeks in Palo Alto, and finally back to back all-nighters, but it finally closed at 4 am Thursday. Last night I slept for 11 hours and took the day off today. Would have liked an outdoor run but it was pretty frosty this morning, so i went to the Y and hit the treadmill.  It has been hard to keep up with the running and it showed today. My four mile pace was slower than it has been in awhile…I decided to not worry about pace and…

  • Hi, I just joined the Sweat365 community

    shane7x38
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:06 pm
    I’m a man from Glastonbury CT US, born in 1984. My favorite sports include: running cycling This is my training blog which I am using to keep track of my fitness progress. Please come by and read my blog. It will help me stay motivated and keep me on track as I achieve my fitness goals!

  • Run - 0.7 hours - 01/27/2012

    vanmorris
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Workout: Type: Run Date: 01/27/2012 Time: 15:00:04 Total Time: 00:40:00.00 Calories: 415
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  • Life Lessons from a 5 Year Old

    Chris
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:59 am
    Editors Note: This is a Contribution from Eric Hulse. “No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.” - Emma Goldman, Author Children are amazing. It’s a shame we have to “grow up”. I’m completely in favor of “Peter Panning” my way through life however, I am well aware that adulthood has fully set in and there is no turning back! So, to combat the inevitable, I have chosen a career which allows me to be around kids all day. Besides…

  • Simple Sports Nutrition

    Chris
    16 Jan 2012 | 1:37 am
    For those of us who are very active – whether due to job or just by choice things change. nutrition and eating has to change as our bodies start to work in a different way. Usually this is as simple as following our intuition but for many people who are into health and fitness this intuition is spoiled by bouncing from theory to theory over how and what to eat. If you are doing lots of sports, cycling to and from work, have an active job or whatever it is that increases activity levels it is key first and foremost to eat more. And eat more calorie dense food. The alternative is to…

  • 3 age-old eating rules you can use to your benefit!

    Chris
    10 Jan 2012 | 1:39 am
    Editors Note: This is a post from our contributor Megha Mehta Here’s a mini quiz to get you thinking about the rules we’ll talk about - if you’re a fiery ambitious easily irritable person who doesn’t take well to hot weather and ur in the middle of this desert town and have been eating spicy barbecued food for the last one week – guess how ur going to be feeling? - imagine a working executive who lives in a highly urbanised town surrounded by concrete most days of the week and feels burned out and has low energy levels. what food group do you think he will…

  • Self Sufficient Training

    Chris
    2 Jan 2012 | 6:42 am
    It’s a new year and that means changes. More and more people are dropping their gym memberships and opting to workout either at home or outdoors. Using a mix of bodyweight and minimal equipment. Now whilst this isn’t ideal for people in pursuit of bulging muscles it is more than enough for an athletic physique and a healthy body. Doing your workouts in the open is ideal, unless you live somewhere with extreme weather most people can do some kind of workout outdoors year round. I for one use outdoor workouts most of the time now (occasionally I will workout at home when time is…

  • Nothing Beats Experience

    Chris
    19 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
    Editors Note: This is a Guest Post from Contributor Danny McLarty. And is a double length Christmas Article. In the fitness world, science can be very beneficial.  Science has helped advance the field and will continue to do so in the years to come.  However, it is not without its limitations.  The results obtained by researchers may give them X, Y, or Z results – in the setting that the research was conducted.  However, not every study ever performed was designed to meet your particular needs in your exact situation. Another thing about research/science; there is still a ton to be…
 
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    Lose Weight Fast - Fitness Tips

  • Seniors Running Marathons

    fitness guy
    21 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pm
    Romauld Lepers and Thomas Cattagni, researchers from Inserm Unit 1093 “Cognition, Action and Sensorimotor Plasticity” at the Université de Bourgogone, have analysed changes in participation and performance of runners aged 20 to 80 in the New York marathon over the last 30 years. The results are largely unexpected: the best male marathon runners over 65 and the best female marathon runners over 45 have consistently improved their performance over the last 30 years. At the same time, the researchers also observed a strong increase in athletes over 40 participating in the New York…

  • How to Reduce Stress By Uncluttering

    fitness guy
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:13 pm
    Stress is terrible if you can reduce stress you will live a much happier life. We all live life as best we can but almost always there are conflicting priorities and way to much to do in a day. Over time we will find that there are things that just never get done until they become a big priority.I fight with this all the time just like I am sure you are. And I just want to give you a few tips that I hope will help you to lower your stress level, get more done, and be more happy with your life.Reduce Stress by UnclutteringI have had some experience with this great method to reduce stress. It…

  • 12 weeks to change you life

    fitness guy
    13 Jan 2012 | 6:36 pm
    What do you think… …It is always worth it to make a change in your life for you. Do it now

  • What is Mediterranean Diet?

    fitness guy
    8 Jan 2012 | 10:03 am
    What is Mediterranean Diet? One of the most popular, yet often misunderstood diet plans on the market today is the Mediterranean Diet. While everyone reading this can safely assume that the Mediterranean Diet is, in fact, derived from the style of eating implemented by the people of that particular region, there are many specifics that are simply not known.I have heard this diet being compared to the South Beach Diet on numerous occasions, and this is certainly a fair comparison. It is an eating plan which is primarily made up of lean meats and fresh vegetables, but again, the specifics of…

  • What is the Best Diet Food?

    fitness guy
    7 Jan 2012 | 10:52 pm
    What is the best diet food? Frustrating is an understatement, I know. It can be so incredibly difficult to cut through all the conflicting information you get from the various diet plans out there. What makes this such a difficult task? Well, for starters, most of these diet plans have been created by equally qualified people. This article is about to expose these discrepancies, helping you make an effective, stress-free dieting decision.We’ve all seen it. One health guru tells you that in order to lose weight and build lean muscle, you’ve got to eat lots of lean protein and very…
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    Sports Are 80 Percent Mental

  • Michel Bruyninckx Trains Soccer Brains

    22 Jan 2012 | 6:22 pm
    Michel Bruyninckx When describing what’s wrong with today’s youth soccer coaching, Michel Bruyninckx points to his head. “We need to stop thinking football is only a matter of the body,” the 59-year old Belgian Uefa A license coach and Standard Liège academy director recently told the BBC. “Skillfulness will only grow if we better understand the mental part of developing a player. Cognitive readiness, improved perception, better mastering of time and space in combination with perfect motor functioning.” We’re not talking about dribbling around orange cones here.

  • "Quiet Eye" Can Help A Surgeon's Patients And Golf Game

    13 Dec 2011 | 2:33 pm
    Surgeons now have a really good excuse to be out on the golf course.  Researchers have shown that the same training technique that will improve their putting can also improve their operating skills.  Dr Samuel Vine and Dr Mark Wilson, from Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter, tested both elite golfers and surgical residents in two separate experiments using the gaze control technique known as the “Quiet Eye.” First, they divided 22 elite golfers, (handicaps less than 6), into two groups after their baseline putting performance was measured.  The control…

  • Is This How Barcelona's Xavi Makes Decisions?

    1 Dec 2011 | 8:35 am
    When Xavi Hernandez receives the soccer ball in his offensive half of the field, the Barcelona maestro has a world of decisions waiting for him.  Hold the ball while his teammates arrive, make the quick through pass to a slicing Lionel Messi or move into position for a shot. The question that decision researchers want to know is whether Xavi’s brain makes a choice based on the desired outcome (wait, pass or shoot) or the action necessary to achieve that goal.  Then, could his attitude towards improvement actually change his decision making ability? Traditionally, the decision…

  • Aaron Rodgers, Working Memory and 10,000 Hours Of Practice

    6 Nov 2011 | 2:01 pm
    After a great Aaron Rodgers performance, you will usually hear at least one of two phrases uttered by post-game football analysts, “he has a great ability to see the field,” or “the game has really slowed down for him.” Assuming the Packers’ quarterback does not have super-human vision or a time machine, these comments must refer to his ability to recognize opposing defensive formations, adjust quickly to their movements and pick out an open receiver.  It is a skill that all young players would like to have and their coaches would like to teach. Of course, the ongoing debate in…

  • Apolo Ohno Trains His Legs And His Mind For The NYC Marathon

    30 Oct 2011 | 8:15 pm
    Of the roughly 45,000 brave souls who will line up for the start of the New York City Marathon in less than two weeks, there’s a good chance that at least a few will have doubts of crossing the finish line.  They have put in the training miles, eaten the right foods and picked out their playlist. Yet, the biggest obstacle to a finisher’s medal is not their legs, but their brain.  Like an overprotective mother, the brain not only runs the show but also decides when enough is enough.  However, exercise science researchers now believe that it is possible to fool mother nature…
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  • A Real Quick Office Workout

    Angie
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Mike is back with a great chair workout video.  This would definitely make a great office workout when you are short on time.  The moves are not easy but  it looks like a nice quick workout. What did you think of that workout! Crazy good… A lot of my work at home friends have an exercise ball as their chair so it would work just as well, I think. Thanks Mike! Make it a great day, Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on Facebook Tweet This! Share this on Tumblr Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Digg this! Share this on del.icio.us Email this via Gmail…

  • 5 Exercises for One of the Best Apple Bottom Workouts

    Angie
    20 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Here is another guest article from Mike D with five exercises, using virtually no equipment, to help get you an apple bottom.  To be honest, I had to look up  the term apple bottom. I had heard the term in a song before but never really knew what it was. So in case you are wondering the same thing, wikipedia says, “The term “Apple Bottom Jeans” refers to a woman whose curvaceous figure is elegantly revealed by her tight-fitting jeans, resembling the shape of an apple”.  So there you have it…now it’s time to go workout! Enjoy! 5 Exercises to Achieve an…

  • Hindsight is 20/20

    Angie
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Please help me welcome my friend Patti.  She’s an amazing and active woman and a great inspiration.  Enjoy her guest blog post below. Hi! I’m Patti Winker of RemarkableWrinklies.com. I’m in my late 50s and, by virtue of my age, I have a good deal of hindsight. Now, you know what they say about hindsight – it’s 20/20. Sometimes hindsight makes you regret things, but that’s not what this is about. I want to share a valuable lesson that I learned in hindsight, so you don’t have to wait until you’re in your 50s. During most of my life, I did the…

  • Fun Workouts This Week

    Angie
    15 Jan 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Monday- *Elliptical Time: 20 min. Miles: 1.36 Calories burned: 347 Tuesday- *Zumba (Basics DVD light workout) Time: 1 hr Calories burned: 328 Wednesday- *Zumba (20 minute workout DVD) Time: 20 min. Calories burned: 250 *Elliptical Time: 10 min. Miles: .70 Calories burned: 185 Thursday- *Treadmill Time: 26 min. Miles: 1.40 Calories burned: 412 *Strength training/weights Time: 11 min. Calories burned: 147 Friday- *Zumba (part of Zumba Cardio Party) Time: 31 min. Calories burned: 359 I won’t have a chance to do the entire Zumba workout package until the beginning of February BUT I am…

  • On Your Next Flight Throw In Some Airplane Exercises

    Angie
    13 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Here is a guest post that comes at the perfect time as I get ready to fly a few times over the next month.  We’ll see if I am brave enough to try any of these airplane exercises. Please help me welcome Mike to the blog.  I reviewed his Extreme Burn workout (linked below) and it was awesome.  Happy to have him contribute some easy steps to help us stay active. Airplane Workout by Mike Donavanik, CSCS, CPT, Creator of Extreme Burn: Total Body Interval Training These 4 moves will help minimize discomfort and keep you loose, limber and healthy for the flight ahead. Neck Stretch Stand up…
 
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    Natural Bodybuilding with Marc David

  • Chest and Shoulder Advice for A Beginner

    marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Call to Action:  Help reader, Ryan Baxter out.  He’s just started working out and typical of most beginners, he’s decided to copy what he sees, ask a few questions from resident experts and keep going. Can You Help Out Ryan Baxter? You will see his chest and shoulder workout below. Got tips for Ryan?  Post them in the comments section after you read over his routine.  I’m pretty certain that given the experience of this community, we can give him some pointers. Ryan Baxter’s Beginners Story: Hi Marc, I’ve just started out at the gym and I’d like to share my…

  • Are Weight Gainers Bad For You?

    marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    This is post by NoBull Author, Mike Boyle When used correctly a weight gainer can be a very effective way to put on weight.  Weight gainers will provide you with the protein, carbohydrates and fats needed to gain weight.  Gaining weight requires many things.  One of the big ones is calories in vs. calories out.  There’s more to gaining weight though then just eating a large amount of food.  You need to supply your body with the right amount of quality protein, carbohydrates and fats. A weight gainer is a easier way to supplement your calorie intake to meet your daily needs.

  • The Shocking Truth About Counting Calories

    marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    At some point in your weight management phase and it doesn’t matter if it’s to lose weight or to gain weight or just to manipulate your body composition, you’re first though it to count calories.  Maybe I’m the first person to tell you this or the 10,000 but the truth is, calorie counting does have a use but it’s not going to lead to long term success. Do you want to be a slave to numbers? If so, keep counting those calories.  Let me know how that works out for you in say, 10 years from now.  The REAL secret to success was given to you at birth and over time…

  • Chicken Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

    marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    This is post by NoBull Author, Mike Boyle   Ingredients: 1lb skinless chicken breast (diced) 1 bag frozen stir-fry vegetables (your choice) Peanut Sauce: 1/8 cup natural peanut butter 1tbsp lite soy sauce 3tbsp water 1/4tsp garlic powder 1/4tsp ground ginger Directions: In a small bowl mix peanut butter, soy sauce, water, garlic powder and ground ginger together. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken and cook until no longer pink inside. About 10 minutes Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.  Add stir-fry vegetables to hot skillet and cook until no longer frozen…

  • 5 Little Know Factors That Could Affect Your Ability to Gain Weight

    marc@justaskmarc.com (Marc David)
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Let’s face it.. gain weight is pretty easy when you put the numbers down on paper but it’s the behavior that limits people.  If I told you to eat X number of calories per day for your body weight, the math is the simple part.  It’s the following behaviors that must change in order for you to make changes.  For instance… When somebody who is under weight is not eating enough but knows they need to eat a certain amount of calories per day to put on healthy weight, it’s not that math that trips them up, it’s the inability to follow thru with a plan. …
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    The Fitness Center - Orlando Sentinel

  • How Music Enhances Your Workout… Be a Part of it !!

    Tedy Narvaez
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:58 am
    Here is the original story on NPR : Music to Make You Move Most of us enjoy our own personal playlist or Pandora station while we do our workout. If you’re like me, you believe that your workout mix fuels your high octane workout & helps push your workout to the fat-burning, muscle-generating limit.  But, is it just perception or does music produce results? This NPR report allays any doubts you may have. The benefit of using rhythmic music is that t allows us to synchronize our body movements. In other words, there’s “this privileged link between the auditory system…

  • Healthy Monday Tip #4 — Pump up your food selection

    Wesley Alden
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    The Healthy Monday Campaign has designated Monday as the day to start and sustain healthy habits. Why Mondays? It’s the January of the week, the perfect time for a fresh start. By setting a day (Monday) every week for people to think about and focus on their own health and the health of their families, the campaign aims to change the public’s attitude on overall health. Tip #4 — VARY YOUR VITAMINS It can be tempting to focus on just one variable when deciding if a food is healthy, but even calories don’t tell all. It’s important to also choose nutrient-dense foods: a high fiber,…

  • Short breaks may help workers fight chocolate cravings, study suggests

    Audrea Huff
    21 Jan 2012 | 4:35 pm
    Here’s one more reason to periodically step away from the keyboard during your work day: It may help ward off munchies. Research suggests walking can help you fight the urge to grab a handful of snack-sized Twixes from the office candy jar, reports ScienceDaily.com. In a recent study published in the journal Appetite, University of Exeter researchers placed 78 regular chocolate-eaters in a simulated work environment and gave them either an easy or stressful task. Some participants walked beforehand, but all had access to a chocolate bowl. The researchers found that those who exercised…

  • This is Your Brain on… Exercise

    Tedy Narvaez
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:01 am
    For original article click here –> This is Your Brain on… Exercise Have you ever rekindled an old workout routine and thought to yourself, “Why did I stop doing this? I feel awesome!”? Well, here is an article for those of you who are wrestling with the idea of getting back in shape and may need a quick reminder. Although this article states some clear and persuasive benefits of regular exercise on your cranium, it points to a very real psychological hurdle : delayed satisfaction. The fact is most Americans fail to reap these benefits due to the immediate…

  • Healthy Monday Tip #3 — Lift spirit with upbeat music

    Wesley Alden
    16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    The Healthy Monday Campaign has designated Monday as the day to start and sustain healthy habits. Why Mondays? It’s the January of the week, the perfect time for a fresh start. By setting a day (Monday) every week for people to think about and focus on their own health and the health of their families, the campaign aims to change the public’s attitude on overall health. Tip #3 — MEND YOUR MOOD WITH MUSIC There’s no doubt that music and mood are closely related — that’s why lullabies exist! Listening to happy, upbeat tunes tends to make you more cheerful than when you listen to…
 
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    Live Fit Blog

  • Are You Reaping The Health Benefits Of Eating Onions?

    Greg
    6 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Experts agree that onions have been cultivated for at least the last 5000 years.  Both Egyptian and Indian writings detail their use as far back as 3500 B.C.  Ancient Egyptians ate onions for their ability to enhance physical prowess, and buried them with ancient Pharoahs to help wake the dead.  They also found use as [...]This post originated at Live Fit Blog, which is written by Greg Hayes. To read more about using healthy snacks and other simple tools to improve health and lose weight, check it out.Are You Reaping The Health Benefits Of Eating Onions?

  • Delicious Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffin Recipe

    Greg
    11 Dec 2011 | 7:35 pm
    Convincing my kids to eat a healthy breakfast is nigh impossible, so this weekend, my wife was looking to put together a new muffin recipe, with  a goal of incorporating apple flavor to lure them  in, and sneaking in whole wheat for nutrition.  These delicious apple cinnamon bran muffins were the result. Ingredients 1/2 cup [...]This post originated at Live Fit Blog, which is written by Greg Hayes. To read more about using healthy snacks and other simple tools to improve health and lose weight, check it out.Delicious Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffin Recipe

  • The Pros & Cons Of A Raw Food Weight Loss Diet

    Greg
    17 Nov 2011 | 6:04 am
    The movement toward raw food for weight loss has been growing steadily over the last several decades.  Grounded in the idea that cooking actually robs foods of nutrients, as well as “acidifying” the body, raw food diets attempt to correct this deficiency.  But does the science stand up to scrutiny? Raw Food Weight Loss Diets [...]This post originated at Live Fit Blog, which is written by Greg Hayes. To read more about using healthy snacks and other simple tools to improve health and lose weight, check it out.The Pros & Cons Of A Raw Food Weight Loss Diet
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    Vitesse Press Blog

  • Reasons To Run Outdoors In The Winter

    7 Jan 2012 | 6:18 am
    From Starre Vartan and Mother Nature Network:

  • GET FIT: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE IN SHAPE?

    29 Dec 2011 | 5:16 pm
    There are five key areas to consider when you are trying to get fit and they aren't all focused on losing weight.There is not a single definition for physical fitness.Aerobic exercise seems to be the most important for improving health, followed by strength training and flexibility work.New guidelines recommend two and a...

  • Advice for self-publishers: why should anyone care about your book?

    13 Sep 2011 | 4:04 pm
    "I get a lot of e-mail from writers starting out who want to know whether it’s worth trying to get published by major houses. The odds are poor – only a small fraction of books find a home in mainstream publishing – and the process can be slow and frustrating. We’ve all heard horror stories, both legit (‘‘Why is there a white girl on the cover of my book about a black girl?’’) and suspect (‘‘My editor was a philistine who simply didn...

  • Could a simple magnesium supplement improve sleep?

    5 Sep 2011 | 8:04 am
    Could a simple magnesium supplement improve sleep?The USDA's Agricultural Research Service says it might:"Can't sleep? You are not alone. Not being able to sleep, or insomnia, is a common complaint, especially among people older than 50. More than half of all people aged 65 years and older have sleep problems.""Not surprisingly, lack of sleep is caused mainly by factors that are more common later in life, such as breathing problems, illness and medications. Yet, ...

  • Nutrition for Century Rides

    1 Sep 2011 | 5:31 pm
     What you eat on race day (hopefully tried and finessed in training sessions) can make a huge difference in your ability to maintain your pace near the end of your event and recover quickly afterwards. The training for your 100 km ride is the practice ground for you to determine which foods/fluids work best for you before, during ...
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    Nicki Anderson

  • My Letter to Paula Deen

    Nicki
    18 Jan 2012 | 12:50 pm
    Dear Paula, First of all, thanks for your years of smiles and serious comfort food. Thank you for your inspirational journey that got you where you are today. As a celebrity chef, you’re up there with Chef Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse, and the other chefs who cook to entertain and teach us how make great comfort, amazing tasting food.I love watching them cook, but I know it’s not a part of my everyday menu. How’s about one of my favorites, Guy Fieri? There’s nothin’ healthy about his shows. But he’s an entertainer! Honestly,  I think the  fast-food…

  • Weight, We’ve Got It All Wrong!

    Nicki
    15 Jan 2012 | 2:11 pm
    I’ve spent the last 25 years of my life working to inspire people to get healthy through exercise and sound nutrition. However, the challenge with my job is that not everyone wants to get healthy as much as they want to lose weight. Over the years, we have put such emphasis on weight loss that we’ve lost site of our health. Obesity wasn’t a big issue (no pun intended) 40-50 years ago for a few reasons, we were more active, we ate less, and the quality of our food was better.  As people struggle with their weight, they are missing out on the real opportunity to get healthy…

  • Celebrities and Diet Endorsements- Role Models or Partners in Crime?

    Nicki
    10 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm
    I don’t know about you, but I’m so tired of the celebrity diet ambush that seems to be on every other television commercial. Hey, don’t get me wrong, Jennifer Hudson, rockin’ it (but her heavier self is off key at the end of the commercial, notice that?), Marie Osmond (8 brothers and she’s the only one with weight issues?) , Mariah Carey, subhuman (after twins, she looks like that? Really?), Charles Barkley (being that tall can hide a multitude of sins), Janet Jackson, serial dieter, yo-yo pro. And that’s just scratching the surface of the latest weight…

  • A Personal Trainer’s 2012 Wish List

    Nicki
    30 Dec 2011 | 10:54 am
    As the new year approaches,  gyms start gearing up for the onslaught of seasonal exercisers, while diet programs click their heels in glee, the money season is upon them, CHA-CHING! They are grateful for the over-imbibing, procrastinating, excuse-making, will-powerless customer. Magazines hope for record breaking sales as the latest fad diet or successful weight loss story graces their cover. But at the end of it all, what will people get out of the money and energy they put in to their weight loss efforts? Unfortunately, all but 1-2% of those desperately seeking miracles will realize there…

  • A New Year’s Promise with Staying Power

    Nicki
    26 Dec 2011 | 9:34 am
    I’ve been involved with the health and fitness industry since 1979. For some that was a hundred years ago, for others, it seems like yesterday! I got involved with the industry after losing 50 pounds that found its way on to my unsuspecting body. I had always been a “toothpick”.  My sister used to say to me, “Some day all of that ice cream you eat will catch up with  you.” She was right, it did. When I lost weight, I did it the old fashioned way. I went from a completely sedentary lifestyle to riding a bike most days of the week. I gave up my penchant for fast…
 
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    YumYucky

  • Who Won the Insanity Fast and Furious DVD?

    yumyucky
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    It’s this chick right here!Congratulations to Rita, and thank you to EVERYONE who entered. You are ALL a bunch of bad asses!

  • Redefining the Meaning of Pizza Night

    yumyucky
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:01 pm
    …but first, the time line of historical pizza-problems that led up to the need for serious change:1987 (age 14): I was eating an average 8 slices of Domino’s Pizza every Friday with no weight gain.1989 – 2003: I barely ate pizza at all, so no problem.2004: My pizza addiction began. I ate an average 6 slices of takeout pizza every Friday night (plus everyone’s leftover crust) — the greasy kind made by pizza employee Joe Schmoe, who probably scratched his balls with his bare hand before prepping my order.2004 – 2010: I gained weight, then lost weight (yay!),…

  • Photographic Example of Proper Window Shopping Technique

    yumyucky
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:10 pm

  • Smart Ass Conversations With Health-Hater Husband

    yumyucky
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:46 pm
    Me: ((in sarcastic, smart-ass voice)) Yeah! Do your job and light that fireplace.Health-hater: I am doing my job. And what the hell are YOU doing?Me: ((no response))Husband: Oh, that’s right. You ARE doing your job. You’re laying on the couch.Me: ((no response))—-How am I supposed to respond to that? Couch-assing is definitely my job.

  • Greedy Recipe! So Delicious Low Cal Strawberry Shortcake

    yumyucky
    22 Jan 2012 | 6:50 pm
    Hell yes. This is my own creation. It’s one of the most delectable, low calorie homemade treats to ever connect with my food trap. Here’s the final creation, but let’s rewind the recipe so you can see how it’s made.There’s no baking involved and it’s literally ready in minutes. I constructed my cake within a wine glass, because I’m fancy like that. I can sense that you’re the fancy type, too.There are only 3 ingredients: 1) Angel Food Cake: This type of cake contains about 72 calories per 1/12 slice. It’s main ingredient is egg whites and…
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    JCD Fitness

  • Roger Lawson and JC Deen Podcast #1

    JC Deen
    23 Jan 2012 | 12:08 am
    JC Deen | Alan Aragon | Roger Lawson – Roger Lawson of RogLawfitness.com and I have put together our very first podcast after many requests. It was our first one, and we’re just having fun with it.  We plan to do a few of these every month – so if you have anything you want [...]

  • Know When To Walk Away

    JC Deen
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:39 pm
    I know you’ve been there.  Perhaps today is one of those days… You’re stale, weak, and dehydrated from the previous nights (insert crazy activities here). On top of that, you’re running off fumes from some weak espresso you picked up on your way to work.  You still have the bitter taste of day-old coffee on [...]

  • How I Plan to Power Through 2012 Like A Boss

    JC Deen
    3 Jan 2012 | 10:28 am
    Okay, so it’s the 3rd day of 2012 and I’m sure you’ve read a bunch of motivational posts on how to get fit and healthy, or [insert whatever resolution here].  If so, then good – we definitely need to be reading this type of material. I actually read a few pieces that got me really [...]

  • The More I Learn, The Less I Know

    JC Deen
    23 Dec 2011 | 5:00 pm
    It’s true – the more I learn, the more I wonder how much I really know.  The fact is, this is completely true for all of us – we’re only capable of really knowing a small amount of information and knowing it very well on our own. Sure, we can memorize a bunch of random [...]

  • The Official JCDFitness Recomp Manual – Coming Soon

    JC Deen
    7 Dec 2011 | 11:47 pm
    Wow, I’ve actually made some headway with this recomposition guide! That’s right, I’ve been working on the JCDFitness Recomp manual I referenced in my last series of articles.  Segment taken from the last article: In the last few posts, I mentioned the idea of me going to work on a manual for body recomposition.  I’ve [...]
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    Shrinking Sisters

  • Introducing ... Revolution Friday

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:48 am
    Dr.Jennifer Ashton, Tim Gunn, Ty Pennington, Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry and Harley Pasternak. ABC photo Anyone catch the new show The Revolution? I'm a big fan of working on the whole person inside and out to make lasting changes, and we've teamed up with the show to provide tips from its team of experts that we'll run on Fridays. We've chatted with Harley Pasternak before and love his advice and watched Tim Gunn transform Biggest Loser contestants on a few makeover episodes. But we've got the whole team chipping in with their ideas, and here's the first one:In 2012, kick start a revolution of…

  • Wordless Wednesday: Things Dieters Say

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:33 am
    This is an homage to the incredibly funny blog posts of Rebecca Regnier of Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat? She kicked off the idea of Things Dieters Say -- a riff on Sh!t Girls Say. She even did a video. I got inspired and made a few of these because I have all the free time in the world.

  • Tunes for Tuesday: You're Gonna Go Far, Kid, by The Offspring

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:03 am
    Heard this one on the Run to the Beat mix that I downloaded from Rock My Run. The Offspring always makes me smile -- reminds me of Orange County and LA Kings hockey dates with my boyfriend (now husband). Come Out and Play (Keep 'em Separated) was a frequent hockey-fight song.

  • Produce of the Month: Dinosaur kale

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:18 am
    After I watched Forks Over Knives on Netflix, I watched the companion video on the Engine 2 Diet, where author Rip Esselstyn visits a couple of families to show them how to green up their eating and make some "plant-strong" recipes. One of the recipes called for dinosaur kale, which had me intrigued so I bought some last week. It's a darker green and larger than the garden-variety kale. Must have been what Fred Flintstone's pet ate in the back yard. Whole Foods has an ANDI scale in its produce department, which rates foods on their nutrient density, or Aggregate Nutrient Density Index. The…

  • Friday finds: Chip maker, green hummus, twitterdiet partying, HealthBuzz

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    20 Jan 2012 | 5:23 pm
    Consider this a big ol' salad bowl of Shrinking Sisters info today. I was watching the Dr. Oz Show last week and saw a cool new product -- the Mastrad TopChips kit, which consists of a mandoline slicer and a silicone tray. You slice your fruits and veggies paper thin, then place them on the tray and microwave, making chips. I ordered one from Amazon and it just arrived this morning, so I grabbed an apple to try it out. They came out a little more like dried apple slices than crispy chips but they were still good and a fun way to stretch an apple. Carrot chips didn't work at all, but I have a…
 
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    Turbulence Training

  • Austin Adventures in Peanut Butter

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:49 am
    Austin, TX, first stop: Wal-Mart grocery store for supplies. Broccoli, water, apples, bread, peanut butter (no sugar), vitamin C, and fish oils. That'll keep me in my routine,,,but will definitely hit some tacos while I'm here...best in town are where? But first, some adventures in peanut butter...I got to my room with my jar of natural peanut butter...and then

  • Meathead Inspiration

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:47 am
    Todays workout was meathead-ish. Trap bar deadlift, front squat, good mornings, ab wheel (with power wheel). Alright, off to the airport, heading to Austin, Texas, for the weekend and then Tampa Bay for next week. Today's Kickbutt Mindset Tip: We don't always win. But if we fight the good fight, we stay strong, and we keep moving towards our goals. If you

  • Biggest Liar in the Fitness Industry

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:13 am
    Liar, liar, elliptical on fire. ABC News reports: Cardio machines OVER-estimate calorie burn, with the elliptical being the biggest offender (42% OVER-estimation!) compared to treadmills (13%) and bikes (only 7% over). Here's the link: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Weekend/exercise-calorie-counters-work/story?id=9966500#.Tx9OGFlMfad I've been saying for years that the

  • 6-Week ShapeShifter Challenge

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:53 pm
    What's so special about March 6th? It's exactly 6 weeks from today. And it only took 6 weeks for Elly -- star "Shapeshifter" from Huntington Beach, California -- to strip a total of 19.5 inches of flab from her body with ZERO equipment. You see her photos in an article called, "Why Losing Weight Never Works", by Adam Steer. ==> Here's the article and the exact program Elly used Elly

  • Expect more of yourself

    Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:06 am
    Expect more of yourself. You CAN do better and you deserve better. Don't be satisfied with the feeling of knowing you could have done more. To move up, step up. Get it done. No more excuses. Three weeks into 2012, you've made plenty of positive changes by now...don't quit, don't let a weekend set-back throw you off…just keep it up and you know what I'm going to say next –
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    Relative Strength Advantage

  • Walking for Weight Loss – Effective or a Waste of Time?

    Yavor
    21 Jan 2012 | 3:03 am
    Many people consider walking for weight loss as an ineffective form of low-impact exercise for out of shape folks. I was one of those people. I was wrong. In this article I will share my experience using walking to get in shape in the spring of 2011 during a high stress period in my life when all other forms of higher intensity exercise were out of the question. The reason most think that walking for weight loss isn’t really a good way to get in shpe is that it seems too easy to give results. The activity in itself doesn’t burn a lot of calories if you do it for 10 or 15 minutes 3 times…

  • Is the L-Pull-up the Most Bang for Your Buck Chin-up Variation?

    Yavor
    16 Jan 2012 | 11:08 pm
    I first discovered the l-pull up while working out in my neighborhood in my teens. The father of one of my buddies was cranking out 15-20 reps of this pullup variation where he was sticking his legs in front of him instead of letting them hang loosely. And let me tell you, the guy was built! He told us stories of doing handstand walks around the block when he was our age. Even now, some 10-15 years later, the guy is still in kick ass shape. It took me a while to get a hang of these but it was worth it. Various L-position holds, like the ones described in the new Convict Conditioning 2 give…

  • Daniel Craig’s Body Transformation in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall

    Yavor
    15 Jan 2012 | 1:55 pm
    Daniel Craig’s Body Transformation in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace as James Bond has been quite an inspiration for many guys looking to get fitter. Not to mention that his scene emerging from the water in his first Bond movie resulted in more than a few gasps from the female audience. “The name’s Bond… James Bond” Daniel Craig bulked up significantly for his first role. For the second movie, he was a bit leaner, a bit less no-neck. The reason for this was that his Bond was now portraying a more refined version of the agent. Daniel Craig’s Body Transformation Trainer…

  • The Best Pushup Workout Routine in the Universe

    Yavor
    12 Oct 2011 | 9:43 am
    So I was watching the fantastic Batman Begins and got inspired to create new pushup workout; I came up with what I consider the best pushup workout routine. And I’ve tried many, many pushup routines. Hey, if pushups are good enough for Bruce Wayne, they are good enough for me. They are making a third Batman movie with Christian Bale. I’m stoked. As a side note – if you haven’t seen Batman Begins, please do so. It is even better on my second viewing. Back to pushups. Why do I consider this routine the best one? It works fast, it is flexible – adapts to your…

  • How to Really Go From Skinny to Buff: The Vaclav Gregor Story

    Yavor
    6 Oct 2011 | 10:41 am
    Going from skinny to buff can be not only a challenge, but simply an impossible task for many young guys. That’s why when I recently saw the transformation of a young guy who started out pretty skinny and managed to train his way to a respectable physique. I asked him, Vaclav Gregor, to share his story which reminded me of the transformation of Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker in the 2002 Spiderman movie. Vaclav Gregor: It was May 2007 and after months of thinking about it I finally decided to go to the gym. Or at least check how it all works in there. The first day I had to go with my…
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    Swim Bike Run Live

  • Three Things – Swimming Edition

    Jamie
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:11 pm
    1) I somehow failed to set my alarm last night to get up up and out the door to masters swimming on time. But I woke up on my own at 4:55 am, texted Julia that I’d be late and wouldn’t be able to shuttle her to practice, and still make it to practice just in the nick of time. Even after I realized there was a surprise snow dusting and I had to scrape off my car. I think I can officially say that I’m on a regular training schedule and my body has a nice eat-sleep-train rhythm going on. 2) Swimming HURTS. I’m about a month into a bit swimming block and I can say with…

  • When I’m 70

    Jamie
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    …I won’t care about how bald my head is, how many wrinkles are on my face or any thing else about my deteriorating appearance. But if I can come back from the doctor’s office with body scans that look like this, I’ll be pretty happy. Check out that crazy comparison between fat, muscle and bone density! Via Laura McIntyre, Physiotherapist

  • Rev3 Staff Runs Across America For Cancer

    Jamie
    5 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pm
    One of the reasons I love being part of Team Rev3 is because they just do awesome stuff. And it makes it insanely easy to support them. Apparently at HQ a few weeks ago, there was a conversation that went down something like this: “With all the buzz that we’ve gotten over the last few years, I really think we need to up our game and look for new ways to give back.” “How so? You mean like offering complimentary back waxing to help hairy male athletes swim faster at our races?” “No. Like doing something big for the Ulman Cancer Fund. We’ve supported…

  • Chasing Bubbles

    Jamie
    31 Dec 2011 | 2:05 pm
    That has been my workout theme for the past few weeks. Bubbles. At my usual swimming spot, I’m almost always the fastest person in the water, and I’m not even a speedy swimmer. Lots of aquasizers and aquajoggers. It is hard to push yourself when you are doing solo workouts and you don’t have a carrot (or bubbles) in front of you to chase. Because of that (and not giving an honest effort effort and addressing the swim as my biggest weakness) my swim times for the last few years have hit a major plateau. No more. I officially joined Cambridge Masters for the winter and…

  • Staying Safe On The Road – 1BandID

    Jamie
    30 Dec 2011 | 5:46 pm
    Okay, so this is going to be way more promotional than I usually like to post, but I really dig this product so it is worth sharing. Like most athletes, I’ve got an ID bracelet in case something happens to me and someone finds me on the side of the road and needs to call 911 or the wife. Sam is militant about making sure that I wear it whenever I workout, especially when I go off for long bike rides and disappear for most of the day. Unfortunately, with a bike, helmet, glasses, shoes, booty lube, bottles, gels, sunscreen and everything else that you need to pack for a long bike ride,…
 
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    Fat to Fit by Stefan Pinto

  • Transformation isn’t something that you get around to doing

    Stefan Pinto
    8 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pm
    To all of the unique people who want(ed) their transformation to begin on January 1st because everyone else is doing it, remember: if you go with the flow, you might miss the boat. A transformation isn’t something that happens when you find the time. It isn’t something you can add to your calendar; begin my amazing transformation – and then drag to a new day because there’s a scheduling conflict. Because the calendar says it is time, will not bring about a transformation, because time is not a factor that will change your life. Time is simply a measure of existence and…

  • Why when you eat is as important as what you eat

    Stefan Pinto
    29 Nov 2011 | 6:03 pm
    Most people don’t eat enough and those that do, eat too much — of the wrong food — at the wrong time. And, consuming poor quality food will result in a poorly performing person. What exactly is “poor quality food?” Food containing artificial ingredients and additives (used to lengthen a food’s shelf life, maybe to enhance food color and or taste or to make preparation of the food easier). Some you may have heard of: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Saccharin and Aspartame (sweeteners), FD&C Yellow No. 6 (in macaroni and cheese, cotton candy, soda,…

  • Snoring leads to weight gain which leads to binge eating which leads to snoring

    Stefan Pinto
    22 Nov 2011 | 5:50 am
    Can snoring make you fat? If the snorer is you or lying next to you, chances are it might. Studies have shown that snoring causes hormonal changes that makes you more hungry, especially for sugary, fatty, ‘comfort’ foods. Although considered a subjectively annoying problem, snoring affects everyone. And, a person who snores excessively and loudly could have an underlying, significantly more serious problem. “The darker side to snoring is obstructive sleep apnea, which snoring is often an indicator of,” advised Dr. Daniel Smith, co-director of the Focus Center of Sleep Apnea and…

  • A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips: How “one more bite” will make you fat(ter)

    Stefan Pinto
    17 Nov 2011 | 11:30 pm
    Ever felt full? You know, the I-just-can’t-eat-another-thing full feeling? Unfortunately, some people only hear “oh hell, what’s one-more-bite going to do?” Those people eventually end up staying fat. Leptin regulates those “feelings” of hunger and ultimately, our weight. In the mid-1990s, scientists discovered leptin. Leptin regulates those “feelings” of hunger and ultimately, our weight. Our brain regulates most of what it is that we do (via neurotransmitters and hormones), and the signals we get are often derived from the foods that we eat — and those that we…

  • Does this gym make me look fat? When BDD is your BFF

    Stefan Pinto
    15 Nov 2011 | 10:14 pm
    Sometimes I schedule (or cancel) meetings around the gym. Otherwise, if I don’t, and end up missing the gym, I feel fat. Although things seem to work out (generally), I now wonder if this is becoming a problem. Is the very act of going to the gym — a habit that changed my life — now a hinderance, preventing me from achieving other goals? “Maybe you have BDD” a friend suggested. Hmm, maybe I do. What is BDD? Body Dysmorphic Disorder occurs when one can’t stop thinking about a flaw with your appearance. It is a disorder characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be…
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    newwarriortraining.com

  • Congratulations To Our New Warrior “Killer Elite” Body Challenge Winners

    Sincere
    19 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am
    I issued the challenge, and quite a few accepted and kicked butt. Thanks to all of those who told me they took on the “Killer Elite” Body Challenge, I put together week. It was a great way to give you an extra shot of motivation for the new year, as well as show you how [...]

  • Primal Iron Brethren w/ Texas Roots, Carlo Prater Set To Make Long Awaited UFC Debut

    Sincere
    13 Jan 2012 | 10:12 pm
    It’s no secret that I am a fan of mixed martial arts. Actually, I’m a little more than a fan. However, that’s beside the point. I’m even more of a fan of folks who bust their you-know-what on a daily basis, without worrying about being rewarded for it, yet eventually they are. Professional MMA fighter, [...]

  • The New Warrior “Killer Elite” Body Challenge Has Been Extended

    Sincere
    10 Jan 2012 | 11:02 am
    All I can say is wow! Since I posted the “Killer Elite” Body Challenge contest the other day, I’ve been getting quite a few positive responses, and requests to extend the challenge so others can submit their videos. Even those who have not filmed themselves performing the “Killer Elite” body challenge workout, have responded with [...]

  • Are You Up For The New Warrior Training “Killer Elite” Body Challenge?

    Sincere
    6 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    First off, happy new year New Warrior Nation. I hope you had a great holiday those who mean the most to you.  With a new year comes new changes and challenges. I promise that you will be seeing quite a few changes and challenges, here on New Warrior Training.com, as I continue to bring you [...]

  • New Warrior Training “Turkey-Burner” Bodyweight/Sandbell Circuit

    Sincere
    23 Nov 2011 | 1:48 pm
    Oh, it’s turkey and stuffing (or “dressing” if you’re from the South) time, here in the U.S. Therefore, it’s that time of the year when most folks kick off the “how did I put on so much weight?” season. However, that’s what folks who are not being in the moment behave. residents of The New [...]
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    JCD Fitness

  • Roger Lawson and JC Deen Podcast #1

    JC Deen
    23 Jan 2012 | 12:08 am
    JC Deen | Alan Aragon | Roger Lawson – Roger Lawson of RogLawfitness.com and I have put together our very first podcast after many requests. It was our first one, and we’re just having fun with it.  We plan to do a few of these every month – so if you have anything you want [...]

  • Know When To Walk Away

    JC Deen
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:39 pm
    I know you’ve been there.  Perhaps today is one of those days… You’re stale, weak, and dehydrated from the previous nights (insert crazy activities here). On top of that, you’re running off fumes from some weak espresso you picked up on your way to work.  You still have the bitter taste of day-old coffee on [...]

  • How I Plan to Power Through 2012 Like A Boss

    JC Deen
    3 Jan 2012 | 10:28 am
    Okay, so it’s the 3rd day of 2012 and I’m sure you’ve read a bunch of motivational posts on how to get fit and healthy, or [insert whatever resolution here].  If so, then good – we definitely need to be reading this type of material. I actually read a few pieces that got me really [...]

  • The More I Learn, The Less I Know

    JC Deen
    23 Dec 2011 | 5:00 pm
    It’s true – the more I learn, the more I wonder how much I really know.  The fact is, this is completely true for all of us – we’re only capable of really knowing a small amount of information and knowing it very well on our own. Sure, we can memorize a bunch of random [...]

  • The Official JCDFitness Recomp Manual – Coming Soon

    JC Deen
    7 Dec 2011 | 11:47 pm
    Wow, I’ve actually made some headway with this recomposition guide! That’s right, I’ve been working on the JCDFitness Recomp manual I referenced in my last series of articles.  Segment taken from the last article: In the last few posts, I mentioned the idea of me going to work on a manual for body recomposition.  I’ve [...]
 
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    Running With Cake

  • Running With Cake Hiatus: see Bistro Chic

    scott
    3 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    If you haven’t noticed by now, Jennifer hasn’t been updating her Running With Cake blog. Please Don’t Worry- Jennifer is still actively running and often seen with cake. If you miss her fresh fitness perspective, Jennifer still actively updates her original site: BistroChic.net. In her words, Bistro Chic is a petit collection of musings related to world travel and culture and how we can make small lifestyle changes to bring more  joie de vivre (joy of living) into our everyday lives. So if you enjoyed Running With Cake, I’m sure you’d love Bistro Chic! À…

  • Worth the Run

    Jennifer Lynn
    23 Nov 2010 | 5:27 am
    (photo source) On Sunday, I cranked out the best run I’d had in a long time. I ran a 7-miler in 58 minutes, which is a very strong, hard run for me. Ironically, despite my fast pace, the run seemed much easier than the runs I’d had in the previous weeks. It’s really strange how little (and big) things can affect my runs. This time, I think my time and amazing exertion are to due to two factors: sleep and weather. For the last 3 weeks, I have had an incredibly difficult time staying asleep. No matter what time I go to bed – whether its 9 PM or 1 AM, I’ve only been…

  • Not a Greek Yogurt in Site

    Jennifer Lynn
    11 Nov 2010 | 9:22 pm
    During my travels over the last few weeks, I had my fill of restaurant food. For 12 days straight, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, consumed in a place other than my home sweet home. I know there are many people that would consider this a luxury, but eating out all of the time can get old fast. By my 6th day on the road, all I wanted for breakfast was a Greek yogurt, something I was used to having every week, if not every day at home. However, in our staff lounge, the convention center only provided “regular” yogurt. No matter how much I begged, pleaded, and flirted with our lounge…

  • A Runner’s Travels: Leaving My Heart in Vancouver

    Jennifer Lynn
    8 Nov 2010 | 9:27 pm
    As many of you have gathered, I’ve been MIA these last two weeks, traveling to such places as San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa Valleys, and Vancouver. In each of these destinations, I was able to experience a tiny bit of the local life through visiting the sites and tasting the amazing foods each city had to offer. One of the things I loved about my time away, was that each city had it’s own spectacular views and equally spectacular places to run.  San Francisco offered a coastal path along Fisherman’s Wharf, with amazing shopping sites just a few blocks away. Napa provided a…

  • Destination Running

    Jennifer Lynn
    1 Nov 2010 | 2:09 pm
    Like many people, before I travel I think of all of the sites I want to see, all of the restaurants I want to try, and the best places for shopping. In addition to these things, I also think about where I will run. I know I’m a little odd when it comes to running, but it’s true. When I’m out of town, finding new, fun places to run is just as exciting as finding a cool new bistro. In my many years of running, I’ve run in 8 countries, not including the US, and have run in 22 of the 50 United States. I’ve had so many wonderful running experiences – running…
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    Fitness Strength Training For Women and Clean Eating Suport

  • My Husband Tried To Kill Me During Our Workout

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:33 pm
    This past weekend Dan casually looked over at me and suggested we change up our routines to be more circuit/boot camp style. I love these kind of workouts but if I want to do them I normally have to do them with my boot camp or on my own so when he showed interested I jumped on it! My only rule was that since I design over 4-6 workouts each week, I did not feel like designing ours so that was up to him… Bad call by me! Our workout was AMAZING but just putting on a bra hurt like hell yesterday! And any time I shows signs of weakness this is what I heard… “Oh come on…

  • Teens Are Encouraged to Have Weight-Loss Surgery. Wait, What?

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    18 Jan 2012 | 12:10 pm
    Today I have a special treat… this is an awesome guest blog post from Fit Is The New Black blogger Holly. She is a up and coming writing and a complete fitness freak (us freaks have to stay together) and though we’ve only chatted through email, I like her already! Her blog is very “tell it like it is” which is what I love! Plus with me being a Southern Chick, it’s nice to bring in a bit of the North from time to time… new perspective ladies!! So read… comment on it… and head over to her blog! Oh and PS… Holly let me post up a little video…

  • Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Female Marine?

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am
    Personally, I can tell you right now that I don’t. I do not do well with people bossing me around. If some drill sergeant came screaming and spitting in my face I might just scream and spit back… oops. Which is one reason I give so much credit to those serving in the armed forces! The strength these ladies have! Okay, so anyways… A recent article spiked my curiosity for the Marines when a proposal was made to add pull-ups to the women’s fitness test for the Corp. It wasn’t passed which actually surprised me, they are sticking to a “flexed arm hang”… to get a…

  • The Answer To Your “Is My Workout A Good Workout” Question!

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    14 Jan 2012 | 2:42 pm
    I get asked that ALL the time… and I find out thing similar in 95% of all the workouts sent to me. Watch this quite video I filmed at the end of my workout today to find out how to make your workout better! And afterwards, go visit my Body Fat Blasting Boot Camp so you can get already made for you workouts that are freaking awesome! Even recipes and live talks with me!

  • My (Clean) Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    12 Jan 2012 | 3:19 pm
    For Christmas I received this handy gadget:   Kitchenaid Pasta Attachment! I have been wanting this thing for years… so I was super stoked when I opened it up! Okay, so I am not the biggest pasta eater in the world, so why would I want this? Well, I am not the biggest pasta eater because I don’t want freeze dried pasta, and I don’t want the soft white pasta noodles in the specialty section of the store. I wanted the ability to know with 100% certainty that the pasta on my plate is 100% whole wheat and nutritious. The FDA allows food manufacturers to claim a product as…
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    Fit Jerk's Flawless Fitness Blog

  • Deadlift Mastery Or “How the f*ck do you pull so much?” PART 2

    Fit Jerk
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:18 pm
    In the first part of this series, we went over frequency and all the little ways you could manipulate the shit out of it to your advantage. But not in the same way you would manipulate the opposite sex, of course. In this next instalment, I’m going to take you through the most effective technique (in my opinion). Oh and the carry-over exercises along with deadlift variations will come in during future instalments. I haven’t decided whether to split this into 3 or 4 parts, so stay tuned.And on a side note, for some stupid reason there were a small batch of dim witted fools who jumped to…

  • Deadlift Mastery Or “How the f*ck do you pull so much?” PART 1

    Fit Jerk
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:08 pm
    This is a question I’ve been getting a lot lately, and I’m going to start this off by stating that although I’m quite beastly, I am not the best deadlifter ever. Nor do I claim to be. However it wouldn’t shock me if I am, pound for pound, one of the strongest within my general vicinity. And by this time next year, one of the strongest ever. It’s one of those “new year’s resolutions”.So how the hell did I do it? Well it’s a combination of magic, an absolute fucking hatred of the bar, awesome exercises that have a good carry-over effect and getting as many reps under my belt…

  • Rise Of The RiceLifters

    Fit Jerk
    11 Jan 2012 | 5:22 am
    /start rantSome say they are a myth. Others have claimed they exist, but only in small numbers. But the truth is, there is probably one in the very gym you call your second home. In fact in every gym around the world, they exist. The bad ass walking, imaginative lat syndrome strutting, bosu ball stomping fuckers who have a vocal projection intensity that is inversely proportional to the load on the bar which they are lifting.I call them, RiceLifters.The word stems from the popular term known as “Ricer” – A pejorative that is often intended to denigrate cars which have been modified…

  • Product Review: Knockout Abs

    Fit Jerk
    7 Jan 2012 | 6:44 am
    Product Name: Knockout Abs MSRP: $60 Availability: HighIf there’s one thing that “As Seen On TV” products do well, its overhype and under-deliver. I mean it’s become a running joke in our generation that late night infomercials can be death to your wallet, and that’s what gets me. People still buy that shit in truck loads! So when I was asked to try Knockout Abs directly from the inventor, I was like “meh”. Also, I didn’t want to ruin his hopes and dreams since A) I’m very much into combat sports so if a product is being marketed towards fighters, it better live up to the…

  • Skills Every Fitness Entrepreneur Should Master

    Fit Jerk
    1 Dec 2011 | 1:21 pm
    So I started out asking myself a very specific question, “What makes one trainer, more successful than another?” Because see, in my head I have a list of guys and gals whom I consider to be legit. As in, I wouldn’t think twice about recommending them to my own mother – and she’s one intense little lady. These people have achieved success in their own right, but obviously still have further dreams and aspirations so they must know some shit.And as such, I decided to do a little round-table discussion on Twitter. I turned the title of this post into a question and blasted it out…
 
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    Quick Weight Loss Blog

  • Focus On Magazine

    25 Jan 2012 | 1:21 am
    Here is the latest issue of Focus On, a free health and lifestyle magazine, available for instant download.

  • Focus On Back Issues

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:55 am
    Here are the links to the Focus On back issues. Focus On is Australia's premier health and lifestyle magazine. Click on the links to go straight to the issue...

  • Free Weights Workout Program | Free Weights Routine

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:06 am
    A free weights workout program is a great way to get all the benefits that weight training offers. Not only does a free weights routine offer physical benefits but weight training with free weights.

  • Confused no longer about carbs and weight loss

    21 Jan 2012 | 11:28 pm
    Thanks so much for the valuable information, plain and simple...in language I can understand, about how high carb foods cause a rise in blood sugar levels,

  • Interesting and informative article

    18 Jan 2012 | 8:45 pm
    Looking at ways to slim down a bit and despite watching my diet and excercise, having little success. Will try adding psyllium to my diet to see if this
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    Guide on Fitness and Diet

  • Weight Loss Plan For Each

    Fitness Diet Insider
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:18 am
    People, which have excess weight always there is the desire to become slim the second time. This is more than reasons, why they wanted in order their decrease in weight, and to obtain by more sexual body, and that by again body become more healthily. If you strive for the loss of this weight, this [...]

  • Abdominal Fitness And The Most Popular Myths Associated With It

    Fitness Diet Insider
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm
    Modern fitness industry is growing. All people are eager to be fit and strong, but not everyone wants to make serious effort to achieve great results and be in a good shape. We are able to find so many fitness centers and gyms across the country. No wonder! Many people are eager to pay money [...]

  • Compount Exercises Without A Gym

    Fitness Diet Insider
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:16 am
    Do you want to use a proven method that’s guaranteed to add quality muscle mass to your frame while bulking you up safely, without the strength imbalances that can sabotage carelessly-constructed strength training programs? Of course you do. You want to use compound exercises. If you eat enough food to gain weight while using compound [...]

  • Diet Pills X

    Fitness Diet Insider
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm
    What do people really know about diet pills? Weight loss pills began in the 1950′s and 1960′s as a derivative of amphetamine. But because the pill addiction, the doctors decided to terminate the appointment of drugs for weight reduction. But in 1973, the Food and Drug Administration or FDA approved a new drug called X [...]

  • Diet Pills Are Very Important For Weight Loss

    Fitness Diet Insider
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:20 am
    When the weight loss industry is growing by leaps and bounds our markets flooded with such different types diet tablets, which allegedly have the magic force for facilitating the weight it is not uncommon for some “smart Alec”, which recently awoke from that side of bed one morning and to make a decision about the [...]
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    Intermittent fasting diet for fat loss, muscle gain and health

  • Client Update

    Martin Berkhan
    6 Jan 2012 | 6:34 pm
    A pretentious introduction will not set the tone for 2012, so to hell with that, Happy New Year and cheers to all. I'll kick off 2012 with another client update, talk some shit, and we'll see where it ends up. I accidentally deleted half the post without saving, including a bunch of interesting and not-so-interesting stuff, so it can't really get worse than this anyway. It's Friday and I've already spent too much time on fiddling with this stuff, really just want to get it done and hit publish. So I'll have a drink and do whatever editing is needed later on. Might add stuff - forgot…

  • Cheesecake Master Martin Presents: Cheesecake Eve of Doom I-II

    Martin Berkhan
    30 Dec 2011 | 9:17 pm
    Every Christmas Eve is Cheesecake Eve, and so it fell upon me to once again face off against these wretched cakes. I did not choose this. But as one of the last of my kind (Level 10 Cheesecake Mastery*), it's my duty to walk the earth and do battle with these cakes for the greater good of mankind. Cheesecake Mastery, first historical mention, Book of Cake: ...Ability to consume vast quantities of cheesecake....Higher echelons of Mastery can only be attained by besting the cake after a robust dinner, for a true Master enjoys a challenge and welcomes every opportunity to practice his…

  • Like Water

    Martin Berkhan
    23 Dec 2011 | 8:15 pm
    Earlier today, someone asked me about my biggest failures on my road to success, and I answered that they all came from stubbornly clinging to old ideas, and refusing to let go of them in spite of negative consequences. Here's a part of my response: This kind of irrational behavior is termed the "sunk cost fallacy". You keep investing time and resources into something - be it a diet, a training routine, a project, or a relationship - in spite of clear indications that a change of action is needed, and you do it simply because you've already committed a good deal of energy into it.You're…
 
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    Living The Fit Life

  • How to Gain Muscle with Supersets

    Kimberly
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:09 pm
    “I’m not seeing results anymore.” The reason why you reach a plateau is because your workout consist of the same old stuff! Your body needs new stress loads which slightly tears the muscles. During rest time, your muscles rebuild and become even stronger (sorta like a scab growing on the muscle). Now your muscles are able to handle new stresses– which keeps the muscle growth/recovery cycle going. Read more on How to Gain Muscle with Supersets…

  • Could Weight Loss Be a Stick of Gum Away?

    Kimberly
    29 Nov 2011 | 11:15 am
    I’ve heard of having an “after-dinner mint” to settle your stomach, but a stick of gum to lose weight? That’s exactly what research out of Syracuse University believes. But don’t go buying Trident just yet… Read more on Could Weight Loss Be a Stick of Gum Away?…

  • Black Friday Fitness Deals (available NOW)

    Kimberly
    24 Nov 2011 | 7:00 am
    Not everyone wants flat screen tv’s or laptops… If you are looking for great fitness gifts, many  retailers are offering DEEP discounts right now. So avoid the lines, stay in your Pj’s and get these deals right now online. Read more on Black Friday Fitness Deals (available NOW)…

  • 3 Things Your Friends Say That Keeps You Overweight

    Kimberly
    14 Nov 2011 | 2:58 pm
    We depend on our friends to lift us up when we are feeling down. So when the conversation turns to fat talk its what your friends say (and don’t say) that can keep you overweight. Read more on 3 Things Your Friends Say That Keeps You Overweight…

  • Wet the Floor Workout

    Kimberly
    31 Oct 2011 | 2:51 pm
    In honor of Halloween… This week’s workout is pretty scary! You got 6 exercises all for 50 reps…yes I said it, 50 reps yo! The Workout 1. High Knees 2. Power Punches Read more on Wet the Floor Workout…
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  • The One Thing That Bugs Me About Reservist

    khazminj
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:38 pm
    I was on reservist last week. As usual, that meant, digging up my old uniform, my fullpack, SBO and helmet, and most importantly, my non-camera phone. I have this second-hand LG phone that I bought many years ago for in-camp training. My last call-up was in 2008 so I didn't even expect it to be working. I stuck the charger in, switched it on, and lo and behold, it was alive!read more

  • Objects Of Her Desire

    sherwinchua
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:52 am
    I received an e-mail with the subject header “Are Men The New Woman?” in my inbox a few weeks ago, and it definitely caught my attention. It was the 2012 trendspotting report from Euro RSCG, a global marketing communications agency, and it questioned if men these days can gain authenticity and balance between “too much testosterone and too much eye balm” as the gender gap implodes.

  • MH Runners: Urbanathlon 2012 Full Route Preview

    leonardlai
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:19 pm
    New and familiar faces turned up for the MH Runners' preview of the 14km Urbanathlon route. read more

  • Comeback Kings

    khazminj
    3 Jan 2012 | 11:03 pm
    As a football fan, I think 2012 will be pretty interesting. There's Euro 2012 to look forward to, and closer to home, Singapore's return to the Malaysia Cup after a 17-year hiatus. But 2011 wasn't a bad year for soccer, either. There were plenty of interesting moments on and off the field. My highlights would include:read more

  • My Start to The Perfect Year

    mmalik
    31 Dec 2011 | 8:29 pm
    Happy New Year! Because of jet lag after returning from a Canada, I've decided to dispense with the countdown (so no fireworks or madding crowds) and just turn in before midnight. Earlier in the evening I was at a cousin's house party and I was just fading fast. It's a sign of aging and the sensibilities one (hopefully) acquires with it.read more
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    FitnessOver50.org

  • Hello world!

    Tyler
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:26 am
    Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
 
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    Fitness Training Programs

  • Body Weight Strength Training can Transform your Physique

    Fitness Training Programs
    18 Jan 2012 | 12:16 pm
    For most people, their knowledge of body weight strength training doesn’t go beyond knowing how to do a pushup and that’s understandable. Its the first exercise we’re taught as youngsters in physical education classes when we’re growing up. But, what we’re not taught is it’s one of the best exercises we can do for strengthening the whole body. Yup…that little old pushup can really do wonders for your chest and core! If you’re not convinced body weight training can help you develop or even transform a flabby body, just watch prison reality shows. I…

  • Fasting for Health Benefits

    Fitness Training Programs
    12 Dec 2011 | 10:28 am
    Are you presently fasting for health benefits? I know from experience when people think of fasting they usually think about starving. Fasting isn’t something we voluntarily do because food is so plentiful and who would want to give up all the delicious goodies that are available to us? It takes a lot for someone to just simply say “I want to give up food” today because we have been taught we need 4 things in life to live. Those four things are air, water, shelter, and of course food! So, it makes it very hard to change our mindset to abstain from food in order to realize the…

  • Is Vegetarianism Healthy?

    Fitness Training Programs
    23 Nov 2011 | 12:39 pm
    Is vegetarianism healthy? That’s the question, I ‘m gonna be asking’ myself as I bite into my organic turkey in November. I’ve been wanting to write about this subject for a while but I just wasn’t “feelin” it enough to put pen to paper. I am feeling it now and inspiration has kicked in so its time to start scribing! Over the past few weeks this topic has weighed on me heavily and I think its because it keeps coming at me from all angles. I recently had a friend of mine who I didn’t know was vegan until she revealed it in a conversation. Upon…

  • Flu Shot Side Effects: Is a flu shot necessary?

    Fitness Training Programs
    10 Nov 2011 | 10:30 am
      Have you ever experienced any flu shot side effects? I’ve had the flu twice in my life and I can’t say they were pleasant experiences. The first time I had the flu was during basketball season in college during a conference tournament. I was not fully recovered from it but seeing as though I was a starter, I was determined to play in the game. I ended up having one of the best games of my life scoring 20+ points and grabbing about 14 rebounds! I like to call that my good flu experience. The second time I got the flu was absolutely terrible and it happened when I went to the…

  • Is Saturated Fat Bad?

    Fitness Training Programs
    24 Oct 2011 | 2:20 pm
    Is saturated fat bad? We have been told it is, but is it? For most of us we’ve either seen or heard something that goes like this,” Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.” This has been drilled into us so much and so often that we really don’t know what to believe, including me. A few years ago, I was like every other person out there who thought eating fat made you fat so I cut it out of my diet. It seems logical to think fat would make us fat, right? It did for me and as a result I cut fat out of my diet and headed toward…
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    Fitho

  • Why your Weight Loss Program is Failing?

    prachi
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:57 am
    At Fitho, we have always stated the best recipe for long term weight loss is a combination of diet and exercise. Now, research at Harvard Medical School has proved that- exercise is not only important to losing weight, it helps you keep it, and even more importantly, can delay aging related problems, as well as [...]

  • HT City Jan 13: Get Rid of After-Party Skin Woes

    prachi
    17 Jan 2012 | 12:29 am
    Read what Fitho Wellness talks in “Change in Diet” about how to take care of skin woes post excessive drinking & eating junk food with the help of a healthy & simple to follow diet.    

  • GM Diet

    prachi
    16 Jan 2012 | 2:57 am
    The GM Diet known as the General Motors Diet is a fad diet for  quick weight loss program that involves consumption of specific foods per day. The diet itself is very simple. It is a seven day program with very strict restrictions on what can be eaten on each day. This program is designed for [...]

  • Sports Illustrated January 2012: The Year to Turn Fit

    prachi
    11 Jan 2012 | 12:47 am
    Read about getting started and sticking to your new year resolution of getting fitter in 2012 as told to Sports Illustrated by Prachi Agarwal,Fitho Weight Management Service.  

  • Control Bloating & Lose 3 kg in a Month

    prachi
    5 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    Success Story: Story on how  slowed metabolism, bloating, constant feeling of sluggishness and increasing waist was managed & controlled with Fitho’s diet & exercise program. All this and 3 kg weight loss in just one month. Read here to know more. Story as shared by Mrs Suchitra Agrawal. “I am a homemaker and mother of two kids, both [...]
 
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    Lose Fat, Gain Muscle: STRONGandFIT.net

  • Fat Loss Forever (John Romaniello)

    20 Jan 2012 | 6:52 pm
    John Romaniello John "Roman" Romaniello has a new fat loss program coming out next week.  You can read my review here: Fat Loss Forever Review.  This program combines intermittent fasting and some of the fat-burning workouts Roman is known for.  These have all been tweaked to help you burn fat as quickly as possible.   You can click here to get a free e-report: Five Diet Rules You Must

  • Critical Weight Gain

    3 Jan 2012 | 9:12 pm
    The folks over at Critical Bench are having a 50% off sale on Critical Weight Gain, a mass building program.  I'll try to review this program soon, but you can click here for the discount.  You may also check out some related articles: Celebrity Weight Gain - How Do They Do It? Get Primal When Trying To Pack On Muscle Weight The Pump! Fact or Myth?

  • New Year's Challenge

    3 Jan 2012 | 8:53 pm
    Transformations Happen Every Day It's the time of year when people are thinking about new year's resolutions.  This means some of you are seriously considering transforming your physique. It also means there are plenty of neigh sayers--those who will tell you all the reasons why new years resolutions fail (complete with statistics). I'd rather be positive and encouraging.  Yes, many people

  • 23 and 1/2 Hours (video)

    31 Dec 2011 | 8:09 pm
    This is a really nice video describing the benefits of even moderate levels of exercise.

  • Leg Exercise for Women

    28 Dec 2011 | 11:19 pm
    Here's Flavia Del Monte demonstrating deep dumbell sumo squats, an exercise for the inner leg and glutes. Check out her Full-Body-Licious program if you are looking for a program specifically designed for women.
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    Dan Blewett Sports Performance

  • Congrats To Conner Cox

    Dan Blewett
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:37 pm
    I want to give a shout out to Conner Cox, one of my athletes who has recently committed to play Varsity Golf at Parkland College in Champaign IL. Conner is a hard worker in two sports, baseball and golf, who has diligently worked over the two years I’ve had him. It’s always great to see my young athlete succeed. Conner plans on having a productive two years at Parkland and then transferring to a Top Division I University. Continued hard work will get him there.

  • Off To LA; Stay Busy

    Dan Blewett
    21 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm
    I’m flying out to Southern California tomorrow for a small mental training camp held by Alan Jaeger. I’m pretty excited about it, and should have lots of good information to pass on. But, until then, I’m going to share an amazing little youtube gem. It’s a satire of Doc Ellis’ LSD No-Hitter. You gotta go piyutch!

  • Theoretical Maximum Arm Speed

    Dan Blewett
    14 Jan 2012 | 4:57 pm
    We throw the 2oz JUGS lite flights to give us an idea of theoretical near-maximum arm twitch speed, the theoretical near-max of how fast your arm can go. A true theoretical max would use no weight at all, but 2oz comes reasonably close. This is measured on flat ground with no competitive adrenaline, so theoretical max would be higher than this as well when factoring in a mound and competitive, in-game atmosphere, which to me personally adds 4-6mph based on years of radar gunning. Measurements were taken with a new Stalker Sport 2 radar gun set to Tenths. The goal of testing theoretical max…

  • Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Exercises You May Not Have Seen…

    Dan Blewett
    11 Jan 2012 | 3:14 pm

  • Strength Complexes For Fat Loss

    Dan Blewett
    5 Jan 2012 | 3:14 pm
    What’s the best training method for fat loss? Without a doubt, it’s complex and circuit training. In the following video you can watch myself, Max and Daryn perform a dumbbell complex for 2 repetitions or so. A complex is a workout composed of many exercises that flow together performed one right after another. In the complex shown below, we are using the following exercises with 50lb dumbbells in each hand: Shrug Romanian Deadlift (RDL) Bent Over Row Arc Pull Hang Clean Front Squat Push Press Push Up Renegade Row On this workout one cycle was comprised of 5 reps of the above, top…
 
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    Freaking Fitness

  • Love and Fitness: Girl You Know It’s True

    Joyce
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:01 am
    A great way to vary your workouts The 28th of February marks 19 years of marriage for me and the Viking, as he’s become affectionately known by a few of my online friends. During the last 20 years we’ve spawned two daughters and have encountered, like most couples, a gazillion obstacles along the way. Recently someone asked me how we’ve stayed together so long, and although the Viking might chime in with “it’s cheaper to keep  ‘er,”  I really think there’s a certain factor that’s gotten us this far.   What’s Fitness Got to Do with It? There’s always that initial…

  • Red Carpet Ready: Pack Your Spanx, Botox and Hemp

    Joyce
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:20 am
    "Soooo glad I drank that hemp protein smoothie!" Image by greyloch via Flickr Yesterday in the A.M., when I should have been working out like my pal MizFit, I was sitting on my duff watching the Today Show. There I was mindlessly enjoying my coffee when on came a segment called “Celebrity Diet Secrets to Get Red Carpet Ready.” I filled my coffee cup up again for this one. Here’s the video for those with an attention hopefully longer than mine. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy I liked the healthy food stuffs they talked about, so that…

  • The Top Is Not The All [Guest Post] by @Paul_Steele

    Joyce
    4 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    Paul Steele - BaldHiker.com One of the people that inspire me most when it comes to achieving goals is my friend Paul Steele. Over the last 3 years I’ve had the pleasure of watching his adventures; but more than the adventure itself, I’ve been inspired by his heart as he accomplishes what he sets out to do. He has the uncanny knack for making you feel like you’re part of it all instead of just sitting on the sidelines.   From the desk of Paul Steele …. I dream, I make them goals. I have a goal, I go for it no matter how long it takes or whatever tries to knock me…

  • Holistic Health: Eat the Cookie, Skip the Expectations

    Joyce
    27 Dec 2011 | 12:11 pm
    Image via Wikipedia Somewhere years ago someone said to me, “If you expect nothing you won’t get disappointed.”  At the time I thought it jaded and negative. But now I see the wisdom behind it. Thank you, whoever you were. During the holidays we fret about all the unhealthy food, drinks, and skipped workouts. Gaining 5 pounds over the holidays would be horrible right? I’ve always been of the mind that focusing on the negative of what you can’t have during the holidays is an unhealthy way to deal with the onslaught of feasts. After years of experiencing all kinds…

  • Goodies for the Heart: What’s Your Recipe?

    Joyce
    7 Dec 2011 | 12:01 pm
    Our tree wouldn't be complete without our Surfer Santa Like many of you, our family of four likes to make the most of the holidays. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday not only for the meaning it has to me personally, but also for all the local activities geared toward kids. We drive around in our jammies and look at lights, and I even relax my militant “no sugar” attitude. And it’s actually the one time a year I really don’t loathe enjoy spending time in the kitchen cooking. But I’m finding each year as the holidays come back around and…
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    Relative Strength Advantage

  • Walking for Weight Loss – Effective or a Waste of Time?

    Yavor
    21 Jan 2012 | 3:03 am
    Many people consider walking for weight loss as an ineffective form of low-impact exercise for out of shape folks. I was one of those people. I was wrong. In this article I will share my experience using walking to get in shape in the spring of 2011 during a high stress period in my life when all other forms of higher intensity exercise were out of the question. The reason most think that walking for weight loss isn’t really a good way to get in shpe is that it seems too easy to give results. The activity in itself doesn’t burn a lot of calories if you do it for 10 or 15 minutes 3 times…

  • Is the L-Pull-up the Most Bang for Your Buck Chin-up Variation?

    Yavor
    16 Jan 2012 | 11:08 pm
    I first discovered the l-pull up while working out in my neighborhood in my teens. The father of one of my buddies was cranking out 15-20 reps of this pullup variation where he was sticking his legs in front of him instead of letting them hang loosely. And let me tell you, the guy was built! He told us stories of doing handstand walks around the block when he was our age. Even now, some 10-15 years later, the guy is still in kick ass shape. It took me a while to get a hang of these but it was worth it. Various L-position holds, like the ones described in the new Convict Conditioning 2 give…

  • Daniel Craig’s Body Transformation in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall

    Yavor
    15 Jan 2012 | 1:55 pm
    Daniel Craig’s Body Transformation in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace as James Bond has been quite an inspiration for many guys looking to get fitter. Not to mention that his scene emerging from the water in his first Bond movie resulted in more than a few gasps from the female audience. “The name’s Bond… James Bond” Daniel Craig bulked up significantly for his first role. For the second movie, he was a bit leaner, a bit less no-neck. The reason for this was that his Bond was now portraying a more refined version of the agent. Daniel Craig’s Body Transformation Trainer…

  • The Best Pushup Workout Routine in the Universe

    Yavor
    12 Oct 2011 | 9:43 am
    So I was watching the fantastic Batman Begins and got inspired to create new pushup workout; I came up with what I consider the best pushup workout routine. And I’ve tried many, many pushup routines. Hey, if pushups are good enough for Bruce Wayne, they are good enough for me. They are making a third Batman movie with Christian Bale. I’m stoked. As a side note – if you haven’t seen Batman Begins, please do so. It is even better on my second viewing. Back to pushups. Why do I consider this routine the best one? It works fast, it is flexible – adapts to your…

  • How to Really Go From Skinny to Buff: The Vaclav Gregor Story

    Yavor
    6 Oct 2011 | 10:41 am
    Going from skinny to buff can be not only a challenge, but simply an impossible task for many young guys. That’s why when I recently saw the transformation of a young guy who started out pretty skinny and managed to train his way to a respectable physique. I asked him, Vaclav Gregor, to share his story which reminded me of the transformation of Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker in the 2002 Spiderman movie. Vaclav Gregor: It was May 2007 and after months of thinking about it I finally decided to go to the gym. Or at least check how it all works in there. The first day I had to go with my…
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    Personal Fit Coach

  • Healthy Food Trends for 2012

    Jenn
    15 Jan 2012 | 10:59 am
    This week’s Mamavation post suggested we share our latest healthy food discoveries. I decided to use this topic as an excuse to research recommendations from around the internet. Here are some great new foods I’ve found and look forward to trying. Artisan Multigrain Breads-It used to be that you had to seek out a local baker to get high-quality artisan breads. Now, chances are your local market is baking up specialty breads right in the store. Look for breads made with heart-healthy oats, whole-wheat flour, barley, millet and whole-grain rye. Brussels Sprouts-Once considered…

  • Win Free Advertising on up to 25 Blogs!

    Jenn
    15 Jan 2012 | 7:15 am
    The Ads to You Giveaway is hosted by Beauty Brite and Ever After PR! Prize: The winner will receive a featured blog post and premiere Sidebar button ad space for one month from each of the participating blogs! a Rafflecopter giveaway You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway. Tweet

  • Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

    Jenn
    12 Jan 2012 | 7:16 am
    Here is a great guest post from Jaimie of The Wonder Years. With two young kids of my own. I really appreciate ideas for healthy breakfasts. Thanks Jaimie! Last year I went on The Belly Fat Cure and learned a ton of helpful information about sugar addiction, and how much sugar we are feeding ourselves on a regular basis. As I read the book, I was struck at how I have tried to keep my kids from too much sugar, yet was unknowingly setting them up to be addicted to sugar as adults (like I am). For instance, our typical morning breakfast looked something like: 1 cup of milk or juice 1 small bowl…

  • Perfect SUCKS!

    Jenn
    10 Jan 2012 | 9:06 am
    At age 43, I’m a proud mother of two fantastic kids. Married to an amazing husband and trying my best to keep fit and healthy while trying to help others do the same. As some of you know, I had a fantastic transformation with P90X and was even featured on their infomercial for my results. Well, that was nearly 3 years ago now and I’ve hit a few speed bumps since then including two injuries and a few illnesses along with a recent relapse of depression and anxiety. I few years back I wrote about giving up on my perfectionist tendencies. I was concerned that my “slip” in my fitness…

  • Healthy Recipe of the Week – Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

    Jenn
    4 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pm
    Here’s a quick, easy recipe for a delicious, vitamin-filled soup to keep you warm all winter long. 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2-1/2 cups chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 5-1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 3 tsp. chopped fresh thyme Salt and pepper (to taste) Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, for about 1 more minute. Add squash, broth, and red pepper and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and…
 
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    Pilates Goddess Blog

  • Sales and Coupons

    lyndalippin
    17 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pm
    Image by bargainbri via Flickr Every single Saturday my parents and I would head down to the corner newsstand/candy store/soda fountain to pick up the early Sunday Daily News for the Funnies and the Coupons. I was raised to look for discounts and sales, and rely heavily on coupons and sale circulars to plan my shopping. All of this was lost to me for the 6 years I lived in the Caribbean. Internet shopping was very pricy once I added in shipping and 33% customs duty, so it would take some really good nfl shop coupons or other coupons of over 35% value with free shipping to get me to order…

  • Proper Pilates Outfits

    lyndalippin
    30 Dec 2011 | 8:48 am
    I have seen all kinds of interesting outfits in a Pilates studio that should NOT have been there. Seriously – jeans with keys and studs, big belts that stick into your stomach, bikinis, large long shorts, but never (luckily) a prom dress. Basically, you want to stay covered and not have anything on that will tear the equipment or your skin, and you need to move freely. Tweet

  • What Is Real Pilates?

    lyndalippin
    13 Dec 2011 | 2:50 pm
    I often feel like I have strayed very far afield from teaching “Classical” Pilates. I rarely teach the traditional order of the exercises (although I do always follow it loosely as it makes sense and I know it in my bones), I incorporate other modalities such as traditional bodyweight exercises like push ups, planks, squats, and lunges along with kettlebells and TRX®. However, when I see some of what is out on the market as Pilates I realize that I haven’t strayed far from the traditional path at all! In an age where you can be certified to teach Pilates on line and without…

  • No Jewelry in the Pilates Studio

    lyndalippin
    6 Dec 2011 | 4:15 pm
    I love jewelry as much as the next woman, and I rarely take off my wedding and engagement rings. However, I have been through enough experiences of clients misplacing their diamond rings in the Pilates studio that I generally counsel people to take all their jewelry off. Generally rings will be uncomfortable and can even cut your finger when you wear then while working out. I personally remove my rings and watch before pilates, TRX®, or kettlebell training as they hurt my fingers. Plus the kettlebell can crack a watch crystal with a properly executed rack or snatch. If you do wear your rings…

  • Picking Up Smiley

    lyndalippin
    1 Dec 2011 | 4:00 pm
    Many of my readers know that hubby and I fell in love and adopted a “Potcake” dog when we lived in the Turks and Caicos. Now, potcakes are now a recognized breed, and are the descendants of the dogs that the slave owners brought to the islands, and so are very smart and very loyal. So I rent a small SUV and they give me a full size brand new BMW SUV with a brilliant tom tom gps system. And we needed it to get from lower Manhattan to JFK and back without incident at midnight to pick up the dog. Yay for GPS! Tweet
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    Life of Bikes

  • New England BMX Freestyle Documentary Movie In Production...Where are You?

    Scott Moroney
    17 Jan 2012 | 3:49 pm
    Were you involved in the New England Freestyle BMX scene in the early days?  We are looking for all the folks involved for a documentary movie project that will tell the story of how it all came together to put our region on the map and the great group of guys that made it all happen.  Contact me to get involved for look for the Facebook group called "Grass Roots: The Origins of a New England Freestyle BMX Community". Teaser set of clips from the first batch of videos received.  Rye Airfield Reunion event #1...more to come

  • New School Old School - A Helmet?

    Scott Moroney
    11 Jan 2012 | 6:33 pm
    I love the progression of Freestyle.  It absolutely amazes me where these guys have taken the sport.  Why is that a helmet is such a bad thing?  Is the "brain bucket" style helmets so distracting or is it back to the "hardcore" attitude that grew in the late 80s as the sport got more and more commerical?  I get it.  Freestyle is HARDCORE bike riding.  Wearing a helmet in this type of riding will do one simple thing for you, allow you to keep riding your bike HARDCORE.  Regret sucks.  Wear a helmet to avoid this...or worse, being incapatitated or dead.  Brian is…

  • In Search of the Perfect Air

    Scott Moroney
    6 Jan 2012 | 8:28 pm
    Of the millions of airs done on BMX bikes since the late 70s, is there "one" that you can really call perfect?  What would the criteria be?  Height Style Difficulty Flow Smoothness Landing This is a clip of Joe Johnson in the late 80s while riding for GT.  What is your criteria and what would be the perfect air? Watch a few things in this clip: Joe's body goes up almost on a vertical plane, without a bunch of gyrations or movement.  This contributes to how smooth it looks overall, the overall flow and a smooth landing.  You could also say this contributes to the style as…

  • 2012 It's a Life of Bikes

    Scott Moroney
    2 Jan 2012 | 1:51 pm
    In 2012, I will be continuing my efforts to create new ,and at times unusual, bike video.   The two projects are: Grass Roots: The Origins of a New England BMX Freestyle Community.  This is a documentary film that tells the story of a group of Bad News Bears types building a community of riders that emerged as national and global pioneers during an amazing time early in the sport. The film features a mountain of footage from the 80s and will also feature a look at a years worth of riding by the original players featured (action and interview).  I have partnered with Freestyle legend…

  • Competition Run-offs - The Highlight of any Event

    Scott Moroney
    10 Dec 2011 | 12:50 pm
    In any sport, a tie-breaker can be one of the most dramatic and exciting parts of the competition.  The competitors have to raise up their skill levels incredibly higher, the pressure of being perfect skyrockets and, most of all, the spotlight is on.  The video below is from the 1987 AFA Masters event in Columbus, Ohio between Mark Eaton and Gary Pollack.  Both riders were from Pennsylvania and some of the most innovative at the time.  The styles were vastly different, but equally fun to watch.  I was there to see in person and recently received a VHS tape of it from Kurt Schmidt.  The…
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    Smooth Fitness Exercise Blog

  • Staying Active Can Help You Prevent the Flu…Who Knew?

    Smooth Fitness
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:54 pm
    We’re well into winter now which is, among other things, prime time flu season. The Center for Disease and Control estimates that anywhere between 5% and 20% of US residents get the flu each year, with more than 200,000 people being hospitalized because of it. Fortunately, there are actions you can take prevent the flu. There’s the obvious answers: wash your hands, cover you mouth when you cough, and get a flu shot. Of course, people involuntarily (or voluntarily) forget to do these things from time to time. Lucky for us, there are even more ways to help prevent the flu. These tips work…

  • Don’t Let the Cold Weather Hold Back Your Fitness Goals

    Smooth Fitness
    19 Jan 2012 | 10:57 am
    Fitness Magazine wrote a short article on the fitness blues a few weeks back. In it they touched on a few tips for keeping up your fitness when the weather turns, including doing it for yourself, and staying consistent. While the article focuses on two extreme runners who love running outside (in Alaska) the reality is that many of us hate the cold weather. While we’re still in first month of the year, it’s safe to say there is probably a correlation between cold weather and the downfall of people’s new year’s resolutions. Cold weather doesn’t just deter the folks who regularly…

  • Easy Ways to Kick Start Your Diet

    Smooth Fitness
    12 Jan 2012 | 3:51 pm
    Okay, so we’ve talked about the most common health and fitness New Year’s resolutions, and we’ve talked about guidelines you can use in order to stick to them. Now it’s time to take action. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel on your resolution. For instance, pick something you’ve tried before, but didn’t see all the way through. Take dieting for example. As one of the most common resolutions out there, there’s no doubt many people have taken multiple stabs at this one, only to find themselves back at square one sooner or later. Starting a diet is easy.

  • Tackle Popular Health & Fitness New Year’s Resolutions

    Smooth Fitness
    6 Jan 2012 | 9:59 am
    When it’s time to make New Year’s resolutions, there’s no question that health/fitness goals are always on the top of the list. As we touched on in our last post, USA.gov lists resources for 13 popular New Year’s resolutions, and six of those resolutions are health or fitness related. Among them: -       Eat Healthy Food -       Lose Weight -       Get Fit These are really great goals to have in the New Year. These are also very generic goals. Therein lies the problem with these resolutions, or any resolution for that matter. We find comfort in generic goals.

  • How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

    Smooth Fitness
    30 Dec 2011 | 9:22 am
    It’s that time of year once again when we all make a list of new year’s resolutions, strictly adhere to them for about a month, and then gradually fall back into our old patterns and behaviors. Why does this happen so often? Are we lazy? Do we lack ambition? It’s more likely that the new year’s resolutions we make are just too general, and we create goals that are too broad. Think of it as driving to a new destination. You have to cover the distance from Point A to Point B; you can’t just instantly arrive where you want to be. There are turns to make, and…
 
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    Fit For Real Life

  • Pork Chops, Apples & Kraut

    Kate Galliett
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:46 am
    Follow @kgalliett This recipe was banging around in my head ever since I picked up the bone-in pork chops on sale at Whole Foods Saturday. I wouldn’t say I’m an all-star at pork cooking…except for bacon…which I’ve easily achieved all-star status in that arena. And what do you do when you want to “liven” up some meat that’s sort of bland on its’ own? You buy pre-packaged spice or marinade blends & smother the meat in them, right? Well, I don’t do that because they often (always) contain MSG, gluten, or some other ridunkulousness…

  • Why aren’t you cooking more of your food?

    Kate Galliett
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:02 am
    Follow @kgalliett If you’re a regular reader, you know how I feel about excuses (they’re so blah). Use reasons to explain your behavior, then own that behavior. Don’t push your poor choices off on someone or something else. Going beyond that though, there’s something I think a lot of folks feel when it comes to fueling their bodies….they actually have ‘reasons’ for why they aren’t fueling themselves better. Not even talking about true ‘fast food’ here. Although – fast food is just insane. I don’t understand how anyone can…

  • Priorities: How did you come up with yours?

    Kate Galliett
    11 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    Follow @kgalliett I once attended a business seminar & came away remembering this line more than anything else…”A person is motivated by 1 of 2 things – what are they going to get or how can they prevent getting hurt.” The part that really stayed with me was this next line the speaker said; from whatever standpoint people had studied human behavior, they found that, “people are MORE motivated to prevent a loss, than to achieve a gain.” That is, rather than being most motivated to get ahead of their current situation, people are more inclined to stay…

  • What’s around Your Bend? | Reflect & Reset for 2012

    Kate Galliett
    31 Dec 2011 | 1:07 pm
    Finally, a chance to sit down and write! In continuation with my mini-updates prior to blog posts, we have been doing well the last few weeks of this year getting new folks connected to ProKine! We want as many people as possible to benefit from our fitness training expertise & it’s been great to do that so far, but any increase in business also means less time for everything else…and since no one has laid a book deal on the table for me yet, the unpaid role of blogger has taken a back seat. It’s one of my goals to work on in 2o12 though, so I’m excited to be…

  • Managing the Ebb & Flow Nature of Fitness

    Kate Galliett
    16 Dec 2011 | 6:13 pm
    Follow @kgalliett (alternatively, “If You Ain’t Ebbin’, You Ain’t Flowin’”) The fact is, much as you may like to be all things to all people, especially you type-A’ers, you simply can’t be maxed out in all areas of your fitness at the same time. Now, you may be thinking, “but I don’t want to be a million different types of “fit”.  I just want to be fast/lean/an Ironman/insert your fitness goal here. But consider this gang, if you’re injured, and trying to work around/through it, while also trying to be…
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  • The Sports Performance Advantage You Could Have Right Now…

    Julie
    16 Jan 2012 | 3:32 pm
    If you’ve been working hard with all the recommended sports training methods; weight lifting, running, plyometrics, yet still feeling like you’re unable to access your FULL Athletic Potential, you’re not alone. You can end your frustration, gain a valuable Sports Performance Advantage over the Competition and become a “5 Star Player” with One-on-One Training. With...

  • Football and Injury From an NFL Player’s Perspective

    Julie
    21 Nov 2011 | 12:16 pm
    If you play football, you need to read this article: Kris Jenkins’s View of Life in the NFL Trenches And once you’ve read it, you can begin to understand WHY you need to start practicing the techniques I’ve shared on this blog throughout the past year. Certain practices in the NFL may eventually change but...

  • Got Back or Hip Pain? Chronic Sports Injury? Need Relief?

    Julie
    7 Nov 2011 | 12:10 pm
    [If You've Got Back or Hip Pain Relating to a Chronic Sports Injury and You Want Relief I Can Help, But I Need Your Input] A lot of folks have been asking me about how to eliminate back and hip pain when they’ve already got a pre-existing injury, meaning they can’t comfortably bear weight in...

  • A Look Behind the Scenes…

    Julie
    25 Oct 2011 | 12:16 pm
    Today’s post is something different, a chance for you to get to know more about me and my business. Last week I was delighted and honored to be interviewed by Brian Cohen as the “Featured Start Up” with Open Coffee Houston – Entrepreneur’s Meet Up Group. Here’s the interview: Would you like to join my...

  • Nervous Before a Game? Learn a Sports Performance Secret to Calm Yourself Down

    Julie
    10 Oct 2011 | 4:24 pm
    [Have you been looking for a quick and easy way to beat game day anxiety and sharpen your focus before a big game or performance?] Then you’re gonna love today’s sports performance video secret. If you learn what I’m about to show you, you’ll be able to eliminate your game day jitters within three minutes...
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    Ensemble Fitness Club

  • Top 10 Benefits of Small Group Training

    mnutting
    22 Jan 2012 | 1:09 pm
    Small Group Training (SGT), or semi-private training (usually 2-10 participants) is rapidly becoming one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry. In fact, IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association) listed SGT as the #5 in their list of top health club trends for 2012. There are some very good reasons why SGT is becoming so popular. Here’s my top 10 benefits (in no particular order). SGT offers: 1. More personal attention – While Group Exercise offers many benefits, the instructors are not always able to see and correct each individual class member. 2.

  • We Are All Weird. Why Try to Fit the Average Mold?

    mnutting
    8 Jan 2012 | 9:16 am
    Currently I’m reading “We Are All Weird” by Seth Godin and, while it’s essentially a marketing book, it made me think of all products people buy that are not really what they want or need. The fact is we ARE all weird whether we want admit it or not. And that simply means that nobody is exactly like anyone else. We all have individual lives with unique problems and circumstances. Relating this to health and fitness, we all have our own particular goals and personal issues in reaching those goals. Health and fitness products for the masses include fad diets,…

  • Cheat Days May Be Cheating You

    mnutting
    9 Nov 2011 | 6:34 am
    I’m sure that you’ve heard the dieting concept of having cheat days. These are days that are set aside that allow you to eat what you want. In example, you work hard at your diet all week, but on Saturday you can eat whatever you desire. The theory is that it’s easier to stay away from high calorie/high fat foods most of the time if you know that you can guiltlessly have it on your cheat day. While that may sound reasonable, being better most of the time (and it certainly could help some people), here’s why I take issue with it. If you’re having a difficult…

  • Renegade, Spartan, Warrior Runs: Fitness is Getting Muddy

    mnutting
    16 Oct 2011 | 10:05 am
    A newer type of fitness event is on the rise. Spicing up the typical road race by taking it off-road, adding obstacles and mud, “mud runs” are fast becoming the new challenge. What’s the attraction? People are looking for a different kind of physical and mental challenge. Triathlons have increased in popularity in the past few years as individuals realize there’s more to life than the road. “Mud runs” go beyond the swim, bike, and run of triathlons and offer all-terrain runs with some outlandish obstacles and, dare I say, an atmosphere of FUN. In…

  • Long Lean Muscles for Women

    mnutting
    27 Sep 2011 | 12:33 pm
    If you haven’t said it, I’m certain you’ve at least heard it, “I want long lean muscles.” or “This workout program will give you long lean muscles.” What is the scoop on making muscles longer and leaner? Can you? Well, let’s start with the easy one, leaner. I don’t think there’s any doubt in anyone’s mind about this. Leaner is decreasing the subcutaneous fat (the fat between the muscle and the skin). Getting leaner is a combination of the right diet and exercise and is something that everyone can achieve. What about making…
 
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  • Why Does My Mid Back Hurt When I Look Down?

    Sukie
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:53 am
    Does your mid back hurt when you tilt your chin forward to look at your toes?  Do you feel a pull and a strain between your shoulder blades? Pain in the mid back between the shoulder blades is quite common, but massages on your tight, sore muscles won’t alleviate your discomfort.  It’s logical to expect [...]

  • Dry Brushing for Detox

    Sukie
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    When you think of detoxing, you probably imagine weeks of drinking nothing but green juice and long stretches of time dedicated to a sugar-free existence.  All of that is important, of course, but did you know there’s a simple tool you can use to detox every day without having to make massive changes to your [...]

  • Video: How to Get Rid of a Foot Cramp

    Sukie
    16 Jan 2012 | 1:11 am
    Foot Cramp Relief This video shows you a myofascial release trick to get rid of a foot cramp and prevent it from coming back.  Do this frequently, especially if you wear a lot of high heels or very tight, constrictive shoes to keep foot cramps from happening again. This exercise is great at the end [...]

  • Do Not, I repeat, DO NOT Waste $869 on an Ergonomic Desk Chair

    Sukie
    11 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pm
    We’ve all been there.  You’re on a lightning streak of productivity.  You’re camped in front of your computer, coffee mug steaming up an inspirational storm next to your laptop, fingers floating over the keyboard like a concert pianists’, pages flowing onto your screen almost as fast as you can get the words into your head. [...]

  • What To Do For Pain in the Neck and Mid Back

    Sukie
    4 Jan 2012 | 4:05 am
    Your neck is so stiff you can barely look over your shoulder. The space between your shoulder blades feels like someone’s got your spine in a vice grip.  Your shoulders are so close to your ears it looks like you’re trying to start a new fashion in earrings.  This is not a pleasant situation. And [...]
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  • Vincent Dizenzo’s Rant on Warming Up

    Vincent Dizenzo
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:44 pm
    Vincent Dizenzo’s Rant on Warming Up Here we go… If you don’t pay attention to my warmup, recovery, and cardio work – you’re stupid! I feel confident that I would not be hitting PRs into my 40′s without it. Here’s another news flash: I f’n hate doing it! Seriously, if anyone thinks I like going from a piping hot relaxing shower to a freezing cold contrast, you’re out of your mind. That being said, I feel better after I do it. However, I go through a mental struggle every time. Just like with icing, rolling, warming up, etc. I’m like a little…

  • Blood Rayne: Training with Sickle Cell Anemia

    Charles Gardner
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Blood Rayne: Training with Sickle Cell Anemia How many times have you woken up in the morning with aches and pains after a heavy bench or squat session? If you’ve been lifting for over a decade like me, you know the deal—warm shower, foam roller, and no quick movements. Well, imagine if you woke up every morning in pain not because of a training session but because you suffered from a disease called sickle cell anemia. For those of you who aren’t familiar with sickle cell anemia, it’s a blood disease where the red blood cells are shaped like a sickle that a farmer uses to…

  • Does Stretching Make You Flexible?

    Steve Pulcinella
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:03 am
    Does Stretching Make You Flexible? I know I’m known as the “jokester” and the wise-ass of the elitefts™ writing staff, but I am asking this question in all seriousness. This goes out to all the mobility experts, strength coaches and yoga instructors…does stretching really make you any more flexible? Does anyone have firsthand knowledge of someone going from really tight to even somewhat flexible by laying on the floor and static stretching? From what I witnessed over the years of being at gyms is that, much like a lot of other physical traits, flexibility is mostly…

  • You Think You Have Balls of Steel?

    Dave Tate
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:10 pm
     Balls of Steel   $24.95 This is EXCEPTIONAL, EXTRAORDINARY AND EXTREME!  Attach this to a chain clip or cable, and you will know right away this is one awesome training device. You have never worked your grip like this or lit up you arms and shoulders anywhere close to this. This is great for… Pinch Holds Chain Curls Chain Reverse Curls Chain Extensions Chain Side Raises Chain Flys Cable Cross Overs Cable Side Raises Cable Front Raises One-Arm Pull Downs Plus much more…   The Playlist

  • From Plyometric to Reactive Training and Incorporating the Entire Kinetic Chain

    Adrian Panko
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pm
    From Plyometric to Reactive Training and Incorporating the Entire Kinetic Chain Plyometric is a term better suited for the 1980s when bigger, faster, and stronger made a debut at the high school and collegiate level. A decade or two earlier, western coaches were attempting to crack into the secrets of Eastern Bloc training methodology. The Eastern Bloc nations, specifically Russia, owned international weightlifting (the USSR competed in nine summer Olympics and has double the gold and silver medals than the next nation on that list) and destroyed everything in their path. Anabolics aside,…
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    Fitness B&W

  • Question & Answer: Is Cardio Good For Weight Loss?

    Kevin McMillian
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:12 am
    Question & Answer: Is Cardio Good For Weight Loss?I’ve heard a lot of different theories as to whether or not cardio is good for weight loss … probably you have too. So, is cardio good for weight loss? Cardio has gotten a bad wrap over the last few … Continue reading →Fitness B&W

  • How Much Water Should You Drink A Day To Lose Weight And Be Healthier

    Kevin McMillian
    9 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am
    How Much Water Should You Drink A Day To Lose Weight And Be HealthierI have heard a lot of “how much water should you drink a day” questions over the years. I have also heard several different answers to that question. I am sure you have heard that you need to drink 8-10 … Continue reading →Fitness B&W

  • Are The Amount Of Calories Burned Walking Really Worth The Time And Effort?

    Kevin McMillian
    5 Jan 2012 | 10:31 am
    Are The Amount Of Calories Burned Walking Really Worth The Time And Effort?To some, hearing the answer to how many calories you burn walking is an immediate turn off. Although the typical amount of calories burned walking is about 340 calories for a one hour stroll, there are other benefits to walking. … Continue reading →Fitness B&W

  • Why You Shouldn’t Be Overly Concerned With The Starvation Mode Myth

    Kevin McMillian
    3 Jan 2012 | 1:29 pm
    Why You Shouldn’t Be Overly Concerned With The Starvation Mode MythIs starvation mode myth or fact? In a word: fact. In more than a word: fact, but you don’t need to be overly concerned with it. Most of us do not need to think twice about starvation mode. Yes, there … Continue reading →Fitness B&W

  • The Best Workout Routines For 2012 – Muscle Building, Body Weight & Ab Workouts

    Kevin McMillian
    1 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    The Best Workout Routines For 2012 – Muscle Building, Body Weight & Ab WorkoutsDuring 2011 there were several different workout routines that came out. Of these, here are the ones that I feel will most certainly be the most effective and the best workout routines for 2012. If there happens to be any … Continue reading →Fitness B&W
 
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    The Home Gym Critic

  • Insanity Workout Review

    Wes
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:03 am
    How badly do you want a lean and ripped body? How determined are you to get in shape? If you would like to be challenged and want a fitness regimen which will push you hard, take note of INSANITY, the 60-day workout DVD program from BeachbodyOriginal post: Insanity Workout Review © theHomeGymCritic.com - A Supersite with Hundreds of Home Gym Reviews and Consumer Ratings, 2011

  • P90X2 Review

    Wes
    9 Jan 2012 | 6:09 am
    What do you do when you are already in good shape and want to get in even better shape? Most people look for programs or products which can bring their level of fitness, strength and endurance to a higher level. There are lots of products out there which offer advanced training techniques and one of the best is P90X2: The Next P90X DVD Series Base Kit. Original post: P90X2 Review © theHomeGymCritic.com - A Supersite with Hundreds of Home Gym Reviews and Consumer Ratings, 2011

  • Stamina 1690 Power Tower Review

    Wes
    5 Jan 2012 | 6:45 pm
    If you are dead serious in sculpting and strengthening your body, you need a home gym machine which is equally serious in helping you achieve your fitness goals. Stamina 1690 Power Tower lets you do a variety of exercises so that you can work on your entire body. You can do push-ups, pull-ups, chin-ups, vertical knee raises, tricep dips and sit-ups.Original post: Stamina 1690 Power Tower Review © theHomeGymCritic.com - A Supersite with Hundreds of Home Gym Reviews and Consumer Ratings, 2011

  • Zumba Fitness Exhilarate Review

    Wes
    19 Dec 2011 | 12:49 pm
    There are people who no longer have the time to go to the gym and exercise. They are looking for a home exercise program which can help get them in better shape. Needless to say, a lot of them have been disappointed. If you are one of the people looking for a total-body workout which is effective, you will be delighted with Zumba Fitness Exhilirate...Original post: Zumba Fitness Exhilarate Review © theHomeGymCritic.com - A Supersite with Hundreds of Home Gym Reviews and Consumer Ratings, 2011

  • Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Review

    Wes
    11 Dec 2011 | 10:24 am
    If you are checking the market for an exercise machine which can give you a total body workout with an affordable price tag, the Bowflex Extreme 2 SE Home Gym is the answer to your needs. This is the proof that quality home exercise equipment does not have to burn a hole in your pocket. It gives you a staggering 70 gym-quality exercises for the whole body...Original post: Bowflex Xtreme 2 SE Review © theHomeGymCritic.com - A Supersite with Hundreds of Home Gym Reviews and Consumer Ratings, 2011
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    Six Week Workout Program

  • 4 Surefire Ways to Hold on to Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution

    Nick Rainey
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pm
    4 Surefire Ways to Hold on to Your New Year’s Fitness Resolution It’s the start of a new year, and we all know that, with a champagne-induced hoorah and high hopes for our new summer bodies, fitness resolutions are some of the most common goals we set. Most people, however, also tend to break their New Year’s resolutions. We slack. We get busy. Until we eventually decide that it’s just too late in the year to get a hot body before swimsuit season and that it would be better to just give up. Repeat. So, if you want to stay ahead of the curve and actually hold on to that resolution (and…

  • The Science of Sprinting

    Nick Rainey
    29 Nov 2011 | 10:34 am
    The Science of Sprinting The slump.  The plateau.  The why-aren’t-I-losing-weight-like-I-used-to?  It goes by many names, but no matter what you call it, it stinks.  After starting an exercise regimen and sticking to it for many weeks, people are often very disappointed (to say the least) to find that they aren’t losing weight or gaining muscle at the rate that they were when the exercising started to pay off. Many people are convinced when they hit this fitness plateau that they have simply reached the lowest weight (or maximum muscle mass) possible for them—this is just…

  • How to speed metabolism

    Nick Rainey
    16 Nov 2011 | 3:52 pm
    Speed Up Your Metabolism I don’t know why I haven’t written an article about this sooner. You can speed up your metabolism! I’ve discussed many exercise and nutrition topics with my friend Mike T. Nelson. He is the creator of, “Metabolic Flexibility and the Truth About Proteins, Fats, and Carbs”. The goal is simple: your body will be able to burn WHATEVER you put into it for fuel. This will increase your energy and allow you to burn more fat! (Click the link to find out HOW!) I listened to Mike’s audio recording about metabolic flexibility (you can read it, but I chose to…

  • Strength workout or endurance workout and detraining

    Nick Rainey
    1 Nov 2011 | 3:11 pm
    There’s a fabulous study in the Journal of Strength Training and Conditioning.  It’s about the effects of detraining (taking a break) after 24 weeks of strength workouts and 24 weeks of endurance (jogging) workouts.  They didn’t workout for 24 weeks after that.  The results of the study showed that strength training has more long lasting benefits.  Find out what this means for you by reading my final post (for personal reasons) at ironwarriortraining.com. Do you need to take breaks from weight training? The concept of detraining.  Do you know someone that could use a …

  • Pain, Pain, Pain

    Nick Rainey
    25 Oct 2011 | 2:49 pm
    Pain happens to all of us. Pain is a part of life.  The problem is that people often ignore pain or try to dull it with drugs and pharmaceuticals.  My article on ironwarriortraining.com describes pain perfectly. You’ll learn the basic anatomy and how to use the information your body is telling you. “Pain! Why does it hurt when I…” Do you know someone that could use gym workout routines for women? Check out The 6 Week Workout Program!
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  • Why Running Drills are Bad for You.

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:30 am
    Australian running drills expert and triathlon coach Graeme Turner was told by doctors that he should never run again because he had destroyed his knees playing sports. But he refused to listen, and instead used his knowledge of physics to train his body to run in a way that did not stress his joints. He [...]

  • Episode #180: Does Fiber Help You Lose Fat?

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:51 pm
    In this Jan 25, 2012 free audio podcast: Does Fiber Help You Lose Fat? Also: is gum good for you, gluten free products and insulin spikes, glycemic index vs. glycemic load, dairy free probiotics, how much salt is enough, treating bone bruises, is donating blood actually beneficial for men, nipple fat, and is the African [...]

  • Why The Food Pyramid Is Wrong, What You Can Do About It, and How To Get A Free Download of Ben Greenfield’s Superhuman Food Pyramid.

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    22 Jan 2012 | 5:02 pm
    Since 1974, when the first food pyramid was appeared in Sweden, triangular or pyramid-shaped nutrition guides have been used by 25 other countries and organizations. I found a great graphic over at Huffington Post that depicts some of the more popular food pyramids from around the world, and although America now uses the MyPlate design [...]

  • 4 Protein Powder Mistakes You Probably Don’t Know You’re Making.

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    20 Jan 2012 | 3:01 am
    If you’re wondering how to choose protein powder, this article will help you, because I’m going to teach you about 4 protein powder mistakes you probably don’t know you’re making. Be sure to download and listen to this protein audio interview  too. Let’s start with a quick exercise: Take a look at the ingredients of the [...]

  • Episode #179: What Pharmaceutical Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Statins

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield)
    18 Jan 2012 | 2:19 pm
    In this January 18, 2012 free audio episode: What Pharmaceutical Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Statins. Plus: light therapy, what are super-carbs, how to cycle calories, milk for lactose intolerance, clear fluids before colonscopy, o-lifting, P90X and running, staying warm during a swim, and the effects of too much calcium. Do you have [...]
 
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  • Cruisin' The High Sea: How Safe Are Cruise Ships?

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:05 pm
    With the recent capsizing of the Costa Concordia off the coast of the tiny Italian island of Giglio, everybody is starting to question how safe cruise ships really are.  I have had the pleasure of being on many cruises in my lifetime.  Because I am a North American all the cruises I've been on have been in the Caribbean, but I've been to practically every island from the east caribbean to west caribean, Cozumel to St. Maartens/St. Martins.  To be honest when you're on one of these massive ships it's easy to see how someone could get tricked into…

  • Share Your Favorite Workout Music and Songs To Run To

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:24 pm
    Every once in a while it's nice to give back to Mother Internet... Get a karma boost today by submitting your favorite workout songs to Gounce forums.

  • A Healthy Breakfast Option: The Protein Smoothie

    18 Jan 2012 | 2:25 pm
    Have you decided to get in shape this year? Well, congratulations to you! You've been hitting the gym, eating healthy, and thinking thin... However, you just can't seem to find a healthy option for breakfast (bagels and toast are big no-nos). Well, I have a great option for you: The protein smoothie...

  • Grooveshark Explore: Discover New Indie Music

    15 Jan 2012 | 10:42 pm
    Are you sick of hearing the same tunes on the radio or need to get some fresh tracks for your iPod? Grooveshark's Explore page is a great way to find new (new to you) and old indie songs... 

  • The Decemberists - Long Live The King Album Review

    12 Jan 2012 | 3:01 pm
    In my humble opinion The Decemberists are a great band. Their album, "Her Majesty" is one of my all time favorite albums. Their most recent offering is nothing short of magnificent too, and I'd highly recommend giving it a listen. Read on for the full review.
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  • Banana Mousse Healthy Recipe

    Maryam Remias
    5 Jan 2012 | 12:54 pm
    Tis the season for desserts, so this week we have a creamy concoction for you that’s not only delicious, but also loaded with calcium and electrolytes. And here’s a little secret: With its 4 to1 carb to protein ratio, it’ll even make a great recovery snack after blasting through those P90X2® workouts that Santa left under the tree. 2 Tbsp. low-fat milk 4 tsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 medium banana, quartered 1 cup plain, low-fat yogurt 4 slices banana (1/4 inch each) In a blender, blend milk, sugar, vanilla, and the quartered banana together at high speed until…
 
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  • How Much Exercise is Too Much | Fitness Interview With Tony DiLorenzo

    Troy Pesola
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    How much exercise is too much? In this interview with Tony DiLorenzo, from Thrive90, dive into how much exercise is too much. We talk about what it takes to get crankin’. Get infected with the fitness bug, endorphin rush, but don’t get burned out or injured. Tune in to find out more.How Much Exercise is Too Much?Find 15-30 minutes 4 days per week you will be crankin’!We are all busy, but 4-5 times each week. The workouts don’t need to be long 30-40 minutes each.Don’t Half-Ass ItHave a plan. Warm-up, then have a focused plan to workout. Dive into each movement…

  • Run, Push-Up, Run!

    Troy Pesola
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:40 pm
    Okay so that isn’t the proper quote from Forest Gump. But it was the mantra pounding through my head as I did my workout. Run, push-up run.Could this be a new trend in running. A form of running that will produce not only improved cardiovascular function, strong legs, but also a strong upper body. A balanced form of fitness that combines long range endurance and strength. Run, push-up, run. [Image byPush-up Image  by  Rafael Peñaloza Why Not Just Run?I have never wanted to have a runners build. To me they appear emancipated and weak. Sure what I’m…

  • Add 16 Pounds of Muscle with Tony DiLorenzo

    Troy Pesola
    17 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Interview with Tony DiLorenzo – Packing on Muscle. Try packing on 16 pounds of muscle in a couple months of work. He is one of “those guys” who got the cardio bug and is hooked on endurance sports. That has kept him lean. He took a different approach to build up muscle — eat more, a lot more.Too often fitness information is focused on helping people lose fat or get lean. This is a step in a different direction – putting on muscle mass. It was great to find out that Tony had been on that challenge, changing his diet and working with Vince Delmonte’s No…

  • 20 Must-Read Fitness Sites for 2012

    Troy Pesola
    4 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
      by  Elvire.R. Welcome to the new year. I decided to start it off by helping you set up your RSS reader with 20 must-read fitness sites for 2012. Here is my list that fires me up, keeps me informed, and inspires me to live boldly, burn more fat, and keep building muscle to enjoy all life has to offer.I had a very difficult time trying to decide how to organize this list. Who should I list first? How should I group them? I know, I’m such a geek. Well the more I thought about the resources I’ve enjoyed the more I realized there are four groups: the…

  • Do Not Set New Year’s Resolutions | Do This Instead

    Troy Pesola
    28 Dec 2011 | 11:00 am
    Do not. I repeat, do not set New Year’s Resolutions. Do not commit yourself to something that will most likely just end up failing in the first few days, or weeks.Instead, take a different approach.  Fail Stamp by  hans.gerwitz Why New Year’s Resolutions FailTimothy Pychyl, a professor of psychology at Carleton University in Canada, was quoted in Psychology Today’s “Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail”.Timothy Pychyl says that resolutions are a form of “cultural procrastination,” an effort to reinvent oneself. People make…
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  • Reducing Stress Through Exercise

    14 Jan 2012 | 7:28 am
    Exercise is something everyone does, whether it be in the interest of losing weight, bodybuilding, or in controlling diabetes and hypertension. However, in addition to all of this, exercise proves to be very beneficial in stress management. Recent studies show that today most of  people are suffering from stress, due to our hectic lifestyles. With the increase of stress in modern life, experts are now advocating the benefits of exercise on mental health and as a stress management tool. Besides offering benefits for the mental effects of stress, exercise is a great means of letting out…

  • Exercise and Preventing Weight (Re)Gain

    14 Jan 2012 | 7:28 am
    Exercise is one of the best predictors of weight-loss maintenance. Studies have established exercise's role in preventing initial weight gain and preventing regain of weight that has been lost. While exercise alone as a weight-loss method is of limited value, its role in preventing initial weight gain and preventing regain of weight that has been lost is well established.Many studies have suggested that the amount of exercise needed to prevent initial weight gain and the level of exercise needed to sustain a weight loss are different. In addition, the amount of exercise required for weight…

  • 9 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kids Moving

    14 Jan 2012 | 7:27 am
    Getting your kids to exercise shouldn't have to be a struggle. Here are a few ways to get them going without the usual song and dance. Kids are more sedentary than they've ever been, which should come as no surprise since, as a whole, the US population is too. Some causes are obvious: Playing once involved baseball gloves and sweat, and now it involves joysticks. As a parent, you have a huge influence on how much activity your children get: You're not only a role model but an on-site coach. But mandating exercise won't always work. "If you say, 'That's it, Billy, you have to sign up for a…

  • Learning to Love Exercise

    14 Jan 2012 | 7:27 am
    Yes, working out can be fun! Here are ideas to help you move beyond "having" to exercise to actually enjoying it. We've all made an early dash to the grocery store and witnessed that woman jogging. She looks graceful as she bounds through the neighborhood, and we wonder what on earth made her get up so early on a Saturday and dive into her running shoes. The answer, of course, is that she moved beyond the "need" to exercise and entered that mysterious land where she "wants" to. We all possess the ability to tap into that place. In fact, it's kind of like Dorothy's red slippers —…

  • Weight Loss After 40: Why It's So Hard -- and What Works

    14 Jan 2012 | 7:26 am
    A 10-step plan to win the battle of the bulge Every year, it seems, the needle on the scale is a little harder to budge. You cut back on portion size; you say, "No, thank you," to dessert; you sign up for an aerobics class -- and yet your jeans size goes up and your energy level goes down. What's going on? Starting in our early 40s, our bodies go through a series of changes that affect the very core of our being. Thanks to hormonal and other changes, the very growth rate of our cells slows down. Some of these changes are the result of the natural aging process. It's just something we…
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  • 9 Unique Tricks to Avoid Devouring Your Fridge

    Jean Luc Boissonneault
    23 Jan 2012 | 12:21 pm
    There can be many reasons why you crave a certain type of food and I’ve written about those here but in general there’s really one big reason why you crave the forbidden foods we know you shouldn’t eat. You crave them because you’ve let your blood sugar drop to a level where your body subconsciously wants the fastest and simplest source of energy available which leaves you pushing aside the good old protein foods and scouring your pantries for that chocolate bar you hid for safe keeping. Here are ten small things I’ve noticed over the years have help clients avoid this…

  • Dare This Year, Create Yourself

    Judith de Repentigny
    16 Jan 2012 | 4:21 pm
    Hello everyone, we’re half way through the first month of 2012 already. Why not start the New Year with some constructive resolutions that you will achieve creative goals. Debrief what you haven’t achieved in 2011 and you find that 2012 is your year of personal creation. What I suggest is to create an image of yourself to incorporate adequate training to meet your needs. Dare to lose weight, dare a vigorous workout, dare maintain a healthy nutrition, dare to be focused, dare! They’re are many ways to achieve these objectives; it is enough to be curious, creative and determined…

  • Allergy Planet (1 Hour Documentary)

    Jean Luc Boissonneault
    13 Jan 2012 | 3:32 pm
    Ever wonder why we are seeing so many allergies these days, like the amount of children with peanut allergies. Allergies are becoming more and more prevalent in our society and here is a great documentary that explains why this is going on.

  • Fuel First

    Adrian Zulpo
    9 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
    We all love to eat and most people are driven to select a food by  its taste. Our society has fallen in love with the bigger and bolder.  Every few months you will see another fast food advertisement for a burger with   “ONE MORE”   hamburger patty, or new “BIGGIE” sized fries, and new foods with new sauces or more toppings.  We have the All-You-Can-Eat phenomenon, pre-made dinners, cereal commercials targeted to children and even a whole television network dedicated to Food. All of these shows on the network, regardless of their intention, broadcast beautiful…

  • What’s Your Reason?

    Josh Levesque
    2 Jan 2012 | 6:33 pm
    OK, so its January. the month you promised yourself you were going to start taking better care of yourself (again.) the days begin to pass; you make a half-hearted attempt to eat a little better; maybe you go to the gym a couple times in the first 2-3 weeks. deep down, you know where this is headed- and you will find a way to justify why it didn’t work, again. this roller coaster is not good for your self-esteem. but you are not alone. most people dont have what it takes to get it done on their own. they just cant seem to push themselves to attain their health goals. That’s where…
 
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  • Fitness Friday At Home Fat Burning Workout

    Jacques Laventure
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:55 am
    Editor Note:  To get fit it takes vigerly no  equipment,  what it really takes time and effort. Do three exercises, back-to-back-to back, for 30 seconds each without resting. Then you catch a breather for 90 seconds, and repeat for several rounds. You can also alternate between complexes of different exercises.  To make the workouts even harder, you can reduce the rest between rounds. This increases the intensity for even better results for both fitness and for fat loss. Try this  workout that will work  your entire body from head to toe and at a high intensity! Bodyweight Jump Squats…

  • Improving Your Flexibility

    Jacques Laventure
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:31 pm
    Editor Note:  One of the most important parts of starting a physical activity program is getting  your muscles warm, and flexibility is a great place to start. Stretching before and after aerobic exercise strengthening  and may help you feel better. I even struggle with stretching after my workouts. The purpose of the cool-down is the reverse of the warm-up. Most experts say that  cool down is to redirect your blood flow back to normal. This process will bring your body temparature back down also. Not cooling down properly can lead to dizziness, nausea, and fainting. Here are some good…

  • Workout Wednesday (Join The Fitness Resolution)

    Jacques Laventure
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
      Editor Note: Living a healthy lifestyle is something that most people are striving for every single day, but its not easy. There are so many temptations making it easier and less expensive to eat and live healthy, many people let themselves fall into an unhealthy way that is  hard to pull out of. Maintaining good health habits cannot guarantee a longer life, it can certainly improve the quality of your life. According to Jay Olshansky,  ”Exercise is the only real fountain of youth that exists.”  Try a few simple things regularly that can help reduce your risk of illness…

  • Motivational Monday (Mental Power)

    Jacques Laventure
    23 Jan 2012 | 12:56 pm
    Editor Note: Having motivation and enthusiasm is a desire and interest, and the driving force that pushes us to take action and pursue goals. Lack of motivation and enthusiasm is a deficiency in desire, interest and driving force to purse our dreams.  Find out what are your real goals in life, but don’t forget also to focus your attention on the little things of life that will help motivate you as well. You will feel better and your life would improve.  You can overcome lack of motivation in small everyday life matters, such as exercising,washing the dishes, throwing the garbage,…

  • How Important It Is To Warm Up Before Exercise

    Jacques Laventure
    17 Jan 2012 | 1:21 pm
    Editor Note: Warming up is an important part of exercising. Warming up helps reduce your risk of injury and the aches and pains that come with exercise. The reason to warm up is to assist your circulatory system in pumping oxygen-rich blood to your working muscles.  A proper warm up safely prepares the body for the increased demands of exercise. Cold muscles do not absorb shock or impact as well, and are more susceptible to injury. Here are some warm up exercises to do before you begin your workout! Toe and heel walks Burpees Hip circles Lunges Jumping Jacks Mountain Climbers Running in…
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  • Fitness Book Club: Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength

    Pamela
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am
    Welcome to the first post from my new fitness book club! It’s funny that as I write about the first discussion and book selection, I am struggling to stay away from the distraction of Twitter and Pinterest.  The irony is the first book up for discussion was Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. The authors, Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney, tackle the topic of self-control: where it comes from, why some people seem to have more than others and is it possible to strengthen it? What could have been a rather dry subject was actually made quite entertaining. Baumeister is the…

  • The Fit Truth: Food Accountability

    Pamela
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:05 am
    image by o5com Exercise alone won’t give you the body you want. You’ll feel better: have more energy, sleep better and move better. But you can’t out train a bad diet. 3500 calories equals 1 lb. In theory, you would need to eat 500 calories less per day to lose 1 lb. per week. This, however, assumes that people are only consuming the number of calories needed to maintain their weight. If you need 2000 calories to maintain your weight but average 3000 calories per day your 500 calorie reduction isn’t going to help you lose fat. You have to create a calorie deficit. In the example…

  • What to Do When You Experince Pain From Exercise Ep 49

    Pamela
    20 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Personal Trainer Pamela Hernandez gives advice to a viewer on what to do when you experience pain associated with exercise. In this video is advice for: What to do when you experience pain. What pain is bad. When you should see your doctor for exercise related pain.

  • NuGo Slim Protein Bars Review

    Pamela
    19 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    When it comes to nutrition, there are 3 questions I always get as a personal trainer: Is soda really that bad for you? (Yes, it is.) What do you eat? (I’m at a different place than you are. You’re welcome to check out my food log on Dailyburn but I promise you won’t like it.) Are protein bars okay? That depends on the protein bar and what you mean by “okay”. Protein bars can be a great quick and easy snack. They fit in a desk drawer, backpack or purse. They can be a lifesaver when you’re on the go like I am. They, however, should not be a replacement for real food. You should not…

  • The Fit Truth: Walking Isn’t Going to Cut It

    Pamela
    16 Jan 2012 | 10:56 am
    image by mikebaird Cardio. It’s everyone’s go-to solution for fat loss. Hours are spent walking on treadmills and in parks every day in an effort to lose weight. I’m going to say something that many may disagree with but here it goes. The Fit Truth: Walking doesn’t cut it for fat loss. The 2nd Key to Real Fitness is doing high intensity cardio. Walking is good for lots of things. It’s good for your cardio respiratory system and it certainly burns some calories. And I absolutely don’t want to discourage anyone from getting up and moving. Moving is always preferable to doing…
 
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  • Fibro Fog… Tired of Being Tired

    admin
    18 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    It seems that no matter how much sleep I get I still suffer thru my day just wanting to lay down and nap.  But, if I lay down I know it won’t help me so I don’t.  And I also know if I lay down, then I will get nothing done on my full plate of things to do every day. Do you or someone you know suffer daily with Fibro? Here is a great informative article on WebMD about Fibro and Fatigue. This has helped shed some light on my questions of why.. Persistent and chronic fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia, second only to the deep muscle pain and body aches. But…

  • Clean Out Those Cupboards

    admin
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:59 am
    And get rid of those nasty foods that might be causing some of the health issues a lot of us face on a daily basis. It is time for a new you, a fresh start, and you want to start in the kitchen. This is as easy as getting a garbage can, opening your cabinets, and unloading! Let’s start this year off right with a little refresher on why certain ingredients and products are not good for our health goals. What lurks in our pantry can range from high-calorie, high-sodium foods to chemical-laden food substitutes that have no right to be there. And, as we all know, if it is there, we will eat…

  • Mr. Chewy ~ Review

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pm
    Mr. Chewy ~ Oh how my Dogs Love YOU!! Have you ever ordered your pet food online? I love the idea of not having to lug a heavy bag of dog food thru the store, out to the car, and then into the house. Or how about forgetting to pick up the pet food.  Yikes!!  That isn’t good.   I have done that and if you knew how far I lived from town you would know why that isn’t a good thing. Mr Chewy solves my problems. They offer a huge selection of dog and cat food, treats, toys, etc. Great prices, and fast shipping.   Plus free shipping on all orders of $49 or more. And, now I can be…

  • Onnit Products ~ Review

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 3:02 pm
    Shroom Tech Sport ~ Advanced ATP Energy with Cordyceps Sinessis New Mood  ~ with 5-HTP AlphaBrain ~ For Mental Dominance with GPC Choline & Huperzia Serrata The idea behind ShroomTech™ Sport was to create a supplement that real athletes could take safely every day, even the day of competition. We wanted clean energy, a proven track record, and general health benefits and we found it in our exclusive combination of cordyceps mushroom, adaptogens, antioxidants and methyl b12. ShroomTech™ Sport battles fatigue like no other supplement on the market, providing cellular energy through the…

  • Vidazorb Super C ~ Review

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 2:39 pm
    Great tasting Vidazorb® chewable probiotics help maintain the body’s digestive health and overall wellness. For your convenience, Vidazorb’s® unique probiotic formulas don’t require refrigeration. Created with families in mind, Vidazorb® is safe, delicious and effective. Vidazorb Super C chewables are a great way to get your daily Vitamin C FOR ENHANCED IMMUNE AND DIGESTIVE SUPPORT Travelers and athletes see real benefits using our Super C formulation. Enhanced antioxidant support with L. acidophilus, LA-5® (50 milligrams – approximating 5 billion CFU), Bifidobacterium,…
 
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  • Is A$$essing a Dirty Word? Part 2

    Chris Ritter
    15 Jan 2012 | 11:47 pm
    Last week we looked into assessing and testing from the viewpoint of those that think it can’t be done enough and is a great tool. This week we’ll look at the opposite side: don’t waste your time with assessing and testing. The thought process for most who hold this view is that they have better things to do with the limited training time that they have. They might even want to avoid some of the negative psychological affects that can come with assessing and testing that we discussed a few weeks ago. If saving time is your main goal through not assessing you might be looking at it the…

  • Stuck in the Middle

    Chris Ritter
    2 Jan 2012 | 6:09 am
    In your sport and strength training you have a lot of options of how to get faster. I think one thing you should avoid is getting stuck in the middle of the training speed spectrum. Go extremely slow or extremely fast. Do a movement super slow with as much intention and thought as you can muster. On the other end see how fast you can have your muscles fire through a movement or move a resistance. How fast can you dash down the track? Can you be intentional enough for a whole set of push-ups? One where each rep takes more than 15-seconds? I see confusion about training speed all the time.

  • Bird by Bird

    Chris Ritter
    1 Jan 2012 | 12:17 am
    I’m always trying to learn and read whatever I can get my hands on to better myself and hopefully help anyone I come in contact with. My latest trip to the library had me coming home with a book that had been recommended to me numerous times for help with writing. Bird by bird, by Anne Lamott. I’m only a little into it but it’s already giving me great ideas and really putting the writing process in perspective. I think that the writing and training process can be similarly intimidating at times. You can get overwhelmed when you’re thinking about your end goal in either writing or…

  • Burn Up Shoes, Not Books

    Chris Ritter
    30 Dec 2011 | 7:45 am
    When you get on a roll finding information it’s hard to stop sometimes. It just builds upon itself. This author references this article. After you finish that one you’re on to the next one. Knowledge is great but combine it with experience and you get something even better, wisdom. And wisdom is what I’d want you to go after in your journey for better performance. This is especially true when it comes to testing or assessing. You could find literally hundreds of tests to put athletes through. But just because you read about a test doesn’t mean you should perform it. Reading research,…

  • Spectrum Philosophy

    Chris Ritter
    29 Dec 2011 | 7:33 am
    I hate to admit it but I like things that are black and white. Is this good or bad? Just make it a simple choice. Unfortunately training and the effectiveness of your program isn’t black and white. In training there’s a spectrum that any type of training you could imagine lies on. Nothing you ever do in training is 100% good or 100% bad. So you have to learn to decipher where along the spectrum it falls. The two ends are effective and ineffective. Even some type of training that falls closer to the effective end, if done for a long period of time, can eventually swing more towards the…
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  • Fats: The Good and The Bad

    Michela DiTocco
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:02 pm
    An everyday healthy diet should include some forms of fats, preferably the “good” ones, as they can be beneficial to your heart health. There are many different kinds of fats found in foods and it can sometimes be confusing, so let’s look at them and figure out which ones you can keep in your diet, and which of those we should eliminate. There are 2 main types of fats: unsaturated fats (good fats) and saturated fats (bad fats). It is recommended by many health organisations worldwide that for a healthy or low fat diet you should include foods that contain good fats. Unsaturated fats are…

  • Snack Attack

    Luke Scott
    16 Jan 2012 | 8:21 pm
    So here we are, back again with another nutritional post to help you with your eating. A big thank you to those of you who got involved and asked question here on the blog, over on our twitter or even on our facebook page. Remember the more you get involved the more we know about what you need help on. And that leads us onto today’s post. Since our last nutritional post we have had a lot of our clients asking us about the best snack choices. So that is the theme of this weeks nutritional post. You might be thinking that snacks are what you need to stay away from if you are trying to…

  • Man Up Monday – How Strong Are You?

    Nathan Tieppo
    15 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pm
    Good Morning and welcome to our first man Up Monday Session for 2012. I hope you had a refreshing break and are raring to get stuck into some training. For todays workout we are going to see just how strong you are with a 1RM (1 Rep Max) strength test. So for this one make sure you have a partner to spot you. We are going to do 3 exercises Bench Press –  Lay flat on the bench, lower bar down towards your sternum, stopping about 5cm off your chest, press the bar back up. Deadlift - Start with the weight on the bar on the floor, with knees bent and back flat. Rise to an upright position…

  • How I lost 80kgs and changed my life!

    Luke Scott
    9 Jan 2012 | 7:03 pm
    Hi, my name is Connie and I am one of the very first clients of Revolution Personal Training. This is my story about the transition that I undertook to change my life. Well… Where do I start… I have been a big person for most of my life. From at least the age of 10 onwards I have always struggled with my weight… I’ll cut the story a little short or we would be here forever. Let’s just say I had tried everything under the sun when it comes to weight loss. You name it and I tell you, I have done it. In the year of November 2002 I got married at the weight of 108kgs. I…

  • Eat real food and your body will see real benefits.

    Luke Scott
    5 Jan 2012 | 6:02 pm
    Ok I’ve jumped the gun on this. It was meant to be posted up on Monday but what the hell! Today is the first instalment in your weekly nutritional updates. In 2011 I discovered that especially with our Group Personal Training customers, you were all working incredibly hard both within your sessions and with your homework, but falling over when it came to probably the most vital thing that was standing between yourself and your goals. Your nutrition. Our One on One Personal Training clients seemed to fare much better than our Group Personal Training clients in the nutritional stakes as…
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  • Meathead Movers | Wordless Wednesday

    Kris
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:57 am
    These pictures require just a few words…. Moving day has come and gone. But the pictures will last forever. My team from Meathead Movers KILLED it! Johl, Thomas, and Matt were upbeat, helpful, and accommodating through the entire process. Despite the rain, stairs, hills, and SPIDERS, they hustled the entire time and never let on that my moving job totally sucked. And did I mention they were STRONG? Geesh! Remember all those plates, dumbells, medicine ball, & kettlebells that I dreaded moving? Well, Thomas threw them in a blanket, tossed it over his shoulder, and hiked up the hill…

  • A Brand New Day | Music Monday

    Kris
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Brand New Day Today’s the day. The Meathead Movers are coming. On this brand new day I will say good by to my little bungalow — my precious little gem that I bought all by myself as a single mom. It’s the home where I raised my son and danced with him in the living room. It’s the home where I learned to grow herbs, clipped fragrant Cecil Brunner rose blooms every summer, and enjoyed the rain on the porch with a lovely cup of coffee. Today’s brand new day means I will sleep at the farm. OUR farm. The one that the BF+ and I bought together and will be starting our…

  • The Keys | Wordless Wednesday

    Kris
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:18 pm
    Need I say more? The Keys To Our House - The New Chapter Begins

  • Pink Floyd Time | Music Monday

    Kris
    16 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Pink Floyd :: Time Sure we’re Movin On Up… to our little rambler up on the hill… But WHEN? We were scheduled to close on January 3rd, and, well… it hasn’t exactly worked out that way. Geesh – how many 3 day weekends must we wait through? The wait is torturous. I recognize this is a first world problem, but it’s still stressful. I’ve been purging, packing, boxing, and wrapping for a while now. And I’m almost out of things to pack up. All but a few clothes and dishes are packed. The pots, pans, and pantry is packed.  <Uh – for…

  • Couch Potato Workout | NFL Playoffs | The Reluctant Exerciser

    Kris
    15 Jan 2012 | 9:56 am
    Left to My Own Devices, I'm a Couch Potato I’ve been battling the couch potato syndrome. Again. I haven’t been completely inactive.  Recently I’ve developed a reluctant fondness for a few group classes. Yep, you heard it here. I actually like step and spin classes. Who am I? But I haven’t been doing my old school, resistance workouts. Remember those? The ones where pushups, pullups, squats, and lunges were the foundation of every workout? There has been no training with Sonjia. And the few crossfit classes I have tried have been too aggressive for me. I was so…
 
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  • What Is A Good Home Workout Routine Using Calisthenics For Military Basic Training

    Ray
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:39 am
    Using Calisthenics to get ready for military basic training is a great topic that is close to my heart, let me tell you. It doesn’t seem to long ago that I was super strapped for cash and couldn’t afford a gym membership. I had the call and knew I was going in for my APFT [...]

  • How Many Sets And Reps For Toning Up

    Ray
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:24 pm
    I just started up a new squidoo lens where I will be putting a few cool articles, videos and what not about toning up, building muscle and losing fat. The first question I answered there is what kind of bodyweight exercises you should do to lose 2 pounds a week and I also covered the [...]

  • What Is A Good Home Workout For Lower Body?

    Ray
    21 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pm
    I have some great tips for you today on getting a good home workout for your lower body completed in less than 30 minutes. Add to the short time to get this done and that fact that you won’t need a single piece of exercise equipment and this is going to be some keeper type [...]

  • How To Build A Bigger Upper Body With Only Bodyweight Exercises

    Ray
    17 Jan 2012 | 6:57 am
    The Questions Is: How do I build a bigger upper body using only bodyweight exercises, and what are the exercises? Building a bigger upper body using bodyweight exercises is an easy one so this will be a pretty short article. As far as only the exercise part of the equation, all you need to know [...]

  • Releasing myofascial tight Hip/Groin/Hamstring area

    Ray
    11 Jan 2012 | 9:42 am
    The title says it all. Watch the video and do it.
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  • What to do with the holidays weight gain

    John Gregory
    3 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm
    Hello friends. The holidays passed and I am here to say, that they were amazing for me.  I was not able to write a post here, because I had to go back in my home town to meet my family and friends for Christmas. I received a lot of e-mails saying: "The holidays are coming, I am afraid that I am going to gain fat.""Do I have to worry about the holidays?""I am probably not going to eat anything so I don't get fat." OK I understand that you are really trying to prove to everybody that you can really succeed and get the body you have always wanted. But listen, this happens once in a year.

  • Can you build muscle and lose fat at the same time ?

    John Gregory
    17 Dec 2011 | 4:31 am
    It has been a long time since i have last written in here. I feel sorry for what I have done, but the good thing is I am back here, back to teach you everything you need to know about bodybuilding. And today I would like to talk about something that has been bothering the minds of thousands even millions of bodybuilders all over the world. "Building muscle while losing fat, is that even possible?". Unless you are one of those lucky mesomorphs that can build muscle while doing what ever they want and not following the rules of bodybuilding, you cannot gain muscle and lose fat at the same time.

  • Creatine, How can it help us ?

    John Gregory
    13 Aug 2011 | 1:56 am
    Cratine is being used by many bodybuilders daily. I have been receiving and reading many questions like "How does creatine work", "Why are they using it". There are a lot of misinformations out there about creatine in the Internet space. Some people like to make up false stories about creatine. Not hing to worry, I am here to explain everything. Is creatine a drug?  No, creatine is not a drug or also called steroid. I have got no idea why people think it is. Steroids will help you train each day the same muscle group and still get muscle gains, and crazy in that mater. Creatine will not…

  • Gaining muscle fast

    John Gregory
    3 Aug 2011 | 4:46 am
    Gaining muscle fast is possible as long as you follow these "steps to success" as i love to call them. Usually gaining muscle mass is hard, but we can always increase the muscle gains by using a couple of tricks and technics that will boost ability to gain muscle. "Gaining muscle fast" has been used as a topic in many of the bodybuilding or fitness magazines and online blogs only to make people buy stupid products, that they claim will help them gain more and more muscle faster than ever. Well nothing to worry, I am going to share with you the clean way to gaining muscle fast, not the other…

  • Building chest muscles

    John Gregory
    29 Jul 2011 | 9:11 am
    Building chest muscles, before you read this article I want you to know one thing, chest muscles are hard to build. Getting a big chest isn't going to happen after 1-2 weeks of hard training. You are going to build a good looking chest after 2-3 months of hard workouts. That is the painful truth about the pecs (the chest muscles). Don't panic, there are good news. There is a way to increase your muscle gains and instead of waiting 2-3 long months filled with hard workouts, you can get a big chest for only 1-2 months. It might not sound like it's faster, but believe me, as a bodybuilder 1…
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    Hive Health Media

  • Dehydration Can Worsen Women’s Moods According to New Study

    Kalen Smith
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:11 am
    A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that dehydration can have a negative impact on moods. ThisMore…Dehydration Can Worsen Women’s Moods According to New Study is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

  • Handicap Accessibility: Building a More Inclusive World

    Thomas Stone
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:15 am
    Think about the last 20 buildings you walked around in: your apartment complex, your workplace, Sea World – whatever. Now,More…Handicap Accessibility: Building a More Inclusive World is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

  • Bodybuilding Basics

    John Brown
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:34 am
    Fitness and bodybuilding today seems to be on everyone’s mind, whether be it the skinny or fat guy. However, justMore…Bodybuilding Basics is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

  • Will the New Autsim Definition Curb the Autism Epidemic?

    Claire Al-Aufi
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Autism by any other name would still be as distressing. There are proposals afoot to redefine this condition. One effectMore…Will the New Autsim Definition Curb the Autism Epidemic? is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

  • Your Skin’s Worst Enemies

    Victoria Girard
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:02 am
    Your skin is the largest organ in your body and is the first defense against daily attacks from your environment. More…Your Skin’s Worst Enemies is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!
 
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    Healthy Society and Our Health

  • Control Your Cholesterol: Naturally And Safely

    Publisher
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:51 am
    Expert Advice And Guidance On Controlling Cholesterol Naturally And Safely. Control Your Cholesterol: Naturally And Safely

  • The Fit And Healthy Pregnancy Guide

    Publisher
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:52 am
    Pays 75% New Sales Copy! Finally – A Holistic Fitness And Nutrition Guide For The Pre-natal Population! www.fitandhealthypregnancy.com/affiliate-tools.asp The Fit And Healthy Pregnancy Guide

  • Sarcoidosis Freedom Cookbook

    Publisher
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:52 am
    This Is The First Ever Cookbook Dedicated Solely To Sarcoidosis Sufferers. It Also Contains Detailed Dietary Guidelines On How To Avoid Aggravating Agents From The Food We Eat. Sarcoidosis Freedom Cookbook

  • Guinea Pig Care For Greenhorns

    Publisher
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:51 am
    We Are Continually Testing The Sales Page & Process. This Has Resulted In A Constant Increase In Sales Conversions. The Greenhorns Package Is Targeted At Beginners With A Step-by-step Ebook & Audio Guide – To Help Owners Successfully Keep Guinea Pigs! Guinea Pig Care For Greenhorns

  • Burn The Fat Mp3.

    Publisher
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:53 am
    The Body Of Your Dreams: A 4-part Audio Tele-seminar By Respected Fitness Expert, Tom Venuto. Burn The Fat Mp3.
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    DailyBurn Life

  • How To Eat Out Without Gaining Weight

    Kate Brown
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:59 pm
    When you are trying to lose weight, you’ll often come across the same old advice about how to avoid temptation – stop eating out, cook at home, and tightly manage your grocery list. Although this

  • 5 Common Squat Mistakes That You Could Be Making

    Kate Brown
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:25 pm
    The squat is almost the perfect exercise. The squat is a multijoint movement that engages the core, glutes, hamstrings, quads, spinal erectors, and smaller stability muscles. All good things have a catch, right? The squat

  • The Real Reason To Eat Eggs In The Morning

    Kate Brown
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:10 pm
    Eggs have long been considered a staple breakfast food. Packed with choline, protein, and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, eggs are loaded with health benefits. Although scientists have already identified individual nutrients in eggs, they

  • Let’s Get Real About Paula Deen’s Diabetes Diagnosis

    Kate Brown
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:41 pm
    Much ado about something was going on in my RSS reader last week as Paula Deen admitted on the Today Show that she has type II diabetes. Deen is the infamous celebrity “chef” that is

  • 5 Easy Ways To Add More Greens To Your Diet

    Kate Brown
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:32 am
    Getting more green leafy vegetables into the standard American diet has never been easier thanks to the growing trend of year-round farmers markets and mega natural grocery stores across America. Despite the ease of getting
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    The Fitness Center - Orlando Sentinel

  • How Music Enhances Your Workout… Be a Part of it !!

    Tedy Narvaez
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:58 am
    Here is the original story on NPR : Music to Make You Move Most of us enjoy our own personal playlist or Pandora station while we do our workout. If you’re like me, you believe that your workout mix fuels your high octane workout & helps push your workout to the fat-burning, muscle-generating limit.  But, is it just perception or does music produce results? This NPR report allays any doubts you may have. The benefit of using rhythmic music is that t allows us to synchronize our body movements. In other words, there’s “this privileged link between the auditory system…

  • Healthy Monday Tip #4 — Pump up your food selection

    Wesley Alden
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    The Healthy Monday Campaign has designated Monday as the day to start and sustain healthy habits. Why Mondays? It’s the January of the week, the perfect time for a fresh start. By setting a day (Monday) every week for people to think about and focus on their own health and the health of their families, the campaign aims to change the public’s attitude on overall health. Tip #4 — VARY YOUR VITAMINS It can be tempting to focus on just one variable when deciding if a food is healthy, but even calories don’t tell all. It’s important to also choose nutrient-dense foods: a high fiber,…

  • Short breaks may help workers fight chocolate cravings, study suggests

    Audrea Huff
    21 Jan 2012 | 4:35 pm
    Here’s one more reason to periodically step away from the keyboard during your work day: It may help ward off munchies. Research suggests walking can help you fight the urge to grab a handful of snack-sized Twixes from the office candy jar, reports ScienceDaily.com. In a recent study published in the journal Appetite, University of Exeter researchers placed 78 regular chocolate-eaters in a simulated work environment and gave them either an easy or stressful task. Some participants walked beforehand, but all had access to a chocolate bowl. The researchers found that those who exercised…

  • This is Your Brain on… Exercise

    Tedy Narvaez
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:01 am
    For original article click here –> This is Your Brain on… Exercise Have you ever rekindled an old workout routine and thought to yourself, “Why did I stop doing this? I feel awesome!”? Well, here is an article for those of you who are wrestling with the idea of getting back in shape and may need a quick reminder. Although this article states some clear and persuasive benefits of regular exercise on your cranium, it points to a very real psychological hurdle : delayed satisfaction. The fact is most Americans fail to reap these benefits due to the immediate…

  • Healthy Monday Tip #3 — Lift spirit with upbeat music

    Wesley Alden
    16 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    The Healthy Monday Campaign has designated Monday as the day to start and sustain healthy habits. Why Mondays? It’s the January of the week, the perfect time for a fresh start. By setting a day (Monday) every week for people to think about and focus on their own health and the health of their families, the campaign aims to change the public’s attitude on overall health. Tip #3 — MEND YOUR MOOD WITH MUSIC There’s no doubt that music and mood are closely related — that’s why lullabies exist! Listening to happy, upbeat tunes tends to make you more cheerful than when you listen to…
 
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    FITBLOGGER

  • Best of the Fitness Blogs this Week

    Rita Barry
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog CommunityBelow, please link up your best posts from the week to give everyone a chance to find your blog and read something they may have missed. Promote yourselves Fitbloggers! There’s always some can’t miss posts and linking up can help us all find yours! FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog Community

  • Sprinting: The best exercises you can do?

    Guest Contributor
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog Community Sprints are one of the best exercises that you can do, period. These are great! I don’t care if it’s bodyweight exercises, weight training routines, or a combination of the two – sprints need to make up a part of your routine. Note that when I say “sprint”, I mean “sprint” – not “run”, or “jog”. Sprinting, as the name implies, means running like a hare – running all out for as long as you possibly manage. Sprints will build hard, solid muscle all over your body. Your…

  • Fit Approach

    Guest Contributor
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog CommunityJamie and Alyse (and our awesome friend John.) Hi Fitbloggers! Jamie and Alyse, founders of Fit Approach, here. Fit Approach is your healthy community: we’re a group of health-minded people who come together to inspire and encourage each other in finding and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Fit Approach is the place where everyone from fitness newbies, to ultra-marathoners, to experts from a variety of different health, wellness, and fitness backgrounds (personal trainers, chefs, fitness instructors, massage therapists, life coaches, and…

  • The Daily Crumb

    Guest Contributor
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog CommunityHello Fitbloggers! My name is Kathleen and I blog over at The Daily Crumb.  I am a 27 year old wife, fur mama, attorney, and exercise loving, self proclaimed foodie (whee! that’s a mouthful) living just outside of Chicago. First things first; I’m going to let you in on a few secrets about myself.  I’m not the perfect eater; I’m not the best photographer.  I’m not the fastest runner or the most balanced yogi.  I don’t have flawless grammer and I sometimes eat frozen yogurt for dinner.  Why do I tell you this?  It is because I…

  • Miss Magnolia

    Guest Contributor
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog Community  Hi.  I am Rebecca. I blog over at Miss Magnolia Munches & Moves where I write about my victories and struggles with clean eating and exercise.  A huge part of the culture where I live in southwest Louisiana is food.  Not just food, but the best food in the world! My parish also has one of the highest obesity rates in the nation.  Everything we do revolves around what and when we are going to eat.  I attempt to balance good ol’ Southern and Cajun cooking with clean eating and exercise.  My workouts of choice are running…
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    Supplement Reviews

  • Amplified Mass XXX Reviews

    Supplement Reviews
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:42 pm
    Amplified Mass xxx does what it says on the tin, with an average rating of 8/10, when you buy Amplified Mass xxx  you know you are getting a good muscle, mass and strength builder, with a reputable company behind it. Though retailers may overprice Amplified Mass xxx , looking for reputable suppliers on the internet means you can get a great supplement at bargain prices. The only consistently reported side effect of Amplified Mass xxx is that some people experience bloating, though simple anti-bloating tablets can help with this. Amplified Mass xxx  is easy to mix into any routine, and…

  • Trifecta Stack Reviews

    Supplement Reviews
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pm
    Trifecta stack is designed to help you maximise your workout, especially to give an energy boost when you are doing stacks (hence the name!). Most people do report increased energy when using Trifecta-stack, but for purists you may find there is an excess of unnecessary ingredients. Averaging a rating of 7/10. Trifecta-stack is a good, solid product with a reputable brand behind it. The taste certainly is not a pleasant one, but for the results you can achieve, most people would deem it a worthwhile suffering! You need patience to see real results, so for those of you who are looking for a…

  • Methyl 1-D Reviews

    Supplement Reviews
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:24 pm
    With an average rating of 6/10, you may think that Methyl 1-D  is a fairly average product, however, when you discount the impact of a high price tag on ratings, what you left with is a pretty decent muscle building supplement. Methyl 1-D  also helps people with general toning, getting your body leaner quickly. Methyl 1-D  is very well regarded for the lack of side effects associated with it, and apart from the odd report of blood pressure issues, nothing more than feeling more sleepy is generally reported. This product is great as an introduction to supplements, and for those who have not…

  • Altered State Reviews

    Supplement Reviews
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:19 pm
    Altered State is a pumping supplement, designed to make your veins pump and your heart race during your workouts, allowing you to get maximum impact from them. Unfortunately, a lot of people have reported some pretty bad side effects, so this is not suitable for anyone with any sort of heart palpations/heart conditions. This may be due to the caffeine, in the product, and there is a lot of caffeine in them. On average Altered State only received a rating of 5/10, and for the price, there are probably much better supplements out there. While you may end up pumped and with more energy, these…

  • Anator P70 Reviews

    Supplement Reviews
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:12 pm
    Anator P70  is an old-school, pre workout supplement. Unfortunately, there are more people who hate it than who like it, and it has an average score of 5/10. It should definitely only be taken by those who are experienced. For people who like their workouts hardcore, the taste of Anator P70  will definitely bring back memories of old school medicine. There are a variety of flavours though, so it does come down to a matter of personal taste. The supplement does contain Creatine, so for those with water retention issues it is best avoided. On the plus side, there are is a lot of protein and…
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    Hive Health Media

  • Dehydration Can Worsen Women’s Moods According to New Study

    Kalen Smith
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:11 am
    A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that dehydration can have a negative impact on moods. ThisMore…Dehydration Can Worsen Women’s Moods According to New Study is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

  • Handicap Accessibility: Building a More Inclusive World

    Thomas Stone
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:15 am
    Think about the last 20 buildings you walked around in: your apartment complex, your workplace, Sea World – whatever. Now,More…Handicap Accessibility: Building a More Inclusive World is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

  • Bodybuilding Basics

    John Brown
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:34 am
    Fitness and bodybuilding today seems to be on everyone’s mind, whether be it the skinny or fat guy. However, justMore…Bodybuilding Basics is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

  • Will the New Autsim Definition Curb the Autism Epidemic?

    Claire Al-Aufi
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Autism by any other name would still be as distressing. There are proposals afoot to redefine this condition. One effectMore…Will the New Autsim Definition Curb the Autism Epidemic? is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

  • Your Skin’s Worst Enemies

    Victoria Girard
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:02 am
    Your skin is the largest organ in your body and is the first defense against daily attacks from your environment. More…Your Skin’s Worst Enemies is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!
 
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    Adonis Index Systems

  • Personal Trainer Confirms that Fitness Industry Leaves You with More Questions than Answers

    admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Today with have an interview with Blair Baxter and he placed 5th in the latest Adonis Index Transformation Contest. Check out his before and after pictures: Blair is a personal trainer and in the interview he says that he’s probably let a few people down, because he has given advice that he now understands was [...]

  • BCAA’s, Fasting and Autophagy

    John Barban
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:05 am
    Intermittent fasting has become a popular method for reducing bodyfat. Brad Pilon’s popular book Eat Stop Eat is the go to resource for all things intermittent fasting. Fasting itself is quite simple, just stop eating for a predetermined length of time. But it seems that people cannot leave well enough alone and always want to [...]

  • Tips on How to Place in 2 Contests, Lose 100 pounds and Get Ripped

    admin
    16 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Today we bring you an interview with Dan Richardson who placed 4th in the Open Division in the last Adonis Index Contest. Check out his pictures: This is not the first competition Dan placed in. Right now he has three contest under his belt. Here are the pictures from one of his previous contests: This [...]

  • AT7: 7th Adonis Index Contest Announced

    John Barban
    12 Jan 2012 | 9:49 am
    7th Adonis Index Transformation and Open Contests officially start next Monday Jan 16th 2012. Time to set the ground rules. Top 6 in transformation and Top 6 in Open Level 1 get prize money. You must be an Adonis Index customer to enter. We will also be holding the first ever Open Level 2 with [...]

  • So You Want to be a Snowflake…Careful What You Wish For

    John Barban
    11 Jan 2012 | 4:52 pm
    We are living in the era of evidenced based fitness, and evidenced based medicine…you could even say it’s an era of evidenced based health advice. So what does this really mean? Health care practitioners use a combination of the best evidence that science has produced so far combined with their clinical experience and expertise to [...]
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    Girl Heroes

  • “Oklahoma” – Full Body Kettlebell Circuit

    jennincat
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pm
    I’ve realized something. I’ll never be a talk show host. Nope. I’m way too awkward. You really should see the outtakes. They are funny. Or just sad. I can’t decide. Maybe at the end of our trip I’ll do a video of all the outtakes. It’s good to laugh at yourself right? Anyway here is “Oklahoma”. We shot this kettlebell circuit in the morning at Lake Eufaula. (I’m pretty sure I pronounced it wrong.) Why I don’t workout early morning more often I don’t know. Oh yeah, I like to stay in bed cuddling with my favorite person and…

  • Girl Hero Elisa

    jennincat
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:59 pm
    I’m so excited to introduce you to a new Girl Hero! Meet Elisa! Elisa has been married to her husband for over 6 years and is a certified personal trainer and HKC kettlebell instructor. She was recently diagnosed with MS after being misdiagnosed with Guillain Barre. It’s been a rollercoaster but through it all she remains hopeful and active. Seriously, read a few posts on her blog, Cake Walk, and you’ll see what an inspiration she really is! Elisa loves to read- mostly fiction, but also lots of health and fitness books and going on long walks with her husband where they…

  • Workout Partner (Me and the Mini-Mule)

    jennincat
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pm
    I’ve been feeling a little down and decided I needed a little fun. And a little exercise. And a new little workout partner.   You’ll never take me seriously again. Not that you ever did. Hugs and High Fives, Jenn Check out our family’s adventures at New School Nomads as we take a year long RV road trip through the United States! If you enjoyed this post you can follow one of three ways! 1. Subscribe to the RSS Feed 2. “like” on Facebook, or 3. Sign up to have posts emailed to your inbox. Simple dimple! Share this on Facebook Pin this to Pinterest…

  • Girl Hero Roni

    jennincat
    11 Jan 2012 | 10:11 am
    I ran across Roni’s blog, Roni’s Weigh, a few years ago when I started my own weight loss journey. Last year, I met her for the first time during Fitbloggin’ and got to spend time with her again at BlogHer. She is every bit as warm, friendly, and helpful in real life as she is on her blogs. She’s the real deal. Roni is a wife, mother of two,  full time blogger, and all around awesome girl who chose to change her lifestyle for the better. How does your lifestyle “now” compare to your lifestyle “before”? (You can see all of Roni’s progress…

  • “Texas” Workout

    jennincat
    9 Jan 2012 | 11:30 pm
    I’ve worked out at some of uncommon places. That’s the beauty of kettlebells. I’ve worked out in parking lots, in the kitchen, and with dinosaurs. But this was the first time I’ve ever worked out with Texas Longhorns. I have a feeling that it might be my last too. We spent three weeks traveling through Texas. I considered filming my workout in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park or in Marfa but I was too sore. Or too lazy. I also wanted something really “Texan” and what is more Texan than a Texas Longhorn. Not only is the Longhorn the University of Texas…
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    Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy

  • Radio Show Recap: Fitness Trends From Around The World. Stuart Tomc from Nordic Naturals’ 8 Best Health Tips

    FatGuy
    12 Jan 2012 | 3:34 pm
     Strength in Moms blogger Katie and Dr Fitness talked about some fitness trends – you can learn all about karaoke spinning, naked yoga, laughing yoga and some other crazy fitness classes being taught around the world. Dr Fitness continued his obsession with dogs. He shared some of the comments from his twitter feed about other people who have dealt with charging dogs on thei run. Then Nordic Naturals educator Stuart Tomc talked about dietary supplements and omega 3 testing.  Stuart discussed the important health benefits of Fish Oil & Omega-3 Fatty Acids.  With over twenty…

  • In Case You Missed It…SparkPeople’s Coach Nicole Nichols Interview About Her New Exercise DVD

    FatGuy
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:01 am
      Did you know that SparkPeople.com has overtaken WeightWatchers.com and become America’s #1 online weight-loss and fitness community? And did you know that Nicole Nichols is their most popular trainer? More than 200,000 people have participated in “Coach Nicole’s” online boot camps on SparkPeople, which has over 11 million members. She was also recently named Life Fitness and ACE’s top Personal Trainer to Watch and Fan Favorite and won a contest with the About.me website where her profile was on a Times Square billboard for three weeks late last year She told…

  • If You Are Always On The Go Then Try A Protein Snack

    FatGuy
    10 Jan 2012 | 6:02 am
    When you are always on the go it is hard to eat right – so try and keep a little healthy protein snack nearby to help you through the tough parts of each day. Nothing fills you up faster than high protein snacks. We talked about the late morning and late afternoon lulls where a quick snack will hold you until your next meal. Protein bars or protein shakes work great for these purposes. just watch the sugar, fat and calorie content. Soy protein bars usually have less fat. But all protein bars are not equal – read the label. #SoySimple Giveaway We have another $50 giftcard to…

  • Bet You Can Lose Weight with Healthy Wage. SparkPeople’s Coach Nicole Nichols New Exercise DVD

    FatGuy
    5 Jan 2012 | 3:42 pm
    We opened the show by catching up with Dr Fitness – since he has been gone for about awhile.  He shared another dog encounter he had during a run while on vacation in South Florida. Katie and the Fat Guy recapped their New Years Resolutions – Katie to do more fitness events and the Fat Guy to eat slower using chopsticks. Dr Fitness said he will resolve to do more of everything in 2012. During the course of the show we discovered that due to Katie and our guest from SparkPeople’s help we are inching closer to 1000 likes on Facebook. We said that we would give the person who…

  • Enjoy More Soy in 2012

    FatGuy
    2 Jan 2012 | 10:10 am
    If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to add more protein to your diet consider substituting soy for meat. It’s easy to add 25 grams of soy protein a day just by making a couple of easy substitutions. Try crumbling in some soy protein the next time you make tacos, or a meat sauce sauce. Also you can easily add some tofu with your eggs or instead of eggs in a breakfast burrito. And switching out traditional deli meat like salami or bologna for soy protein will help you hit your weight loss goals.
 
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    "Get Up and Get Moving"

  • My Interview with Biggest Loser Moses!!

    jillknapp
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:54 am
    Jill ~ America loves you Moses.  You are such an inspiration to so many including me.  What is life like now that the biggest loser is over?? Moses~ Since our finale of the biggest loser, i have been able to adjust back to normal life, with the help of all those around me.  My family and friends and my community has constantly supporting me in anything and everything I do.  People have gotten use to seeing me around town, so all the stopping and taking pictures have slowed down quite a bit, but on occasion people still do.  I do love sharing my experience to all those who are interested…

  • Jill’s Fit tip Tuesday!!

    jillknapp
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:26 am
    10 Great Tips To Make Exercise A Habit 1. Do a variety of activities you enjoy. Remember, there is no rule that says you have to go to a gym or buy equipment. You can walk around the block or to a at home exercise video. Having a variety of activities, weight lifting, running, walking, aerobics classes will ensure that you can do something regardless of the weather or time of day. 2. Commit to another person. “This social aspect of exercise is very important to me,” I am a stay-at-home mom. I may let myself off, but if I’ve agreed to walk with a friend after dinner, I…

  • Monday Motivation!!

    jillknapp
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:26 am
    Get a good workout in!!  It will start your week out just right!!  Happy Monday!

  • Canyon County Weight Loss Challenge!!

    jillknapp
    22 Jan 2012 | 12:49 am
    Me with Kim owner of Nampa Fit Studio at the Canyon County weight loss challenge opening day! Great day at the Opening Day of the Canyon County weight loss challenge. I met so many amazing people today!  Team Nampa Fit Studio is going to Rock!! So happy I can watch see their  transformations and see there spirits sore!!!

  • Sportline Step & Distance Pedometer Giveaway!!

    jillknapp
    20 Jan 2012 | 6:58 pm
    This giveaway is closed!  The winner is Tiffany Eckerle!!  Congraulations!  I will e-mail you!!   A must have you will love this Gray ultra design wide screen for easy viewing. Calculates distance traveled in miles or kilometers, steps taken and calories burned. Counts steps to 99,999. One button reset. Sure grip belt attachment. I love pedometers and think everyone should have one.  Easiest way to see that your being active.  Min of 10,000 steps a day I always say!! Now go get fit!   **Mandatory Entry**  Do one or all of the following.  The more you do the more entries you…
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    Thrive Personal Fitness

  • Fitness Book Club: Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength

    Pamela
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am
    Welcome to the first post from my new fitness book club! It’s funny that as I write about the first discussion and book selection, I am struggling to stay away from the distraction of Twitter and Pinterest.  The irony is the first book up for discussion was Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. The authors, Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney, tackle the topic of self-control: where it comes from, why some people seem to have more than others and is it possible to strengthen it? What could have been a rather dry subject was actually made quite entertaining. Baumeister is the…

  • The Fit Truth: Food Accountability

    Pamela
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:05 am
    image by o5com Exercise alone won’t give you the body you want. You’ll feel better: have more energy, sleep better and move better. But you can’t out train a bad diet. 3500 calories equals 1 lb. In theory, you would need to eat 500 calories less per day to lose 1 lb. per week. This, however, assumes that people are only consuming the number of calories needed to maintain their weight. If you need 2000 calories to maintain your weight but average 3000 calories per day your 500 calorie reduction isn’t going to help you lose fat. You have to create a calorie deficit. In the example…

  • What to Do When You Experince Pain From Exercise Ep 49

    Pamela
    20 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Personal Trainer Pamela Hernandez gives advice to a viewer on what to do when you experience pain associated with exercise. In this video is advice for: What to do when you experience pain. What pain is bad. When you should see your doctor for exercise related pain.

  • NuGo Slim Protein Bars Review

    Pamela
    19 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    When it comes to nutrition, there are 3 questions I always get as a personal trainer: Is soda really that bad for you? (Yes, it is.) What do you eat? (I’m at a different place than you are. You’re welcome to check out my food log on Dailyburn but I promise you won’t like it.) Are protein bars okay? That depends on the protein bar and what you mean by “okay”. Protein bars can be a great quick and easy snack. They fit in a desk drawer, backpack or purse. They can be a lifesaver when you’re on the go like I am. They, however, should not be a replacement for real food. You should not…

  • The Fit Truth: Walking Isn’t Going to Cut It

    Pamela
    16 Jan 2012 | 10:56 am
    image by mikebaird Cardio. It’s everyone’s go-to solution for fat loss. Hours are spent walking on treadmills and in parks every day in an effort to lose weight. I’m going to say something that many may disagree with but here it goes. The Fit Truth: Walking doesn’t cut it for fat loss. The 2nd Key to Real Fitness is doing high intensity cardio. Walking is good for lots of things. It’s good for your cardio respiratory system and it certainly burns some calories. And I absolutely don’t want to discourage anyone from getting up and moving. Moving is always preferable to doing…
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  • Healthy Food Trends for 2012

    Jenn
    15 Jan 2012 | 10:59 am
    This week’s Mamavation post suggested we share our latest healthy food discoveries. I decided to use this topic as an excuse to research recommendations from around the internet. Here are some great new foods I’ve found and look forward to trying. Artisan Multigrain Breads-It used to be that you had to seek out a local baker to get high-quality artisan breads. Now, chances are your local market is baking up specialty breads right in the store. Look for breads made with heart-healthy oats, whole-wheat flour, barley, millet and whole-grain rye. Brussels Sprouts-Once considered…

  • Win Free Advertising on up to 25 Blogs!

    Jenn
    15 Jan 2012 | 7:15 am
    The Ads to You Giveaway is hosted by Beauty Brite and Ever After PR! Prize: The winner will receive a featured blog post and premiere Sidebar button ad space for one month from each of the participating blogs! a Rafflecopter giveaway You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway. Tweet

  • Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

    Jenn
    12 Jan 2012 | 7:16 am
    Here is a great guest post from Jaimie of The Wonder Years. With two young kids of my own. I really appreciate ideas for healthy breakfasts. Thanks Jaimie! Last year I went on The Belly Fat Cure and learned a ton of helpful information about sugar addiction, and how much sugar we are feeding ourselves on a regular basis. As I read the book, I was struck at how I have tried to keep my kids from too much sugar, yet was unknowingly setting them up to be addicted to sugar as adults (like I am). For instance, our typical morning breakfast looked something like: 1 cup of milk or juice 1 small bowl…

  • Perfect SUCKS!

    Jenn
    10 Jan 2012 | 9:06 am
    At age 43, I’m a proud mother of two fantastic kids. Married to an amazing husband and trying my best to keep fit and healthy while trying to help others do the same. As some of you know, I had a fantastic transformation with P90X and was even featured on their infomercial for my results. Well, that was nearly 3 years ago now and I’ve hit a few speed bumps since then including two injuries and a few illnesses along with a recent relapse of depression and anxiety. I few years back I wrote about giving up on my perfectionist tendencies. I was concerned that my “slip” in my fitness…

  • Healthy Recipe of the Week – Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

    Jenn
    4 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pm
    Here’s a quick, easy recipe for a delicious, vitamin-filled soup to keep you warm all winter long. 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2-1/2 cups chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 5-1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 3 tsp. chopped fresh thyme Salt and pepper (to taste) Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, for about 1 more minute. Add squash, broth, and red pepper and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and…
 
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  • The Best Ways To Lose Weight — How to get rid of Body fat Permanently

    jitu
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:58 pm
    Among the most detrimental steps you can take for your is continue the dietary fads. The best ways to lose weight are available in publications upon diet. I had been around the yo-yo going on a diet merry-go-round for several years till I came across that my body system wanted ended up being to feed [...]

  • Discovering The Best Ways To Lose Weight

    jitu
    22 Jan 2012 | 10:54 pm
    Slimming down should not be any consequence for your physique. For this reason the majority of fad diets or painful workouts barely act as long-term weight loss steps. Oftentimes they’re merely temporary as well as short-term steps which will just operate in the actual amount of this diet or even physical exercise but when you [...]

  • Among The Best Ways To Lose Weight Is to consume Meals Along with Reduced Calories from fat

    jitu
    21 Jan 2012 | 10:52 pm
    Everyone knows we ought to reduce meals rich in calories from fat to lose weight. To get this done we have to understand what these food types tend to be. Although some meals may be easily accepted because getting higher calories from fat, other people might not be therefore apparent. You will find the most [...]

  • What exactly are the Best Ways to Lose Weight?

    jitu
    20 Jan 2012 | 10:50 pm
    What exactly are the Best Ways to Lose Weight? In order to lose weight you have to use-up more calories compared to you take in. Required through limiting your own calorie intake with the diet plan to create the calorie debt. Upping your degree of physical exercise will also help a person guide the body [...]

  • The Best Ways to Lose Weight-Here Tend to be 4 Methods

    jitu
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:44 pm
    The Best Ways to Lose Weight-Here Tend to be 4 Methods The Best Ways to Lose Weight-Here Tend to be 4 Methods Compiled by administrative upon Dec Twenty-eight, This year — Depart the Remark Are you searching for the best ways to lose weight natural as well as secure method? Listed here are 4 methods [...]
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  • Psychological Defense Mechanisms 101: The Dysfunctional Patterns of Our Lives

    dr-j
    23 Jan 2012 | 3:02 pm
    Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. A psychological defense mechanism is a mental process — usually unconscious — that protects the person from shame, anxiety, conflict, loss of self-esteem, or other unacceptable feelings or thoughts. Many of these defense mechanisms are learned behaviors from our vulnerable childhood, when, because of our perception of various,…

  • An Open Letter to Paula Deen

    dr-j
    16 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pm
    Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. (CC) lifescript/Flickr Having lived in the South most of my life, I have long been aware of our legend in the world of Southern cooking, the iconic Paula Deen. An international ambassador of the turnip greens, fried okra, cheese grits and sweet potato pie, so to speak! Recently she has, unfortunately, been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Her…

  • Mom, Why am I Fat? Georgia Campaigns Against Childhood Obesity With the Strong for Life Initiative

    dr-j
    9 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm
    Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. The state of Georgia recently started a campaign called Strong for Life to educate their populace about the prevalence and problems of childhood obesity. Stop sugarcoating it, Georgia! The campaign features billboards, commercials, and print ads presenting a strong message to a state with nearly one million overweight or obese children.

  • Eating Under the Influence (EUI): 7 Dietary Dangers of Drinking Alcohol

    Marissa
    2 Jan 2012 | 1:54 pm
    Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. (CC) davidgsteadman/Flickr With the joys of the holidays and the recent New Year’s celebration, have you by chance found yourself caught by that speed-binging trap for that shameful behavior of Eating Under the Influence (EUI)? If so, you are not alone in being issued a citation for that risky transgression of EUI! Sure, you may have…

  • How to Keep From Shooting Ourselves in the Foot (or Leg): Hard Advice for Hard Problems

    Marissa
    26 Dec 2011 | 4:30 pm
    Contributor: “Dr. J” Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness. A Florida surgeon and fitness freak with a black belt in karate, he runs 50 miles a week and flies a Cherokee Arrow 200. Plaxico Burress is an outstanding player in the National Football League. After a successful college and early promising professional career, everything looked rosy for the now multi-millionaire. Then on that fateful evening of Nov. 28, 2008 at a New York nightclub, he shot himself in the leg trying to stop his concealed gun from sliding…
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  • Caffeine is A Must for Bodybuilders!

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:36 pm
    Caffeine is a must-have supplement staple in anyone's training, bodybuilding diet and supplementation program. Remember to consult your doctor before starting any diet and exercise plan. Caffeine's Effect   Whether in food, a drink, or supplements, caffeine (aka, 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) acts as a central nervous system stimulant. According to leading research, it helps to promote focus and energy. This is beneficial in itself right before training because every hard trainer wants to seriously enhance energy levels during workouts. Generally, caffeine is a must-have supplement…

  • Branch Warren Back Workout With MuscleTech

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:57 pm
    Branch Warren bodybuilder trains back with Team MuscleTech™, MuscleTech Headquarters sent out video cameras to their athletes. This is what they got back.

  • Kettlebell Swing Benefits With Marc Megna

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Marc Megna shows the proper form and benfits of Kettlebell Swings.

  • How Do I Choose a Good Pre-workout Supplement?

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:27 pm
    Pre-workout supplements can give you that extra boost when you don't feel like hitting the gym. Fortunately, there are tons of pre-workout supplements to choose from. In fact, there are so many it can be a little overwhelming. To that end, I'm going to outline, for you, some of the most important ingredients in pre-workout supplements and how they work. Then I'll give some recommendations for a few of my favorite pre-workout supplements, that I can tell you, from first hand experience, work. Caffeine First and foremost, caffeine is where the energy in a pre-workout comes from. If you happen…

  • Branch Warren: Focus Is Your Key To Get Fired Up!

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:10 pm
    Branch Warren talking about his training strategy and gives advice.
 
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  • Butternut and Parsnip Soup

    Savor The Thyme
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:19 am
    Winter has finally arrived here in the Northeast with a sled inspiring weekend snowstorm. After sledding the kids has some hot chocolate and then asked for some soup. Luckily, I had some of this soup on hand. My favorite part of this soup is that it is an easy way to introduce parsnip to yourself and your family.  Considering parsnip is richer in vitamins and minerals than the carrot. It is particularly rich in potassium and is also a good source of dietary fiber. Butternut and Parsnip Soup (Yield = 7-8 cups)Ingredients:1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/2 sweet onion, chopped2 stalks…

  • 10 Reasons To Run

    RunEatRepeat
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:53 pm
    Need some motivation to run? Here are 10 Reasons to Run Today: 1. Because you might surprise yourself. 2. For everyone who can't 3. You deserve some "me" time! 4. All those chips you ate this weekend 5. To get some fresh air 6. So you can keep up with your kids/puppy/significant other/outrun the cops 7. Because you've been sitting behind the computer all day 8. Runner's High! 9. Because you can 10. Because swimsuit season is right around the corner... Monica started running 6 years ago to lose weight and  fell in love with it! She is a running coach and certified personal trainer. Check out…

  • Flax Seed Marinara Sauce

    Savor The Thyme
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    As a mom, I am always trying to find ways to add some extra nutrition into family meals and this marinara sauce is a perfect example. I make up a batch or two at a time, sometimes toss a few new ingredients in or skip one if I did a bad job following my grocery list. Make a double batch of the sauce as you can freeze it up to 6 months. A great sauce to use on pizzas, pasta, and heck, anything really. Flax Seed Marinara Sauce (Yields ~6 cups)Ingredients:1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3/4 sweet onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 carrot, chopped1/4 teaspoon…

  • Family-friendly Winter Escapes

    SON
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:36 pm
    By Marisa Belger for Green Goes Simple In search of a winter getaway that’s tons of fun, easy on the planet -- and maybe even educational? Whether you and your family like it frosty or tropical, there’s an eco-friendly vacation waiting for you. Protect the Sea TurtlesLearning about exotic animals is one thing -- traveling to their home turf is another! This winter, pack up your crew and head south to Costa Rica, where an Earthwatch team will help you protect the leatherback sea turtle, which is facing extinction. VisitEarthwatch.org for more information and additional expeditions. Hit…

  • Swapping Ingredients Never Tasted so Good

    SON
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm
    By Elizabeth Brownfield It’s tempting to jump on the latest diet bandwagon in the hopes of losing weight fast. But as you may know from trial and error, fad diets often set you up for failure. Think about it: Any regimen that bans your favorite foods (or entire food groups) and makes it difficult to share meals with friends and family is ultimately impossible to stick with over time. Experts agree that the most effective way to lose weight -- and keep it off -- is to make smart changes to your everyday eating habits. One of the best ways to do this is by swapping ingredients -- taking out…
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    PerfectBodyRX.com » Training & Nutrition Tips – PerfectBodyRX – The Perfect Body Guide

  • 101 Tips To Get Six Pack Abs (PDF BONUS)

    Jamin Thompson
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:16 am
    Although it's been a tried and true strategy for years, it seems that the combo of doing thousands of crunches and hours of long boring cardio is no longer the best way to build ripped six pack abs. For those who may not be familiar with the new techniques that many pro fitness models and bodybuilders are now using to get ripped fast, this PDF report may be incredibly helpful. And even if you're a seasoned veteran, you may still pick up a tip or two that you've never heard before. Just so you know…I use the same workouts, nutrition strategies, and tips outlined in this…

  • 101 Tips To Get Six Pack Abs (Part 5)

    Jamin Thompson
    19 Jan 2012 | 3:31 am
    86. Avoid Side Bends. Just like any other muscle, the abs also respond when stimulated with resistance. So unless you want to make your waist wider, avoid side bends at all costs. Skip the dumbbell side bends, weight plate side bends, or any other silly side bend exercise. You do not want to end up with a waist that looks blocky and wide. (Note: many trainers out there disagree with this tip and that's cool…everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Honestly though, even if you think this is a great ab exercise (which it isn't), just avoid it anyway because it makes you look…

  • 101 Tips To Get Six Pack Abs (Part 4)

    Jamin Thompson
    16 Jan 2012 | 3:41 am
    66. Do Squats. Is there a better exercise out there for building your entire body? I think not! Doing squats creates an anabolic environment within the body, gets you stronger, helps you get leaner, and the movement works the entire body. Nuff said. 67. Pay Attention To Your Digestive Health. Many health experts agree that most diseases begin in the gut…and I tend to agree. Everything starts with digestion and maintaining a healthy gut flora balance is incredibly important (especially considering all of the crap that's in food these days). Unfortunately, digestive health is one of…

  • 101 Tips To Get Six Pack Abs (Part 3)

    Jamin Thompson
    7 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    43. Keep Your Diet Basic. Stick to organic grass fed meat (avoid factory farmed meat), fish that isn’t farm raised, cage free eggs, free range chicken, as well as organic fruit, veggies, nuts, and seeds. 44. Macronutrient Mayhem. Here’s a basic daily macronutrient outline: Eat approximately 0.8-1.0 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight, roughly 100-200 grams of carbs (depending how much you weigh), and 20-50 grams of healthy fats such as olive, coconut, and fish oil per day. 45. Implement Carb Loading & Carb Cycling. I always say “Cheat On Your Diet, Not Your…

  • 101 Tips To Get Six Pack Abs (Part 2)

    Jamin Thompson
    4 Jan 2012 | 1:52 am
    21. Don’t Be A Diet Nazi. Be sure to add variety to your diet and throw in some delicious healthy recipes instead of eating boring chicken, asparagus, and brown rice every meal. Gross. 22. Eat More Fruit. Don’t listen to the idiots who advise against eating fruit when trying to get lean. Most of them probably have awful constipation, vitamin & mineral deficiencies, and a 3rd grade level knowledge of nutrition. The sugar, or fructose you consume in fruit will not dictate whether you’re successful at losing fat and getting ripped. If you’re eating clean calories, and getting…
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    All Things Gym

  • Hump the Bar Drill

    Gregor
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:16 am
    John North explains one of his favorite drills. Hit and Catch Drill to learn how to use your hips and legs bringing the bar back into you get under the bar

  • Somebody send this guy some plates.

    Gregor
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    You gotta work with what you got... Joao Casqueiro 200,5 KG x 4 reps Hook Grip Deadlift 81@

  • Iron Radio Podcast #141 with Paul Carter

    Gregor
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:58 pm
    Paul Carter from Lift Run Bang was guest on Iron Radio #141. Listen to it here: Link to MP3 (right click and 'save as') Phil, Lonnie and Rob talk with national-level powerlifter Paul Carter about his athletic background, about his strong-as-hell training partners, Then Paul explains his 80-10-10 rule in which - following the law of averages - most workouts are sort of B-quality but are still of great worth. The 80-10-10 Training Rule use it to grade your training sessions 80% of workouts just getting work done negative 10% sessions are those that suck positive 10%…

  • Ankle Mobility Sequence for Warm Ups

    Gregor
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Jami Tikkanen has some foot / ankle mobility exercises for your warm-ups.

  • Press in Split Q&A with Glenn & Donny

    Gregor
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:12 am
    Glenn Pendlay anf Donny Shankle sat down to adress some question they received on Donny's Press in Split Drills and Split Jerk Foot Position video. Notes: Q: How wide should the feet be in the split? A: slightly wider than shoulder widths Q: What about the back foot position? A: back heel outward, don't rotate (knee can't drop) Q: What about the weight distribution between the feet? A: Glenn says 60/40, Zygmunt Smalcerz says 45/55, Donny says 50/50 Q: Can I do the presses behind the neck? A:  not important , it's only a warm up exercise, no…
 
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  • Gymchat 152 - Leg Training

    Scott Andrew Bird
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:12 am
    Maik Wiedenbach.A quick reminder about this week's gymchat - a discussion on Leg Training. Really looking forward to it. When it comes to the lifting of heavy objects, the emphasis is often placed on the upper body. A little chest training, some back work, some work on the arms and perhaps a spot of grip. And for many people, that's about it. This week we'll be exploring the oft-overlooked - yet equally important - side of any decent lifting routine : leg training. Much more than just squats (though they're certainly a fantastic place to start), it'll actually provide many more benefits than…

  • Where It All Began

    Scott Andrew Bird
    17 Jan 2012 | 1:21 am
    Straight to the Bar.Today marks the 8th anniversary of Straight to the Bar (the first post was Re-Entering the World of Fitness), and to say I'm grateful is an understatement. Thank you for all of the comments, techniques, ideas and inspiration. As examples of all of the above (and to show just how transformative a regular dose of training can be), here are just a few of the many stories we've shared here over the years. How the journey really began. The Road to Strong (Davie Easton) My Weight Success Story (Dan Hardisky) Strength Training Changed My Life (Joe Hashey) A New Beginning (Kevin…

  • The Power of Transformation

    Scott Andrew Bird
    25 Dec 2011 | 7:29 pm
    SttB Team on Kiva.If you've been training for a while, gradually cleaning up your diet, no doubt you've experienced the amazing power of transformation. It's a tremendous feeling. Combined with that feeling is the the incredible satisfaction associated with helping someone else - whether that's in the form of financial assistance, giving them a hand overcoming a particular hurdle, or simply showing them a new way of doing something. Anything at all. A few of the ways I like to blend these are the ones I mentioned in 'Giving it Away' and 'Giving it Away II' : essentially donating pre-loved…

  • CRUSH DVD Review!

    Bill 'Body By Long' Long
    20 Dec 2011 | 7:44 pm
    I give a quick review of this AWESOME DVD made by Jedd Johnson. If you're looking to take your gripper training to the next level or you're just beginning, this is the one and only DVD out there you need to CRUSH anything!

  • Developing your Own Training Routine for Mixed Martial Arts

    Brett Kasa
    20 Dec 2011 | 5:12 pm
    Mixed Martial Arts is such an intensive fitness activity in terms of both physical and mental exhaustion that one has to train extensively in a number of areas in order to be adequately prepared. One has to have incredible endurance, enough at least to stay up and alert at all times. Being able to aptly utilize brunt force is also a huge advantage, so one has to be able to strengthen his body to such a level that he can draw said force, and not only that, but he must learn to concentrate well enough to focus that force on a particular target. If you're enticed by the allure of Mixed Martial…
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    Athletics and Redox Signaling

  • Redox Signaling and the Cardiovascular System

    Matt
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Click the Play button below to listen to Dr. Samuelson and Dr. Ward discuss the role of the cardiovascular system in the body and how Redox Signaling helps the cardiovascular system to function properly. They address the following topics: The importance of a healthy cardiovascular system to overall health How the cardiovascular system acts as the “roadway” of the body How Redox Signaling molecules are essential to the proper function of the cardiovascular system How Redox Signaling molecules enable the cardiovascular system to immediately react to damage Learn More About ASEA…

  • Redox Signaling and the Nervous System Explained

    Matt
    16 Jan 2012 | 4:25 pm
    Click the Play button below to listen to Dr. Samuelson and Dr. Ward discuss the role of the nervous system in the body and the vital nature of Redox Signaling to healthy nervous system function. They address the following topics: How the health of the nervous systems is central to the health of the entire body How elevated levels of oxidative stress in the nervous system affect the body How Redox Signaling molecules are essential to the proper function of the nervous system The analogy of the nervous system as the conductor of an orchestra, directing the functions of all other body systems…

  • Redox Signaling and the Immune & Lymphatic Systems

    Matt
    9 Jan 2012 | 4:07 pm
    Click the Play button below to listen to a fascinating discussion on the role of the immune and lymphatic systems in the body and how Redox Signaling is vital to proper immune and lymphatic system function. The following topics are addressed: How Redox Signaling helps the immune and lymphatic systems ward off potential threats How the lymphatic system is like the body’s “sewer system” The importance of exercise to proper lymphatic system function The daily types of things that happen to our bodies which require immune system response JOIN THE ASEA TEAM BUY ASEA NOW! Learn…

  • Redox Signaling and the Emerging Science of Healing

    Matt
    2 Jan 2012 | 4:14 pm
    Click the Play button below to listen to Dr. Samuelson give a general overview of the essential nature of Redox Signaling to cellular healing. Dr. Samuelson discusses the following topics: What Redox Signaling is and how it is an emerging field of science How Redox Signaling molecules are made in the body The “elegant” process by which Redox Signaling molecules help cells heal themselves How a diminishing supply of Redox Signaling molecules could accelerate aging JOIN THE ASEA TEAM BUY ASEA NOW! Learn More About ASEA Contact Matt ASEA is a non-toxic, perfectly balanced mixture of Redox…

  • Redox Signaling and Anti-Aging Explained

    Matt
    27 Dec 2011 | 4:03 pm
    Click the Play button below to listen to Dr. Samuelson and Dr. Carpenter explain the benefits of Redox Signaling and Anti-Aging. JOIN THE ASEA TEAM BUY ASEA NOW! Learn More About ASEA Contact Matt ASEA is a non-toxic, perfectly balanced mixture of Redox Signaling molecules, similar to those constantly produced by all living healthy cells. ASEA enhances and activates the native antioxidants needed to protect and detoxify the cells and at the same time supplements the signaling molecules needed to repair or replace damaged cells and restore healthy tissue and immune function. If you are…
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    Four Hour Body Couple

  • One guy vs all those meal replacement shakes

    Luke
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:08 am
    In the last few weeks, I seem to be frequently coming across 'meal replacement' shake mixes. Whether it's at the gym, around friends, or with clients - these drink mixes are popping up everywhere. Once you know their dark secret though, you'll probably look at them a little differently next time you see one.

  • Resolutions? Throw them away! (Your ‘Today I Am’)

    Luke
    5 Jan 2012 | 7:19 am
    Not to shock you, but if you made some New Year's resolutions, it's time to throw them away. Be done with them. Forget them and leave them in the past. It's time for you to truly see past the 'try' phase and know what it feels like to achieve what you want.

  • Fat Loss before the New Year

    Luke
    28 Dec 2011 | 6:45 am
    Did your Christmas cheat day extend into Boxing Day? Or maybe there's been a couple too many cheat days in the holiday season? Not to worry, even with just a few days of 2011 left, follow this simple plan and you could be carrying less fat in the new year than you are right now. It's simple, to the point and won't kill your celebrations on Saturday night.

  • Holiday discount just in time!

    Luke
    14 Dec 2011 | 8:46 am
    So maybe you're thinking that the holidays is a time when just maintaining your weight loss is a great achievement - which it is! But if you're needing a helping hand, we have a gift for you that'll help kick off your New Year just right. For a very short time, we have an exclusive discount on PAGG - and you'll love getting January started just right because there's nothing like seeing the calendar tick over, and getting results as the days go by. Using the code is simple, just get it from us, and you'll be ready to go!

  • Do Women actually lose weight on slow carb?

    Luke
    5 Dec 2011 | 8:29 am
    This is a question that's come through to us, loud and clear, from many, many people. It's time to finally talk about this, in the open, so that no one feels guilty anymore, and so that there's no disappointment with results.
 
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    Birmingham Barbell

  • Russian Squat / Deadlift Assault

    jeff
    2 Jan 2012 | 9:56 am

  • Squatting On a Box Does NOT Give You the Right To Do the Following:

    jeff
    2 Dec 2011 | 7:00 am
    -Descend Faster 1. Please don’t PLOP onto the box and lose any eccentric work that the down phase will benefit you. 2. Plus it’s just a a matter of time before you blow out your back (thoracic or lumbar). 3. One of the great benefits / teaching tools the the box squat provides is to teach hip path (“Sit down AND back”) Descending faster with little or NO control is with our a doubt allowing you to squat straight down and keeping you on the balls of your feet and hips are tucking underneath you. -Descend Slower 1. Don’t allow the box to distract you from your…

  • Birmingham Barbell Q&A-If You Could Only Do ONE Strongman Type Exercise With an Athlete, What Would It Be and Why?

    jeff
    1 Dec 2011 | 7:54 am
    I would do heavy med balls or Atlas Stones personally , because I like them and they work for me. The grappling work and control is priceless. Yet for 99% of the athletes I train though, it is definitely the Farmers Walk, either unilaterally and bilaterally, and I’ll tell you why. The Farmers Walk builds cartoonish strength in the ankle, knee, hip, grip and CORE, CORE and did I mention CORE? It also hits the glute medius, which is often grossly UNDER trained. The upper back gets smoked too! It can be used for conditioning, strength building, joint stability, tendon strength, you name…

  • Your Muscle Building Program Need a Little Kick in the Pants? Give This a Try!

    jeff
    9 Nov 2011 | 7:51 am
    German Volume Training for the Advanced Trainee This variation on the GVT theme is called the 4 Percent Method. One must increase the load 4-5% each workout for two workouts in a row and then simultaneously reducing the target rep range by one for every weight increase. Then reduce the weight 4-5% and increase the rep range back to its original starting point. It looks something like this for let’s say BARBELL CURLS: WORKOUT 1 – 10 SETS OF 5 @ 110 LBS WORKOUT 2 – 10 SETS OF 4 @ 115 LBS WORKOUT 3 – 10 SETS OF 3 @ 120 LBS WORKOUT 4 – 10 SETS OF 5 @ 115 LBS WORKOUT…

  • Bench Press Poll!

    jeff
    25 Oct 2011 | 7:52 am
    Online Surveys – Zoomerang.com
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  • ICON Twitter Updates for 2012-01-27

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:02 pm
    Men w/ low testosterone levels above 40 have a higher risk of death in a four-year period than those w/ normal levels, a new study suggests # Losing muscle has more to do with inadequate diet than with excessive aerobics # Molecular biologists at the USC in Los Angeles have found indications that beta-alanine can mitigate the negative effects of glucose. # Powered by Twitter Tools

  • ICON Twitter Updates for 2012-01-26

    admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:02 pm
    Light training before you start serious training is anti-catabolic and results in less injury # The more weight men can shift with bench presses and squat=the longer their life expectancy=muscle power protects, especially against cancer # For stronger biceps, train your legs-The best way to develop more strength in your arms is to train them together with a large muscle groups # At bedtime, you want 20-25 grams of pure casein derived protein. Perfect fuel for your body to work with as you sleep (6-12 hours) # Powered by Twitter Tools

  • ICON Twitter Updates for 2012-01-25

    admin
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:02 pm
    A high carb meal will only elevate your metabolism from 4 to 30 percent above normal. This small elevation will last only 2 to 5 hours # Concerning basal metabolism proteins speed it up 30%, Carbs and fats 10% # Greer Rocking the Power Wheel: http://t.co/IPXzUOHN via @youtube # Sledge Hammer Coin Balance Lift: http://t.co/hMzJyNbR via @youtube # There's mounting evidence that you age more quickly if you have a high blood sugar level=higher your glucose level-the older your face looks # Powered by Twitter Tools

  • ICON Twitter Updates for 2012-01-24

    admin
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:02 pm
    Carbohydrates are digested 30% in the mouth with the salivary enzyme amylase and with of course chewing aiding the cause # Proteins are primarily digested in the stomach. Eating proteins after carbs and fats will result in a reduced amount of protein digestion # A high protein meal however will elevate your metabolism by up to 70 percent above normal and this effect can last as long as 10 to 12 hours # Powered by Twitter Tools

  • ICON Twitter Updates for 2012-01-23

    admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:02 pm
    The best time to do weight training is in the evening, say Australian sports scientists. It results in more muscle mass if that is your goal # Fish oil reduces exam stress. University of Lausanne using a 3-week course of fish oil kept low the stress hormone levels # Slider Wall Squats.m4v: http://t.co/lkrb9hWh via @youtube # It's the ICON Performance Newsletter! – http://t.co/Xvft5F3w # CARBS aren’t digested in the stomach=they just sit there and slowly pass into the small intestines where the pancreatic enzymes do 70% more # Powered by Twitter Tools
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  • Wake Up & Workout, No Excuses

    RomyRome
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    The later you sleep in, the lazier you get, and the less motivated you are. This video is really simple because it is basically saying wake up, don't make excuses and get the job done no matter what you're training for. This is for my morning gym goers! Very motivational video by Nike

  • Protect your dreams: Motivational Video

    RomyRome
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:19 am
    This video comes from the movie "The Pursuit of Happiness". In this scene Will Smith tells his son to protect his dreams and not to let anyone bring him down. Do what you want to do, and the only person who can tell you no is you! Challenege yourself and don't let anyone get in your way.  

  • Channa Serenity Photo Gallery: Raw Vegan Fitness Model

    RomyRome
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm
    I always wondered how it was possible to make it big in fitness without being a meat-eater. After searching, I found the beautiful Channa Serenity who does exactly that. She is a holistic health practitioner in Toronto, and a WBFF pro bikini athlete. She got her amazing body from training hard but most of all- from her raw vegan diet. Check out some of her awesome shots in this photo gallery and check out our interview to see what she has to say...

  • 1400 Calorie Meal Plan for Women

    RomyRome
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    Want to lose weight? Well, I can help you with that. A big mistake people do when dieting is that they either cut out all of their carbohydrates, or cut out all of their fat. They also don’t eat enough protein during the day and aren’t properly hydrated. I will help you devise a perfect weight loss meal plan that includes 6 daily meals : 3 Full Meals and 2 Healthy Snacks. The way this will be done is that your 3 full meals with contain roughly 400 calories and then you will have 2 snacks containing 100 calories each. This schedule of eating more frequently allows you to control your…

  • Channa Serenity: Raw Vegan Fitness Model

    RomyRome
    20 Jan 2012 | 10:53 am
    I always wondered how it was possible to make it big in fitness without being a meat-eater. After searching, I found the beautiful Channa Serenity who does exactly that. She is a holistic health practitioner in Toronto, and a WBFF pro bikini athlete. She got her amazing body from training hard but most of all- from her raw vegan diet. I got the chance to ask her a few question and here's what she had to say: Name:  Channa Serenity Hometown: Middleton, NS, now residing in Toronto Height: 5’7” Birthday: July 31 Weight:  125 Occupation:  Holistic Health Practitioner, Wellness Coach,…
 
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  • Answering the Biggest Question About Beans

    jason
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    photo credit: Stuti ~ Let me ask you a question – when you started slow-carb did you imagine you’d be eating so many beans?! A lot of people have started coming on board with the whole slow-carb revolution, thanks to Tim Ferriss and his book. One of the first, and most vociferous, questions I get asked is something to the effect of: Do I really have to eat that many beans?! The short answer is “it depends”. Let’s get into this particular third of our allowed food list a little deeper, shall we? How much beans should I eat? As far as I can tell, Tim never mentions…

  • Impress Your Friends With This Fancy Egg Recipe

    jason
    13 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    Have you been getting tired of the same kind of eggs day after day after day? Do you need a better breakfast recipe? When I had some extra time over Christmas break, I wanted to tackle some different ways to prepare eggs. The idea was an ebook of egg mastery, but instead I wrote it as a post on SlowCarbFoodie that I’ll link to when it goes up next week. Anyway, I had never made Eggs Benedict before, but I’d heard it was a bit of a challenge. I’m happy to say that it’s not. It’s a pretty simple-to-slowcarbify way of enjoying them. This recipe will make two…

  • The Secret Weapon to Quick Holiday Fat Loss

    jason
    9 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    Are you upset with yourself for having gained weight over the holidays? Maybe you’re not upset, but you definitely think it’s time to get things back under control. Fun was had, and now you have to undo what’s been done. We just let it go I know how you feel. My wife and I wanted to behave ourselves between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we had other plans that got in the way. Like how we wanted to make Christmas cookies and fudge. Finally we just decided we’d generally take it easy but not stress the non-plan foods, knowing that in January we’d get back on track. You’re getting…

  • Un Resumen Del Libro 4 Hour Body (Cuerpo de 4 Horas)

    jason
    5 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    English version Estamos en proceso de traducir varios posts en español. Por el momento, todos los enlaces que estan en este post se dirigen a posts en inglés. Espero que disfrutes este primer post en español! Durante las últimas semanas, muchas personas me han preguntado lo que estoy haciendo para bajar de peso. Especialmente después de mi examen de salud, la gente está interesada en la forma en que estoy haciendolo (incluso la doctora!). El problema que encontré es que no tengo ningún post bueno aquí para enviar a la gente a que no saben nada sobre el 4 Hour Body! Así que hoy…

  • The 31 Most Motivational Posts To Kick Off The New You

    jason
    1 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    You’ve made it through another year! How does your end match up with what you thought it would be this time last year? It’s January 1, and that means it’s time for you to start working on your New Year’s decisions (resolutions don’t work). Maybe you’ve got some, maybe you don’t. You might be too sick at the moment to do anything about it anyway. That’s why I did some legwork for you. I spent some time looking for the best motivational posts I could find, and I’ve linked you to them below. Most of them are related specifically to fitness,…
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  • Having A Healthy Diet and Exercise Plan For Better Results

    trainermike
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:43 pm
    Whether you have a goal to lose weight or you just want to get healthier, combining a healthy diet and exercise plan can help you get results. People are using a healthy diet and exercise plan to maintain good health  to help them combat the several illnesses and serious diseases that happen each year. Healthy [...]

  • 3 Tips for Setting a Weight Loss Goal

    trainermike
    13 Jan 2012 | 8:27 pm
    Today, I have a guest post about setting a weight loss goal from author, David Dack. He is an established author on weight loss, motivation and fitness. I am pleased to add his article on weight loss goals to my site, as I think my readers will find it useful. Deciding on and setting your [...]

  • Les Mills Body Pump Is Now A Home Workout Called PUMP!

    trainermike
    8 Jan 2012 | 8:03 pm
    With development in complete silence and very little fan fare, the creators of some of the most popular and sought after in home workout programs that would include P90X, P90X2, Insanity, Hip Hop Abs, Slim in 6 Beachbody, has teamed up with one of the world’s most popular group fitness companies Les Mills. Together they [...]
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  • Is spandex keeping you fat?

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    2 Jan 2012 | 4:57 pm
    When I was fat, I was convinced that all dry cleaners were shrinking my clothes. Mei (May, in American), my newest dry cleaner would cheerfully promise “no possible no shrink” as she quickly shook her head and took...

  • Bah Humbug: High-calorie, high-fat holiday foods can top 20,000 calories

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    7 Dec 2011 | 1:38 pm
    On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me… well, you know how that goes, but if you really did get a partridge — and cooked it — consider yourself lucky. Partridge has less than 260...

  • Can a gym addiction lead to body dysmorphia?

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    30 Nov 2011 | 3:26 pm
    "I don’t want to look back on myself in ten years and wonder why I didn’t get my ass off the couch and make a difference starting now," a commentor wrote in response to...

  • KFC, Taco Bell wants food stamps to be used to buy fast food

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    3 Nov 2011 | 10:49 am
    Yum Brands, corporate owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John Silver's and Taco Bell is lobbying at the federal level to allow foods stamps to be accepted at its fast food restaurants.Yum Brands claim that the majority...

  • Soy Lawsuit: Bodily injury and adverse health effects

    STEFAN PINTO, Fitness Examiner
    25 Oct 2011 | 3:27 pm
    New findings have surfaced concerning the safety of excessive soy consumption. An Illinois judge has given the green light to a lawsuit challenging the use of soy foods and serving soy-laden meals in Illinois prisons.The lawsuit claims that...
 
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  • Benefits of a Detox Health Cleanse

    Lisa J.
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm
    The human body generally contains toxic products within the organs of the body and in the blood. Such impurities keep the body organs unhealthy. In order to maintain good health, there is a need to detoxify the body. This is a process through which a detox cleanse is used for detoxification. When you cleanse the [...]

  • Beachbody 30-Day Trial Offer for $14.95

    Lisa J.
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pm
    Recently, you may have seen infomercials and ads for Beachbody fitness program where you can get a 30-day trial for just $14.95! Looks like a great deal doesn’t it? I looked at the Les Mills Pump $14.95 30-day trial offer from Beachbody. What you have to remember is that you will pay for the entire [...]

  • Les Mills Pump Combat Workout Review

    Lisa J.
    15 Jan 2012 | 2:45 pm
    I was super excited to try Les Mills Pump Combat, a martial arts inspired workout. This workout includes moves that are familiar to boxing, kickboxing, Tai Kwon Do and Muay Thai! Are you ready for some kicking and punching? Part of the Ultimate Cross Training Deluxe package, Les Mills Combat is one of the best [...]

  • Staying Fit After Age 50

    Lisa J.
    11 Jan 2012 | 11:50 am
    Staying fit at age 50 and beyond can be a challenge, especially if you’ve led a sedentary or low activity life up until this point. It is more important than ever to get yourself back to the best health possible. With increased life expectancy these days, living to your 85 or 90 is not unusual. [...]

  • E&E Energy and Endurance Formula – Free Shipping

    Lisa J.
    6 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pm
    Do you ever have a hard time getting up and going for a workout? You need E&E Energy and Endurance, Beachbody’s newest pre-workout supplement in a 30-day supply. Scientifically formulated to improve your energy, strength, focus, and endurance, you’ll get the most out of your Beachbody fitness program! Being too tired to start or continue [...]
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    Fab Fit Squad

  • No Boring Salads!!!

    Kim
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:55 pm
    If your salads are becoming boring, you need to re-think the basics and spruce up those greens. Check out these fanciful salads that boost your enthusiasm for eating these healthy sides and enjoy the crunch of some good greens for the picnic months ahead. Robust Salads Are Built On Protein We all know how much I stress protein at all meals. Add a powerful punch to your salad is to include some protein, namely in the form of seafood, meats, beans, or hard boiled eggs. Here are some ideas cooked shrimp, canned salmon or white albacore tuna on top of your bed of greens. Perhaps your salad would…

  • 4 Ways To Lose Your Belly

    Kim
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:48 am
    Admit we all look down at our tummy’s and wish they are a little flatter, more Source: Michelle Meiklejohn define or hell just wasn’t a muffin top! Here a four ways to lose that muffin top. Add protein to every meal. I always ask my clients to write their food journals and the one element that is missing from most meals is protein. This is help you repair your muscles after working out and helps you to feel full longer. Log your meals. This helps you really visualize what your are putting in your mouth. I mean you log EVERYTHING the Peppermint Patty  you grabbed from the…

  • No Fail Resoution Tips

    Kim
    5 Jan 2012 | 1:30 am
    The first week of the new year is almost over. How are you doing with your resolutions? Are you still making them? If your resolution this year is to lose those last 10 pounds or to get into or back into shape I have a few tips that may help you get there this year. You need a strategy — just hoping and praying isn’t a strategy. Think of your fitness plan as planning a trip. Would you just hop in the car and hope you end up a destination. No.. you would punch it into your GPS and follow the route. Getting back into shape and losing weight is the same thing! Your action for right…

  • Your Last Weight Loss Program

    Kim
    29 Dec 2011 | 5:00 am
    Make 2012 the year you realize your weight loss goals and/or fitness goals.  To kick off the new year I am offering F.R.E.E individualized wellness coaching.  Your read correctly, here’s the catch, I’m only accepting 10 people! So hurry and contact me!  Whether you are looking to lose fat, build muscle, gain energy, feel younger or improve your athletic performance or all of the above, I’m here to help! What you get: Nutrition coaching Customized fitness plan based on your goals and schedule Weekly check ins Online support group Accountability Requirements: Commit to the…

  • What Are you Eating?

    Kim
    28 Dec 2011 | 5:21 am
    These past few weeks, we may have been eating more than we typically do during the rest of the year. Come January 1st, many of will list losing weight as your primary New Year’s Resolution. So what do you do? You head to the gym and hit the cardio machines, take a few group exercise classes and maybe lift a few weights. The question that remains is what are you eating? Jack Lalanne is the godfather of fitness and his famous quote is~ Exercise is King, nutrition is Queen, put them together and you’ve got a kingdom. Most people forget to think about the food.  Once you get your…
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  • The Stay-Fit Bug Christmas Time BONUS Finale

    Shaun
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:33 am
    The Stay-Fit Bug Christmas Time BONUS Finale >>>Click here to sign up to the email newsletter>Stay stacked up on your bodybuilding resources (Supplements/Fitness equipment/Books)

  • It’s Over!

    Shaun
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:34 pm
    It’s Over! >>>Click here to sign up to the email newsletter>Stay stacked up on your bodybuilding resources (Supplements/Fitness equipment/Books)

  • Stay-Fit Bug Best of the Month – September

    Shaun
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:33 am
    Stay-Fit Bug Best of the Month -- September >>>Click here to sign up to the email newsletter>Stay stacked up on your bodybuilding resources (Supplements/Fitness equipment/Books)

  • Happy Thanks Giving 2009

    Shaun
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:33 pm
    Happy Thanks Giving 2009 >>>Click here to sign up to the email newsletter>Stay stacked up on your bodybuilding resources (Supplements/Fitness equipment/Books)

  • Stay-Fit Bug Survey – The Bugmeister wants to get to know you better!

    Shaun
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:33 am
    Stay-Fit Bug Survey -- The Bugmeister wants to get to know you better! >>>Click here to sign up to the email newsletter>Stay stacked up on your bodybuilding resources (Supplements/Fitness equipment/Books)
 
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  • Get Lost

    12 Jan 2012 | 1:38 pm
    My New Year's resolution this year was to carve out a little more "me time" in my day to day life. Basically, my goal was just make time to take care of myself so that I can be better in every aspect of my life. Doing thinge like; taking the time to exercise without interruption, meditate, take a long hot bath every -once-in-a-while, learn about something that interests me. I've been doing a decent job of it, although it is tough with 2 little ones, a job, and a recent move. Today I came across this article with some great advice about "getting lost" and unplugging from the stressers of…

  • Great Guidelines for eating out

    9 Jan 2012 | 8:11 pm
    Check out these guidelines for eating out if you have gestational diabetes. They are geared towards women with GD, but are great guidelines for anyone to follow, especially if you are trying to stick to a healthy diet or lose weight. Let me know what you think!

  • Boost your Metabolism

    6 Jan 2012 | 5:49 pm
    Check out these great tips that Dr. Oz shared on twitter. A few easy ways to help keep your metabolism high!

  • Have you missed me?

    5 Jan 2012 | 5:16 pm
    Or maybe you didn't even notice I've been away :) My family and I have been very very busy the past few weeks, and even the past few months! Here is a brief update of what I've been up to, and why I took a brief hiatus from my work on Fit Mommy. At the end of September we packed up and left Florida for a brief stay in Kentucky. My husband just finished his MBA (woohoo!) and we wanted to spend as much time as possible before he found a job that might take us far away. I started a temporary/part time job in Kentucky while my husband was staying home with the kids and looking for his first…

  • Want more information on your birth control choices?

    16 Dec 2011 | 8:08 am
    Check out this great article outlining various birth control methods and the pros and cons of each.
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  • 5 Ways to Eat Less without Feeling Deprived

    admin
    12 Jan 2012 | 12:52 am
    One of the best ways to drop the extra pounds is to reduce the amount of food you eat, especially if you tend to overeat. If you’re used to eating more, then eating less may not be that easy. If you try to reduce your food by too much — or too fast — you’ll end up feeling hungry and deprived. Here are 5 ways to eat less without feeling deprived: 1) Thinner Slices You can easily reduce your portions of meat, such as beef, chicken, pork and turkey, by slicing the meat thinner. Use a very sharp knife, if you’re slicing it yourself. If you buy meat at the deli…

  • Create Your Own Weight Loss Recipe Collection

    admin
    9 Jan 2012 | 7:55 am
    Your very own weight loss recipe collection — filled with foods you love — is one of the best tools to help you lose weight. A weight loss recipe collection is exactly what it sounds like: a collection of healthy recipes that focus on weight loss. The reason why it’s such a powerful tool is because people tend to stop eating healthy because they get bored with uninspiring and bland food choices. The thing is, when you have a weight loss recipe collection, you have endless choices for delicious, healthy meals, snacks, soups and so much more. Here are three ways you can start…

  • How to Set SMART Weight Loss Goals

    Suzanne
    29 Dec 2011 | 10:05 am
    When it comes to setting weight loss goals, most people just do the bare minimum of setting a goal to “lose weight.” What happens with such a flimsy goal is that it gets blown out of the water at the sight of a glazed doughnut. There’s no meaning or purpose to the goal. There’s nothing memorable about it. It just won’t “stick” in your brain. Some people state a simple weight loss goal. “Lose 25lbs.” That’s a bit better but it doesn’t really have much to sink your teeth into, does it? If you want to set yourself up for success,…

  • Make Spinach Your Go-To Veggie!

    admin
    11 Nov 2011 | 12:30 pm
    Spinach is like a “super food” when it comes to good health, and spinach and weight loss are equally well-matched. Spinach contains a lot of fiber and it’s loaded with plenty of vitamins and minerals. Spinach has very few calories, so you can enjoy a lot of it without going over your calorie count for the day. Best of all, there are so many ways to enjoy spinach! Here are a few good ideas to get you started: Baby spinach salad. Baby spinach leaves are tender and have a nice mild flavor, so they are perfect for using in a salad.  Either make the spinach leaves your base…

  • How to Organize Your Kitchen for Weight Loss Success

    admin
    11 Nov 2011 | 12:13 pm
    You probably know that being focused is crucial for successful weight loss, and this applies to much more than your mental state. If your outer environment is cluttered and disorganized, you will have a much harder time taking the right actions to stay on track. To this end, having a very organized, functional kitchen will help a lot! You’ll be able to see clearly which ingredients you have, and which ones you need to buy. You will have all of the equipment you need to prepare healthy, delicious meals, without feeling frustrated because it’s taking so long. Here’s how to…
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  • Home Weight Loss Exercise : Armor Plated Chest Video

    Admin
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:56 am
    FREE 7-Day VIP membership ! Visit www.hollywoodbodyclub.com now! The Single arm fly with a resistance band as chest exercise that targets the middle chest as a great and easy workout. Experience the online fitness training, workout programs, fitness exercises by Hollywood elite trainer Max “The Body” Philisaire to turns your body into work of art. Learn how to…

  • Still Need To Do Some Xmas Shopping? Then Check Out These 5 Christmas Fitness Gifts

    Admin
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    Still Need To Do Some Xmas Shopping? Then Check Out These 5 Christmas Fitness Gifts Article by Tom Parker As Christmas approaches you are probably starting to think about shopping for presents more and more. This year I dare you to mix it up a little. Instead of shopping for…

  • PILATES for SEXY LEGS in 8 Min. with Alisa Wyatt

    Admin
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    wwwpilatesology.com, http Get long lean sexy legs and firm butt in this 8 minute PILATES workout. Join Alisa Wyatt as she guides you through this great lower body routine. Check out Alisa’s Intermediate and Advanced Pilates Workout DVD’s and Downloads at www.ALISAWYATT.com. And get ready to work hard !! Hi…

  • Home Fitness Equipment – Need Of Time?

    Admin
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:20 am
    Home Fitness Equipment – Need Of Time? Article by HireFitness At some point of time in our life we all realize that we need to exercise if we want to be healthy and fit. We are living in big cities which mean…

  • Six Pack Abs Workout Routine

    Admin
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    Six Pack Abs Workout Routine Article by Richard S Murphy You six pack abs workout routine provides you the guidelines to achieve your desired abdomen built. However, you have to remember that following the proper and most suitable routine will do you more favor. It’s not…
 
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    Coach Calorie

  • Can We Please Stop the Diet Workarounds

    Coach Calorie
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:39 am
    What’s the point of dieting if you’re going to put more energy into figuring out how to work around the diet’s guidelines, than the energy you put into diet itself? Why do we do this? Being Vegetarian Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Eat Meat Say what? Technically, vegetarians don’t eat meat. However, being a vegetarian means that you eat a plant based diet. While there are many people that practice a true vegetarian diet, that are 10 times as many people who think that being vegetarian just means they shouldn’t eat meat. What being a vegetarian to them means…

  • 10 Simple Ways to Get Fat and Feel Good About It

    Coach Calorie
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:10 am
    DISCLAIMER: If you have no sense of humor or easily get offended by your weight, then please do not read this article. Eat Fast Food Even the “healthy” menu can pack 1,000 calories. You can’t go wrong! But make sure you get a Diet Coke with your double cheeseburger and supersized fries – you wouldn’t want to overdo it. Hang Around Other Obese People Hanging around other obese people helps teach you the tricks of the trade to putting on that spare tire. Watch and learn from them. Do what they do – they have getting fat down to a science. Make Excuses…

  • Training Your Mind for a New Healthy Lifestyle

    Deanna
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:52 am
    This is a guest post from Deanna of My Fitness & Nutrition When you’re transitioning from an unhealthy lifestyle to a new one, it’s really difficult to make new changes. There’s a reason for this, and it isn’t that you are weak or have too little willpower or just don’t have it in you…you are actually training your mind, and changing the way your brain works, and that isn’t easy! When we develop habits, we create little neuropathways in our brain that transmit signals. It’s a tiny little electric connection that makes us repeat our patterns. Our brain begins just working…

  • Weight Loss Happens the Moment You Don’t Give Up

    Coach Calorie
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:17 am
    How many times have you busted your butt in the gym and in the kitchen, only to step on the scale and not see your weight change one single bit? Maybe it even went up some! What gives? Weight Loss is Not a Straight Line First off, get rid of that scale – it’s worthless. Use these progress measuring tools instead. However, if you’re dead set on using the scale, you need to understand that weight loss does not occur in a straight line. You could be doing everything right. You could be weight training several times a week. You could be doing cardio on your off days. You could…

  • Calories Burned During Exercise are Meaningless

    Coach Calorie
    20 Jan 2012 | 8:36 am
    How many calories do you burn during your workout? How many calories do you burn when you’re not working out? Depending on what you do for exercise, you could be burning 5-10 times as many calories at rest than when you are working out. You Burn the Majority of Calories at Rest Most people burn about 100 calories for every mile they run. Whether you weight train, swim, run, or play sports, you probably burn anywhere from 200-500 calories (maybe more, maybe less) during a typical workout. That is certainly going to help you lose fat. However, you burn 1500-3000 calories the rest of the…
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  • The Whole Truth

    Mark
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:47 am
    The weights never lie!!!   “The Iron never lies to you…The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver…two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds.”  - Henry Rollins I found this quote recently and it really made me think. How many times have we been around someone who says that they can lift this much, run this fast, etc.  They’re always fast and strong, at least according to what they say.  Once you get them in the weightroom (or on a stopwatch), the reality just isn’t quite…

  • 3 Keys During The Football Off-season

    Mark
    12 Jan 2012 | 7:44 pm
    For the football fans in the U.S., our glut of football excitement is about to run out. The NCAA football season ended when Alabama beat LSU.  The NFL playoffs are in full swing and soon the Super Bowl will be played and over.  So as to not forget our neighbors to the north, the CFL offseason is well underway.  Of course, just because the season is over doesn’t mean that things are any less hectic for the coaches, players, and support personnel.  No matter what level you are at, this is the period to get better.  Coaches are looking for better players through scouting and…

  • 3 Tips for Barefoot Training

    Mark
    6 Jan 2012 | 2:47 pm
    I’ve written previously about training barefoot and the possible benefits.  It seems like the concept is becoming more popular lately.  There are more books being published and the concept is getting more coverage in the mainstream media.  Recently an article on barefoot training appeared in the Huffington Post.  With all of the recent interest, I thought it might be a good idea to mention a few tips before throwing away all of your training shoes. What shoes to wear for training today? How about going barefoot! Tips for Barefoot Training Ease into it – Most of us…

  • Youth Training & Development Part II

    Mark
    3 Jan 2012 | 4:16 pm
    As everyone was putting out their “best of 2011″ lists recently, I came across a post that goes right along with my thoughts on sports specialization. It brings up some good points.  Rather than rehash the post, I encourage you to read it and see how well it echos my thoughts.  It also gives us a few new points to think about in the sports specialization argument.  Check it out here  How young is too young to specialize in a sport? Happy New Year!! Have a great 2012!! Mark

  • Youth Training & Athletic Development

    Mark
    29 Dec 2011 | 4:50 pm
    Is this too young to specialize? There was a good article published recently about developing young athletes.  It focuses on sports specialization in young athletes.  Besides the normal reasons I have used to put down the practice of early specialization, it cites another major one.  It points out that according to much of the work on Long Term Athletic Development, if a child specializes at too early of an age, they will fail to develop basic athletic skills.  The lack of these skills will then limit their overall athletic potential.  I believe that this is 100 % correct.  I recently…
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    Exercise Menu - How to Workout and Lose Weight by Jacques Courseault, M.D.

  • Nike Air Relentless Running Shoe Review: An Awesome Buy

    Jacques Courseault, M.D.
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:05 am
    I am a runner. Not a running fanatic, but I take my 20-minute Fast Pace runs seriously. I have always appreciated good comfortable running shoes, but never made too much of a big deal about feel, weight, etc… Until now… Recently, my run, in shoes that are [...]

  • Why Medicine and Science Say You Should Meditate

    Jacques Courseault, M.D.
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:27 pm
    Today’s Guest Post is provided by Holly Peek, an MD/MPH student at Tulane University and host of Holly on Health, a radio show, newspaper column, and social networking sites focused on health and medical issues for Generation Y. Her blog can be found at www.hollyonhealth.com. Imagine yourself sunbathing [...]

  • A “Must See” Running Mechanics Video

    Jacques Courseault, M.D.
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:50 pm
    As I begin my training for the next 10K race that I am jumping into, I wanted to refresh my running mechanics skills so I can be sure to perfect these skills on race day. I have come across bits and pieces of “good” running information over [...]

  • 5 Tips for Exercise and Weight Loss Motivation

    Jacques Courseault, M.D.
    22 Jan 2012 | 8:33 pm
    You have been up since 5am, went non-stop at work, ate a little junk food today, got the kids settled and now have to choose between a night cap or a bout of exercise. Naturally, you are now leaning towards a drink and a movie… Hmmmmm… Before [...]

  • Good One Month Pre-Designed Workout Programs for Your Lifestyle

    Jacques Courseault, M.D.
    19 Jan 2012 | 10:09 am
    As a personal trainer and physician, I appreciate the importance of having a set plan to achieve a particular fitness goal. It can be frustrating to search for different workout programs each day you want to exercise, instead of having them already designed and scheduled for you. [...]
 
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    World of Diets

  • Should You Do Cardio Before Or After Weights?

    Jonathan
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:44 am
    Should You Do Cardio Before Or After Weights? is a post from: world of dietsThere’s one common question which bothers a lot of people who workout often: should you do cardio before or after weights? There are a number of factors which may influence this decision, all of which I touch upon in this post: 1. What are your primary fitness goals? 2. Is doing cardio before or after [...]

  • Best Bodyweight Ab Exercises To Flatten Your Belly

    Jonathan
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    Best Bodyweight Ab Exercises To Flatten Your Belly is a post from: world of dietsGetting flat abs is the biggest fitness desire I know. This is why ab machines like the Ab Circle Pro and the Total Core sell so well and why gyms are packed with weird and cumbersome stomach exercisers. The good news is that you don’t really need expensive machines to get flat abs. You can [...]

  • 8 Fitness Predictions For 2012

    Jonathan
    14 Jan 2012 | 10:37 am
    8 Fitness Predictions For 2012 is a post from: world of dietsIt is said that prophecy was given to fools. Well, I’m in a sort of foolish mood these days so I’ll try my hand at some prophesying and share with you my fitness predictions for 2012. It will be fun to look back in December (unless the Mayans get us first) and see how right [...]

  • Fat Loss Lessons From 2011

    Jonathan
    10 Jan 2012 | 11:17 am
    Fat Loss Lessons From 2011 is a post from: world of dietsNow that 2012 has already begun (and I hope the Mayans are wrong so we’ll live to see the end of it), it’s time to do a little summary of stuff I learned through blogging about fitness and fat loss throughout 2011. I hope that these lessons will help you make 2012 a great year [...]

  • Free Fitness Calendar For 2012 – Print Your Copy

    Jonathan
    7 Jan 2012 | 3:11 pm
    Free Fitness Calendar For 2012 – Print Your Copy is a post from: world of dietsI want to give you a small gift for the beginning of 2012: a fitness calendar that I created for the new year. You can print it out for free below. Now, I’m no great designer and I don’t have the skills to create a shiny and sleek calendar, but I did my best for [...]
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    My Athletic Life

  • Around the Web: 1/27/2012

    Tim Huntley
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pm
    A couple of videos caught my eye the past few days. Reebok is taking CrossFit mainstream with a series of ads – “The Sport of Fitness has Arrived.”   And an awesome speech after a tough defeat by Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens:   Chris Kresser has an interesting post, Why You May Need To [...] [To continue reading, please click the title above....]

  • Preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games

    Tim Huntley
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:29 am
    This summer over 15,000 athletes from 200+ nations will converge on London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.  And for most of these athletes, participating in the Olympics will mark the apex of their athletic careers. While the Olympics themselves are short-lived, the process of building an athlete occurs over a lifetime. “I think one [...] [To continue reading, please click the title above....]

  • CrossFit Terms, Acronyms, and Jargon

    Tim Huntley
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:59 am
    What did you notice the first time you walked into a CrossFit gym? For me, it was the wall-to-wall white boards, white boards filled with names, times, goals, workouts, etc.  But most of  it was indecipherable, just jargon and acronyms. To help make sense of this unique language, I have compiled a list of 60 CrossFit [...] [To continue reading, please click the title above....]

  • Sports Marketing with Evan Morgenstein of PMG Sports

    Tim Huntley
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:53 am
    “Evan was not one of those agents from a huge agency that handed everything off to someone else.  He is creative and helped me fill a lot of dreams. He is a friend and my agent.”   Dara Torres Evan Morgenstein is an elite sports agent.  And while he may not appreciate the comparison, Evan’s [...] [To continue reading, please click the title above....]

  • Sarcopenia: Are We Doomed to Age-Related Muscle Loss?

    Tim Huntley
    16 Jan 2012 | 8:20 am
    “To get back my youth I would do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, or be respectable.”  - Oscar Wilde, 1891 The possibility of becoming frail and withering away as I get old scares me.  It scares me because this is the reality for many people.  This has been the reality [...] [To continue reading, please click the title above....]
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    Fitness Over 40

  • How to Begin a Baby Boomer Fitness Program When You're Out of Shape

    LeeAnn Langdon
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pm
    The Baby Boom generation is the generation that will never grow old. Or at least that's what we keep telling ourselves. So how did so many of us manage to get so overweight and out of shape? Even if you were an avid athlete in your youth, chances are your life, your career and your family managed to crowd out the physical activities you used to find enjoyable. You may also find that you now have aches, pains, or more serious medical conditions that make exercise difficult or even painful. If this sounds like your problem, I have good news for you. It's not too late to regain your fitness, and…

  • Denver Personal Trainer Offers a Year of Fitness 30% Off

    LeeAnn Langdon
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am
    The first month of the New Year is more than half over, and if your resolution to get fit for 2012 is already falling by the wayside, you might need a helping hand. Denver personal trainer LeeAnn Langdon of Prime of Life Fitness is offering a full year of fitness training for 30% off regular prices. With a special Year of Fitness offer, you'll get a fully custom workout, personal instruction and attention, and all the accountability you need to achieve your fitness resolution. Twice a week, your personal trainer will come to your Denver metro area home or office with all the equipment and…

  • Achieve Your Fitness Resolutions with In Home Personal Training

    LeeAnn Langdon
    5 Jan 2012 | 8:20 am
    Judging from the crowds on the walking and hiking trails and the cars in the parking lots of the gyms and rec centers this month, I'm guessing that lots of Denverites made a New Year's resolution to get more exercise. Sadly, though, I know that those crowds will disappear within just a few short weeks, and people who started the year with the best intentions will go back to their old habits and routines. It's not a lack of will power that makes people fail at keeping their fitness resolutions. Making any kind of change in your life is difficult, but you can make a change in your fitness…

  • Exercise and Health: The Best Thing You Can Do [VIDEO]

    LeeAnn Langdon
    24 Dec 2011 | 10:40 am
    This video came to my attention through Facebook, and I'm on a mission to share it as widely as I can, because the message is simple, clear, and right on the money. Dr. Mike Evans is a physician and professor of family medicine in Toronto, and his video sums up the single best thing you can do to improve your health. It takes 9 minutes to watch the video and just 30 minutes per day to see the health benefits. The prescription is simple: get moving. Thank you, Dr. Evans for reminding us that it takes so little effort to gain so many of the health benefits of exercise.

  • Low Back Stretches for Snow Shovelers

    LeeAnn Langdon
    22 Dec 2011 | 5:18 pm
    If you live in the Denver metro area, you woke up this morning to 8-12" of new snow on the ground. Shoveling snow is a terrific aerobic, full-body workout, especially if you're using good form. To shovel safely, keep your abdominal muscles braced and your pelvis tucked. Bend at the hips and knees so your legs and glutes do most of the lifting. Your arms, back and shoulders will help control the load as you lift, and the oblique muscles in your abdomen will rotate your torso as you dump your shovel to the side. If you're like most Baby Boomers (a little out of shape), shoveling snow is more…
 
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    Nerd Fitness

  • State of the Rebellion 1/27/12

    Steve
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:56 pm
     Greetings from San Francisco!I’m headed back to DC tomorrow, but so far my time out here has been fantastic.  Yesterday I had a chance to meet up with Scott of Live Your Legend and Maria from Fitness Reloaded, and today I’m gonna be hanging out with Leo from Zen Habits and Amber from Epic Self.  I wanna give a big shout-out to all my new friends over at Facebook for hosting me for my talk on Wednesday!  I had so much fun and it was great to talk about not sucking at goal setting and travel hacking with those guys.  Thanks Jen and company!Let’s jump right in to see what…

  • Are You a Mutant? Embrace it.

    Steve
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:53 am
    “Mutation.It is the key to our evolution. It has enabled us to evolve from a single-celled organism into the dominant species on the planet. This process is slow, and normally taking thousands and thousands of years.But every few hundred millennia, evolution leaps forward.”For your entire life, you’ve been told to hide your differences.You’ve been told to fit in, and be like everybody else.  After all, the kids that fit in don’t get picked on.  The kids that fit in don’t cause trouble.  The kids that fit in go on to become fine upstanding citizens.What…

  • Why Kung Fu Is Perfect for Nerds

    Steve
    23 Jan 2012 | 11:04 am
    With today being the first day of the Chinese New Year, I figured it’d be a perfect opportunity to post this incredibly in-depth guest post on why Kung Fu is perfect for nerds, written by NF community member Anna Spysz.“If you want to learn how to change positions, throw a catfish in the bathtub and try to catch it.”This pearl of wisdom, spoken by my sifu (master, or the kung fu version of a sensei) during a recent class, is a fairly typical thing to hear at my kung fu training. Nearly two years ago, I walked into my first Wing Chun Kung Fu class one cold March evening, equally…

  • Rebels Yell

    Steve
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:23 pm
    NF rebel Caleb (of PocketChanged) in Glacier National Park, Montana.  It’s tough to see due to the flexing and the NF t-shirt, but there are MOUNTAINS behind him. Actual mountains.Hello and welcome to another Friday edition of Futureheroes in Training!In case you missed the announcement last week, every Friday I’ll be highlighting the awesomeness of the NF community.  With almost 13,000 subscribers and over 4,000 members on the message boards (now up over 100,000 posts), this small rag-tag group of underdogs is starting to make some serious waves worldwide.I have to give another…

  • 10 Months. 128 Pounds Lost. The Best Transformation I’ve Ever Seen.

    Steve
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:20 am
    Move over Optimus Prime, I have a new favorite transformer. His name is Joe, and he has the best Nerd Fitness success story I have EVER seen. In 10 months of following Nerd Fitness, Joe has lost 128 pounds.This picture is from Joe’s first day – wait til you see what he looks like now. Fortunately, we not only have an interview with Joe today on how he succeeded, but also pictures of him and old emails from every month along the way too!Although Joe followed the workout plans and diet advice in the Rebel Fitness Guide and Rebel Strength Guide to help him get these results,…
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    Zen to Fitness

  • Life Lessons from a 5 Year Old

    Chris
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:59 am
    Editors Note: This is a Contribution from Eric Hulse. “No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.” - Emma Goldman, Author Children are amazing. It’s a shame we have to “grow up”. I’m completely in favor of “Peter Panning” my way through life however, I am well aware that adulthood has fully set in and there is no turning back! So, to combat the inevitable, I have chosen a career which allows me to be around kids all day. Besides…

  • Simple Sports Nutrition

    Chris
    16 Jan 2012 | 1:37 am
    For those of us who are very active – whether due to job or just by choice things change. nutrition and eating has to change as our bodies start to work in a different way. Usually this is as simple as following our intuition but for many people who are into health and fitness this intuition is spoiled by bouncing from theory to theory over how and what to eat. If you are doing lots of sports, cycling to and from work, have an active job or whatever it is that increases activity levels it is key first and foremost to eat more. And eat more calorie dense food. The alternative is to…

  • 3 age-old eating rules you can use to your benefit!

    Chris
    10 Jan 2012 | 1:39 am
    Editors Note: This is a post from our contributor Megha Mehta Here’s a mini quiz to get you thinking about the rules we’ll talk about - if you’re a fiery ambitious easily irritable person who doesn’t take well to hot weather and ur in the middle of this desert town and have been eating spicy barbecued food for the last one week – guess how ur going to be feeling? - imagine a working executive who lives in a highly urbanised town surrounded by concrete most days of the week and feels burned out and has low energy levels. what food group do you think he will…

  • Self Sufficient Training

    Chris
    2 Jan 2012 | 6:42 am
    It’s a new year and that means changes. More and more people are dropping their gym memberships and opting to workout either at home or outdoors. Using a mix of bodyweight and minimal equipment. Now whilst this isn’t ideal for people in pursuit of bulging muscles it is more than enough for an athletic physique and a healthy body. Doing your workouts in the open is ideal, unless you live somewhere with extreme weather most people can do some kind of workout outdoors year round. I for one use outdoor workouts most of the time now (occasionally I will workout at home when time is…

  • Nothing Beats Experience

    Chris
    19 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
    Editors Note: This is a Guest Post from Contributor Danny McLarty. And is a double length Christmas Article. In the fitness world, science can be very beneficial.  Science has helped advance the field and will continue to do so in the years to come.  However, it is not without its limitations.  The results obtained by researchers may give them X, Y, or Z results – in the setting that the research was conducted.  However, not every study ever performed was designed to meet your particular needs in your exact situation. Another thing about research/science; there is still a ton to be…
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    The Self Health Atlas

  • The Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Health

    Jeremy & Kim
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:53 pm
    I have a short post for you today.  Please watch the video below.  This was created by Dr. Mike Evens. In the video he will explain the single best thing you can do for your health and he will discuss the research that supports his answer.  We couldn’t agree more.   So what are you [...]

  • How to Maintain Weight Loss

    Jeremy
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:03 am
    I recently read an article titled, The Fat Trap, in the New York Times.  Anyone that follows us on Facebook knows that I am not a big fan of most of what I read on the New York Times when it comes to fat loss, and this article is really no exception.  The biggest reason [...]

  • Using Cheat Days to Accelerate Fat Loss

    Jeremy
    15 Nov 2011 | 7:47 am
    Anyone who has ever tried to implement a restrictive diet in order to lose weight knows how difficult it can be to always follow the rules.  It is tough sticking with a diet program that never lets you enjoy your favorite foods or allows you to participate fully in the holiday season or weekend barbecues.  [...]

  • How To Do A Pull Up – Technique and Progression

    Jeremy
    26 Oct 2011 | 11:58 pm
    The pull up is one of the best exercises for building size, tone, and strength in your back.  Unfortunately, it can also be one of the more frustrating exercises since many people get discouraged with how long it can take to develop enough strength to complete even one pull up, let alone high repetitions of [...]

  • What Exercise Burns the Most Calories?

    Jeremy
    17 Oct 2011 | 9:00 am
    One of the first questions people ask themselves when they decide to lose weight and get in shape is, “what exercise burns the most calories?”  This is a good question and one which we will provide the answer to in this post, but we are also going to discuss other extremely important factors to keep [...]
 
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    Stayfitcentral.com

  • Gunnar Peterson’s 3 Favorite Medicine Ball Ab Exercises

    Curt
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:17 pm
    Medicine Balls are most often used to increase upper body power and performance for sports like baseball, football, and tennis. They’re great for building strong, attractive abs too. You just need to know the exercises that work. In this article Gunnar Peterson lists his 3 favorite medicine ball ab exercises. Add them to your workout and you’ll be on your way to having the abs you desire. Start with a light weight medicine ball and increase as you become stronger. 1. Lying Woodchops To A Full Sitting Position. Lie on a bench and move a medicine ball from over your head to one side…

  • Under Armour Coupon – Save On Men’s Apparel & Get Free Shipping

    Curt
    19 Jan 2012 | 2:31 pm
    Use the Under Armour coupon link in this post to save big on men’s sports apparel and get free shipping when you spend $75 or more. Whether you’re looking for compression shorts and shirts, t-shirts, shoes, socks, or sweatshirts this sale has you covered. Coupon Link: Shop Under Armour Men’s Apparel & Get Free Shipping Act fast! This offer expires January 31, 2012.

  • Under Armour Coupon – Shop Women’s Sports Apparel & Get Free Shipping

    Curt
    19 Jan 2012 | 1:48 pm
    Use the Under Armour coupon link in this post to save big on women’s sports apparel and get free shipping when you spend $75 or more. Whether you’re looking for compression shorts and shirts, t-shirts, shoes, socks, or sweatshirts this sale has you covered. Coupon Link: Shop Under Armour Women’s Apparel & Get Free Shipping Act fast! This offer expires January 31, 2012.

  • Jimmy Moore – Livin La Vida Low Carb

    Curt
    19 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm
    If you follow or are interested in starting a low carbohydrate diet this interview is for you. In it we ask low carb advocate and success story Jimmy Moore what he did to make low carb eating work to help him lose 180 pounds. I guarantee that you’ll learn things that you can apply to your diet plan to make losing weight faster, easier. Stayfitcentral: What supplements did you use to make adjusting to a low carbohydrate diet easier? Jimmy Moore: Honestly, when I first started losing weight in 2004, I mainly took a good multivitamin in conjunction with my high-fat, moderate protein,…

  • Cellucor Super Sport Protein Powder – Review & Price Comparisons

    Curt
    18 Jan 2012 | 12:38 pm
    Shop For The Lowest Prices: $44.99 Buy Now Our Review: Cellucor Super Sport is one of the highest quality whey protein powders I’ve found. Each serving contains 30 grams of whey hydrosolate and 10 grams of branch chain amino acids and glutamine. What also makes it great is that it doesn’t have any ingredients that aren’t necessary. This means no added colors, fillers, salt, or sugar. It’s also gluten and wheat free. Servings: 30 Available Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla Key Benefits, Features, and Ingredients You get a free shaker bottle with your purchase. 130 calories…
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    The Glowing Edge

  • Sustaining Damage During Sparring

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    13 Jan 2012 | 5:39 pm
    A boxing sparring session is radically different than an actual match. If I had to choose between the two, sparring wins every time. It can be unbelievably beautiful to watch, particularly when the two boxers agree — implicitly or explicitly — to maintain a certain flow, to match and challenge each other but not overwhelm. You see this kind of beauty in many professional fights, although not as much in amateurs since both fighters are jazzed on nerves and gunning for the knockout. It’s rarely as controlled. Dave G. sent me the link to this incredible sparring session between…

  • Boxing After 40 With a Bad Shoulder

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    15 Dec 2011 | 3:25 pm
    I took 6 weeks off of boxing lately, mostly just to rest, focus on work, and give myself a break after my last fight. I’m not crazy, though — I kept up my runs and weights at home. I just didn’t do any boxing-specific work. No heavy bag, no sparring, no punching drills. I didn’t even show my nose at the gym. When I went back for the first time this week I carefully stayed out of the classes that were training in the gym and did my own slow and careful workout: warm-up, shadowboxing, 10 rounds on the heavy bag. The next two days showed me the muscles I had not been…

  • Holly Holm’s KO Fight Has Dangerous Ref (and Bad Corner)

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    8 Dec 2011 | 10:45 am
    The Holly Holm (30-2-3, 9-KOs) vs Anne Sophie Mathis (26-1, 22-KOs) “World Dominance” fight is bothering me, and it should bother everyone with a stake in professional boxing. Both of these phenomenal, world-class boxers fought well and did absolutely nothing wrong. However, referee Rocky Burke and Holm’s corner were not only neglectful, but dangerous. Holm is a punch-and-move technical boxer with tremendous foot speed, and Mathis is an out-and-out powerhouse brawler with a knockout right. It was an outstanding match-up, and the first five rounds were incredible. In the…

  • DIY Ninja T-Shirt Headwrap (and Other Ninja Secrets)

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    4 Dec 2011 | 11:56 am
    The Maker is here to give you all the ninja secrets you need. I remember shooting this a couple of months ago, and being once again surprised at the stuff this boy keeps inside his head. I know, I know, YouTube. Still, for an 11-year-old dude, he impresses me. So. Click “play” and learn to make your silent secret ninja tee-shirt headwrap. And because the new video made me think of another he did, I’ve re-posted that one too, so that you can  find out how to do a ninja bow (both with and without a sword. But more importantly, you will uncover super secret hidden knowledge…

  • The Village: Mothers Raising Mothers

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    2 Dec 2011 | 2:52 pm
    I have a wonderful friend who shifted her passion, not so very long ago, from weightlifting to boxing. Her name is Amy, and you may have met her here, as she’s frequently a part of the conversation. Recently I received a beautiful email from Amy about a new dream being born in the community of her gym. It reminded me a little of the Ignite Raleigh and Ignite Durham events I was a part of — but this one has a fresh angle that gives it added interest and power. It’s called 5×5, and it’s an opportunity for people to share their dream for 5 minutes on stage, and ask…
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    Mixed Fitness

  • Fitness Articles of the Week #44 – Interview With a Raw-Food Athlete, The FitDesk Exercise Bike and Coconut Bacon

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:14 am
    Here’s a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Channa Serenity: Raw Vegan & Fitness Model Channa Serenity is a gorgeous raw-food vegan athlete who takes her health very seriously. She doesn’t even partake in cheat meals! Grocery Sale Cycles – When Do Things Go on Sale? This is helpful month-by-month guide for purchasing all kinds of things at the grocery store, but the most useful for me are the lists of seasonal vegetables. The FitDesk is a Space-Saving, Apartment-Friendly Exercise Bike and Laptop Desk I would love to have one of…

  • Review of the Manual HealthyJuicer by Lexen

    admin
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:04 pm
    As you might already know based on my most recent posts lately, my fiance purchased a Breville juicer at the beginning of January this year. Juicing was something I’ve never done any research on prior to getting the Breville and when it comes to topics related to health, I become obsessed, and that’s exactly what I did with the topic of juicing. During all of the research I did, I learned an important thing about juicers; that there are centrifugal and masticating juicers and they each work in very different ways. Basically, a masticating juicer squeezes the juice out of a fruit…

  • Fitness Articles of the Week #43 – Workout Recovery Tricks, Toxic Chemicals in Food, and Omega-3s for Vegans

    admin
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:55 am
    I just got over a cold a week ago and then I got an ear infection which has left me dizzy and nauseous for the past week. I haven’t worked out for about two and half weeks! I think I’m finally getting over the ear infection and I really can’t wait to get back to the weights. Even if I’m not completely better, I’m gonna try to at least get a small workout in this weekend. At least I’ve still been able to read! Here’s a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. image courtesy of espensorvik How Can I Quickly…

  • (Almost) Everything a Beginner Needs to Know About Juicing Vegetables

    admin
    16 Jan 2012 | 9:08 am
    Why We Bought a Juicer and Why You Should Too My fiance, Michelle, recently watched the movie Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, and she immediately proceeded to visit the official movie website and order one of their suggested juicers, the Breville Ikon Multi-Speed Juice Fountain. I didn’t know anything about juicing and when Michelle told me that she paid $200 for a juicer, I thought to myself “Wow, this must have been a convincing movie,” so I watched it too. The movie was extremely inspiring. Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead follows Joe Cross, an Australian man who was obese, eating…

  • Fitness Articles of the Week #42 – Water Fasting, Training While Sick and Hi-Tech Scales

    admin
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    image courtesy of IngaMun The Broncos are in the playoffs and they’re up against the Patriots tomorrow. I usually do my cooking on the weekend so that all my meals are ready for the upcoming week, but I’m dedicating this Saturday to hanging out with friends and watching the game, so I did a bunch of cooking last night and I plan to do a bunch more tonight. This week I made the Ginger “Chicken” from the cookbook ‘How it All Vegan’ and it came out absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to eat it next week and I can’t wait for the game tomorrow. Have a…
 
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    Live for the Run

  • Au Revoir, My Croissants

    LiveForTheRun
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:08 pm
    Heading off for a skication to Chamonix, France. I will miss you muggles but will be sure to report on the bunny slopes when I return. I’ve been trying to do a few ski-centric workouts, we’ll see how I handle. I keep playing Dumb & Dumber in my head…Asssspen!

  • Naked Running: Hear Me Out

    LiveForTheRun
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:43 am
    It’s not what you think. OK maybe it is. I’ve been doing something for a few weeks without even knowing it. I’ve been naked…Well my ears have. Back in December I was tired of running to the same music and when I was home in Atlanta for Christmas I ran with my mom and ended up talking or running without my music out of convenience. Fast forward to today. Running sans earbuds has been amazing. At first I missed having Kayne or Foster the People sing me up a hill, but then I realized how clear my thoughts had become and how focused I was on running well. Now I bolt out…

  • Monday Motivation

    LiveForTheRun
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:24 am
    Rock your Monday. This week focus on growth. Try something new, do something different. You’ve got what it takes to step out of your comfort zone and go for it. Experiment with a new routine or maybe try that food you’ve been thinking about. You have the confidence to do more than you think you’re capable of. You don’t have to love it, and if you hate it you don’t have to worry about doing it again. This week, set your sights and try. What do you wish you had more time for today?

  • Friday Five

    LiveForTheRun
    20 Jan 2012 | 7:47 am
    This week went by way to quick. Blinked and it was Friday — not that I’m complaining. What’s on my Friday Five this week? Oh, have I got some goodies for y’all! 1. I’M LISTENING TO: Tracy Chapman, Fast Car. Yep, we hopped in the way back machine for this radio gem. This song reminds me of a certain fave person and every time I hear it I want to start jumping. It’s a great running song as well, I promise! 2. I’M READING: The truth? Sermon notes from a church back home. I won’t get all preachy on you, but I believe everyone should keep their foundation…

  • Gear Review: Patagonia Jacket That Packs A Soft Punch

    LiveForTheRun
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:36 am
    January and February prove to be some of the coldest months. To fight the elements, I wanted a jacket that would: A) Be multifunctional. Sufficient for simply running errands and strong enough to hold up on a hike. B) Be lightweight. No bulky jackets that are annoying to schlep around. C) Be form fitting. I don’t want to look like the kid from “A Christmas Story.” I’m not picky, wink wink. I settled on the Patagonia Nano Puff® Jacket. It feels like a sleeping bag and weighs as much as a feather. From Patagonia: Windproof and water-resistant, the full-zip Nano Puff®…
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  • What’s Hiding In Your Fat Free Foods

    Tatianna
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:48 am
    The fat-free “light” or “diet” food that looks like a great addition to your nutrition may come with a rather large dose of Olestra, depleting your body of important nutrients it needs to function. The Lure Of “Fat Free” So you are strolling through the supermarket in search of something healthy to snack on.  All of a sudden what catches your eye is a bag of your favorite potato chips brand and right on the front of the bag, with gigantic letters it reads ” Light”.  You grab the bag and look at the fat content (what most people do when they…

  • Do School Obesity Programs Promote Eating Disorders?

    evilcyber
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pm
    Few parents argue against school obesity programs that educate children about healthier eating habits. But please don’t assume that one-size-fits-all solutions work for every child out there. Rising Obesity Rates Given continuously rising rates of obesity among children, it’s clear that things aren’t quite what they should be. Children today enjoy less physical activity than those 30 years ago, while simultaneously consuming more calories. Offering nutritional education programs under these circumstances makes quite a bit of sense. But what about those in the age range of 6…

  • How Not To Kill Yourself Benchpressing

    evilcyber
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:35 pm
    When doing benchpresses many people make a big safety mistake, turning the entire exercise into something much more dangerous than it needs to be. Especially when you work out at home, this can prove fatal. Clamps, Collars, Locks Whatever you call the little things keeping plates in place on a barbell, you have to know when and how to use them. When doing barbell biceps curls, put them on. If you do deadlifts, yes, please, put them on. But leave them off when you do benchpresses without safety equipment, especially when you train at home: Click here to view the embedded video. Important At…

  • Just Seeing Food Makes You Hungry

    evilcyber
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    You drive home from work, see a big advertisement from a fast food restaurant and feel you actually are hungry. Sounds familiar? Researchers from Germany’s Max Planck Institute now proved that just seeing food indeed influences key hormone levels regulating hunger. Seeing Food Is Enough If you watched my video from last week, you may remember that in there we said that the best way to avoid eating is keeping your mind off of it and food out of sight, instead of trying to actively force direct resistance against munching something down. Now scientists tackled the subject from a different…

  • Is It Healthy To Promote Big As Beautiful?

    Tatianna
    20 Jan 2012 | 4:23 am
    A increasing number of large women promote the slogan “big is beautiful” and at least some men seem to agree. But should being overweight be supported, if it means having health problems and shortening life span? From Extreme To Extreme The other day I wrote an article about the image of overly thin women that is being fed to us by the media. As I was writing it, I realized that the other extreme and the idea of ” Big Is Beautiful” seem to be just as wildly popular. Before I start to analyze that concept, I would like to say that being too skinny is also very unhealthy and I…
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  • 2 New ways to get healthy and lose weight

    smartworkoutmidtown
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:23 pm
    The New Year at Smart Workout comes with new and exciting Services for you. THE PILATES PACKAGE Pilates Lovers, this package is for you! It consists of 5 Private Session on the Pilates Reformer, and 5 Small Group Reformer Classes, all for just $425!   NUTRITIONAL . . . → Read More: 2 New ways to get healthy and lose weight

  • Fitness, Food and Weight Loss Trends for 2012

    smartworkoutmidtown
    21 Jan 2012 | 6:39 pm
    At the beginning of every year, the American Council on Exercise and the American College of Sports Medicine put out a report on what the leading fitness professionals believe will be the biggest fitness trends of the upcoming year. Similarly, nutrition councils and wellness professionals make their predictions for the same buzz around healthy foods . . . → Read More: Fitness, Food and Weight Loss Trends for 2012

  • Fiber- Why it’s necessary for Weight Loss and a Healthy Body

    smartworkoutmidtown
    13 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pm
    You may have heard many of the benefits of Fiber; it keeps you fuller longer, it can help your digestive system work properly, and can assist in reducing cholesterol levels. A recent study from India actually points to the the fact that the decrease of dietary fiber in more ‘westernized’ diets of highly processed foods, . . . → Read More: Fiber- Why it’s necessary for Weight Loss and a Healthy Body

  • Body Part of the Month: Upper/Mid Back

    smartworkoutmidtown
    6 Jan 2012 | 12:14 pm
    If you are interested in maintaining proper posture, improving your body’s silhouette, or balancing the strength of complimentary or opposing muscle groups in your body, then working on your upper and middle back muscles is a must.  Strengthening the muscles of the axial skeleton (the head and trunk) plays a major role in proper function . . . → Read More: Body Part of the Month: Upper/Mid Back

  • Jump Start your Weight Loss- Take a Vacation!!

    smartworkoutmidtown
    2 Jan 2012 | 4:59 pm
    Welcome to 2012! Whether it is a small amount of weight you’d like to loose, or tone and decrease inches, or fit back into a certain pair of jeans, many people will vow to take on a resolution to lose weight and be healthier this year. Well, what if you can do something to jump . . . → Read More: Jump Start your Weight Loss- Take a Vacation!!
 
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  • Hiking Noosa Trails and Cooloola Great Walk in Australia

    BJ
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:39 pm
    Fishing on the Cooloola Great Walk - Australia Australia’s outdoor-loving population has made it easy to enjoy the vast variety of hiking trails that crisscross the most scenic areas of the country.  The Noosa Heads area, on the Sunshine Coast north of Brisbane, is home to some of the most celebrated beaches in the world.  And the amazing network of walking trails allow you to explore the seaside as well as the hinterland. The Noosa Trail Network—for hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers–has eight signposted trails that range from three to 16 miles in length.  The landscape…

  • Discovering Bike Hashing On Our 10,000 Step Walk

    BJ
    16 Jan 2012 | 7:46 am
    Bike Hashing Hounds Sunday was a perfect sunny, winter day for outdoor activities.  There wasn’t any wind and the temperature was in the fifties. As we were walking along a creek near Roswell Mill, hares surprised us Hot on their trail was a pack of hounds that had to cross a treacherous pipe spanning a creek carrying their bikes.  Amazing feat since bike cleats and slippery pipes are not a good combo. You might ask when do hounds carry bikes and wear cleats?  Well they do if they are part of the Wheelhopper Hash House Harrier biking kennel.  On our walk, we had the pleasure of our…

  • Underneath Layers of Fat Lies the Muscles of a Sumo Wrestler

    BJ
    11 Jan 2012 | 9:25 am
    Swatch Ad Sumo Ballerina Wrestlers Depict Our Quick Isometeric Workout Results Our friends won’t believe us but after 1 week of doing isometric exercises, Joe and I are seriously toned.  Like Superman’s flimsy disguise as Clark Kent, our fitness disguise is layers of fat.  However, don’t be fooled  . . . we can now proudly flex our muscles and say “which way is the beach?” with The Arnold. Here is the story of our unexpected 1 week journey to turbo isometric muscle tone Joe’s relative wanted a Steel-Bow Bullworker for Christmas.  His relative is the polar opposite of…

  • How to Clean Merrell Suede Walking Shoes

    BJ
    5 Jan 2012 | 8:03 am
    How to Clean Merrell Jungle Moc Walking Shoes Being a nightowl, my husband and I often walk late at night on the back roads in our community.  Uneven pavement, dark nights, streets with inattentive drivers and an 85 pound dog that needs the Dog Whisperer to come for a house call makes walking a challenge.  Until the other night, I had been wearing regular street shoes for my new 10,000 steps per day goal.  In hindsight, that was a huge mistake.  Street shoes aren’t designed for long walks in varying terrain.  I kept on slightly turning my ankle but never went down for the…

  • Which is the Best Free iPhone Pedometer App? Discover Walking Reviews

    BJ
    3 Jan 2012 | 9:13 am
    iPhone Pedometer GPS App Review Discover Walking downloaded several iPhone pedometer apps with and without gps for this review Discover Walking’s criteria for evaluating pedometer apps might be very different from your criteria.  Some of you enjoy social networking your walks.  We are not fans of telling the world where our house is and where we walk every day even though that is a cool feature for many walkers.  When deciding which app to choose, know your criteria and read the reviews in iTunes.  It will help you narrow your choices.  Our first criteria was to choose a free…
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  • Friday Review: January 27, 2012

    Gillian
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:26 am
    Now that we’re close to the end of January, I’m feeling pretty good about the past month. I’ve mostly kept to my plan and I’m looking forward to the rest of the year. I can confidently say I’m keeping up with my New Year goals and I think the biggest part of that is switching from calling them “resolutions”. Using the word “goal” gives me some room to maneuver, while still keeping on the right path. Personal Accomplishments I’ve had some breakthroughs when it comes to the “shoulds” in my life, as I explained in my…

  • Today at Boot Camp: Time Pyramid Workouts

    Gillian
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:29 am
    Usually, a pyramid workout refers to increasing the load throughout a strength training workout and then reducing back down. For example, you might start bicep curls with 5 pounds for a set, then go to 10, then to 15, then back down to 10, then 5. At our boot camp class today, we did a pyramid of time instead. The workout itself was pretty simple with only three exercises in each circuit, being step-ups, tricep dips, and kettle bell swings. Where the pyramid came in was the timing. For the first circuit, we spent 15 seconds doing each exercise, with 15 seconds of rest in between. The next…

  • Exercise Expectations: More To Feel Guilty About

    Gillian
    23 Jan 2012 | 10:18 am
    Not long ago, I changed gyms and tried a Muay Thai class. When I wrote those posts, I mentioned that I was really excited about the martial arts aspect of the gym and looked forward to trying more classes. I had tried some kick boxing with my trainer Len and enjoyed it. After the first Muay Thai session, I even went out and bought boxing gloves and hand wraps in the expectation of taking classes regularly. I haven’t gone to one class since November. I had another chance this past weekend. One of my boot camp girls takes a 9:00 a.m. Muay Thai class on Saturday and I promised I’d go…

  • Friday Review: January 20, 2012

    Gillian
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    It’s already three weeks into January and I’m keeping up with my New Year goals (can I get a woo-hoo?). Seriously, I’m feeling stoked that I’m following my plan and seeing the results. I simply have to remember to take it one day at a time and not get over-confident. Personal Accomplishments I read some articles recently about that each of us should plan rewards for when we achieve a goal, even if it’s a smaller, interim goal. So, I’m getting an hour-long massage tonight as a reward for following my eating plan for the last two weeks! Having mentioned my…

  • My Morning “Have A Good Day” Routine

    Gillian
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:18 am
    There are some days when I have a really hard time staying positive and optimistic. I drag myself out of bed, do my work in a very unenthusiastic fashion, then often overeat for dinner. These are not good days. To avoid days like these, I’ve taken the advice of my trainer Len (he is such a help!), and come up with a routine that I follow each morning to ensure a good start to the day. Get up without snoozing the alarm. Complete a warm-up routine: Goblet squats (Stand straight with legs apart, then bend down, grab your toes, and bend your knees into a squat. Raise each arm straight up…
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