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  • Why Retire When You Can Live Longer and Healthier Working in Your Passion…

    Thoughts from Bob Choat....
    Bob Choat
    22 May 2013 | 3:31 pm
    “Sooner or later I’m going to die, but I’m not going to retire.” ~Margaret Mead In a recent article by T. Boone Pickens, in it he stated that he was celebrating his 85 birthday and would never retire until he’s in a box about to be buried. He went on to state that when he sold his first company at the age of 68, he immediately started another one. Those people that he knew who did retire at 65 ended living a life that either ended early or at a lower quality. Though many studies have addressed the issue of retirement and health, from what I’ve read they…

  • Best Workouts for When You’re Sick

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    Gym Junkies
    2 May 2013 | 2:33 am
    There is a love-hate relationship with the idea of taking time off your workout if you’re sick.  On one level, you don’t want to lose your momentum and you definitely don’t want to lose your muscle-mass. On another level… let’s face it, we all want a break sometimes.  Health psychologists can sometimes even trace athlete illness to coming from a desire to take a few days off without any guilt. This article is written for people that want to not only keep their fitness gains… but also want to get out of the sick condition as soon as possible so they can train for real.  This…

  • 3 Forgotten Health Tips

    Zen to Fitness
    Zen to Fitness
    18 May 2013 | 10:28 pm
    Here are some simple and easy to implement tips for a healthy body and mind. The reasoning behind this post is that we can get too specific when focusing on improved health – make your habits better in general and improve the bigger picture rather than focusing on the minutia. 1. Sleep - probably one of the most underrated and easily forgotten ways to stay healthy! Getting a minimum of seven hours of sleep a night on a fairly consistent basis is key to keep your body strong and healthy. A few hours of lost sleep a week can lead to weight gain - Losing just a few hours of sleep a few…

  • Easy Power Breakfasts

    Thrive Personal Fitness
    Pamela Hernandez
    23 May 2013 | 4:45 am
    photo by Mike C Peck Americans eat way too many starchy carbs. I’m not against carbs. I’m against bland and boring nutrient stripped foods like white bread and pasta, potato chips and sugary cereals that are the staples of the typical American diet. Breakfast is great example. When I take at look at a beginner's food log I often see (if I see breakfast at all) one of the following combos: Faux fruit cereal (it never says those are actually real strawberries) with milk and toast A bagel and cream cheese Coffee (with lots of other stuff added) and a “fiber” bar (you know the ones but…

  • Exposing Diet Myths

    My Fitness Hut Blog
    15 May 2013 | 7:42 am
    by Karen Danish, LAP With bathing suit and vacation season fast approaching, finding and sticking to a diet is always on our minds. But which one do we choose? Whatever your goal, there is surely one out there that you hope will help you achieve it: weight loss, muscle-toner, fat-burner, abs-flattener, etc. There isn’t a miracle solution, though. Most fad diets aren’t personalized to fit each and every unique body, so we’re going to crack the myths behind some popular diet trends. From fat-free to no and low carb diets; let’s take a deeper dive into why these get-skinny-quick methods…
 
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    Sports Medicine / Fitness News From Medical News Today

  • Using Anabolic Steroids May Affect Your Future Mental Health

    23 May 2013 | 12:00 am
    There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes that researchers from the University of Gothenburg recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Twenty per cent of the subjects in the study admitted steroid use...

  • Parental Communication Improves Students' Diet And Physical Activity

    20 May 2013 | 12:00 am
    College students eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise more on days when they communicate more with their parents, according to researchers at Penn State. "Only a third of college students consumes a diet that is consistent with national recommendations," said Meg Small, research associate in the Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development...

  • Yoga Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

    19 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    According to a new study presented at the "28th Annual Scientific Meeting", yoga can help lower a person's blood pressure. Desirable or normal blood pressure is generally considered to be below 120/80 (one-twenty over eighty). Where 120 represents the systolic measurement and 80 represents the diastolic measurement...

  • To Increase Bicycle Use, Improve Public Health, A Change In Cycle Track Policy Needed

    19 May 2013 | 12:00 am
    Bicycle engineering guidelines often used by state regulators to design bicycle facilities need to be overhauled to reflect current cyclists' preferences and safety data, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. They say that U.S...

  • Statins May Reduce Exercise Benefits For Obese Adults

    18 May 2013 | 12:00 am
    Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders including excess body fat and/or high levels of blood pressure, blood sugar and/or cholesterol...
 
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    Health - iVillage

  • Abercrombie Issues 2nd Apology -- We Don't Buy It, Bros

    Ragen Chastain
    23 May 2013 | 11:19 am
    Abercrombie and Fitch has had a tough couple of weeks since its CEO’s crass comments resurfaced thanks to a Business Insider article. In case you forgot, Mike Jefferies said: “We go after the attractive all-American kid... A lot of people don’t belong, and they can’t belong. Are we exclusionary, absolutely.”

  • Statins May Hamper Workout Results

    HealthDay
    23 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Statins are proven drugs taken by millions to lower their cholesterol, but the medications also could hamper heart patients' ability to improve their cardiovascular health through exercise, researchers say.

  • Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study

    HealthDay
    23 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- People who suffer from frequent heartburn may be at increased risk for cancers of the throat and vocal cords even if they don't smoke or drink alcohol, a new study says.

  • U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report

    HealthDay
    23 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Schools should ensure that kids get at least one hour of physical activity each day to support their health and boost performance in school, according to a new report.

  • Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

    HealthDay
    23 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- While some fast-food chains are required to provide calorie and other nutritional information to help customers make informed choices, kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use this information than kids who eat fast food less often, according to a new U.S. study.
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    CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness

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    23 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    Rest Day Enlarge image Orange Coast CrossFit, SoCal Regional. Post a caption to comments. "ACSM 'CrossFit Study' Fraud?" by Russell Berger, CrossFit Journal article [pdf], in response to "CrossFit-based High Intensity Power Training Improves Maximal Aerobic Fitness and Body Composition" by Dr. Michael Smith and Dr. Steven Devor Full Transcript of Russell Berger's interview with Dr. Steven Devor - [pdf]

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    22 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    Weighted pull-ups 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 reps Post loads to comments. Enlarge image "All Smiles: Allison Truscheit" - [video] "21" with Gabe Subry - [video]

  • Tuesday 130521

    21 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    "Omar" For time: 95 pound barbell Thrusters, 10 15 Bar-facing burpees 95 pound barbell Thrusters, 20 25 Bar-facing burpees 95 pound barbell Thrusters, 30 35 Bar-facing burpees Post time to comments. Enlarge image U.S. Army First Lieutenant Omar Vazquez, 25, of Hamilton, New Jersey, assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, based in Fort Hood, Texas, died of wounds suffered April 22, 2011, when insurgents in Numaniyah, Iraq, attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He is survived by his parents Maria and Pablo, sister Marisel, and brothers Pablo and Javier.

  • Monday 130520

    20 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    "Helen" Three rounds for time: Run 400 meters 1 1/2 pood Kettlebell X 21 swings (or 55 pound dumbbell swing) 12 Pull-ups Post time to comments. Compare to 130102. Enlarge Image [medium] [large] CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Courses: CrossFit Strong, Alamo CrossFit, CrossFit TNT, CrossFit Max Effort, CrossFit Charlotte, NorCal CrossFit Santa Clara, CrossFit Belltown, CrossFit Colosseum, CrossFit Rev X, Camp Lemonnier. CrossFit Coach's Prep Course: CrossFit One. CrossFit Kids Courses: NorCal CrossFit. "Want to Be Good at Oly?" by Chad Vaughn, CrossFit Journal article [pdf] Live CrossFit Games…

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    19 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    Rest Day Enlarge image Kenneth Leverich, Event 4, Southern California Regional. Josh Bridges Takes First On Event 4 - [video]
 
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    MizFitOnline

  • Street Strider Summit 8r: final thoughts.

    MizFit
    23 May 2013 | 1:13 am
    DiZclosure: The Street Strider was sent to me for review. The fact I ADORE it and have harnessed its magical powers to make friends in my new ‘hood are both my own.   When last we met Id JUST learned to Street Stride on my Summit 8r. For me it was a *shockingly* swift process. About a ten minute “wait do I get this?!” a sudden OOOH I GET THIS!!! and Ive been happily striding and gear shifting on my Summit 8r ever since. Like always ever since. I used to walk to school pick up—- now I Stride to the school to procure the child: I enjoy the creative cardio and she…

  • She’s a tiny Buddha covered in pink.

    MizFit
    22 May 2013 | 1:19 am
    School field day in the ATX. The other morning the child and I were hanging out and taking it slow. I lament her early rising (she’s up by 530a without fail) but the busier she gets the more Im enjoying the fact we *always* have time in the morning to BE. By way of full disclosure– this was not one of my best mornings. I was a little tired.  A lot distracted (by her stuff. camp stuff.  but that made no difference to her.).  And a slathering of sad. As we sat on the floor playing Baltimore’opoly she stopped for a moment, jumped to her feet and grabbed the framed photo…

  • Are big bloggers cliquey?

    MizFit
    20 May 2013 | 1:03 am
    our tribe. The title of this post is “stolen” from an email I received. When I read the subject line (Big bloggers are so cliquey!) it took me a moment to realize the sender did not mean STATURE but perceived reach. Apparently Im slow that way. But I digress. Essentially the message asked if, when I started blogging, “big bloggers” (I still envisioned highlymuscled post-writing machines) had been exclusive & cliquey. If they left newer bloggers to fend for themselves as they do now. Later this same day I received emails asking if Id be at Fitbloggin (yes…

  • No bake COOKIES!

    MizFit
    17 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    Hello MizFit Readers! This is Monica from Run Eat Repeat. I run, then I eat and then I blog about it. I know, you never would have guessed if I didn’t explain it Anyway. MizFit put out a call for no bake recipes because her oven is broken or something. And because I live in SoCal I am big on no bake recipes. I mean the weather is great, but sometimes you do not want to make your kitchen any warmer than it already is. Why yes, dramatic is my middle name Here is the world’s easiest, no bake, delicious, gluten free, chocolate, Cookie Recipe Ingredients: 1/4c cocoa powder 1/2c Peanut Butter…

  • Im not boring.

    MizFit
    15 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    The pink gloves phase was definitely not boring.   The other day I stumbled upon an article which resonated with me. I usually avoid “list articles” as the voices Im drawn to dont typically lend themselves to 8 Ways to Drink More Water Than You Ever Dreamed Possible or 5 Tips for Creating the Life You Want in 7 Seconds. This article, however, had me nodding in agreement as it listed ways/tips to be more interesting. First, it reminded me of a story (yes. apologies but that IS your cue to have a seat & relax.  Im going to yammer.). Many years ago, in a hot, dry and sunny…
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    John Is Fit - Personal Weight Loss Blog

  • 3 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Body this Summer

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    19 May 2013 | 6:38 am
    This is a guest post by Victoria Ramos. With the temptation of rotisserie pigs, sugary drinks with umbrellas in them, late night taco runs on the way home from the beach, and basically everything that has to do with the Fourth of July, it can be hard to stay on track with your weight loss routine, let alone focus on improving yourself overall! However, instead of spending time and money on spoiling yourself with junk food, and then extra time on the treadmill for how you spent your time and money, there are many constructive ways to spoil your body this summer inside and out that has nothing…

  • Fat loss Eating Secrets – How to eat for maximum weight loss results!

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    10 May 2013 | 11:40 am
    This is a guest post by David Dack. When it comes to shedding the extra pounds and keeping them off for good, what is vital? This is no secret; you are what you eat. Falling victim to hunger pangs and unhealthy means of eating will only leave you fatter and disappointed. Therefore, here are a couple of eating guidelines that can help you lose the extra weight for good. Eat More Protein Protein is vital for a healthy body: it aids muscle growth and preserves lean body mass, but it can also help you shed weight by preventing unhealthy snacking. According to a study published in the…

  • 9 (Un)conventional Tips For Healthy Weight Loss

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    10 May 2013 | 10:58 am
    This is a guest post by Ashley Welter. Losing weight and keeping it off is not an easy feat, but it’s 100% possible if you approach it the right way. There’s a vast amount of conflicting information out there, and we’re constantly bombarded with advertisements about new fad diets and quick fixes, so it’s hard to actually know what the right and what’s not. Well, to be honest, there’s not one single “right way” to lose weight because everyone’s body is different. The fault in conventional diets lies in the fact that they are marketed towards everyone. However, weight loss…

  • Running shoes: Where to start

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    10 May 2013 | 9:54 am
    This is a guest post by Jordan. Spring has finally sprung, and already the number of runners and power-walkers out on the street is increasing. While we’d all like to think we could brave the cold to go running, it’s rare that we look out at snow-covered England with any considerable degree of excitement first thing in the morning, so joggers everywhere must be breathing a sigh of relief at the milder April temperatures! It’s now the perfect time to pick up running – it’s a fantastic hobby and a great way to keep fit, not just physically but mentally and…

  • How tennis is becoming one of the most enjoyable ways to keep fit

    John's Weight Loss Blog
    10 May 2013 | 9:16 am
    This is a guest post by Ben Walker. Tennis has been around for years and used to be seen as a sport for higher class society, but more people are picking up a racket and giving it a go as a way of keeping fit. There are no limitations to playing with the opposite sex when it comes to tennis, and in terms of fitness it provides an excellent aerobic and anaerobic workout. The professional game has never been better with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams and Andy Murray taking the sport to incredible new heights of skill and performance. And this interest has filtered down to local…
 
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    Trainer Andrei

  • From Sloth to Spartan in 100 Days: Week 10 Day 64 – 70

    Andrei Petrik
    17 May 2013 | 3:37 pm
    Welcome to Week 10 of the S2S100 program, be sure to catch up on what you missed by visiting the overview page. Diving right into the training; it is basically the same as Week 9 except I’m adding more cardio sessions. There are 5 short weeks left until the end of the program, so we [...]The post From Sloth to Spartan in 100 Days: Week 10 Day 64 – 70 appeared first on Trainer Andrei.

  • From Sloth to Spartan in 100 Days: Week 9 Day 57 – 63

    Andrei Petrik
    10 May 2013 | 2:52 am
    Continuing the second half of the S2S100 program, be sure to catch up on what you missed by visiting the overview page and Week 8′s blog post. Posts will get shorter going forward as I’ll be diving straight into the training. Before We Get Started Make sure you familiarize yourself with Tabata.  I wrote an article about [...]The post From Sloth to Spartan in 100 Days: Week 9 Day 57 – 63 appeared first on Trainer Andrei.

  • From Sloth to Spartan in 100 Days: Week 8 Day 50 – 56

    Andrei Petrik
    3 May 2013 | 4:48 pm
    This is a pivot point in the S2S100 training program.  The exercises and workouts will be more intense. We’ll focus on developing speed, explosive strength and conditioning. Week 7, was your break week. Hope you enjoyed it. There will be no more full week breaks. Here’s a quick breakdown of what the program will entail [...]The post From Sloth to Spartan in 100 Days: Week 8 Day 50 – 56 appeared first on Trainer Andrei.

  • Take a Break – The Importance of Rest

    Andrei Petrik
    24 Apr 2013 | 12:45 pm
    Tired? Having a hard time waking up in the morning? Motivation slipping? Workout intensity dropping? Hit a plateau or getting weaker? These are the signs you may need to take a break. Not a day or two, but a full week. If you’ve been following my Spartan Race training program, Week 7 is your week [...]The post Take a Break – The Importance of Rest appeared first on Trainer Andrei.

  • From Sloth to Spartan in 100 Days: Week 6 Day 36 – 42

    Andrei Petrik
    19 Apr 2013 | 1:39 pm
    Welcome to Week 6 of S2S100 Training Program. Need a program recap? Visit this page: Obstacle Course Training. But after this week, the program will pivot into a high gear. It will demand more from you, both physically and mentally.  Don’t worry, you’ll get a break. Sooner than you think. So, during this week, we’re [...]The post From Sloth to Spartan in 100 Days: Week 6 Day 36 – 42 appeared first on Trainer Andrei.
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    NYT > Fitness & Nutrition

  • Well: Mothers With Cancer

    By SUSAN GUBAR
    23 May 2013 | 11:14 am
    Children of mothers with cancer must learn this painful lesson early: the vulnerability of the figure on whom they have grounded their existence. With varying degrees of fearful awareness, such children intuit that the mother who comforts by murmuring “I am here” will not always be there.    

  • Well: What’s in Your Green Tea?

    By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
    23 May 2013 | 7:38 am
    A new report from ConsumerLab.com shows that some bottled varieties of green tea appear to be little more than sugar water, while some green tea leaves are contaminated with lead.    

  • Well: Aging: Fewer Elderly Deaths in Flu Pandemics

    By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
    23 May 2013 | 7:07 am
    Age has its privileges, and a new study suggests that one of them may be immunity to some flu pandemics.    

  • Well: Awareness: Heartburn Tied to Throat Cancer

    By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
    23 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Frequent heartburn increases the risk for throat cancer, a new study has found, and over-the-counter antacids may provide protection.    

  • Phys Ed: Can Cholesterol Drugs Undo Exercise Benefits?

    By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
    22 May 2013 | 7:45 am
    An important new study suggests that statins, the cholesterol-lowering medications that are the most prescribed drugs in the world, may block some of the fitness benefits of exercise, one of the surest ways to improve health.    
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    Weighty Matters

  • An Open Letter to All Science Bloggers, Tweeps and Facebookers

    23 May 2013 | 2:30 am
    Photo by Will Lyon, Via FlickrDear Colleagues,That photo up above? That's the state of information on the internet. And us? With our tweets, blog posts and Facebook updates, we're effectively our readerships' valves where our jobs are to turn the torrent into something drinkable.And being a valve I think comes with a simple obligation.Before we tweet, post or update with links to, or commentary on, a press release, newspaper article or scientific abstract, I think it's our valvular duty to our readers and followers to read the source story's actual study and evaluate it critically to…

  • Why This Pear Makes Me Wary of Food Frequency Questionnaires

    22 May 2013 | 2:30 am
    I'm skeptical of food frequency questionnaires.For those of you who don't know what they are, an FFQ serves in many research studies as the underpinnings of diet history whereby research subjects recall what they've eaten which serves as the basis for the diet aspect of the study at hand.That pear up above?It wasn't an exotic variety - it was a Bartlett. It weighed 0.9lbs (60% more than a "large" pear is supposed to) and contained more calories than a Mars bar. I've also had oranges larger than grapefruits, plums larger than apples, and grapes the size of golf balls.Coupling the facts that we…

  • The American Board of Obesity Medicine Must Choose: Quackery or Quality?

    21 May 2013 | 2:30 am
    Since 2005 I have been a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) - now a joint venture between the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and the Obesity Society - and in a few more years I'll be faced with the choice of re-certifying, or letting my credentials lapse. Part of my decision no doubt will be whether or not I feel the ABOM and I are on the same page in regard to science, medicine, ethics, and values when it comes to obesity medicine and I'm not convinced right now that we are.You see a few months ago the ABOM put out a press release (that's a…

  • Saturday Stories: Self-Obituary, Running and GMOs

    18 May 2013 | 2:30 am
    Canadian journalist/publisher icon Peter Worthington's self-penned obituary. Quite the life lived.The story of Bret - he's a runner.Nature covers genetically modified crops along with some scary truths and some myths.

  • Is This the Future of "Child Size" Drinks at McDonald's?

    17 May 2013 | 2:30 am
    I do loves me Parks and Recreation.I had tried to put this clip up before but it was an unofficial version and NBC yanked it down....but now they've put it up themselves. So sit back and enjoy the future of child-sized in today's Funny Friday feature.Have a great weekend!(Email subscribers, head to the blog to watch)
 
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    Again Faster - Latest entries

  • Upping the Ante

    Jon_Gilson
    20 May 2013 | 9:42 am
    In athletic training, the house edge is age. With every passing day, it marches inexorably onward, taking a silent and consistent toll. Your intensity, standing in for those little green chips, is the only tool you have to keep it at bay.

  • Savory Bacon and Maple Meatballs

    Juli_Bauer
    13 May 2013 | 7:17 am
    Juli Bauer walks us through a great breakfast recipe, perfect for anybody looking for a Paleo meal that doesn't include eggs or nuts.

  • Drive Sled WOD with Spencer Hendel

    Jon_Gilson
    23 Apr 2013 | 9:58 am
    CrossFit Games Athlete Spencer Hendel put together this scorcher of a WOD featuring the Again Faster Drive Sled.

  • Herb Chicken Burgers

    Juli_Bauer
    17 Apr 2013 | 7:41 am
    Juli Bauer shows us how to make herb chicken burgers--perfect for the next time you've got friends over.

  • First Aid

    Jon_Gilson
    11 Apr 2013 | 7:30 am
    Your problem is not physical, despite the dry heaves. Your problem is mental. As a lone trainee, there's no immediate payoff from your efforts. You busted your ass, but your back isn't wider, your thighs aren't stronger, and you still can't crush a beer can between your pecs.
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    Lisa Johnson Fitness

  • Fitness Bloggers: Finding Good Topics

    Lisa Johnson
    22 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    photo credit: flickr I’ve been a regular fitness blogger for more than four years now … this is the 870th post for my blog. That number doesn’t include all the writing that I do for FitStudio.com, or what I wrote for AOL That’s Fit and ActivewearUSA back in the day. I’m easily at somewhere around 1,500 fitness blog posts in my time and I have to be honest: sometimes I run out of ideas. Like today, for instance … I usually write days ahead of time. I have a few ideas, but none of them appeal to me. Meh. Do I want to write a post about motivation? How good…

  • Meditation Boosts Metabolism: New Study Sheds Light

    Lisa Johnson
    20 May 2013 | 5:30 am
    photo credit: Flickr That Om might do more to whittle your waist then you think. Scientists from the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine unveiled a new study on meditation and revealed what looks like permanent increases in your metabolism from having a regular meditation practice. So go grab those mala beads! The researchers rounded up a couple dozen participants with no prior meditative experience and another couple dozen participants with a minimum of four years practicing meditation then tested them at the genetic level (via blood tests) both before and after an eight-week…

  • Hotel Workout: New Ways to Get Your Sweat On

    Lisa Johnson
    17 May 2013 | 5:30 am
    The gym at the Westin Copley Place It’s happened to me so many times … book a hotel and check to see if there’s a picture of the gym. Then try to guess how many treadmills there are vs. how many treadmills are reflected in the mirror. Cross my fingers and book a room. Then I get to hotel, go down to the gym and, blech, it’s awful! Half the time they smell funky. There was one hotel I checked into that didn’t even have the gym in the hotel … it was at another property two blocks away. Geez! So much for that hotel workout. I have noticed in recent years that…

  • Fitness Geek: What is Fascia?

    Lisa Johnson
    15 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    A static stretch you should avoid. Photo: flickr Fascia. It’s been a percolating buzzword in the fitness industry for a few years now. Pilates instructors, myself included, have been talking about fascia even longer. I recently spent the day with PJ O’Clair, a self-researched fascia expert, and she has actually come up with a whole new movement pattern meant to combine fascia and muscle work that’s pretty darned cool called Zen•ga™. The one thing PJ said that struck me was until pretty recently medical students in cadaver classes were told to remove the fascia and not…

  • Time For a Body Check In. How Are You Doing?

    Lisa Johnson
    13 May 2013 | 5:29 am
    photo credit: flickr It’s been a while … maybe all the way back to January when you made a resolution or two. Time to check in with yourself and see how you’re doing. We’re coming into the warmer months and you might be thinking about how you look in shorts or if those tank top arms are ready. But you should also be thinking about how you feel. Ask yourself the questions below. Go so far as to take out a pen and paper and write down your answers so you can refer to them later. Do I feel healthy?  Do you feel … well … good? Vibrant, with energy, like…
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    Amelia

  • A Day In The Life of Justin Tamsett

    admin
    23 May 2013 | 12:02 am
    This week, I’m going to profile a fitness industry veteran, a long-time friend and all round great bloke, Justin Tamsett. He’s a 4th generation entrepreneur, an innovator, a comfort zone challenger (imagine this being your job title!) and thought leader. What I love most about JT is his generosity and desire to help everyone achieve the best they can via his personal life experiences, and his enthusiasm for his work-life balance runs across those whom he educates. In 2012, Justin penned his first book, Balancing Act, based on his personal journey in creating work-life balance,…

  • Importance of Incidental Exercise: How and Where To Do It

    admin
    16 May 2013 | 4:26 pm
    Just this week, I helped Skechers Australia and New Zealand launch a new line of GoWalk shoes that are designed to help increase incidental exercise for our day-to-day lives. What’s this incidental exercise you ask? Well, as the name suggests, it’s exercising by accident whilst also doing daily chores. Being a new Mum, I’ve experienced some serious effects of incidental exercise. Prior to my bub, Lachlan, coming along I was, what you’d call a lazy exerciser. I’d train like a woman possessed, one hour a day, but for the other 23 hours I was a bit of a sloth. However since…

  • A Day In The Life of Dr Joanna McMillan

    admin
    13 May 2013 | 10:31 pm
    Being a health and fitness coach, I meet a lot of people every single day. From personal trainers, life coaches, dieticians to top-class entrepreneurs. These people inspire me on a regular basis, be it with their life mantras or health and wellness tips. In this new segment on my website, I’ll be sharing the fitness tips of some of Australia’s most beautiful people, who I’ve had the honour to call my dear friends. I’ve learnt something from them, and hope you can too. This week, I speak to this country’s favourite nutrition expert, founder of Get Lean in 4 Easy…

  • Diet vs Exercise Ratio: is it still 80:20?

    admin
    9 May 2013 | 4:00 pm
    A new study from Stanford University of Medicine has challenged the age old formula of 80 per cent diet and 20 per cent exercise for fitness enthusiasts. This study is reiterating the importance of focusing on changing exercise and diet routines at the same time, in order to get a bigger boost in results and see changes in the body. The study has also shown that it’s ideal if you make changes to both factors at the same time, and sometimes even more beneficial to start with improving the physical activity first. I find this particularly important because a lot of people underestimate…

  • Jamie Oliver takes a step against the Obesity Epidemic

    admin
    5 May 2013 | 7:07 pm
    Sure the man can cook a meal under 15-minutes, but Jamie Oliver is using his ‘celebrity status’ and food-driven career to save lives. When it was revealed that, in 2012, more people died from diet and obesity-related illness around the world than from hunger, Oliver knew it was time to change the way the society treated food. In a recent article for The Australian, Oliver speaks to Matt Preston about his plans to educate the upcoming generation on obesity and its deadly effects. In the article, Oliver said, “In Australia, obesity-related deaths now outstrip smoking-related…
 
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    Fat Fighter TV » Blog

  • FatFighterTV Finds: Bestowed

    FatFighter
    16 May 2013 | 7:33 pm
    Monthly subscription sample boxes are hot right now, even in the health and fitness world. They’re a great way to try a little bit of something instead of buying a full-size product only to find out you don’t like it. Bestowed is one of the latest samplers to hit the market. My May box had plenty of healthy goodies including Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate, KIND Oats & Honey Clusters with Toasted Coconut, and Arrowhead Mills oatmeal. Bestowed 411: A box of 5+ nutrition and lifestyle products delivered to your door every month, chosen by celebrity nutritionist,…

  • Smirnoff Sorbet Light Tropical Martini

    FatFighter
    5 May 2013 | 7:14 pm
    Ahhh…Sipping on light fruity drinks outside on a warm sunny day  is something I look forward to this time of year. A few weeks ago, my friends and I tried some ice cold cocktails made with Smirnoff’s new reduced-calorie Sorbet Light vodka. The line comes in three sorbet-inspired flavors – Raspberry Pomegranate, Light Mango Passion Fruit, and Lemon. We tried the recipe below on ice and it was extremely delicious! Enjoy, and please drink responsibly. 1.5 oz. Smirnoff Sorbet Light Mango Passion Fruit* 1.5 oz. Coconut Water 1 oz. Pineapple Juice Glassware: Martini Garnish:…

  • Walking meditation

    FatFighter
    4 May 2013 | 10:40 pm
    There’s just something about being outside this time of year. The fresh air… the mild temperatures… the flowers blooming. It’s the perfect time to quiet my mind as I move my feet. No cell phones, no music, no words. Just walking and being present. I first learned about walking meditation years ago when I read this awesome book, Wherever You Go, There You Are. There are various ways to practice it. Because quieting my mind is often a challenge, this is the method that seems to work best for me. It’s simple, but not always easy. Try it and let me know what you…

  • Sometimes you have to stand still…

    FatFighter
    3 Apr 2013 | 8:10 pm
    So, I’ve been MIA for a few weeks now. In case you’re wondering where I’ve been…  I just needed to take some time to stand still and think through a lot of things in my life. I will be back soon!

  • I’m blogging my heart out – will you join me on Friday?

    FatFighter
    17 Feb 2013 | 7:07 pm
    I owe it to all the women out there who’ve lost their lives to heart disease, including my mom. I owe it to all the women who don’t know heart disease is their number one killer. And I owe it to everyone who cares about them. That’s why I’m proud to be a part of Blog Your Heart Out Day this Friday, February 22  – a day to speak up about women and heart disease, sponsored by the American Heart Association and fitlosophy. I sincerely hope it helps someone… somewhere. Here’s something that can definitely help – knowing the symptoms of a heart attack. Sometimes heart attacks are…
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    Workout Mommy

  • Make your next race a RunDisney race!

    workoutmommy
    22 May 2013 | 7:46 pm
    I was SO excited that a runDisney event was part of the Disney Social Media Moms conference.   Even though it meant getting up at 5am after a full day of park excitement and activities, it was well worth it!  (so glad I remembered to pack my Eboost!)  The 2 Mile Fun run took us through the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which is simply amazing.  I hope that someday my kids get a chance to play in a game there because it really makes you feel like a superstar athlete.  As I ran through the stadium, I imagined the crowd cheering for me on my final lap! It was a muggy morning and the…

  • Crossfit helps make her one fit mommy!

    workoutmommy
    20 May 2013 | 3:20 am
    It’s time for another edition of “One Fit Mommy”! Today’s mommy is Pamela, who blogs over at A Renaissance Woman.   I first met Pamela online many years ago when she sold adorable tagless baby clothing (that my youngest now wears!) and I hope someday to get the chance to meet her in person and give her a big old hug!  :) Pamela is a super busy mom who is now crushing it in Crossfit.  Please read on for more about why she is definitely “One Fit Mommy!”   Have you always been fit? To me “fit” is athletic. People could look at old photos of…

  • Why bring a stroller when you can rent?

    workoutmommy
    14 May 2013 | 11:00 am
    I have so much to tell you about the Disney Social Media Moms conference but for now, I want to talk strollers. When you are headed to Disney,  do NOT bring your stroller with you!  And by all means,  DO NOT rent the stroller in the park! We made this mistake a few years ago and never will I do it again. Why rent a stroller?   Because it is 10 zillion times easier!!!!! Kingdom Strollers has a fantastic fleet of strollers to choose from, including my absolute favorite the Bob Revolution Duallie. It is the exact same stroller I have at home, so it made it super easy for my kids to jump in…

  • Mrs. Fatass is one fit mommy!

    workoutmommy
    6 May 2013 | 12:00 pm
    Today’s fit mommy is Sue, who blogs over on Mrs. Fatass. I met Sue in real life at Fitbloggin and let me just assure you that she is just as awesome in person as she is online.    She is a busy mom of two who keeps fit by teaching Zumba and other fitness classes. Please read on for more about Sue and why she is definitely “One Fit Mommy”! Q: Have you always been fit? What inspired you to live a fit lifestyle? Well, I’ve always been a bigger girl. Even growing up as a dancer and performer, I was often asked to lose 10 pounds for roles in shows and things. And I got my…

  • Eboost is on sale!

    workoutmommy
    4 May 2013 | 5:03 pm
    Eboost is on sale for 50% off right now!!   Use coupon code “Motherboost” to get the discount.  There is also FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $30! This is the best mother’s day present I could get right now!   They are not paying me to say this nor is this is a sponsored post.  I just LOVE it that much!   It is my go-to drink each morning because it is all natural and contains no fake sugars, chemicals, etc. (and it has really helped curb my diet soda addiction!)   It gives me just the energy boost I need without the added crap. Not sure if you believe it?   Here…
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  • Carnie Wilson Speaks At WLSFA 2013 Las Vegas Luncheon

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    23 May 2013 | 4:39 am
    Carnie Wilson Speaks At WLSFA 2013 Las Vegas Luncheon Related articles Katie Jay Keynote Speaking at Southcoast Center for Weight Loss - Video Obesity Help Announces Keynote Speaker for 2013 National Conference Null and Void. #WLSFA2013 Post #1 Good Tried To Do Good Viva Las Vegas

  • Null and Void. #WLSFA2013 Post #1 Good Tried To Do Good

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    22 May 2013 | 4:01 pm
    PHILANTHROPY is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights: Donating $1000 to the WLSFA To be informed of the organization's mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for…

  • THIS. Brave. Now. WATCH IT. Embed it in your brain.

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    20 May 2013 | 11:54 am

  • Hold up, wait a minute! Ends tonight!

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    20 May 2013 | 10:57 am
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  • World's once largest man poses nude to help get cash for skin-removal surgery

    meltingmamamelted@gmail.com (Beth aka MM)
    16 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    When I saw the below *graphic photos last week from UK news sites, I was not surprised -- and considered sharing them to the blog -- but I did not.  However they have made them here to the good old US of A and it appears that this is what Mr. Paul Mason of England would desire - is publicity.   Mr. Mason was A Man Of Very Large Size.   :) He nearly reached 1000 pounds at his highest weight, and with the assistance of bariatric surgery he is now down an amazing 644 pounds and left with a massive amount of excess skin.  This is obviously quite a feat -- and as a WLS patient…
 
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    My Fitness Hut Blog

  • 11 Tips on How to Eat Carbs

    23 May 2013 | 3:25 am
    by Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN www.totalwellnesscleanse.com First of all, carbs are not necessarily the enemy. They can actually be your best fat burning friends – IF you use them strategically. And, if you really want to control fat loss once and for all, it’s crucial for you to understand the pros and cons of carb intake. Trust me, it can be a love-hate relationship. The Pros of Carbs 1. Carbs are muscle sparing. In other words, they preserve and prevent the breakdown of lean calorie burning muscle tissue. 2. They provide energy to the brain and the body. 3. They help spark our…

  • Increase Adrenaline and Burn Fat with Shuttle Runs

    21 May 2013 | 11:23 pm
    Shuttle runs increase adrenaline production and are great fat burners. Adrenaline production will break down and burn your fat stores. Use shuttle runs to burn fat faster and really lean and tone your body. Shuttle runs are effective fat burners because of at least three mechanisms: 1. Interval cardio - Research has proven that the benefits of anaerobic exercise (like sprint interval cardio) is superior to aerobic exercise for fat loss, fitness and heart health. Doing these types of short burst workouts will change your hormones allowing your body to naturally regulate fat burning, appetite…

  • Play Soccer for Fat-Burning Interval Cardio

    20 May 2013 | 10:57 pm
    Playing soccer is great for interval cardio exercise. Look for different ways to do cardio to change up your routine (avoid boredom) and burn more fat. It helps to keep exercise fun as much as possible. If you hate doing exercise, you will quit at some point. By its routine nature, cardio can become boring, so you need to mix it up. Playing games is one of the best forms of exercise because you're focused on the game and not on the exercise (especially if you are in shape to play). Play soccer the right way and you will get great fat burning benefits. Here are 3 tips: 1. Sprinting when you…

  • 3 Steps to Getting Toned Beach Arms

    17 May 2013 | 2:45 am
    Planning a summer vacation? Or even just spending a few days in the sunshine at the beach? Whatever your plans are this summer, it’s likely that at some point you’re going to have dig out your bikini and swimwear. At a time of year when we practically live in vests and t-shirts, we want our upper arms to look toned and slim.  Therefore, the time to tackle the bingo wing, the flabby flapper – however you like to refer to it - is here. Following a few pieces of simple advice will leave you self-confident, in better general health, and with toned upper arms. Diet When you’re…

  • Exposing Diet Myths

    15 May 2013 | 7:42 am
    by Karen Danish, LAP With bathing suit and vacation season fast approaching, finding and sticking to a diet is always on our minds. But which one do we choose? Whatever your goal, there is surely one out there that you hope will help you achieve it: weight loss, muscle-toner, fat-burner, abs-flattener, etc. There isn’t a miracle solution, though. Most fad diets aren’t personalized to fit each and every unique body, so we’re going to crack the myths behind some popular diet trends. From fat-free to no and low carb diets; let’s take a deeper dive into why these get-skinny-quick methods…
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    PaulsHealthBlog

  • 2013 Low-Carb Cruise Roast by Tom Naughton

    22 May 2013 | 6:38 pm
    © 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

  • A Cure For The Summer Cold

    21 May 2013 | 7:28 pm
    A cure for the summer cold may be as close as the nearest mattress. Researchers report that people who regularly get eight hours of sleep per night are three times less likely to catch a cold, than those who sleep seven hours and those who sleep fitfully. Sleep, say the researchers, rebuilds the immune system. © 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

  • Are You Drinking Enough Water Every Day?

    20 May 2013 | 10:01 am
    Americans are dehydrated seventy-five percent of the time. A loss of water can cause your metabolism to slow by as much as three percent or more. One of the main reasons for daytime exhaustion is not drinking enough water. Signs of mild dehydration include trouble concentrating, a lack of energy and constipation. © 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

  • How Canola Oil Is Made and Why You Should Avoid It

    19 May 2013 | 9:06 am
    © 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

  • 105-Year-Old Woman Reveals Her Secret To A Long Life

    10 May 2013 | 10:31 am
    Pearl Cantrell recently celebrated her 105th birthday. The secret to her long life? Bacon. Yes, you read that right. Mrs. Cantrell says the key to a long, happy life is to eat bacon. A lot of it. "I love bacon and I eat it everyday. I don't feel as old as I am, that's all I can say." A native of Richland Springs, Texas, she eats three slices of bacon a day to keep the doctor away. Have you eaten your bacon today?    © 2008 Thanks for subscribing to my feed. Please visit my blog for more great content.My Other Websites: Are Your Vitamins Safe?  Whole Food…
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    See Corey Run: A Fitness & Nutrition Journal

  • Coach Corey's Corner: 15 Tips for a Long and Healthy Running Life

    3 May 2013 | 9:12 am
    I know I still have to finish part 2 of that last article. It's currently sitting in draft form, and I'm sure I'll get to it at some point, but right now, I'd like to move on to another topic. I'm training a new client today who's relatively new to the sport and have given him a list of tips that I'd drawn up for this express purpose. (This is standard practice for new clients.) I thought I'd share that list here to help benefit others runners. Although the advice is geared towards newbies, experienced runners can benefit from it too. We all sometimes need reminders to refocus on the basics…

  • Coach Corey's Corner: Effective Strategies for Achieving Your New Year's Health & Exercise Goals, Part 1

    31 Dec 2012 | 5:00 pm
    As this year comes to a close and we look forward to the start of a new year, it's only natural to think about what we want to accomplish in 2013. And not surprisingly, many of those goals are health and exercise related. :) For those of us who've already integrated regular exercise and healthy living into our existing life patterns, this means we're simply renewing our commitment to our ongoing exercise and eating plans, while setting even more ambitious goals to reach along the way. We might need to tweak our plans here and there, but for the most part, we know what we need to accomplish…

  • Martial Arts and Running: Balancing the Yin with the Yang :)

    21 Dec 2012 | 5:27 pm
    As I mentioned in previous post, I'm now enrolled as a student at a martial arts school, in addition to my other exercise activities. I'm currently taking (Northern Shaolin) kung fu and t'ai chi there, and at some point, will probably also toss in a kickboxing class here and there. After some trial and error, I've had to shift my schedule around a bit, but now think I've found the perfect balance to fit everything in. I was originally going to lift on my off-days from martial arts and running, but as I soon discovered, that wasn't feasible. After doing lifting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and…

  • Looking Back to Look Forward: A Really Honest Post, Part 3

    19 Dec 2012 | 2:57 pm
    OK, this is the last in a 3-part series of posts about social media and the running community. (If you didn't catch the first two posts, click here and here to view parts 1 and 2, respectively.) After reading the first two, this one will seem a heck of a lot shorter in comparison. :) So, now that I've reflected upon the state of the blogosphere as it applies to the development and historical timeline of the online community, as well as my own personal experiences as a participant in that sphere, it's time to look forward. What will happen to blogging as social media evolves? Will it still…

  • Looking Back to Look Forward: A Really Honest Post, Part 2

    18 Dec 2012 | 8:07 am
    This is a continuation of the previous post about much things have changed over the years with regard to those of us who first started blogging about running way back when (i.e., around 2007 or so): To give you an idea of how much things had changed from the start, I'll use my blog as an example: At one point, my readership ballooned to over 550 readers. Several people wrote positive reviews of it, graced it with a plethora of awards (it made several "best blog" and "top blog" lists, ranking as high as #5 on some lists), and then the PR companies came calling. Would I be interested in…
 
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    Starling Fitness

  • All They Care About Is You

    Laura Moncur
    23 May 2013 | 10:00 am
    I saw this awesome quote on Funeral for My Fat they other day and it made me feel so good. It reads: “Whenever you feel sad just remember that there are billions of cells in your body and all they care about is you.” This quote is attributed to Will Ferrell, but it doesn’t look like he came up with it. All my internet searching was fruitless and it’s one of those random anonymous sayings that has been plastered all over Twitter, retweeted, reblogged and rehashed until we can’t tell who said it first. Quotation sanctity aside, it’s a great quote and…

  • The Suzy Chapstick Workout

    Laura Moncur
    22 May 2013 | 9:09 am
    I truly enjoyed Retrospace’s tribute to the The Suzy Chapstick Workout. It gets more and more hilarious the further they delve into the book until poor Suzy is doing exercises like The Rover. I wonder if the Insanity workout that people are oohing and aahing over right now will seem as silly in thirty years.

  • Habits And Air

    Laura Moncur
    10 May 2013 | 6:47 am
    I found another good little story in that book I found at a estate sale last month: Habits influence the character, as air currents influence an airplane, and whether the habits speed us on the way of our wishes or retard our progress, their effect is not the less important because they sometimes are imperceptible. It’s a little wordy. I prefer: Habits affect you just like air currents affect an airplane. They can speed you up or slow you down, even though they’re nearly invisible. It’s true. The difference between a “naturally” skinny person and an overweight…

  • BOYCOTT Abercrombie & Fitch

    Laura Moncur
    8 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    When I heard that Abercrombie and Fitch made XL and XXL sizes in men’s clothing, but the largest size in women’s is a 10, I almost blew a gasket. Business Insider: Abercrombie & Fitch Refuses To Make Clothes For Large Women Their nearly naked male models made me uncomfortable enough to avoid the store before, but now, they can kiss my money GOODBYE. In fact, it made me want to show up at their store and do this! Then I remembered. That’s how real life is. In real life, women who are overweight are discriminated against ALL the time. In fact, pretty people get FAR more…

  • You’re Fat. Get Over It. I STILL LOVE YOU!

    Laura Moncur
    5 May 2013 | 8:19 am
    This postcard from PostSecret is touching AND insensitive. It reads: You’re fat. Get over it. I STILL LOVE YOU! You can change if you want. If someone wrote this to me, I don’t know how I would feel about it. Part of being able to change something is accepting it. I know that. I also would love to hear that an important person in my life loves me, even though I feel like a whale. I guess the question in my mind that pops up has to do with the contradiction. If you love me, why would you care if I lose the weight? I guess you could love me AND want me to be healthy and fit.
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    Mamavation

  • What this teacher was taught by Mamavation

    MommaHunt16
    23 May 2013 | 3:32 am
        I can’t believe that my time as a Mamavation Mom is coming to a close it is shocking how quick the time has gone by and how much I have learned from this experience.  I was asked to come up with my top ten list of things that I have learned from Mamavation and I can honestly say it was hard to keep it to ten things because I have learned a life time of lessons in just these few short weeks.  So here we go   10.  I am finally ready to make a lifestyle change and get healhty.  There have been a 1000 times that I have started down this path but I am in the right…

  • Prepared to take the Wheel!

    LaundryDayBlues
    22 May 2013 | 4:30 am
    Throughout the course of this campaign I have learned many things about myself. I have learned that I CAN lose weight, without the assistance of a diet pill or crazy fad diet. I have learned that the key ingredients to my success have been in my hands all along, I just had to learn how to use them. The top ten things I have learned from this campaign are: 1. I LOVE drinking water. I’m actually quenched by it. Shocking right? When I drink nothing but water, I actually find I do not crave anything else. 2. Portions can be hard to eyeball. It’s funny how I could constantly be under my…

  • Mamavation Monday – Simple Self Defense for Women

    Way2goMom
    18 May 2013 | 2:14 pm
    We love fierce women in Mamavation, and one way that women of all ages can feel empowered is through learning self defense. This week we have a couple on the show who have experience teaching women self defense and have even had a show on PBS explaining how a woman can defend herself without punching or kicking. Known as the “Sonny and Cher” of Self Defense, this power couple had been all over the media sharing their message of empowerment with women, and now they’re with us on Mamavation TV! Special Guests: Tracy and Charley Vega In Mamavation we have our own power couple…

  • #SimilacNoGMO Petition Twitter Party

    Mamavation
    17 May 2013 | 10:55 am
    I’m on a mission to protect babies. Especially the ones who are poor, have limited accesses to resources, or who have parents who just aren’t paying attention. And I can use your help. Please Sign This Petition Join me in petitioning Similac to remove genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from their infant formula during an online rally Wednesday, May 22nd from 8-9:30pm EST (5-6:30pm PST). Because when it comes to babies, is it really worth the risk? And I’m sure Similac will be listening. We are their target audience. Without our support, they cease to be a company. They.

  • Similac Stop Feeding Babies GMOs Petition

    Mamavation
    17 May 2013 | 10:26 am
    Moms CAN make a difference, but sometimes our looks can be deceiving. Some of us may live in yoga pants, while others confess to wearing baby food. We wipe noses, kiss boo boos, and comfort the defenseless. Another thing that is true of us is we protect our little ones….even if they aren’t our own. But most of all, we are powerful. And I’m going to prove it to you. Sign This Petition Last week Abbott Labratories, the makers of Similac Infant Formula, had a shareholders meeting and voted down removing GMOs from their infant formula. And thus abandoning babies. *jaw drops to…
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    Trying Fitness

  • Dean Karnazes Daily Training – Ultra Marathon Man

    Eartha Haines
    12 May 2013 | 10:02 pm
    Dean Karnazes is known as the Ultra Marathon Man. He has accomplished super-human feats in racing and endurance events. While the average person may not dare to attempt to do what he has, it is still interesting to read about how he trains, eats, as well as what he has managed to accomplish. Here are some of Dean's most notable achievements: Ran 350 miles (560 km) in 80 hours and 44 minutes without sleep in 2005 Single-handedly completed "The Relay", a 199-mile (320 km) run from Calistoga to Santa Cruz, eleven times Ran a marathon to the South Pole in -13 °F (-25 °C) temperatures…

  • Mike Chang Fitness Bio

    Eartha Haines
    5 May 2013 | 10:58 pm
    If you search YouTube for workouts, chances are you have come across a Mike Chang workout video. I learned about him myself because I was browsing through various videos looking for short bodyweight workouts. Soon, Mike's videos kept popping up (he has a ton of them) and I really liked the workouts he was putting out. Most were very short and required very little in terms of equipment. Most videos are purely bodyweight and some require a set of dumbbells. So Who is Mike Chang? What Does He Do? He is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer but before all of that, he used to be overweight and out of…

  • Burpee Conditioning – Your New Favorite Exercise

    Eartha Haines
    30 Apr 2013 | 10:58 pm
    Ask most people how they feel about burpees and chances are they will tell you they have a love/hate relationship with them. I personally enjoy the exercise but it doesn't take many repetitions before I'm winded and ready to stop. It is the type of exercise that makes everyone feel that way - even the most fit person. If you're not familiar with the burpee, it is a full body exercise that looks like the below: What's So Great About Burpess? There are several perks to performing this exercise. While they can feel like torture, you are doing wonders for your body: Torches Calories - Burpees are…

  • Running Techniques Breathing – Enjoy Your Runs More

    Eartha Haines
    16 Apr 2013 | 11:53 am
    Most people I know are not runners and when I ask if they like to run, I get an immediate "no way!" or "I don't run." Basically, they feel running is for the birds. I used to run on a regular basis and fell out of the habit over the years. It's not that I dislike it, but when I think of what makes running feel torturous for me (besides bad running shoes), I'd have to say it is bad breathing technique. Without a good breathing technique, you can feel like you're in a lot more pain than you really are. Most of us are shallow chest breathers during the day. How often do you stop to focus and…

  • Carb Cycling Works? – What it is and How to Do it

    Eartha Haines
    15 Apr 2013 | 8:59 pm
    Do you want to know what carb cycling is about and if it is right for you? I have heard the term before and wanted to understand what it means and how it works. Surprisingly, I learned that it is a practice which is used among bodybuilders, fitness models, athletes, or anyone who is trying to reduce their body fat to a very low percentage in order to achieve the "ripped" look. A basic definition of carb cycling is below [source: Wikipedia] A cyclic ketogenic diet (or carb-cycling) is a low-carbohydrate diet with intermittent periods of high or moderate carbohydrate consumption. This is a form…
 
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    TubaDuba: Fitness, Health and Sports Technology

  • Hammock | Printed Double Hammock | Travel Hammock - Grand Trunk

    Aaron Usiskin
    21 May 2013 | 10:37 am
    Easy light and well worth the $65 dollars. Best and easiest to set up! There are hammocks, and then there is the Grand Trunk Parachute Nylon Double Hammock. Our guarantee to you is that once you hang up this hammock you will love it; if you don't, then let us know! This hammock offers the largest portable hammock bed space on the market and only weighs 20 oz. Enjoy a snooze by yourself or with that special someone.

  • Hands-On With The Omega Seamaster Bullhead (Live Pics Pricing) — HODINKEE - Wristwatch News, Reviews, & Original Stories

    Aaron Usiskin
    16 May 2013 | 6:46 am
    If you like watches and you are a Omega enthusiast, the Bullhead is for you. The late 60s were an exciting time for Omega. The Constellation line was in full stride, the Speedmaster was heading into space, and the Seamaster Bullhead was finding love in a growing sea of sporty chronograph fans. More than 40 years later, the Speedmaster is still on top of its game and the Constellation is… well it's still here (though a far cry from the 561s of the 60s). The Bullhead however, was been but a faint memory, only discussed within the nerdiest of WIS circles (you know who you…

  • Life Triangle – Water Rescue System by Prof. Shi Yuanwu, Hu Sumei & Wu Chongxiang � Yanko Design

    Aaron Usiskin
    16 May 2013 | 6:40 am
    Industrial designers are great. This concept is great. Life Triangle is a 2012 red dot award: design concept winner. Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/16/the-triangle-of-life/#RI5YeYjGbcrWHXDB.99  Every so often you see a design and think, wow why has that not been done before. Not sure, but this concept is great. Drop, crawl and wait for chopper to lower safety rig.   Life Triangle is a life raft featuring a multi-directional triangular shape so that it doesn't capsize easily. Apparently the triangular structure prevents…

  • ARMIDA WATCHES

    Aaron Usiskin
    30 Apr 2013 | 8:13 am
    What is not to love, big, thick, Swiss internal movements, oh and the price is perfect $700. ARMIDA A5 1000m Diver ETA 2824-2 The Armida A5 1000m is a functional diver watch. Its movement is a Swiss ETA2824-2 - 316l stainless steel case - Black dial - white hands - C3 lumed bezel dot, hour markers and hands - 42 mm case diameter - 43mm bezel diameter - Lug to lug 53mm - Lug distance 22mm - Height 17mm - Double domed sapphire crystal 3.5 mm - Anti reflective coating on the inside crystal - 22mm steel bracelet and rubber strap - Waterproof to 1000m/3300feet - Screwed and signed crown 7mm - 1…

  • Citroen DS BiRotor Concept by Jose Eduardo Sanchez � Yanko Design

    Aaron Usiskin
    29 Apr 2013 | 8:09 am
    Why do concept cars look so great, then when produced well not so much! Designer: Jose Eduardo Sanchez, has a great concept for the Citroen, Clean Tech! How about this for Triathletes car! The Citroën DS BiRotor is a hybrid concept that merges aerodynamic coupe styling with 4-door hatchback versatility to form the sportiest Citroën compact yet. It uses the latest in internal combustion and electric power for optimal fuel efficiency and immediate implementation to the current infrastructure. All that squeezed into a superlight carbon and aluminum modular chassis for optimal weight, rigidity…
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    A Junk-Foodaholic's Journey to a Healthy LIfestyle

  • (Part 1 of 5) Navy Seal Sniper Reveals NWO Nuke Plan for Martial Law in America

    28 Apr 2013 | 8:48 pm
    Navy SEAL SNIPER Reveals NWO NUKE PLAN for MARTIAL LAW   From Pamela Rae Schuffert http://americanholocaustcoming.blogspot.com/2013/04/navy-seal-sniper-reveals-nwo-nuke-plan.html ***************************************************** "BROKEN ARROW! BROKEN ARROW!" These were the urgent code words my NAVY SEAL contact spoke to a Commander in military security in Washington DC only a month ago. In the US military, the code name for a serious nuclear weapons incident is 'Broken Arrow'. "..the rogue nukes were planted across various locations in America, and were set to detonate May 5th…

  • Fat Head - The Movie

    16 Sep 2012 | 8:37 am
    Tom Naughton, writer and creator of the documentary, 'Fat Head', uses this film to drive home his thesis that most of what we know about "healthy eating" is wrong. Thanks for reading! © 2011 Thanks for taking the time to read A Junk-Foodaholic's Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle. Please feel free to peruse my blog for more great content.Mine and My Husband's Other Websites: HealthyPickyEater.com | PaulsHealthBlog.com© 2008 Thanks for subscribing to my feed. Please visit my blog for more great content.My Other Websites: Are Your Vitamins Safe?  Whole Food…

  • USDA: Kids Need 5 to 9 Fruits and Veggies

    25 Aug 2012 | 1:54 pm
    To learn more about BarleyLife Xtra™, click here. Thanks for reading! © 2011 Thanks for taking the time to read A Junk-Foodaholic's Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle. Please feel free to peruse my blog for more great content.Mine and My Husband's Other Websites: HealthyPickyEater.com | PaulsHealthBlog.com© 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  Affiliate Link

  • If Giraffes Ate The Food We Eat…

    10 Aug 2012 | 8:12 am
    Would they look like this? Thanks for reading! © 2011 Thanks for taking the time to read A Junk-Foodaholic's Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle. Please feel free to peruse my blog for more great content.Mine and My Husband's Other Websites: HealthyPickyEater.com | PaulsHealthBlog.com© 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  Affiliate Link

  • Non-Dairy Coconut Whipped Topping

    2 Aug 2012 | 10:41 am
    Coconut Whipped Topping One can of full-fat coconut milk 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp Stevia (or use sweetener of your choice) Directions 1. Place the can in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, to separate the cream from the water. 2. Place your mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to starting -- this will help speed up the whipping process. 3. Open the can of coconut milk and carefully scoop out the cream into your mixing bowl (the top 3/4 of the can will be cream and the bottom 1/4 of the can will be water). Make sure not to include any…
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    A Trail Runner's Blog

  • Soaring Through the Silver State 50-Miler

    Scott Dunlap
    21 May 2013 | 10:27 am
    Last Saturday, 300 brave warriors stood together at the foothills of Rancho San Rafael Park near Reno, NV, shaking off the high desert morning chill. All eyes were on Peavine Peak, stretching 4,500' vertical into the clear blue sky, and the snake of trail leading to the top that would begin our journey.  We were here to race the 28th annual Silver State 50-mile/50k/Half Marathon, a beautiful and hilly trail run put on by the Silver State Striders, and it was time to get moving! (Last minute instructions before the 85 runners tackle the 50-miler) I met some familiar faces at the start,…

  • Ultrarunner Karl Hoagland Takes Over at Ultrarunning Magazine

    Scott Dunlap
    15 May 2013 | 7:11 am
    Ultrarunner and hotel/restaurant magnate Karl Hoagland has acquired Ultrarunning Magazine, and will be taking over as its Publisher starting with the July, 2013 issue. Hoagland is no stranger to ultrarunning, having finished over 40 ultras including a 15th place at the 2010 Western States 100 (he also serves on the board of WS). Retiring Publisher John Medinger along with his wife Lisa Henson, who has been UltraRunning’s General Manager, will remain involved with the magazine as Correspondents at Large, contributing content on a periodic basis. John will also continue as the Race Director…

  • New Injinji Video Showcases the Gorgeous Hills of Lake Sonoma, CA

    Scott Dunlap
    14 May 2013 | 9:05 am
    [Ed Note - A few hours after this posted, the video became password-protected. Try the password "injinji" and let's hope it works!] Photographer/filmmaker Matt Trappe shot an amazing video for Injinji at the Lake Sonoma 50m this year. Great footage, and commentary from Dave Mackey, Timothy Olson, Meghan Arboghast, Galen Burrell, and Jacob Rydman! Couldn't agree more. I've been blister-free in Injinji's for nearly a decade now.

  • Saturday Night Live's Spoof of New Balance Running Shoe Commercial (video)

    Scott Dunlap
    8 May 2013 | 10:41 am
    Truth in advertising, brought to you by SNL.  ;-) “Comfort. Support. Stability. New Balance shoes, made for running… …but worn by chubby white guys in their late 30′s to early 40′s. New Balance sneakers have advanced cushioning in the forefoot… …because if you were running, you’d need that. That same cushioning helps me just stand here.” My friend Johnny Lee said it reminded him of this clip from Crazy, Stupid, Love...another great NB nerd reference.

  • A Glimpse of the 2013 Big Sur Marathon

    Scott Dunlap
    3 May 2013 | 9:58 am
    [Going micro-blog style for this one...thanks to a broken camera, whoops.] (Want to know an easy cheat for getting a good picture? Take a photo of the cover of a coffee table book. ;-) ) Friday, 10:44am: Kids asleep in the car, and Christi is a flurry of thumbs on her iPhone as we take the two-hour drive to Carmel and Big Sur. Birthday weekend is off and running (#44!), and we've got a full agenda. I'm looking forward to feeling worlds away on the edge of the earth. The silence is precious. Friday, 3:08pm: Wide-eyed girls stare into the sea at the Monterey Aquarium, mimicking sea otters and…
 
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    CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog

  • Three More Things You Can Be “Too Fat” For: Coolness, Color and Cremation

    Marissa
    21 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    (CC) FaceMePLS/Flickr Actually four things, if you count “Abercrombie” and “Fitch” separately You’re young, you’re cool, you’re stylish, and you’re overweight. Wrong!! Wrong, that is, if Abercrombie & Fitch has anything to say about it. The youth-oriented fashion line has stirred up a mess of controversy of late with its policy to not offer XL or XXL or anything else greater than Large sizes in its line of women’s clothing. Note that this isn’t merely a “sizeist” policy, but a sexist one as well, since its menswear…

  • Health Insurance Premiums and Obesity

    Marissa
    20 May 2013 | 9:34 am
    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. It’s well known that obesity’s direct medical, productivity, transportation and human capital bill adds to society’s yearly expenses to the tune of over $200 billion! Now although this number is staggering, as most of us know, we can’t even imagine what that amount of money is. However, if you are one of those obese…

  • Lab Notes: Colgate Working Toward Caffeine Toothbrush; Man Comes Back to Life at His Funeral

    labnotes
    18 May 2013 | 12:10 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 this past week’s (May 11, 2013 through May 18, 2013) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes. 1. Colgate Working Toward Caffeine Toothbrush Aiming to save you time in the morning, Colgate-Palmolive has applied for a patent for technology that allows chemicals to slowly release during brushing. 2. Man Comes Back to Life at His Funeral Man comes back to life at his…

  • Smart Thermometer Calls Your Doctor For You

    Marissa
    17 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    © red2000 – Fotolia Thermometers haven’t changed much over the years, but they have remained just as useful in letting you know when it’s time to seek out medical attention. Now, there’s a thermometer that makes dealing with illnesses like the common cold or flu a little easier The Kinsa Smart Thermometer is a device that plugs into your iPhone headphone jack to display your temperature right on your device. It will also give you advice on how to treat your illness and how to spot the symptoms of something more serious. If you feel like it’s time to visit your…

  • Do Friends Tell Friends They’re Too Fat?

    Marissa
    16 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    The author of the XoJane.com piece. (CC) XoJane.com If they want to remain friends, perhaps not I’m not at all familiar with the women’s lifestyle website, xoJane.com, nor with its founder, Jane Pratt, so I can’t say whether it was she or one of the other female contributors to the site who wrote the post titled “How Not to be a Dick to Your Fat Friends.” It is written in the first person singular, so it may very well be just one plus-sized woman’s unrepresentative opinion. But she certainly speaks for plus-sized women with far more credibility and…
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  • BMC Bike Wash - Tour de France - Bicycling Magazine

    10 May 2013 | 1:49 pm
    BMC Bike Wash - Tour de France - Bicycling Magazine BMC bike wash from the Tour de France. Subscribe to 3V: http://goo.gl/HZVpq Join the 3V community for fitness advice and practical health tips that will help... From: 3v Views: 388 6 ratings Time: 01:34 More in Howto & Style

  • Sabrina Soto, How Are You So Sexy? with Carey Reilly

    6 May 2013 | 12:14 pm
    Sabrina Soto, How Are You So Sexy? with Carey Reilly Sabrina Soto, host of The High Low Project on HGTV, is one sexy chick! Watch her cook for Carey, drink mojitos and get a sneak peek at her gorgeous Manhattan... From: 3V Views: 2432 28 ratings Time: 10:04 More in Entertainment

  • Fast Freddy Interview: Tour of California

    2 May 2013 | 12:00 pm
    Fast Freddy Interview: Tour of California Bicycling talks with Rock Racing's Fast Freddy Rodriguez about his team's approach to winning a stage at the 2009 Tour of California. Subscribe to 3V: http:/... From: 3v Views: 82 0 ratings Time: 00:46 More in Howto & Style

  • Tour Talk With Frankie and James Stages 8 and 9 - Tour de France - Bicycling Magazine

    2 May 2013 | 12:00 pm
    Tour Talk With Frankie and James Stages 8 and 9 - Tour de France - Bicycling Magazine A couple of old salty Tour dogs, give their unique insight into the stage just passed and the stage yet to come. Subscribe to 3V: http://goo.gl/HZVpq Join th... From: 3v Views: 53 0 ratings Time: 06:00 More in Howto & Style

  • TeJay Van Garderen Post-Stage 8 - Tour de France - Bicycling Magazine

    2 May 2013 | 12:00 pm
    TeJay Van Garderen Post-Stage 8 - Tour de France - Bicycling Magazine Most agressive rider and Maillot Petit Pois wearer, Tejay Van Garderen tells of us his long day in the saddle and what it's like on the podium shaking the ha... From: 3v Views: 74 0 ratings Time: 01:01 More in Howto & Style
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    Healthy Eating Tips

  • Is This Common Practice Encouraging Obsessions With Food?

    Melanie
    22 May 2013 | 3:50 am
    Ever been guilty of prolonging that moment before you dig into a scrumptious meal, so you can snap a photo for Instagram or Facebook? You wouldn’t want your friends to miss out on what you’ve been nomming on now, would you? :-) But, what does this habit really say about us? Could we be teetering on the edge of an eating disorder, without even realizing it? Dr Valerie Taylor thinks so. She says obsessively recording your meals could actually be a sign of a deeper problem. According to her, people who post pictures of almost every meal they eat onto social media sites may have a…

  • 11 Things We Learned From Our 30 Day Challenge

    Melanie
    16 May 2013 | 3:25 am
    It’s scary how fast time flies, isn’t it? April 15th marked the beginning of the first ever Dietriffic 30 day challenge. I wanted each of us to challenge ourselves, push past barriers, and change the mindset that says “I can’t exercise every day!” Lots of you committed to the challenge via the comments section under the original article. I also had emails, Facebook messages and Tweets about what you were doing, when and how it was all going. I loved that! Having just finished the 30 days I can say that the challenge went extremely well. It is certainly something…

  • How to Torch Belly Fat (and Why Your Life Depends on it)

    Melanie
    7 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    A few weeks ago my husband called me over to his laptop to show me a news article he had been reading on the BBC. The small town where we both grew up is apparently, “ranked number two in the top 10 places in the UK for poor heart health.” Back in 2007, official police figures claimed it to be the safest place to live in Northern Ireland. So, these latest health stats completely blow that out of the water. Anyway, for the most part the incidence of poor heart health in our little home town is a lifestyle issue, and it’s preventable. The fact is, most people these days carry…

  • The Shocking Truth About Salt

    Melanie
    1 May 2013 | 1:15 am
    SALT /sôlt/ A chemical compound made up of two elements, sodium and chloride (NaCl). The idea that too much salt is bad for our health is something very few question. According to conventional wisdom, too much salt in the diet increases blood pressure, which can lead to hypertension and as a result stroke, heart failure or heart attack. The World Health Organisation recommend adults eat no more than 5g (1 tsp) of salt a day. So, is there anything wrong with this recommendation? Let us take a closer look at the evidence… Salt is Essential It is actually the sodium in the salt that…

  • Fats You Should be Cooking with But Probably Aren’t

    Melanie
    24 Apr 2013 | 8:49 am
    What is one thing healthy traditional societies in the past (and those still present today) knew instinctively, that we seem incapable of getting a grasp of? Well, they consumed foods in their natural form in abundance, including animal and tropical fats. I’m thinking of foods like lard, butter, tallow, poultry fat and coconut oil. But, we all know these are bad for us, right? I touched on the topic of full fat dairy recently, but I want to consider more specifically today what oils and fats should be used in cooking. And, it’s probably not the options you think, either. This is…
 
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    Weight Loss Journal

  • Get your Five a Day

    Weight Ladder
    23 May 2013 | 12:04 pm
    We have all been hearing for our entire lives that we should be eating five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, but this isn't always easy, is it? Our bodies are naturally craving fruits and vegetables more than just about anything else because we are never getting enough of the nutrients that we need. We often believe that two to three servings a day of these vital nutrients is enough, but it really isn't and its time we admitted it. According to the USDA and the CDC, we need to be eating at least, if not more, five servings of vegetables and fruits every single day. What we are…

  • 5 More Tips for Beginning a Wellness Program

    Weight Ladder
    23 May 2013 | 12:01 am
    It is never too late for you to begin a journey in health and wellness. Here is five of ten tips that you can begin today in order to build a foundation for your health and wellness program. 1 - Take Every Step One At a Time - What happens when an important step is forgotten in a process like building a home, or if an important ingredient is left out in a delicate recipe by a chef? It does not work so well, does it? The same thing is true for your own personal life - You need to be able to take certain important steps in order for you to reach a place of true well being, and you need to make…

  • How to Start a Walking Fitness Plan

    Weight Ladder
    22 May 2013 | 11:54 am
    There is no better time than right now to begin your own outdoor fitness walking program. Keep in mind that walking outdoors is going to offer you more benefits than simply getting outside of the house occasionally. When you go on regular walks, you are going to strengthen your muscles, tone your muscles, increase your stamina, boost your metabolism, boost your energy, burn more calories, burn more fat, release your stress, improve your heart health, lower your blood pressure and even greatly reduce the risks that are associated with heart disease and other diseases such as osteoporosis. With…

  • 6 Ways to Beat Fatigue as you Battle your Weight

    Weight Ladder
    21 May 2013 | 11:49 pm
    This post was contributed by Heather Johnson, who writes on the subject of online nursing school. She invites your feedback at heatherjohnson2323 at gmail dot com. If you are interested in contributing a guest post please send me an email at kevin [at] weightladder (dot) com It’s all very well to talk of losing weight, dieting and getting fit. What some people do not realize is that not everyone is built the same, that other people are having a hard time sticking to a diet and exercise routine simply because they find it too tiring, literally, to go on. Their bodies feel exhausted due to a…

  • Incorporating Exercise Into Your Work Routine

    Weight Ladder
    21 May 2013 | 11:42 am
    There are many reasons why we don’t exercise as much as we’d like. Many of us are lazy or at least unmotivated. Others have to raise a family or go to school. Others still are faced with physical impairments or inaccessible exercise resources. But perhaps the main reason why we don’t exercise enough is a blatantly simple one: we spending most of our days at work. Between sitting at our desks and commuting to the office, there is little time for a consistent exercise routine. We’re too tired to wake up early and hit the gym in the morning. We’re too drained to go out for a run after…
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    Stirrup Queens

  • DYDT: Shower or Bath?

    Lollipop Goldstein
    23 May 2013 | 4:08 am
    I really love these these discussions. A few weeks ago, Ana asked, “what’s next?  Showering vs. bathing?” Uh… yes. I am a shower-er.  No baths for me, pretty much ever.  I like to get clean quickly.  Those showers that have stone seats built in the corner, encouraging the user to luxuriously relax in the warm [...]

  • Measure of Love Giveaway

    Lollipop Goldstein
    22 May 2013 | 4:20 am
    Haven’t gotten your copy of the second Rachel Goldman book, Measure of Love?  You’re in luck. I’m doing a giveaway of an iBook version of Measure of Love to celebrate the book coming out on iTunes. Entering is simple.  Leave a comment below telling me your dream spot to hold a wedding.  Anything goes: nuptials [...]

  • Can’t Have a Baby? Let Us Make a Dollar Off of You.

    Lollipop Goldstein
    20 May 2013 | 7:36 pm
    We were watching Pete’s Dragon, and the ChickieNob asked how the medical charlatan who rode through town tricked the people time after time since he had obviously been through Passamaquoddy before.  And I explained that where matters of the body are concerned, emotions run high, and people will  sometimes try anything for their health and well-being. [...]

  • I Really Miss Old Television

    Lollipop Goldstein
    20 May 2013 | 7:22 am
    I miss how television shows used to run from September until May/June with new episodes, and then, in the summer, you would have repeat episodes of the show in the same time slot.  This was great if you missed an episode during the season, but it was also nice because if you were emotionally attached [...]

  • PSA: Your Kids Know That You Smoke

    Lollipop Goldstein
    19 May 2013 | 4:15 am
    Dear Man Sitting Near Me at Starbuck: Your kids know that you smoke. Image: Superfantastic via Flickr You sounded awfully proud talking to your friend, telling him about how clever you are that you’ve kept your secret smoking breaks from your family so I didn’t want to lean over and pee in your proverbial Cherrios [...]
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    Get Fit Slowly

  • 2013 Capitol Peak 55K Race Report

    macdaddy
    30 Apr 2013 | 11:58 pm
    This past weekend, the boys from Corvallis and I headed out for our 2nd running adventure of 2013. We piled into the minivan and took a little trip up to Olympia, WA to run the Capitol Peak Ultras. Frank, Sander, and Dennis were running the 50 mile race, while I chose to run the JV version of 55K. It was a fun filled weekend with great conversation by the campfire, beautiful views on spectacular trails, and lots of PRs to boot! I had a lot to think about coming in to this race. Capitol Peak was to be my first attempt at 55K, so a PR was a given. But, it’s the hilliest course I’ve…

  • 100 Mile Club—Take 2

    macdaddy
    26 Apr 2013 | 10:45 am
    I had such a great time last year doing the 100 mile club at Rosedale Elementary School that I decided to set up another club this year at Sumpter Elementary. I thought last year went really well after we worked out the kinks and got the kids running. But this year has been going even better. We got the kids started about a month earlier and since Sumpter is about 3 times as big as Rosedale, we’ve got over 70 kids signed up (and a couple of parents as well) to make a run at 100 miles during the school year. Here are some stats so far: # of 25 milers: 13 # of 50 milers: 12 # of 75…

  • Lovin’ My Crazy Life

    macdaddy
    15 Apr 2013 | 12:53 pm
    Man the Smiths have been busy these last few months. It’s been go, go, go around here and I’ve been loving it. Pam recently wrote about our 6 whirlwind weeks of travelling (for fun and business and racing) and about running an ultra with our 8 year old daughter, Megan…sounds crazy I know, but it was really tame. I promise! I don’t want to spend any more time on those things because you can just go and read her blog for that. Besides, she’s much a much more entertaining read than me! Liam and I took a hike to Smith Rock while the girls played Ticket to Ride But…

  • Discretion is the better part of Valor

    macdaddy
    14 Apr 2013 | 10:04 pm
    Some call me a wimp…I say I’m smart. Today I was supposed to run the Peterson Ridge Rumble 20 Miler in Sisters, OR. But instead I took my 2nd DNS (did not start) ever. The moment I took off my shoe last Saturday night, I knew my left foot was slightly injured. It was the same exact pain that I had after Forest Park in May 2011—half dollar size bruise on the top of my left foot, severe tenderness while walking, curling my toes, and flexing my calf…Toe extensor tendonitis has struck again. I tried to run 4 miles on Wednesday but the pain was too great and I ended up walking…

  • Epic Adventure 2013.1–Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim

    macdaddy
    11 Apr 2013 | 8:04 am
    View from the top of the South Rim. I would be running all the way to the horizon and back. Back in January I heard that some of my friends were going to Arizona in April to run The Grand Canyon. I quickly told Pam that she couldn’t go (because she’s already done it) and jumped at the chance to experience one of ultrarunning’s greatest adventures—a double crossing of The Grand Canyon. Running from Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) in one day with awesome company is pretty darn special and certainly fits into my plan for more “epic adventures in 2013.” As soon as I…
 
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  • 3 Pieces of Fitness Gear that You Need to Buy Right Now!!!!

    Health Habits
    13 May 2013 | 9:48 am
    3 Pieces of Fitness Gear that You Need to Buy Right Now!!!! is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.Back in the olden days, human beings performed manual labor every day. They walked, ran, lifted, carried, dragged, pulled and pushed. Today, most of us spend our days sitting, typing, reading, talking and googling. As a result, modern humans are fatter, weaker and sicklier than our ancestors. And while some of us are okay with this side-effect of [...]

  • Coca Cola to End Canadian Obesity Epidemic

    Health Habits
    23 Apr 2013 | 4:49 am
    Coca Cola to End Canadian Obesity Epidemic is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.Today is an important day in the history of Canada. From this day forward, Canadians will recognize April 23 as the day Coca Cola came to our rescue and helped us save ourselves from the medical scourge known as obesity. Because on this day, Coca-Cola Canada announced the launch of a national campaign to inspire Canadians to [...]

  • Fitness for Beginners – How to Squat

    Health Habits
    19 Apr 2013 | 6:00 am
    Fitness for Beginners – How to Squat is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.My buddy Andi is back with another exercise video. Last week it was Push-Ups…this week, we are focusing on developing leg strength with the bodywight squat. More specifically, today’s video showcases a progression of bodyweight squat variations..from the ultra-beginner high-chair two-leg bodyweight squat..all the way to single-leg pistol squats…ouch. Note – readers of Health Habits [...]

  • Changes at Health Habits

    Health Habits
    16 Apr 2013 | 10:21 am
    Changes at Health Habits is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.Almost five years ago, I started Health Habits. As a big health & fitness geek, I found myself disappointed with the existing health & fitness websites. They were either big corporate sites promoting out of date information or personal blogs that were heavy on motivation but low on knowledge. So…armed with my oversized ego and [...]

  • Best Body Workout – 2013 – Week 11 – Day 3

    Health Habits
    11 Apr 2013 | 11:12 pm
    Best Body Workout – 2013 – Week 11 – Day 3 is a post from: Doug's Health & Fitness Blog.It’s the last workout for week #11  and today’s workout is once again…all about HIIT and core stability. Next Monday is all new stuff. THE WARM-UP This is the same workout I use with most of my clients. The goal is to lubricate your joints, mentally get you in workout mode  and physically warm up [...]
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  • Raising Your Kids on Primal Foods (plus Mealtime Strategies for Picky Eaters)

    Mark Sisson
    23 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    The fact is, feeding children is never for the faint of heart or stomach. It’s an entirely different solar system when it comes to dining experience – the noise, the spills, the frantic pattern of go-get-this, can-you-help-me, cut everyone’s food until your own is stone cold, precise timing of chewing to complement your expected participation in knock-knock jokes – you get it. In the years my children were small, Carrie and I would relish the times when we were able to go out to dinner alone or when family members took the kids and we had a solo meal at home. The silence and…

  • 5 Helpful Analogies for Understanding Complex Health Issues

    Mark Sisson
    22 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    For millennia, the best teachers have used stories, analogies, and parables to break down complicated concepts into understandable bits that everyone can grasp. Aesop’s fables, the greatest religious texts throughout history, and Plato’s allegory of the cave are some of the most famous, showing us how to live morally, contemplate our existence, and make our way through the dilemmas that comprise everyday life. Today, I’m going to discuss five simple analogies that can help you understand five complex health topics a bit better, or perhaps be able to introduce them to the…

  • Mental Toughness Training in the Primal World

    Mark Sisson
    21 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    This is a guest post from Jack Yee. Jack’s Primal Blueprint Real Life Story “Free at 50” was published a few weeks ago here on Mark’s Daily Apple. In this article, Jack shares his four strategies for conquering intense workouts, and becoming both physically and mentally stronger as a result. Enter Jack… When I first made the transition from conventional bodybuilding training to full body primal workouts, I quickly realized it was one of the best things I ever did. I used to look forward to doing the primal workout of the week or the contest WODs that were sent in…

  • Dear Mark: Your Primal Cravings Questions Answered

    Mark Sisson
    20 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    The response to the early release of Primal Cravings: Your Favorite Foods Made Paleo has been incredible. I understand that thousands of you have now received your copies and bonuses in the mail, and from the Facebook comments and emails I’ve received, you’ve made it loud and clear that you’re loving these innovative new Primal recipes. Thank you so much for your feedback. Some of you have emailed with questions about the book, so I thought I’d use today’s Dear Mark to answer your inquiries. Below you’ll find the Table of Contents, the Index, the Nutrition…

  • Weekend Link Love

    Mark Sisson
    19 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Research of the Week When given a diet based on farmed salmon, lab mice got fatty liver and developed insulin resistance if the salmon was raised on soybean oil. Eating Splenda (sucralose) has a negative impact on a person’s glucose tolerance in response to subsequent sugar ingestion. Interesting Blog Posts Should vegans and paleos stop bickering and join forces? Media, Schmedia Dr. Hamilton Stapell, the professor responsible for putting together the 2013 Ancestral Health Survey, discusses the future of paleo in a recent Paleo Magazine podcast. Well-known (former) vegan Alex Jamieson…
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    Carole Carson

  • Trivia Question: What Increases Blood Pressure?

    Carole
    21 May 2013 | 3:41 pm
    High blood pressure, frequently called the "silent killer," threatens the health of one billion people worldwide and one in three Americans. Which of the following five behaviors increases blood pressure? 1. Talking on a cell phone 2. Eating an excessive amount of salt 3. Smoking 4. Being overweight 5. Lack of physical activity   If you picked all five, you are correct. Eating too much salt, smoking, being overweight and lack of exercise are fairly well-known factors for triggering high blood pressure. What we've just learned, however, is that talking on a cell phone can…

  • Is Mindfulness the Latest Fad? Are the Benefits Too Good to Be True?

    Carole
    3 May 2013 | 3:10 pm
    Would you be skeptical if I told you that without taking a pill or seeing a therapist, you could lower your blood pressure, raise your self-esteem, experience equanimity in the face of stress, improve the quality of your sleep, reduce chronic pain, get greater enjoyment from eating even while eating less, increase your energy and make better decisions? That you could be happier and see the world around you more positively? The practitioners of mindfulness make these and other remarkable claims—and their claims are not without merit! Research is pouring in from a variety of disciplines, such…

  • Five Strategies to Improve Relationships and Live Longer

    Carole
    11 Apr 2013 | 10:17 am
    Tell me the strength of your ties to others, and I'll tell you how long you'll live. This declaration may be a bit of an exaggeration, but researchers report that individuals with strong ties to others live longer than individuals who choose a solitary lifestyle. After reviewing nearly 150 studies on longevity, researchers concluded that "stronger social relationships were associated with a reduced risk of death of 50%."Like the Beatles, who get by "with a little help from my friends," do individuals with solid relationships enjoy longer lives because they have…

  • Brain Fitness: Four Strategies to Keep Your Wits with Aging

    Carole
    4 Apr 2013 | 9:40 pm
    However magnificent one’s earlier accomplishments, getting older can be a humbling experience. Loss of peripheral vision and depth judgment, lessened hearing acuity, decreased sensitivity of taste buds, stiffened arteries, declining bone density, a less efficient heart pump, reduced lung capacity, wrinkling of skin, reduced muscle strength and, for some, loss of hair are a few of the physical changes that are biologically predetermined. The aging process also brings social and emotional losses. As we age, parents and older relatives die, leaving us feeling orphaned and adrift. Some of our…

  • On the Verge of Discovery: The Fountain of Youth in Pill Form

    Carole
    20 Mar 2013 | 5:34 pm
    If you could take a pill and prevent further aging, would you take it? Besides extending the length of your life, what if the pill could protect you from cancer, Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes? You might even find your skin looking younger.Do these claims sound like science fiction? Not at all, according to David Sinclair, a geneticist who heads the Lowy Cancer Research Centre's Laboratory for Ageing Research at the University of New South Wales. Dr. Sinclair, who is currently based at Harvard University, anticipates that antiaging drugs will be available by 2018.Through his…
 
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  • Combatting "Over-Fatness" with Food Choices

    linda
    30 Apr 2013 | 7:42 am
    In my prior post, I reveal that I have managed to eke my way into the "over-fatness" category of body composition, despite having an average BMI. I have decided it is time to become serious about reforming some of my less healthy consumption and activity habits. By being more conscious about my food choices and breaking out those free weights, I'm hoping to increase my lean muscle mass. I've been calorie counting and trimming back on the number of indulgences for about two weeks, and I've lost 2 pounds - my body fat composition has not budged a bit. Here's what I have learned (and already…

  • Over-Fatness

    linda
    25 Apr 2013 | 8:02 am
    It's been creeping up for years - middle-age spread has finally struck. The scale may not have moved, but clothes my clothes do not fit right. My clothing binds, once fitting pants have gotten too short, size "long" fits better than size "regular". An occasional indulgence became a daily habit, and the slippery slide into middle age spread has caught me in free fall. Since the beginning of the year, I've been tracking my activity, mostly walking, since I got the Fitbit for Christmas. I average about 5 miles of walking every days. My husband saw how much I was enjoying my Fitbit, so he decided…

  • Mindfulness is a Route Toward Happiness

    linda
    20 Apr 2013 | 5:39 am
    I discovered a website designed to help people change their thought processes. It's called Purpose Fairy. Mindfulness is a means toward living in the moment. Staying in the moment helps prevent regretful thoughts about our past and worrying about the future. These may sound like inspirational jargon, but reading this blog, I could actually feel my mind relaxing.

  • Getting Older People to Adopt Exercise

    linda
    4 Apr 2013 | 7:21 am
    It was the picture with this article that caught my attention and cracked me up. Not only is it the angle, where these people are all legs, but it's the fact that they look exhausted - I feel this way at the end of my work day. I spend the majority of my work day coaxing older people to exercise. It's not easy. Often, we are working with people who are ill, in pain, unmotivated, or pushing against cultural biases about physical activity. Many people believe that if they feel weak and tired that if you exercise before you walk, you will not have the energy or stamina for walking - this is…

  • PT Benefits Tennis Elbow in the Short-Term

    linda
    11 Feb 2013 | 4:57 am
    Recent finding published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) determined that use of steroid injection with physical therapy to treat tennis elbow or lateral epiconylitis show no benefit after one year. However, the study did find that physical therapy help in the short-term or acute phase of the disorder. Steroid shots at any time during treatment were be linked with less positive outcomes overall. Other good news, those receiving physical therapy used less analgesic medications at one-year. The study authors also state: "I believe strongly in physical therapy for tennis…
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  • 3 Forgotten Health Tips

    Zen to Fitness
    18 May 2013 | 10:28 pm
    Here are some simple and easy to implement tips for a healthy body and mind. The reasoning behind this post is that we can get too specific when focusing on improved health – make your habits better in general and improve the bigger picture rather than focusing on the minutia. 1. Sleep - probably one of the most underrated and easily forgotten ways to stay healthy! Getting a minimum of seven hours of sleep a night on a fairly consistent basis is key to keep your body strong and healthy. A few hours of lost sleep a week can lead to weight gain - Losing just a few hours of sleep a few…

  • The 2 Minute Workout

    Zen to Fitness
    5 May 2013 | 9:59 pm
    Wanna Grab a Quickie? The 2 Minute Workout that Will Kick Your Butt! Editors Note: This is a contribution from Sergeant Michael Volkin, best-selling author of military books and inventor of Strength Stack 52 bodyweight fitness cards. I don’t know about you, but I have too much stuff to do. Like you, every day I deal with email, Facebook, tweets, work, pets, family, and so on. Finding time to go to the gym is getting harder and harder each day. Well, have no fear. I have assembled for you a workout you can do anywhere called the 2 Minute Workout that only takes, you guessed it, 2…

  • Sports Stretching Methods

    Zen to Fitness
    25 Apr 2013 | 10:14 pm
    So stretching and sports are always an interesting issue. Should we stretch directly after exercises? or are we better off waiting a few hours on stretching out later in the day? The truth is something we will probably never really know but it makes sense to separate dynamic stretching to before a workout and save static stretching for after. Dynamic stretches are those done with motion where we move muscles without holding the position for too long. This helps to fire up muscles and get them ready for exercise. This form of stretching prepares the body for physical exertion and sports…

  • The Co-Worker Drop – The Ultimate Office Workout

    Zen to Fitness
    6 Apr 2013 | 10:50 pm
    Editors Note: This is a contribution from Sergeant Michael Volkin, best-selling author of military books and inventor of Strength Stack 52 bodyweight fitness cards. If you are like most people, you spend most of your days sitting in a cubicle or office with your only exercise being a trip to the bathroom.  This constant sitting literally takes years off your life.  Even though the gym may be only a couple miles away, it seems like a hundred miles while stuck in the office.  Don’t worry, I have invented the perfect solution, I call this workout the Co-Worker Drop. All you need are…

  • Strengthen Your Core

    Zen to Fitness
    9 Mar 2013 | 2:30 am
    A short and simple post about strengthening your core with simple body weight exercises you can do at home, or with minimal equipment in the gym. There is too much talk about just doing compound exercises and avoiding core work these days – whilst this is true it leads to neglected direct core work which is not a good idea. You are better off finding a balance between the two. Doing exercises like pullups, squats, pushups, and sprinting. Whilst also using some more direct core work to help improve your posture, balance, co-ordination and everyday movement. Basically helping you in the…
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    Fitness Tips for Life

  • What Is Water Weight?

    fitness guy
    23 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Going on a weight loss journey can seem overwhelming for the total beginner, with the amount of usually foreign jargon suddenly having to become an important part of life. One of the most used terms with regards to weight loss is probably water weight. But really, what is this water weight everybody keeps talking about? Well, you’re about to find out. You probably already know this, but our body is made up of mostly water. All our bodily cells contain stored water, which helps keep things moving smoothly. However, when we take in too much of certain substances such as salt, or if we are…

  • Where to Find Support For Your Weight Loss Efforts

    fitness guy
    22 May 2013 | 2:23 pm
    Losing weight is not an easy thing to do, especially when you’re tackling it by yourself. With some support from people around you, you’ll be more likely to help yourself to get through the tough points, and you’ll have someone else to show you how far you’ve come. Humans are naturally social and generally rely on each other for their wellbeing, whether it’s completing a task together or just giving emotional support to one another. This applies even more when you’re trying to lose weight. It’s not easy at the best of times, let alone when…

  • What Calories Really Are and How Understanding Them Will Help You Lose Weight

    fitness guy
    21 May 2013 | 8:03 pm
    If you’ve been on a diet before, then you’ve probably heard people talk about calories. So what are calories? Why are they so important in weight loss? Without knowing these crucial terms, it’s hard to understand the science behind weight loss. So What Are Calories? When defined in nutrition, calories are a measure of the energy in food. The more calories a particular food has, the more energy it contains. Energy is good, right? In the right amounts, it is. Unfortunately, many of us eat too many calories on a daily basis, and that’s what makes us overweight in the…

  • Top 4 Smartphone Apps for Tracking Calories and Exercise

    fitness guy
    21 May 2013 | 2:36 am
    It’s a pretty well-known fact by now that counting calories is probably the most systematic and effective way for most people to lose weight. However, for those who are constantly busy and on-the-go, using a computer to track calories online or writing down what they have eaten in a book and manually calculating calories may not be possible. No worries though; you have the option of downloading useful apps to help you track your calories using your smartphone. Finding something that you’ll be able to update easily at any time increases the chances that you’ll actually use…

  • The Limitations Of BMI

    fitness guy
    20 May 2013 | 8:34 am
    BMI is one of the most common tools for determining whether you’re too heavy in proportion to your height. Otherwise known as Body Mass Index, this is a calculation that helps to compare you to average weights and heights, to determine whether you’re in the normal range. It can vaguely tell you whether you have too much fat on your body. The index can be very useful when deciding on what your ideal weight should be when you are trying to lose weight. However, as helpful as the BMI is, it also has its limitations. These are extremely important to know, as following BMI could…
 
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    Sports Are 80 Percent Mental

  • The Right Amount Of Training Time For Single Sport Kids

    23 May 2013 | 7:13 am
    Most parents and coaches have heard of the growing problem of overuse injuries in youth sports but few are probably aware of the startling statistics.  In the U.S. alone, high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million sports-related injuries every year, while athletes under the age of 14 suffer 3.5 million sports injuries.  Unfortunately, the U.S. CDC estimates that almost half of these injuries are preventable and occur because of overuse of the same muscles or bones by kids who are specializing in a single sport.  Now, an update to a long-term research study confirms…

  • How Tim Hardaway Sr. Learned To Be A Better Sports Dad

    16 May 2013 | 7:28 am
    This guest post comes to us from Dr. Andrea Corn, youth sports psychologist and Ethan Skolnick, a sportswriter for the Palm Beach Post covering the Miami Heat: How does an athletic parent motivate their child? Frequently, with the same tactics that worked with them when they were young. In Raising Your Game: Over 100 Accomplished Athletes Help You Guide Your Girls and Boys Through Sports, Tim Hardaway Sr., acknowledges that, as a child, he took constructive criticism well. He turned others' doubts into the motivation, “to show you I could do it,” he says. His toughness in the face of…

  • Using Training Data For Long Term Player Development

    14 May 2013 | 6:50 pm
    Imagine if you were given the task to find the next John Terry, Andy Murray or Katie Taylor.  You know that they’re out there somewhere kicking a ball, returning a serve or winning a bout among thousands of other kids their age.  While some look like future champions at age 7, it’s unknown what they’ll be like at 17. Finding a group with some genetic gifts and then developing them through years of physical and mental growth demands access to new tools with one secret ingredient, data.  Just ask Ben Smith and Marco Cardinale. In a recent interview with the Big Data…

  • How Football Players React To Sound On The Field

    10 May 2013 | 11:59 am
    For as much as we hear about the importance of vision on the football field, there are quite a few phrases emphasizing the sounds of the game, such as “he heard footsteps coming”, “listen for the audible at the line”, “play until you hear the whistle” and even the backhanded compliment to the ears, “he has eyes in the back of his head.” Listening is a skill to be exploited for better anticipation, reactions and decision-making.  Now, neuroscience researchers have filled in some missing details of how we actually use the sounds around us to instantly direct our…

  • To Know Where You're Going, You Have To Know Where You've Been

    6 May 2013 | 7:51 pm
    What happened out there? You thought you were ready. You thought your training went well last week. You thought your pre-competition routine was the same as always. Now you’re wondering why you hit the wall early and just had an off day.  Consistently performing at a high level depends on creating the right combination and pattern of training that yields the best outcome. Even a small change to that ideal routine can result in a poor performance. Finding that wrong turn requires retracing your steps through your recent training sessions. Unfortunately, many athletes lack a system to…
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  • Delicious Fruit Shakes

    Angie
    21 May 2013 | 1:40 pm
    This week I made some tasty fruit shakes.  I’m calling them that because I bought a malt/shake metal mixing cup.  I love this thing! So simple to make a healthy afternoon snack with just an immersion blender and shake cup.  I’m posting them all on Instagram too. If you aren’t following me there yet, stop on by. And I have other healthy smoothies posted on the blog like a Heavenly Berry Smoothie, Get Well Green Smoothie, Blueberry Green Smoothie and more. I LOVE smoothies if you couldn’t tell!  So please share any links to smoothie recipes you might have on your…

  • I Love the Outdoors

    Angie
    19 May 2013 | 3:44 pm
    This week’s theme was all about being outdoors.  It’s really been great to get out of the home gym for a change.  When the weather is nice, take advantage of it and change things up. The next round of Best Body Bootcamp opens TOMORROW, May 20th so be sure to get in on the fun.  I’m still unsure if I’ll be participating this next round due to travel coming up but we’ll see. I love the support and great strength workouts provided, it keeps me on my toes. Tina has updated the bootcamp and will now have video demos of every workout, new beginner’s workout…

  • FitFluential: I’m Featured!

    Angie
    16 May 2013 | 1:50 pm
    I’m featured on FitFluential today!  Back in 2011, I applied to become a FitFluential ambassador and haven’t looked back. It’s been such a great experience.  I have made awesome friendships and learned a lot about myself and my business. Today they featured me on their Facebook page. Take a peek. I have grown and stepped out of a major comfort zone with a nice gentle constant nudge from our ‘momma’ and fearless leader Kelly Olexa.  I am now doing video on a consistent basis.  I was doing it before here and there but now I’m no longer afraid to embrace…

  • Werther’s Sugar Free Candy = Yum

    Angie
    14 May 2013 | 1:08 pm
    Werther’s Original Sugar Free Candy This review and sampling kit is sponsored by Werther’s Original Sugar Free Candy. Lots of creamy Caramel goodness in this one goodie box.  In the box came packages of Werther’s Original Sugar Free candy in a few different flavors, coupons and a candy jar. We have been enjoying sampling the different flavors.  There is something for everyone! Classic Caramel Cinnamon Caramel Caramel Apple Caramel Coffee In addition to 0% sugar, each piece has only 3g carbs and only 8 calories. That is 40% fewer calories than the Werther’s…

  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Angie
    12 May 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Today was a fun day!  Our initial plans were to go walking and have a picnic but the weather here in Chicago was way too chilly for that.  Decided to pick up some plants and flowers at Home Depot instead and plant those.  Aren’t they pretty?  Probably shouldn’t have carried that big plant pot up to the deck because I pulled something in my shoulder/neck.  It was not light. My plans for vegetable gardening this year when out the door. Way too much going on for me to plan and focus on that. Plus with travel how in the world would I keep all the veggies alive? We just got our…
 
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  • Do I Workout Today? [Infographic]

    Gym Junkies
    7 May 2013 | 9:12 pm
    It happens to all of us… It’s 5:30pm or so on a workday, you’re about to head home… and wondering if you should exercise.  Maybe you’re already home and just want to cook dinner and watch some TV.  Or maybe it’s a weekend morning and you want to get some beers and watch football with your buddies and not worry about hitting the track or gym. Sometimes you actually have a real excuse… maybe you’re a little sick or are too sore from yesterday’s bench routine.  Should you still go? Well we put together a little flowchart for you to always know exactly whether this is a…

  • 4 Ways to Look Buffer than You Really Are

    Gym Junkies
    4 May 2013 | 3:18 am
    There’s no question that the best way to have a ripped, muscular body is to put your time in at the gym and be attentive to your diet.  That being said, there will be times on the road to total fitness where you just want a “quick fix” to look good.  This might be before a date, before going out to the clubs, or just before taking some pictures for Facebook. Here are some ways to use optical illusions to your advantage to make yourself look like you have more muscle mass and less body fat. 1) Get a Tan Skin tone is one of the most powerful factors in how you’re perceived on many…

  • Best Workouts for When You’re Sick

    Gym Junkies
    2 May 2013 | 2:33 am
    There is a love-hate relationship with the idea of taking time off your workout if you’re sick.  On one level, you don’t want to lose your momentum and you definitely don’t want to lose your muscle-mass. On another level… let’s face it, we all want a break sometimes.  Health psychologists can sometimes even trace athlete illness to coming from a desire to take a few days off without any guilt. This article is written for people that want to not only keep their fitness gains… but also want to get out of the sick condition as soon as possible so they can train for real.  This…

  • 5 Ways to Make Protein Shakes Exciting

    Gym Junkies
    30 Apr 2013 | 11:12 pm
    For bodybuilding and fitness goals, protein shakes are part of life, and… they’re not that bad at all. They’re not a necessary evil like caloric deficit or soreness.  They actually taste good for the most part and give your muscles the building blocks they need to grow and strengthen from your workouts. However, they DO get boring.  There’s no way around that.  No matter how wonderful the chocolate fudge pie flavored whey gets, your taste buds will scream “ENOUGH!” at some point. Here are some ways to “shake things up” so you can continue using this wonderful resource…

  • 3 Fake Health Foods That Try to Fool You

    Gym Junkies
    27 Apr 2013 | 3:32 am
    Earlier we talked about “overrated health foods” that are not everything they claim to be.  Foods like egg whites and acai berry, which while healthful are not as amazing as you might think. Today we’re going to look at some foods that are far worse… ones that I would call fake health foods.  These are foods that the companies actually know are unhealthy but place in the aisles to cash in off misinformed customers. There are even more insidious because of the manipulative corporate intentions, so you can keep an eye out for these and help your well-meaning friends avoid them. 1)…
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  • Brit twit tweets about knocking cyclist off bike

    22 May 2013 | 8:38 pm
    OK, I've had close calls with cars while cycling in Central Florida but never have been intentionally run off the road as British cyclist Toby Hockley was recently -- and then had the guilty party boast about it on Twitter, according to the Daily Mail . Accountant-in-training Emma Way, 21, tweeted: " Definitely knocked a cyclist off his bike earlier – I have right of way he doesn’t even pay road tax! #bloodycyclists." Read more about what happened next by clicking here . And then she apologized in a sit-down interview with her lawyer at her side. See that by clicking here . The…

  • Sharing the road: Cyclists' rights and responsibilities

    21 May 2013 | 8:12 am
    What are cyclists' rights and responsibilities as we "Share the Road." A YouTube video shows what one bicyclist faced on a Washington street and raises questions for all of us.

  • Volunteers wanted to help special-needs students learn to ride a bike

    17 May 2013 | 2:47 pm
    If you're looking for an attitude adjustment, the iCan Bike program needs volunteers for its upcoming week-long session to teach children and adults with developmental disabilities how to ride a bicycle.

  • Camp Boggy Creek Challenge Ride coming in September

    16 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    If you like Thrill Hill Road and good causes, you might want to try the Camp Boggy Creek Challenge Ride on Sept. 7.

  • Bike to Work Week photo contest: Win a $1,950 bike

    16 May 2013 | 8:17 pm
    Do you commute by bike to work? Even if you don't, you can do it just once and take an Instagram photo from your bike commute and submit to Bicycling magazine , which is offering a $1,950 Shinola Bixby bicycle to one lucky commuter. To enter, visit instagram.com/bicyclingmag and upload a photo of a scene, person or item you found on your commute. Tag the photo with the hashtag #bicyclingcommute and tag @bicyclingmag. The contest ends at midnight June 1. Read more about it by clicking here .
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  • Women and Value- It’s Time to Realize Your Worth!

    Nicki
    21 May 2013 | 8:13 am
      It’s been going on for years. The disparity between pay for women and men continues. According to a report from the American Association of University Women,  one year after receiving their diplomas, women earned 82 cents for every dollar men earned. In an article found in Wikipedia, “In 2010 the median income of a full-time year round workers (FTYR) was $42,800 for men, compared to $34,700 for women. The female-to-male earnings ratio was 0.81, slightly higher than the 2008 ratio. The female-to-male earnings ratio of 0.81 means that, in 2009, female FTYR workers earned…

  • Good Friends = Good Health

    Nicki
    28 Apr 2013 | 11:00 am
      When I was a young mom, I had little time for anything other than sleeping and an occasional warm meal. With four kids running around, time was no longer my own and nurturing friendships was out of the question. But here I am, I survived toddlers (I had four kids in six years), middle school, high school and college. My kids are all grown and living lives I’m incredibly proud of. However, over the last few years I’ve realized that now more than ever, it is my friends (old and new) that make this next phase of my life incredibly full. I have read a number of studies citing…

  • Boston- This Runs for You!

    Nicki
    16 Apr 2013 | 5:52 am
    As runner’s crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon, the last thing on their mind was to duck and cover. They were focused on crossing the line that would mark a personal victory. A victory that came from months and for some years of training and dedication. The feelings of success, exhilaration, accomplishment all erased in a flash. The coming together of people to support their friends, loved ones, running buddies were suddenly pulled apart by chaos and tragedy. How do you make sense out of a senseless act? Every time I see something like this, Sandy Hook, NYC, Atlanta,…

  • Weight Loss Season Hype- Don’t Get Sucked In

    Nicki
    8 Apr 2013 | 6:33 am
    “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!” This quote is from a very famous 1976 movie called, Network.  I was a teen when this came out and I recall seeing Peter Finch brilliantly deliver that famous line as Howard Beale. Now it’s my turn to use it. It’s April, spring is a comin’ and with that comes the excess of weight loss ads. Even on my Facebook page there’s a push for a green tea bean and how to burn 30 lbs of belly fat per month effortlessly.  It’s killing me. Quite honestly, I’m mad as hell and I’m not…

  • Incredible Tempeh Dolmades

    Nicki
    5 Apr 2013 | 2:37 pm
    These are so delish. I wanted an alternative to the meat/lamb filled dolmades and these were so tasty. You might want to add a little lemon sauce if you prefer. Me, I like ‘em straight up! 1 pkg tempeh (I  used tempeh w/ flaxseed), 1- 1/2 tsp canola oil, 1/3 c grated carrots, 3 medium scallions chopped fine, 2-3 dates chopped fine, 8 oz vegetable broth, 1/2-3/4 c cooked bulgur, 2-3 TBSP oregano (fresh is ideal), 1/2 tsp lemon zest (approx 1 lemon), 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice, 12-16 grape leaves, 4 TBSP fresh parsley In food processor, pulse tempeh to coarse meal. Heat saucepan over…
 
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    Yum Yucky

  • These are my abs.

    yumyucky
    20 May 2013 | 9:01 pm
     4 child-spawns. 3 C-sections. 2 hernia surgeries with multiple incisions. That’s damn hard on a girl’s mid-section. But anyways, these are my abs. Here’s 20-seconds of test footage. Just getting comfortable with the idea of showing my abs in future workout vids. Heeeeeeeee. The post These are my abs. appeared first on Yum Yucky.

  • Greedy Recipe! Eggs on the Green with Crumbled Feta

    yumyucky
    19 May 2013 | 9:01 pm
    How dare me unleash another egg recipe so soon after you just saw the delectable Steak & Eggs Quiche. What a wretched thing for me to do. But this latest egg dish right here is too damn beautiful & tasty to keep secret. It takes 4 minutes or less to prep & cook it up in the microwave. No cooking utensils required. Just use your bare hands. No kiddin’. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (approximate) raw, chopped spinach leaves. Just break into smaller pieces with your hands. 2 eggs 1-2 tbsp crumbled feta (approximate) ~ use as much as you’d like salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS…

  • Inner Thighs Workout

    yumyucky
    16 May 2013 | 9:02 pm
    Those darn thighs. They’re a nagging trouble zone for a lot of us wonderful peoples. Including me! Let’s work our thighs, baby. Let’s get ‘em sleek & sculpted together… Inner Thighs: FULL WORKOUT There are two rounds in the circuit. Each round consists of 4 inner thigh exercises: 10 reps frog legs onto tip-toes 10 pulses elevated side leg lifts (then switch sides) 8 reps leg scissors pulse (3 low-end pulses, then legs up, equals 1 rep) 8 reps low-end plie’ pulses (3 low-end pulses, then stand up, equals 1 rep) INSTRUCTIONS, MODIFICATIONS & PROPER…

  • This will take couch-azzing to a whole ‘nother level

    yumyucky
    15 May 2013 | 9:01 pm
    BOOM! mind…blown The post This will take couch-azzing to a whole ‘nother level appeared first on Yum Yucky.

  • This is difficult and uncomfortable…

    yumyucky
    14 May 2013 | 9:07 pm
    …it seems unending and may cause discouragement. It can be time consuming and doesn’t pair well with procrastination. It will cause mental (and maybe even physical) fatigue, and cause you to second guess your good intentions. It probably requires a mind-boggling level of commitment. At some point you might just wanna screw it all and regress to a lesser variety that doesn’t go against the grain. It’s the pursuit of your goals, and I’ve taken the liberty of calculating some of these difficult risks for you. The pursuit of anything worth having will be difficult…
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  • How To Build Muscle: Women’s Edition Part 3 – Setting Up Your Diet

    JC Deen
    19 May 2013 | 8:08 pm
    This series is collaboration between JC Deen and Joy Victoria. Joy wrote 90% of the content. Joy’s a wealth of fitness knowledge, and has already been published in the likes of T-Nation and contributes to WomanScope News Magazine. Make sure you check out her site, and sign up for updates. This is the final installment of [...]

  • How To Build Muscle: Women’s Edition Part 2 – Getting Acquainted With Strength Training

    JC Deen
    15 May 2013 | 10:06 pm
    –  This series is collaboration between JC Deen and Joy Victoria. Joy wrote 90% of the content. Joy’s a wealth of fitness knowledge, and has already been published in the likes of T-Nation and contributes to WomanScope News Magazine. Make sure you check out her site, and sign up for updates. This is part 2 of [...]

  • How To Build Muscle: Women’s Edition Part 1 – An Intro on Getting Started

    JC Deen
    13 May 2013 | 12:33 pm
    – This series is collaboration between JC Deen and Joy Victoria. Joy wrote 90% of the content. Joy’s a wealth of fitness knowledge, and has already been published in the likes of T-Nation and contributes to WomanScope News Magazine. Make sure you check out her site, and sign up for updates. This is part 1 of [...]

  • The Fitness Industry: False Promises, Frustration, and What I’ma Do Differently

    JC Deen
    7 May 2013 | 11:39 pm
    Last weekend, I attended the annual Fitness Summit in Kansas City. This is my fourth year in a row, and it’s officially a tradition. I always look forward to this weekend because it’s so much fun. For me this isn’t just an event to further my education. It’s an excuse to hug the necks of [...]

  • Fitness and Stress – Some Thoughts On How To Manage Yourself

    JC Deen
    18 Apr 2013 | 7:28 pm
    Stress. It’s something we all deal with on a daily basis, whether we think much about it or not. Some of it’s good, but a lot of it, not so good. Stress can help us in various ways, making us stronger as we adapt to new stressors. The first thing that comes to my mind [...]
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  • Tunes for Tuesday: On Our Way, by The Royal Concept

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    21 May 2013 | 10:39 am
    This is one of those SoundHound songs, where I'm at a store or coffee shop and go "What is that?" and grab my phone to ID it. Super high energy, good for a HIIT workout:

  • I feel totally locked in

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    20 May 2013 | 6:33 am
    Driving home from the grocery store last night, I thought to myself “I am totally locked in.” I was sipping on a bottle of Propel that I just purchased, and thinking about all the good decisions I made this weekend. I took advantage of the fantastic weather and walked outside four times last week, logging nearly 12 miles. I did a little “functional fitness” Sunday afternoon and my husband and I washed our cars in the driveway, old-school with buckets and hoses. Locked in. Fridays are our night to dine out, and we went to Chipotle. I got the burrito bowl with chicken but unlike most…

  • Friday weigh-ins for the win

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    17 May 2013 | 9:18 am
    When I told the Weight Shrink that I was changing my weigh-in day from Mondays to Fridays, she pooh-pooed it as me making another excuse for bad results on the scale. But I know my body and I had a feeling that Mondays were a bad idea, given all the "celebratory sodium" over the weekend. So today, after I got back from my walk (my fourth one this week, adding up to 11.7 miles), I stepped on the scale and reached that number you see above you. That number is significant because in the past, when I'd ramp up my exercise, my hunger would also ramp up, and also my weight. This week was different…

  • Gettin' saucy with Subway: A giveaway!

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    16 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    Pulled chicken in barbecue sauce and you don't even have to pull out the grill! Subway has a new limited-edition sammie on its Fresh Fit menu: The Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sandwich. It’s also one of their $6 footlong specials, which makes a great meal for two at 380 calories for a 6-incher. We tried out the new sub recently and it was saucy without being squishy, with a nice ratio of chicken to sauce. Usually I'm an "everything but the kitchen sink" Subway orderer, but I wanted to really check out the flavor of the sub so I kept things simple and ordered it with lettuce, red onion, tomatoes…

  • Wordless Wednesday: Growing wild on my walk

    Gail Gedan Spencer
    15 May 2013 | 8:49 am
    Took my phone with me on one of my walks Monday to document the beautiful things that grow along the way. Believe it or not three of these plants are "lawn weeds." The flowering vine in the upper left corner was growing wild on a chain-link fence. Once again, it's stuff I never find walking on a treadmill.
 
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    Turbulence Training

  • High School Chest Workout

    Craig Ballantyne, CTT, Certified Turbulence Trainer
    23 May 2013 | 8:05 am
    Time to go old school.My #meathead training: 1A) Bench press1B) Pullups5-minute chest circuit2A) DB Incline Press2B) DB Incline Fly2C) DB Flat Fly2D) DB Flat Press(Full details to be released in TT 2.0!)3) DB Row4) T-bar rowRode my bike to and from the gym, just like high school. Even saw one of my high school teachers and one of my classmates there. Great old times.Here are 3 strength tips that

  • One ingredient literally NEVER to eat

    Craig Ballantyne, CTT, Certified Turbulence Trainer
    22 May 2013 | 2:33 pm
    Back in 2000, while attending a small science conference at the Holiday Inn in Barrie, Ontario (where I ran last summer's Toronto Tough Mudder), I discovered one ingredient NEVER to eat.   Literally, NEVER.    And yet it is one of the most common artificial ingredients, and you've probably had a couple of grams already today (probably in the peanut butter that you thought was healthy).

  • Grocery Shopping

    Craig Ballantyne, CTT, Certified Turbulence Trainer
    22 May 2013 | 2:45 am
    Picture the foods in your fridge at this very moment. Did you know that most of the "healthy" foods inside contain hidden fat-STORING ingredients without you even knowing it? Did you also know that there's a super simple way to rid your life of these "fattening" foods and SWAP them with delicious foods that BOOST your metabolism and speed up fat loss? And you can do it today - in

  • Squat Workout and Lower Body Circuit

    Craig Ballantyne, CTT, Certified Turbulence Trainer
    21 May 2013 | 6:55 am
    Great to be back in Toronto. The absolute best time of year. The weather is great, and the eternal optimism of spring is in the air. The only better place to be would be the ol' farm, and I'm heading out there on Wednesday.Perfect for crushing legs at the gym.My #meathead training: Squats, box jumps, circuit of narrow squats-bulgarian split squats-DB RDl, and 3 sets of the ab wheel. Good

  • Monday Motivation

    Craig Ballantyne, CTT, Certified Turbulence Trainer
    20 May 2013 | 3:17 am
    Happy Monday. Let's make this an excellent week. Here are the right mindset tips you need to succeed.Start with right habits:Develop new, stronger habits that will allow us to reach our goals. Start by…1) Setting deadlines for your new positive habits.2) Making small changes every day.3) Preparing for those days when we feel like doing the opposite of what we should be doing. … You can do it.You
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    Swim Bike Run Live

  • Psycho On A Bike

    Jamie
    22 May 2013 | 4:11 am
    Sunday was a big day for me. 13 weeks of recovery and I had built up the courage to swing my leg over my bike saddle and see how it feels out on the open road. I headed out to one of my favorite 15 mile loops. Low traffic, rolling hills, lots of woods, all right turns and no major intersections.  Just about as safe as I could make it. Sam was really nervous as I headed out the door. I said she could drive behind me and be my sag wagon, but she declined. I think even that was too much stress for her. Up until this point, I had only swam a few times, ran a mile once and biked for 10 minutes on…

  • Readjusting

    Jamie
    21 May 2013 | 6:53 am
    The more progress that I make treating the physical damage to my body left from the fall in February, the more I’m left able to start to deal with the mental repercussions. I may celebrate major accomplishments like getting back to swimming, biking and running, or even just doing laundry and yard work without relying on my wife, friends or family to help me get by – but the simple truth is that things will never be 100% back to normal. I’m fortunate enough that things will be very close to the way they were before the accident, but things won’t be exactly the same.

  • Recovery Update – Week 12

    Jamie
    9 May 2013 | 7:47 am
    Tomorrow marks 12 weeks since fracturing my spine in 7 places. I’ve been going to physical therapy once or twice per week for the last few weeks. So far it seems to be really helping a lot. The bones have healed well, but left me with some pretty nasty knots and tightness, especially along the right side of my spine. This means, among many other things, I was only able to turn about half way to the left compared to the right. With massage, stretching, strength work and some other funky PT magic to physically move the vertebrae that are limiting my rotation, I’m much closer to even…

  • Struggling

    Jamie
    18 Apr 2013 | 7:12 am
    I don’t have any deep or inspirational words this week. I’m just trying to get by. I’m not sure if I’m handling it very well, but I don’t know what that would look like. On Monday, I was at work in Cambridge when the bombs went off. At 2:56 I saw a tweet come up on my computer with a picture of the smoke from my friend Greg. I started freaking out. I ran over the the other side of my office building that faces Boston on the other side of the Charles river. I’m not sure what I was looking for. I was up on the 14th floor and could see right where Copley…

  • Perspective

    Jamie
    29 Mar 2013 | 12:37 pm
    The last 6 weeks has changed my perspective on just about everything in life. Carole, who battled back from a much worse back injury, warned me about it. She was right. By no means do I think that it is necessarily a better perspective on life than I had six weeks ago. I’m not even sure how permanent it is, but absolutely everything about my outlook has changed. Everything is a little different when you can’t lift the lid on the toilet if you need to go to the bathroom. Can’t look at anything other than a hospital ceiling for 48 hours straight. Can’t put on your own…
 
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    JCD Fitness

  • How To Build Muscle: Women’s Edition Part 3 – Setting Up Your Diet

    JC Deen
    19 May 2013 | 8:08 pm
    This series is collaboration between JC Deen and Joy Victoria. Joy wrote 90% of the content. Joy’s a wealth of fitness knowledge, and has already been published in the likes of T-Nation and contributes to WomanScope News Magazine. Make sure you check out her site, and sign up for updates. This is the final installment of [...]

  • How To Build Muscle: Women’s Edition Part 2 – Getting Acquainted With Strength Training

    JC Deen
    15 May 2013 | 10:06 pm
    –  This series is collaboration between JC Deen and Joy Victoria. Joy wrote 90% of the content. Joy’s a wealth of fitness knowledge, and has already been published in the likes of T-Nation and contributes to WomanScope News Magazine. Make sure you check out her site, and sign up for updates. This is part 2 of [...]

  • How To Build Muscle: Women’s Edition Part 1 – An Intro on Getting Started

    JC Deen
    13 May 2013 | 12:33 pm
    – This series is collaboration between JC Deen and Joy Victoria. Joy wrote 90% of the content. Joy’s a wealth of fitness knowledge, and has already been published in the likes of T-Nation and contributes to WomanScope News Magazine. Make sure you check out her site, and sign up for updates. This is part 1 of [...]

  • The Fitness Industry: False Promises, Frustration, and What I’ma Do Differently

    JC Deen
    7 May 2013 | 11:39 pm
    Last weekend, I attended the annual Fitness Summit in Kansas City. This is my fourth year in a row, and it’s officially a tradition. I always look forward to this weekend because it’s so much fun. For me this isn’t just an event to further my education. It’s an excuse to hug the necks of [...]

  • Fitness and Stress – Some Thoughts On How To Manage Yourself

    JC Deen
    18 Apr 2013 | 7:28 pm
    Stress. It’s something we all deal with on a daily basis, whether we think much about it or not. Some of it’s good, but a lot of it, not so good. Stress can help us in various ways, making us stronger as we adapt to new stressors. The first thing that comes to my mind [...]
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    Lifting Revolution for Women - Change Your Life With Taylor

  • Top 10 Thursday: The Top 10 Weight Loss Questions…Finally Answered

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    23 May 2013 | 4:30 am
    It’s Thursday, already? Not that I am complaining, I am welcoming the weekend with open arms. Before jumping into the Top 10 (which is a REALLY good one), I wanted to share this picture, taken of one of my amazing boot campers. As a participant of the What’s Beautiful Campaign with Under Armour, this picture struck me as just that… beautiful. Cindy busted her butt during an extremely tough workout and yet, still had a smile on her face and pride to flex her muscles. If you’re interested in participating in the Whats Beautiful campaign (and winning a trip to Costa Rica), check it…

  • From 0 to 8,000: How To Deal With Altitude Changes When Exercising

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    22 May 2013 | 2:18 am
    Hello! After a crazy day of catch up yesterday, it seems life might be getting back on track. I was even able to go through a few of the pictures from the amazing weekend in Utah and I can’t wait to share them below. But first, the important stuff. I mentioned last week before leaving, that I was planning on doing a run with a few other bloggers on Saturday morning. I also mentioned that I was scared as heck because of the altitude difference: Sea level in Charleston… 8,000 feet in Park City. I had been warned of shortness of breath, headaches, light headedness, and even nose bleeds…

  • Miss Zippy Reveals: The 3 S’s To Be A Better Runner

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    21 May 2013 | 7:30 am
    Shoes — Speed — Scheduling That’s what it takes to be a faster runner. Sounds too simple, right? Well, there’s a lot that goes into each of those but don’t worry, we’ve got it covered! Recently, before jet setting over to Utah, I was able to sit down with my friend Amanda Loudin. Amanda just happens to be the one and only Miss Zippy and I was very excited when she was able to find the time to chat with me. Amanda is a pro when it comes to all things endurance. She’s done everything from half ironman to marathons and everything in between. I have to admit,…

  • THIS JUST IN: I’m Moving To Park City, Utah

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    19 May 2013 | 7:59 pm
    Hello! It seems like so long ago since the last time I was able to sit down to my computer. To be honest, I’ve missed it terribly and am very excited to get home! As Dan mentioned, I have been in Park City, Utah since Friday for the Blend retreat. I have had an absolutely wonderful time and I have so many pictures to go through once I get home. I have fallen in love with the fresh air and snow capped mountains. As a southern lady, this is all new to me and I have “Ooo’d and Awww’d” more than I ever have in my life. It’s truly breath taking. As soon as I got…

  • How To Launch Your Own Hyper-Successful Body Transformation Campaign

    kdg.charleston@gmail.com (Taylor Ryan... & Dan Boyle)
    18 May 2013 | 9:10 am
    It’s Dan today. Taylor is out in Utah living the good life, hiking in the mountains, hanging with other cool-as-heck fitness and health bloggers… and then there’s me… Alone. With the cat and the dog. But don’t feel worry for me. I’m actually getting tons of stuff done this weekend in a quiet home. I hope you’re weekend is going better than you hoped it would when you dreamed about it yesterday. Today I just wanted to post a really cool podcast episode. We don’t get to post every single podcast episode on the blog… there’s just so many of them.
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    James Clear

  • Photo Essay: The Lakes, Mountains, and Villages of Northern Italy

    James Clear
    20 May 2013 | 8:19 am
    I just returned from Italy a few weeks ago and my trip reminded me of an important belief that is central to our little community. And that belief is simple: happy and healthy people have a better chance to improve the world than anyone else. During my trip, I was hit with the worst case of food poisoning that the rolling hills of Italy have ever seen. (Possibly an exaggeration, but it was ugly.) I write a lot about health — and don’t get me wrong, I love exercising, eating tasty food, and mastering my mental and physical habits — but at the end of the day, being healthy…

  • Achieve Your Goals: Research Reveals a Simple Trick That Doubles Your Chances for Success

    James Clear
    16 May 2013 | 12:52 pm
    We all have goals. And what’s the first thing most of us think about when we consider how to achieve them? “I need to get motivated.” The surprising thing? Motivation is exactly what you don’t need. Today, I’m going to share a surprising research study that reveals why motivation isn’t the key to achieving your goals and offers a simple strategy that actually works. The best part? This highly practical strategy has been scientifically proven to double or even triple your chances for success. Here’s what you need to know and how you can apply it to…

  • How to Break a Bad Habit (and Replace It With a Good One)

    James Clear
    13 May 2013 | 8:20 am
    Bad habits interrupt your life and prevent you from accomplishing your goals. They jeopardize your health — both mentally and physically. And they waste your time and energy. So why do we still do them? And most importantly, is there anything you can do about it? I’ve previously written about the science of how habits start, so now let’s focus on the practice of making changes in the real world. How can you delete your bad behaviors and stick to good ones instead? I certainly don’t have all of the answers, but keep reading and I’ll share what I’ve learned…

  • Announcing Superhuman Meetups! (Change Where You Are, Not Who You Are)

    James Clear
    9 May 2013 | 9:19 am
    Good leaders are like good farmers. A good farmer doesn’t make plants grow. He plants them in an environment where they can grow themselves. For the farmer — and the leader — it’s about climate control. In certain climates, certain ideas flourish. Certain skills are cultivated. Certain plants grow. For leaders, it’s about creating an environment where the mission can grow, where each team member can blossom, where the right skills are cultivated, and where each person can become a leader in their own right. That’s exactly the type of environment I’d…

  • Free Download: Transform Your Habits (The Full 38-page Guide!)

    James Clear
    6 May 2013 | 1:49 pm
    Happy Monday! I couldn’t be more excited to share this new downloadable guide with you. (You can get it for free at the end of this post.) It’s called Transform Your Habits and it all about how psychology can make it easier for you to live healthy, work better, and actually stick to your goals for the long–term. In other words, this guide will help you reverse your unhealthy and unproductive behaviors while actually sticking to good habits. Let me tell you everything that’s included… What’s In the Guide? Here’s a quick rundown of 10 things…
 
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    fitjerk.com

  • How To Become The Perfect Client That Gets Special Treatment From Their Trainer

    FitJerk
    6 May 2013 | 2:14 pm
    You know what I find weird? When a person pays me money to show them the way, but when I unleash the truth upon them, they sometimes become defensive, uncertain or hesitant about following through with the instructions I’ve laid out. The “I’ll do whatever it takes” attitude turns into “I’ll do whatever is stupidly easy, [...]Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)The post How To Become The Perfect Client That Gets Special Treatment From Their Trainer appeared first on .

  • The Secret To Unshakeable Confidence In Any Situation

    FitJerk
    16 Feb 2013 | 7:30 am
    I never thought I’d release this information to the world. Yet here I am, about to turn the entire pretentious fitness industry tits up. If enough people read this, then most trainers will probably experience a client drop out ratio higher than any mid-town ghetto high school has ever seen. Why? Because half the reason [...]Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)The post The Secret To Unshakeable Confidence In Any Situation appeared first on .

  • The Stupidly Simple Way To Eat Your Daily Fruits & Vegetables

    FitJerk
    14 Feb 2013 | 4:00 am
    Tell me if the following sounds familiar: “If you are not eating at least 6-8 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, you are seriously limiting your efforts when it comes to fitness and well being.” I can bet it does. But how are you supposed to get in 6-8 servings on a busy schedule [...]Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)The post The Stupidly Simple Way To Eat Your Daily Fruits & Vegetables appeared first on .
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    Quick Weight Loss Blog

  • The True Purpose of Ab Workouts

    22 May 2013 | 6:31 pm
    It is important to understand the true purpose of ab workouts if you want to lose weight or even if you want to get 6 pack abs! The fact is that no matter what stomach exercises you do, the benefit of doing an abs workout is to...

  • Supplement Articles

    19 May 2013 | 7:59 pm
    Here are my supplement articles in the area of weight loss. There is no doubt about it, supplements can make a difference by helping your body burn fat faster.

  • Examples of Carbohydrates

    19 May 2013 | 6:55 pm
    Here are some examples of carbohydrates and an explanation of the effects they have in our body. We will also cover high carbohydrate low fat diets and the impact they have as well as answering the questions: How do low carbohydrate diets work?

  • Theanine - The Super-Nutrient!

    18 May 2013 | 2:13 am
    Tea contains numerous active ingredients that offer these health benefits. The latest nutrient that has been identified as playing a significant role is theanine (l-theanine), an amino acid.

  • Nutrition Tips For Losing Weight Fast!

    18 May 2013 | 1:41 am
    Here are some nutrition tips for losing weight fast that you may find useful in helping achieve your weight-loss goal. These tips are easy to incorporate into your lifestyle and don't involve any sort of restrictive dieting, which tends to be the most commonly used approach when people try losing weight fast!
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    FitnessOver50.org

  • Finding A Medical Specialist

    Codie
    22 May 2013 | 9:13 am
    Having a serious medical condition like cancer can be scary, and not all doctors have the same qualifications. Finding the right specialist can be a challenge, but it is worth the work to find a doctor who specializes in certain conditions. The first step is to talk to a family doctor, who may be able to point people in the direction of several different specialists. There are also many different resources online for those who want to find out more about different doctors and the diseases that they know best. Finding good Chicago Medical Assistance can be difficult, but going through the…

  • Losing Weight 101

    Codie
    9 May 2013 | 2:22 pm
    With summertime fast approaching, many individuals are beginning to experience the anxiety that is associated with sorting through our summer clothing. As you proceed through the shorts, swimwear, and lightweight shirts that have been neatly tucked away for winter, you may notice that a few extra pounds have established residency on your tummy, thighs, and upper arms. As frustrating as this might be, the discovery doesn’t have to be devastating, however. Before rushing out to the local department store to buy new clothes, consider your options. There are a number of things you can do to…

  • Importance of Checking for Prostate Cancer

    Codie
    14 Apr 2013 | 3:07 pm
    When it comes to cancer of any kind, early detection is the best prevention. While a healthy diet and regular exercise will increase your overall health and lower your chances of getting prostate cancer, due to genetics and a handful of other factors, sometimes your body produces cancers with very little warning or reason. Prostate cancer is the sixth leading cause of death from cancer among men in the world, and that number is only going up. With so much at stake, it should be a priority to get yourself checked for prostate cancer, especially if you are a man over the age of 50. Whether you…

  • Great Shaving Accessories

    Codie
    5 Apr 2013 | 1:03 pm
    Shaving one’s face is something that many men will do in their lives. While shaving is a very common practice among men, investing in great shaving accessories is not. Unlike other areas of a person’s life, personal grooming is something that cannot be distinctly taught or learned but rather the motivation to take care of one’s personal appearance comes from within themselves. There are people who are perfectly content taking part in a shaving regimen that doesn’t require much more than a handle razor and a can of shaving gel. These people obviously don’t fully realize what they are…

  • How Long You Will Live and Why

    Codie
    21 Mar 2013 | 2:03 pm
    Mortality is something every living creature faces. Assisted Living Today, a leading resource for families, has put together an excellent info graphic that pulls information on the latest research in life retention out there. Infographic by Assisted Living Today
 
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    Fitho

  • Weight Loss Tips for Summer

    rahul
    17 May 2013 | 2:57 am
    People tend to lose weight in summer while gain weight in winter. Maybe it’s the heat that makes us less hungry and it’s the cold that makes us crave more food. But you can manage your weight all year round by eating the right food. The more seasonal and fresh the food the healthier it is. [...]

  • Myths and Facts about Chocolate

    rahul
    10 May 2013 | 3:27 am
    When majority of us hear the word Chocolate, we imagine a bar, a box of candy and so on. Chocolate is an important ingredient in lots of foods – chocolate bars, milk shakes, cookies, flavored coffee, even breakfast cereal and medicines. In candy making, chocolate is next only to sugar in significance and incidence of [...]

  • Foods that Help Fight Acidity

    Swati Kapoor
    3 May 2013 | 2:58 am
    We’ve all suffered from it at some point or the other. Let’s see the foods and tips that can prevent acidity…. Acidity occurs when there is excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. When the secretion is more than usual, we feel, what is commonly known as heartburn, which is normally [...]

  • Home Remedies for Constipation

    Swati Kapoor
    24 Apr 2013 | 5:24 am
    Constipation is a common and uncomfortable gastrointestinal condition, usually caused by improper diet, insufficient liquid intake, stress, medications and sedentary lifestyle. Constipation usually occurs when there are some problems with metabolism.  If constipation is not treated properly these toxins can flow in other organs of our body and they can lead to serious diseases. For occasional [...]

  • Natural Remedies for Anxiety

    Mehvish Misgar
    19 Apr 2013 | 4:56 am
    It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, but if you’re exhibiting symptoms of anxiety (such as excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating and insomnia) every day for several months, you may have an anxiety disorder that needs treatment. Severe anxiety disorders are often treated with medications like antidepressants, SSRIs and MAOIs, but [...]
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    FitCity

  • Many thanks to @equinox and @tesla! Riding in style today! (at...

    20 May 2013 | 10:32 am
    Many thanks to @equinox and @tesla! Riding in style today! (at In an Uber)

  • They are literally rationing this stuff. One per customer. A...

    19 May 2013 | 1:14 pm
    They are literally rationing this stuff. One per customer. A spoonful is a nice sweet treat. (at Trader Joe’s)

  • Today, I ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon! Great time, great...

    18 May 2013 | 4:30 pm
    Today, I ran the Brooklyn Half Marathon! Great time, great event and some good pics to share with you! Finished in just over 2:05 with no injuries or pain… I’ll take it. Any day of the week! And there’s nothing like being on home turf. From Flatbush Ave. to running past the Parade Grounds and then trotting down Ocean Parkway. Looking forward to a summer of consistent pain free running!

  • Love the branding for the Brooklyn Half @nyrr! #nbrooklyn...

    17 May 2013 | 9:46 am
    Love the branding for the Brooklyn Half @nyrr! #nbrooklyn #fitcityview (at NYRR Brooklyn Half Pre-Party)

  • “Don’t wait for it to happen, make it happen.”...

    16 May 2013 | 9:28 pm
    “Don’t wait for it to happen, make it happen.” — Dovlett Quince Today, I was invited to an event at Chelsea Piers Sports Center, sponsored by Dr. Scholl’s Active Insoles. And by event, I mean personal training session hosted by Dolvett Quince, the brand’s current spokesperson as well as a trainer on NBC’s The Biggest Loser. The session was led by Dolvett, lasted about 20 minutes and was awesome, and I learned a routine that I can do to hit every body part in future workouts sans Dolvett: Jump lunges - 10x on each side 10x on each leg - Standing supermans 10x Bear crawl into…
 
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    Freaking Fitness

  • Sweet Carrot Ginger Quinoa (Guest Post) by @TheHealthyApple

    Joyce
    15 May 2013 | 11:26 am
    Sweet Carrot Ginger Quinoa Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP is the Editor-in-Chief of www.TheHealthyApple.com; she is a Manhattan based Personal Chef, Culinary Nutritionist, Professional Recipe Developer, Food Photographer and Writer specializing in simple gluten-free and dairy-free ‘Clean’ recipes for the home cook. Amie recently healed herself from six years of chronic pain, exhausting every doctor in the country and Mayo Clinic; she shares her story of how Clean Eating saved her life and inspires you to Clean up your food, too.  Amie lives in Manhattan, NYC where she cooks for a variety of…

  • Healthy Start Monday: Up by Jawbone Giveaway Winner

    Joyce
    29 Apr 2013 | 9:38 am
    it’s all about your frame of mind. I think Mondays get a bum rap. They seem to need a large dose of motivation and caffeine. But really isn’t it all how you view it? I truly believe our thoughts can manifest into feelings. Starting a week with positive thoughts can manifest into good feelings right? And having positive thoughts and feelings (and hopefully lots of laughing) is a great way to start a week of healthy. That’s why I’m happy to announce the Up by Jawbone giveaway winner today on a Monday! Congrats to Lucrecer Braxton!  A big thank you to all who…

  • Time to Get UP and Get off Your Butt: UP by Jawbone Giveaway

    Joyce
    24 Apr 2013 | 9:03 am
    I’m giving this one away! ***This giveaway has ended. Winner will be announced 4/29/2013. As  far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be outside instead of inside. That’s why I was super stoked to take on a more outdoor, sustainable lifestyle.  Our lifestyle transition Goodbye Convenience, Hello Homestead, has been a perfect, smooth, and easy transition. No it hasn’t. It’s been all kinds of awesome and challenging all at the same time. It’s like being back in school, just with more dirt and yard clean-up. Thankfully the awesome part seriously…

  • Goodbye Convenience, Hello Homestead

    Joyce
    20 Mar 2013 | 11:58 am
    If you’ve happened to have read (for which I’m oh so thankful) my last post Trading in Car Horns for Crickets, you know we’ve made a major lifestyle change. We’ve left the suburbs and city life and found some open space, perfect for pursuing our love of nature, growing our own food, and raising our kids and possibly some critters that produce eggs. So we packed up all our crap. You never realize how much useless crap you’ve collected till you start packing it in boxes and then load it AND unload it. Total wake-up call. I’m looking forward to planning the…

  • Nature’s Gym: Trading in Car Horns for Crickets

    Joyce
    11 Feb 2013 | 1:31 pm
    I’m thinking this is where the garden will live I haven’t merely put off blogging from sheer laziness. Mostly it’s due to an exciting lifestyle change that my family unit has been undertaking. When taking inner inventory of our health, relationships, or jobs, it feels easier to just stay put in our comfortable place.  It takes effort to make a major change. A crap load of effort. But the alternative is staying where we are and doing the same things day in and day out. Which is really just existing.   So our family has set out on an adventure. We felt the call to get…
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    Comeback Momma

  • Review of Pacific Beach Peanut Butter

    Jenn
    22 May 2013 | 6:38 pm
    I have quite a few friends who have raved about Pacific Beach Peanut Butter. I decided to contact the company to see what all the fuss was about. They were kind enough to send me the Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter and the Chocolate Peanut Butter to try. Can I just say, “THEY ARE FANTASTIC!!!” Now I know why everyone was constantly mentioning them on Facebook and Twitter. Now I am doing it too. Unlike most other peanut butters that are typically 200 Calories or more for 2 tablespoons, PB Peanut Butter is a lower with 160 calories per serving. I especially like the ingredients of…

  • Wordless Wednesday: Inspiration Wall Art

    Jenn
    21 May 2013 | 7:51 am
    My friend Anne at Uppercase Living helps turn your home walls into a place for inspiration. Stop by her site www.uplift-and-inspire.com to order or join her team. The post Wordless Wednesday: Inspiration Wall Art appeared first on Comeback Momma.

  • How to be Healthy at the Office

    Jenn
    21 May 2013 | 6:37 am
    Sitting at a desk for 8 or more hours a day can turn your fat loss efforts into an all-out challenge.  Choosing the wrong entrees at lunch several times a week; eating the ‘provided’ lunch at a meeting or indulging in a celebration where cakes, doughnuts and sodas are present can have your body switch from shedding fat to storing fat. Here are some great tips on how to be healthy at the office. 4 top tips to avoid weight gain at work: Plan ahead:  Always have healthy snacks prepared ahead of time so that you can prevent shoving a doughnut in your mouth.  Pick a day and package up…

  • How to Find a Fairy Hobmother

    Jenn
    17 May 2013 | 6:38 pm
    How to find a Fairy Hobmother? He’s hiding in the “blogoshere” and can be tricky to find, but if he visits you a reward you will find. Who is this little fairy? It’s the Fairy Hobmother. Spreading his good fairy dust around for his fairy masters HERE! Leave a comment and the Fairy Hobmother may visit you too and reward you with a $50 Amazon Gift Card just for helping to spread his fairy dust a bit further. I was not sure if he truly existed, but after leaving a comment on a friend’s blog, he stopped by to say hello. How exciting! I’ve never been visited by…

  • Body Weight Exercises With Fitness Expert John Garey

    Jenn
    16 May 2013 | 6:34 pm
    John Garey presents the “All You Need Is You” series focused on body weight training. We don’t always have access to equipment, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get an awesome workout. Using your own body as your exercise equipment means you can workout virtually anywhere! John has put together a terrific series on You Tube with a group of great body weight exercises. Some of the moves are a bit challenging, so modify when you need to. Here are the videos he has put together so far, and there are more to come: PUSH UP PLAYTIME The  “All You Need Is You” series, continues…
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  • Spring Is Finally Here

    Lynda Lippin
    12 May 2013 | 11:38 am
    Pilates Goddess BlogWhile today is Mother’s Day, I prefer to focus instead on the fact that it is finally spring. You see, my mother has been in a nursing home for the past 20 years, and now has advanced dementia to the point where she doesn’t recognize me anymore. She is also in hospice care, showing the [...]The post Spring Is Finally Here appeared first on Pilates Fitness Reiki NYC. Spring Is Finally Here

  • DVD Review: Lisa Johnson Modern Pilates & Body Physica: Intense

    Lynda Lippin
    16 Apr 2013 | 1:18 pm
    Pilates Goddess BlogTwo Great New Fitness and Pilates DVDs from Boston-based Pilates Pilates teacher, Lisa Johnson Social media has been one of the most effective Pilates networking tools I have ever used. In the past I joined professional collectives, forums, and training organizations to meet other trainers, and none brought me as many solid, practical, and talented [...]The post DVD Review: Lisa Johnson Modern Pilates & Body Physica: Intense appeared first on Pilates Fitness Reiki NYC. DVD Review: Lisa Johnson Modern Pilates & Body Physica: Intense

  • DVD Review: Lisa Johnson Modern Pilates & Body Physica: Intense

    Lynda Lippin
    16 Apr 2013 | 1:18 pm
    Pilates Goddess BlogTwo Great New Fitness and Pilates DVDs from Boston-based Pilates Pilates teacher, Lisa Johnson Social media has been one of the most effective Pilates networking tools I have ever used. In the past I joined professional collectives, forums, and training organizations to meet other trainers, and none brought me as many solid, practical, and talented [...]The post DVD Review: Lisa Johnson Modern Pilates & Body Physica: Intense appeared first on Pilates Fitness Reiki NYC. DVD Review: Lisa Johnson Modern Pilates & Body Physica: Intense

  • Yoga for Flexibility

    Lynda Lippin
    12 Mar 2013 | 10:56 am
    Pilates Goddess BlogYoga for Flexibility – a guest post by by Dr. David Kulla If you consider yourself inflexible, you might shy away from yoga, thinking that you just do not have the sort of body that can bend into poses and hold them. In fact, yoga is a great way to increase your flexibility and train your body to move and stretch in healthy ways, providing you with more energy and better overall health. If you have avoided trying yoga because you are concerned about twisting and turning parts of your body that do not seem to want to move at all, give it a try. When you start slow,…

  • Fish Oil

    Lynda Lippin
    9 Mar 2013 | 3:31 am
    Pilates Goddess BlogI don’t take a lot of supplements beyond a basic multi-vitamin (since I do believe that we get less nutrients out of our food that is either grown in depleted soil or has been fed nutritionally-deficient plants), some calcium, and Adapten-All, and adrenal support herbal blend. But I do take fish oil supplements and niacin [...]The post Fish Oil appeared first on Pilates Fitness Reiki NYC. Fish Oil
 
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  • Top 10 Cookout Foods that Sabotage Your Diet – And What to Eat Instead

    Smooth Fitness
    21 May 2013 | 8:31 am
    Memorial Day is right around the corner, and that means a long weekend full of friends, family and food. With cookout season upon us after that, the team here at your #1 internet retailer of home fitness equipment thought it might be a good time to reflect upon which common picnic and barbecue foods we should all try to avoid if we want to see real results from our home exercise regimens. 1) Hamburger or bratwurst. With up to 25 grams of fat each, a standard hamburger patty or bratwurst is one of your diet’s worst enemies. A veggie burger would be your healthiest choice, but if you’re…

  • Home Fitness Equipment: Your Ticket to Staying in the TV Loop

    Smooth Fitness
    15 May 2013 | 12:20 pm
    Who said watching lots of TV means you have to be a couch potato? One of our favorite things about fitness equipment like Smooth treadmills, elliptical trainers and the all-new SitNCycle is how easily it helps us fit great workouts into our busy lives. There’s nothing like unwinding with a movie and your significant other after a long week at work, and when you exercise at home, you can do just that while still squeezing in your cardio for the day…all at the same time. Investing in home fitness equipment makes watching TV while staying in shape not only possible, but practically required.

  • Give the Gift of Health this Mother’s Day!

    Smooth Fitness
    7 May 2013 | 7:50 am
    When it comes time for Mother’s Day, coming up with new ways to express your love and appreciation can be tough. While mom is sure to love the sentimental card and bouquet of flowers, why not switch it up this year with a gift that keeps on giving? At Smooth Fitness, we suggest nixing the Mother’s Day clichés and opting instead to give the gift of health this Sunday. Wherever your own mom lands on the fitness spectrum, she deserves a present that celebrates her life while keeping her happy and healthy at the same time. From cardio machines to fitness accessories, we are sure to have…

  • Don’t Let Pollen Pollute Your Workout: Five Foods that Fight Spring Allergies

    Smooth Fitness
    2 May 2013 | 8:28 am
    There’s only one thing worse for your home exercise routine than flu season: allergy season. Spring is in the air, but so is pollen. That means all those beautifully flowering trees and plants are releasing tiny, annoying grains that infest your nose with irritants, sending your immune system into overdrive. Since your body is trying to protect you, it mistakenly labels the pollen grains as foreign invaders and starts attacking the allergens by releasing antibodies and associated chemicals, resulting in the runny nose and itchy eyes that slow you down every spring. Of course, working out…

  • Add a Little Substance to Your Spring Accessorizing

    Smooth Fitness
    23 Apr 2013 | 7:20 am
    With shorts suits, sporty dresses and low heels ushering in a new season for fashion, spring of 2013 is already shaping up to be an exciting time to splurge on some trendy new accessories. But here at Smooth Fitness, the #1 internet retailer of home fitness equipment, we invite you to invest in a new kind of accessory: one that can help you slip back into those high-waisted cropped palazzo pants you’ve been unable to squeeze into since Christmas, just in time for bikini season. They’re called fitness accessories, and they’ll help you pull off any new style that strikes your fancy this…
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  • How to add more to your already busy life. And not hate yourself for it.

    Kate Galliett
    13 May 2013 | 9:22 am
    Life’s been busy lately! As noted by the new addition to my family in that pic above & my recent completion of 40 hours of fun crammed into a 30 hour trip to Minneapolis. But I noticed something in that trip – as early as my wake-up was for the 630am flight there, and as long as the day became (11pm dinner? who AM I?) and as full of exercise, walking, talking and entertainment it was, it wasn’t fatiguing in the way some other parts of my life seem to be. You ever notice that? A busy work week or crammed weekend can exhaust the hell out of ya (so much so that you’re a blob…

  • Recipe: Anti-Oatmeal

    Kate Galliett
    11 Apr 2013 | 5:58 am
    I wanted to share a recipe I’ve been using for breakfast that I think is pretty dang awesome and that will help you have another option for breakfast…cuz ya’ll are always sayin’ that you need something fast and that you don’t want to have eggs every day. AND – so many of you who take a look at low-inflammation diets like primal or paleo, and shut down at the thought of no more oatmeal for breakfast, I am here to help you. But people seriously…*oatmeal*?? You do know there are things like sausage, bacon, & avocados available at breakfast right?

  • This Hack Could Help You Fall Asleep Faster & Get Smarter Simultaneously

    Kate Galliett
    18 Mar 2013 | 9:05 am
    Hey! How are you? I’m doing great…ProKine has kept me busy as ever, which feels good. Tiring? sure, I guess?…the fatigue from running your own business is so different from the fatigue I got from working for someone else. There are people cut out for both sides of the fence, to be sure, I just am definitely NOT one to be on the ‘have an employer’ side of that fence. Being able to create something that builds my(our) vision- it’s big, but fulfilling. One thing I’ve had to work especially hard on though (and frankly, have done a poor job at prioritizing…

  • Tracking Calories In/Out…This Trend Has Run Its Course

    Kate Galliett
    3 Feb 2013 | 1:24 pm
    Quick housekeeping note: did you know I’m hosting a more daily conversation of how to be ‘fit for real life’ over on this site’s new Facebook page? Writing big, quality, regular posts is tricky right now with running the gym & whatnot, so I’ve started the Facebook page as a way to curate & discuss anything & everything relating to living an optimally fit life. Check it out and join the conversation over there! Fit for Real Life Facebook Page Leggings as pants. Off-the-shoulder tops. The calories in/calories out method for weight loss. Some things from…

  • Dusting the Cobwebs Off…

    Kate Galliett
    21 Dec 2012 | 10:34 am
    (wrote this while on a wknd getaway to Minneapolis, while sitting in a kickass {read: NOT starbucks} coffee shop doing something I never do anymore….chilling out. Made me miss my college days when I did this in coffee shops across the UK, Europe, and beautiful downtown Valparaiso, IN. LOL) I’ve been away from my blog for so long! Simply, to put out the content and thoughts that I think are helpful, fun & interesting, it takes a lot more time & creativity than I have some days. I don’t think for a moment that I’m anyone important enough to warrant some special…
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  • Using Videos and Pictures to Get Athletes to Buy In

    Joey Bergles
    23 May 2013 | 6:45 am
    Getting athletes to fully buy in to their training program and to you as their strength coach can be a tough task. Based on their previous training, or lack thereof, they may have reservations about your program and coaching. It’s been said thousands of times, but an average program with full commitment will outperform the best program in the world without a commitment to it. So as a strength coach or trainer, getting 100 percent commitment to your program is extremely important. You can write and implement a great three-week wave on your dynamic squat day, but if the athletes aren’t…

  • Beast Reality: We are “Those” Guys

    Erik Eggers
    23 May 2013 | 6:33 am
    “Don’t believe everything you see,” Stephen said. It was 1985. I was heading to a commercial gym for the first time with my cousin. I was 15 years old and donned in blue sweats and the obligatory athletic gray T-shirt. Don’t believe everything you see? What did he mean by that? I think I know now, but I am still not one hundred percent sure…and I definitely didn’t know then. The gym was Body Works on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield, Connecticut. It was effectively hidden behind a strip of stores in a small shopping complex. Powerlifters trained there. “I don’t care if…

  • Reflections on LTT 6

    Team elitefts
    23 May 2013 | 6:15 am
    JOSH McMILLAN’S RECAP If you haven’t been to a Learn To Train seminar yet, you are missing out. They just get better and better. Out of the six LTT seminar’s, I have missed one due to dieting for a show and feeling like complete sh$t. But that will never happen again, because you won’t see me doing another bodybuilding show. Every time I come out these I still learn so much from the speakers, other lifters, etc. There is an abundant source of information and knowledge being given at these seminars, from the speakers to the actual coaching at the elitefts™ compound.

  • Seven Rules of Highly Effective Core Training

    Simon Boulter
    22 May 2013 | 6:45 am
    “Gentlemen, welcome to Fight Club.” One of the most common questions I get from people is, “what should I do for core training?” or “what should I do for abs?” This question kind of drives me nuts because it’s difficult to answer in one e-mail…nay impossible. Training “abs” is not core training—I want to really drive that home. Although proper core training will surely get you “hawt abs,” that’s not our primary concern. We’re chasing serious strength to develop a torso that can generate brutal power and helps put on a…

  • No Bullsh*t: I am Not a Genie in a Bottle…Baby

    David Allen
    22 May 2013 | 5:55 am
    In my position, I get asked a lot of questions about training, diet, and lifestyle. Every once in a while, a person will decide to hire me to train them, do their diet, or both. Unfortunately, sometimes these people greatly overestimate my abilities—not so much in my knowledge and advice given, but in my abilities to completely transform them with as little work as possible on their part. They see me as a genie in a bottle. They’ll tell me they want to lose weight, get stronger, build muscle, and get in better shape. Oh, and they can only train twice a week and cannot say no to a tasty…
 
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    Get Muscular, Get Lean, Get Toned - Fitness B&W

  • Insulin Resistance – What It Is, The Symptoms & How To Reverse It

    Kevin McMillian
    13 May 2013 | 8:28 am
    Insulin Resistance – What It Is, The Symptoms & How To Reverse ItInsulin resistance is becoming increasingly common in today’s world. The function of insulin is to help our body regulate the levels of blood sugar we have in our body. It removes sugar from our bloodstream after we eat a meal full of carbohydrates and it should turn that sugar into muscle, rather than fat … [...]Get Muscular, Get Lean, Get Toned - Fitness B&W

  • Green Tea Benefits – Weight Loss, Health, Ant-Aging … And More!

    Kevin McMillian
    22 Apr 2013 | 8:58 am
    Green Tea Benefits – Weight Loss, Health, Ant-Aging … And More!Tea has been around in our world for thousands of years. There are various types of teas, with many nations showing a particular preference for a certain type, such as Assam tea in the United Kingdom. One of the teas that are becoming increasingly popular, however, is green tea. Green tea has tremendous health benefits. [...]Get Muscular, Get Lean, Get Toned - Fitness B&W

  • 5 Of The Best Weight Loss Apps To Keep Yourself On Track

    Kevin McMillian
    11 Apr 2013 | 8:45 am
    5 Of The Best Weight Loss Apps To Keep Yourself On TrackOur smartphones do everything for us now … except maybe the actual workout or diet, that is. Long gone are the days where we used our phones just to make phone calls. Now, they help us stay in contact with others through social media, entertain us with games, keep us up to date with what [...]Get Muscular, Get Lean, Get Toned - Fitness B&W

  • Leptin Resistance – Supplements, Treatments, Symptoms And Diet

    Kevin McMillian
    13 Feb 2013 | 8:33 am
    Leptin Resistance – Supplements, Treatments, Symptoms And DietThere has been a lot of talk in the fitness industry about the hormone, leptin. The hormone is actually a relatively new discovery (late 1990′s) as far as science goes, but it is really starting to gain recognition. What the scientists found was that this hormone is greatly responsible for weight gain, weight loss and [...]Get Muscular, Get Lean, Get Toned - Fitness B&W

  • Should I Workout With A Cold … Or Sit On My Butt And Rest?

    Kevin McMillian
    30 Nov 2012 | 2:31 pm
    Should I Workout With A Cold … Or Sit On My Butt And Rest?A fairly common question I get asked (and one that I’ve often wondered myself) is whether or not you should workout if you have a cold. At first, it might seem obvious. To some, working out while you are sick is just plain dumb. However, to others (like me) a moderate workout can actually make [...]Get Muscular, Get Lean, Get Toned - Fitness B&W
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  • #241: Should You Exercise Before Sleep, What Is The Best Standing Desk, Why Your Big Toe Is Important And More!

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)
    22 May 2013 | 7:41 am
    May 22, 2013 Podcast: How does exercise affect sleep, how fast can cholesterol go down, is freezing raw milk bad, what’s the best way to run stairs, what is the best standing desk, and why is... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

  • The 5 Essential Elements of An Endurance Training Program That Most Athletes Neglect – Part 3: Mobility

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)
    20 May 2013 | 7:17 pm
    In case you didn’t notice, it’s been a little while since I published a chapter of the book I’ve been slaving away on: Beyond Training: Mastering Endurance, Health & Life.... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

  • What Kind Of Damage Happens To Your Body After You Do A Hard Workout, Triathlon or Marathon?

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)
    16 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    Have you ever wondered what your body looks like on the inside after you do a hard workout, triathlon or marathon? I decided to test it. Here’s how: I did back-to-back triathlons on one of the... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

  • Sex, Libido & Hormones Q&A – A Special Podcast Episode For Mature Audiences Only.

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)
    14 May 2013 | 8:50 pm
    In this special podcast episode, I wear my sexiest pajamas ever and do a live sex, libido and hormones Q&A as part of the celebration of SexyBack Summit week. Video and audio playback is... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.

  • How Does Ben Greenfield Actually Make A Living On The Internet?

    ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com (Ben Greenfield: Ironman Triathlete, Fat Loss Coach and Fitness Trainer)
    12 May 2013 | 3:30 pm
    Well, we already shattered the fitness paradigm and talked about sex for much of this week (specifically the “Sexy Back Summit” and my infamous “Sexy-Time Shake Video”). So... Get fitness, nutrition, health, diet, wellness, workout, exercise, triathlon, Ironman, swimming, cycling, running, weight lifting, Crossfit, Paleo, vegan and fat loss advice from America's top personal trainer.
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  • Finding Fitness Opportunities During Your Travels

    Saeed Sikiru
    7 May 2013 | 4:17 am
    This is a guest post by Mike, a fellow blogger and my good buddy. Hope you’ll find this article useful. Enjoy! Benefits of travel include the opportunity to see new places and experience new cultures and traditions. On the flipside, travel comes with the strain of changing schedules, irregular mealtimes and busy days that leave little time for fitness. Sadly, frequent travelers tend to experience poor health, and those who spend 20 or more days away from home each month are much more likely to struggle with obesity than those who travel less than one week each month. Fortunately, you…

  • The Best Foods To Build Muscle Mass

    Saeed Sikiru
    11 Apr 2013 | 2:53 am
    This is a guest post by one of my blogging buddies, Marcela. And I hope you’ll find it useful. Enjoy! Regardless of your health and fitness goals, increasing muscle mass should be a common goal for everyone who is looking to decrease overall body fat. Increasing lean muscle improves resting metabolism, as muscle uses more calories than fat does. For those looking to significantly improve muscle mass, we recommend that you include a weight-lifting program, ideally designed by a trainer, to target areas of growth. Looking to lean out and build muscle? Add in cardio as well to torch…

  • The Spinning vs. Running Question: What Workout Really Empowers Today’s Active Women?

    Saeed Sikiru
    28 Mar 2013 | 3:33 am
    This is a guest post by Jordan Spindler. And I hope you’ll find it useful. Enjoy! Women today are more committed than ever to achieving total wellness through physical fitness. As studies continue to confirm the idea that athletic activity is really the key to overall health and longevity, women are asking more and more questions about what kinds of workouts really suit them best. Choices, Choices, Choices The incredible enthusiasm for winning workout routines has led to the increasing popularity of two fitness approaches in particular: indoor cycling and running. Both of these workout…

  • Best Ways to Reduce Morning Sickness

    Saeed Sikiru
    24 Mar 2013 | 9:14 am
    This is a guest post by Kristen and hope you’ll enjoy and learn something from it. Morning sickness is a condition which often happens during the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy. A feeling of nausea or want of vomiting takes place which usually lasts the first few hours in the morning and subsides as the day goes on. A woman also develops sensitivity to certain smells which give rise to the sensation. It’s a good idea during this time to read up on some Diet Brand Reviews – Dukan Diet for more information on what to eat and avoid. While it may be difficult to completely…

  • How to Incorporate Exercise in Your Hectic Working Schedule

    Saeed Sikiru
    15 Feb 2013 | 1:09 am
    This is a guest post by Sarah G., a health and fitness enthusiast just like me. Enjoy! We all know how important exercise is for your health. If you have a very busy workday that does not give you much time to exercise, don’t worry! There are many ways to incorporate it in your schedule. You can start by multi-tasking. During Weekdays People working as professionals are often very busy that they sometimes cannot include exercise in their daily schedule. In reality, there are plenty of opportunities to include physical activity even on a workday. If your office is located just a few blocks…
 
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  • One Hand Pushups For Building Muscles

    Jacques Laventure
    22 May 2013 | 4:37 am
      Editor Note: Not many people are able one hand push ups, because  the majority of  people don’t have a enough upper strength  it takes to preform this exercise. One arm push-ups  is an advanced exercise that works several muscles. When incorporated, this s most of the most effective upper body exercises to build muscle, one-handed push-ups can add strength and tone to the shoulders, chest, and upper back. However, Technique and form are important for results and safety. Also preparing the muscles involved by doing strength building exercises. One-handed pushups…

  • Moderate Exercise Programs to Maintain Good Abdominals

    Jacques Laventure
    20 May 2013 | 6:27 am
        Editor Note:  Many people want to know what are the best exercises for good abs. Planks, side planks and slow bicycles are  the best exercise program to maintain good abs. Planks are the best exercise for your entire core, meanwhile slow bicycles really engage your obliques. You can find these workouts on our meltdown and abs attack programs. Preforming ab exercises you want to  maintain good form at all times. You want to work out your abs almost everyday to maintaining strong core. Due to the fact that we put so much stress on our core muscles,  its very…

  • YOGA IGNITION

    Jacques Laventure
    19 May 2013 | 8:05 pm
    YOGA IGNITION  The post YOGA IGNITION appeared first on Online Personal Training NYC LA MIA Personal trainers Online | Certified personal trainer online | Celebrity Trainer.

  • Lat-Pull Down For Triceps

    Jacques Laventure
    15 May 2013 | 7:52 am
    Editor Note:  Many people use The lat pull-down machine to exercise their backs. Most people don’t  know that the lat pulldown machine can be use in many different variations. The lat pulldown machine provides an  intense triceps workout as well. There are three heads of the triceps,  the long, medial and lateral heads. The main differences is that the reverse grip emphasizes the medial head of your triceps. Lat pull-downs for your triceps require you to begin with the classic triceps extension. Find out about lat pull-downs for triceps with help from one of Downtown Los…

  • The Best Exercises for Tightening Men’s Chests

    Jacques Laventure
    13 May 2013 | 11:39 am
    Editor Note: I see men in the gym, often spending the majority of their time targeting their chest.  Chest is very important as the second most shown off muscle group after the bicep.  Whether you are a weight lifter, strongman, athlete, or just into physical fitness, a workout routine that trains the chest is going to become a priority at some point. The pecs is short for ( pectoral muscles) are one of the major muscle groups involved in power lifting, bodybuilding and gaining mass.  Increasing your chest mass will improve the overall performance of several other muscle groups,…
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  • Easy Power Breakfasts

    Pamela Hernandez
    23 May 2013 | 4:45 am
    photo by Mike C Peck Americans eat way too many starchy carbs. I’m not against carbs. I’m against bland and boring nutrient stripped foods like white bread and pasta, potato chips and sugary cereals that are the staples of the typical American diet. Breakfast is great example. When I take at look at a beginner's food log I often see (if I see breakfast at all) one of the following combos: Faux fruit cereal (it never says those are actually real strawberries) with milk and toast A bagel and cream cheese Coffee (with lots of other stuff added) and a “fiber” bar (you know the ones but…

  • The Best Fit Things to Do in Seattle

    Pamela Hernandez
    20 May 2013 | 9:05 am
    HDR Photography by W Brian Duncan I think I am naturally a West coast kind of girl. Manhattan was okay but San Francisco will always win hands down. So when it came time to choose a conference to take the place of South by Southwest this year, IDEA Personal Trainer Institute (PTI) West in Seattle won hands down over the east coast version in Alexandria, VA. It was my first trip to the Pacific Northwest but sadly I actually got to see very little of it outside of the Doubletree by the airport. What was wonderful was the weather. I didn’t get to experience the fog, mist and relative cool that…

  • An Evening with Jillian Michaels on the Maximize Your Life Tour

    Pamela Hernandez
    16 May 2013 | 9:04 am
    I am not the person Jillian Michaels is trying to reach with her Maximize Your Life tour. Her 3 hour  (yes THREE hours) educational/motivational presentation was, to me, preaching to the choir. What she says are the same things I tell my clients, and you, everyday. So if you are expecting some new miracle diet or secret training techniques when you buy tickets to the show you are going to be disappointed. That’s because the facts are plan. The keys to real fitness aren’t new or groundbreaking, nor are they particularly hard. In the first half of the show she sums it up like this: It’s…

  • (Re)Defining Beauty with The Under Armour What’s Beautiful Challenge

    Pamela Hernandez
    13 May 2013 | 9:06 am
    What makes an athlete? Is it having the medal around your neck? Is it a trophy on a shelf? Is it being part of team with a dedicated training schedule? Or is it the act of showing up? Is it getting up off the couch and moving each day? Is it about staying strong to do all you that life has to offer? What about beautiful? I keep hearing strong is the new skinny. But is beautiful either or neither of those things? Is beautiful simply the body in motion no matter it’s size or shape, glowing with joy and self confidence? Under Armour is giving us the chance to (re)define athlete and what it…

  • Who Should Use Protein Powder Ep 83

    Pamela Hernandez
    10 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    Personal Trainer Pamela Hernandez talks discusses who should think about using protein powder. In this video is advice for: Types of protein powder and who might think about using it. What Pamela prefers over powders.
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  • An Active Family is a Healthy Family – Take the Pledge

    Sheila Thomas
    23 May 2013 | 9:42 am
    Stop ~ Slow down a bit and take a look at your family and your day.   How often do you take time to do some kind of activity with your family that is more than just homework, housework, shopping, movie night, etc?  Some kind of activity that is an active one to get the blood pumping and body moving?  No matter what age a person is, it is so important to get the body moving.  Kids, and adults now days spend to many hours online, plugged in, and not in touch with real activity.   Join me, and many others taking the Active Family Project Pledge. We have tried hard to be an active family,…

  • Dixie Chicks in the News Again

    Sheila Thomas
    21 May 2013 | 9:16 am
    Well not all of them, just Natalie Maines. Was listening to my favorite morning country station and heard one of the DJ’s talk about how he was upset over what Natalie had said in an interview.  So, of course me being a fan of the Dixie Chick’s, I had to Google it and find out what was going on. I am sure you all remember back in March of 2003 when Natalie made the comment during a live performance in London.   Maine’s said  ~  “Just so you know, we’re ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas.” ~   Well, that just killed the Dixie…

  • Take a Break from Life

    Sheila Thomas
    20 May 2013 | 8:48 am
    Take a Break from Life Man, I tell ya, just when you think life and work can’t get any more stressful.. whamo!!  It does.   Between work, home, family, errands, and all that fits in between the cracks sometime I feel like I want to pull my hair out.   Sometimes, I just need some down time, me time, alone time and even fun time to off set all the stress. There are many simple things in life one can do to de-stress.   I enjoy taking  my dogs for a walk, going and sitting on the end of my dock and watching the water and ducks, taking a nice long bubble bath, catching up on a…

  • Nutrisystem Week 7 #NSNation #Ad

    Sheila Thomas
    19 May 2013 | 11:23 am
    Nutrisystem Week 5 #NSNation Starting weight was #200.  Started program 4/1/13 End of week 1 (4/1/13-4/7/13) weight was #196 End of week 2 (4/8/13 – 4/14/13) weight was #193 End of week 3 (4/15/13 – 4/21/13) weight was #192 End of week 4 (4/22/13 – 4/28/13) weight was #189 End of week 5 (4/29/13 – 5/5/13) weight was #187.6 End of week 6 (5/6/13 – 5/12/13) weight was #187 End of week 7 (5/13/13 – 5/19/13) weight was #185 Slow and Steady she goes..  I think there is a song with that line.  Hmmmm…  Regardless, that is how Tony is feeling.   Yes, the weight is coming…

  • Homemade Healthy Dog Treats

    Sheila Thomas
    18 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    I love my dogs, they are like my kids.   Just like buying and feeding my kid healthy foods I like to give my dogs healthy foods.  I buy high quality dry dog food and try to buy the best, natural treats I can.  This can all get very expensive and being one who tried to be money smart I decided I would just come up with my own healthy dog treat recipe.  So, a little magic in my kitchen and this is what I came up with.  It makes me feel good to know what is in my dogs food as well as my food. Ingredients ~ 2 Cans of soft dog food.  (any kind will work) 1 1/2 Cup of carrots chopped up…
 
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  • Unclogging The Confusion on Cholesterol

    Michela DiTocco
    1 May 2013 | 5:09 pm
    Cholesterol is sometimes thought to be an evil thing and completely eliminated from our body. It is actually an essential type of fat present in our body and is used for many things including structure and membranes of cells, hormone production and various other functions. Our body produces enough cholesterol for all of these processes and doesn’t necessarily need any more from our diet to assist in these functions. As you know certain foods which we consume are high in saturated fats and cholesterol, if we consume too much of these foods through our diet this can cause excess cholesterol…

  • Breaking It Down

    Nathan Tieppo
    30 Apr 2013 | 10:29 pm
    Setting yourself a goal and achieving it can often seem to be worlds apart. The task can seem to be daunting and you may have no idea where to start. But the main thing is you have your end goal set in your mind, the next step is to plan how to get there. Once you have your end goal sorted the first step is to break that down into smaller chunks. Our goals are often ‘big picture’ things, so by having smaller more manageable goals we can have some checkpoints along the way to make sure we are heading along the right path. This will also serve to provide you with extra motivation as you…

  • Becoming An Ironman

    Nathan Tieppo
    11 Apr 2013 | 8:00 pm
    Well, after months and months of preparation, over 220 training sessions, 260 hours and more than 4,000kms worth of swimming, riding and running, I have finally completed my first Ironman. All of that preparation went into getting ready for one big day at Ironman Melbourne 2013, with a 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42.2km run.  The day didn’t start off in the best of circumstances with high winds, choppy seas and strong currents  to the swim being cut short.  Rather than the 3.8km swim that we had all been preparing for, the event organisers decided to reduce the swim distance to 1.5km.

  • Diabetes: The Short And Sweet Of It

    Michela DiTocco
    13 Mar 2013 | 5:23 pm
    Around 4% of the Australian population are diagnosed with Diabetes, of these 3 out of 5 people have other cardiovascular concerns and half of these people are overweight or obese.  There are many people at risk of developing Diabetes or may have Diabetes and be unaware of it.  These statistics may seem scary, but the prevalence of Diabetes is on the rise and most of the time good eating and exercise can help reduce the risk factors and keep your blood sugar levels under control.  When diagnosed with Diabetes, people tend to think that it is going to be the end of the world; that they have…

  • Never Miss A Beat

    Nathan Tieppo
    7 Mar 2013 | 4:30 pm
    We all love listening to music, whether it is in the car on your drive to work, lying in bed and relaxing, out on the town dancing up a storm  or even a the gym sweating your way  through a Zumba class. Music has become a part of many aspects of our lives and exercise is no exception to that. There has been loads of research conducted on just how music can affect the way we exercise, most of which suggests that there are numerous benefits that can lead to increases in motivation, performance and may even lead to greater increases in weight loss. Motivationally speaking, music can help to…
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  • Home Gym Know How

    admin
    20 May 2013 | 12:52 am
    When you exercise at home, you save cash and time. When you work toward improving health maintenance it often pays off tremendous benefits. We all should exercise at least three times each week for 20 to 30 minutes. Your life will feel richer when you exercise, many people have found this to be true, that is why so many are turning towards building their own home gym. You can build a gym with just about anything in it. If there is a specific machine that you cannot get enough of at the gym then chances are you can find one for your home as well. The only thing that may stand in your way is…

  • Home Gym the Know How

    admin
    12 May 2013 | 12:52 am
    On and off you exercise at home, you save change, time and work toward to improve health maintenance. We all should exercise at least three times each week for 20 to 30 minutes. Your life will feel richer when you exercise, so build up your home gym today. Look for the yard sales or garage sales, estate auctions, and department rackets to save you when buying your own home gym equipment. There are many guides for team now that a person can have their own specialist gym in the basement or backup room for a part of bit of nothing. Get your walking in regardless of the weather by picking up a…

  • Home Gym Workouts

    admin
    5 May 2013 | 12:52 am
    Home gym workouts need not be any less effective than workouts done in a gym, provided certain basic principles are observed. A home gym is unlikely to have the same professional equipment as a commercial gym, so some adjustments will be necessary. Here is how to get the best results from a home gym workout. Cardio It can never be quite the same at home. Gym workouts often commence with either running, or exercises using a treadmill or elliptical trainer. If your home gym is especially well equipped, you may well want to start in the same way. Most will not be so lucky, and will need a…

  • Home Gyms Can Be Made More Effective

    admin
    30 Apr 2013 | 12:39 am
    Are you excited? You’ve gotten a new home gyms system after looking online at various home gyms reviews and you’re looking forward to working out with it. You may all ready have been trying it out like a little kid on Christmas, that is after you figured out how to put it together first. This is great and you are on your way to becoming a fitter and healthier you. One thing you may not have realized though is that home gyms can be made more effective if you make use of the right accessories to go with your home gym equipment. What sorts of accessories you wonder? Well certainly not a cool…

  • Home Gyms Review: 5 Tips To Get The Most From Your Home Gym

    admin
    22 Apr 2013 | 12:39 am
    A home gym can help you build an incredible looking body, skyrocket your metabolism and shave years off your age. If you choose wisely, you’ll have all the tools you need to accomplish these goals (and more). But not everyone knows where to start or how to get the most from a home gym. When clients ask me about buying home gym equipment, here are 5 things I tell them to get the most from their purchase: 1) Buy a well rounded piece of equipment: Unless you have hundreds of square feet in your home to dedicate to multiple pieces of equipment, you should look for a home gym that covers all…
 
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  • Medical Industry is a Bit Hesitant to Adopt the 3D Technology

    Justin Brown
    23 May 2013 | 9:13 am
    For the last few years there has been a huge hype revolving the 3D technology. The entertainment industry has been prompt to embrace this boom as can be seen with the production of 3D movies and the use of 3D glasses in the theatres. However, unlike the entertainment industry, other industries are a bit wavering [...]The Medical Industry is a Bit Hesitant to Adopt the 3D Technology appeared first on Hive Health Media

  • Why Most People Fail to Lose Weight

    Susan Campbell
    23 May 2013 | 3:46 am
    By the time my weight loss clients finally seek out my guidance to help them lose their unwanted body fat, most have been trying unsuccessfully on their own for months, even years, to accomplish their goals. They’re frustrated. There’s many reasons why these people fail to lose weight. Some of them “think” they’re eating a [...]The Why Most People Fail to Lose Weight appeared first on Hive Health Media

  • Federal Government Gives Boston IVF Million Dollar Grant for Infertility Research

    Claire Al-Aufi
    23 May 2013 | 2:07 am
    Boston IVF, a renowned medical practice that provides specialized infertility treatments, has received a federal grant from the government that totals one million dollars. Boston IVF has been operational since 1986. The grant awarded to the institution is to help raise interest and understanding regarding donating frozen embryos to be used for in vitro fertilization [...]The Federal Government Gives Boston IVF Million Dollar Grant for Infertility Research appeared first on Hive Health Media

  • 4 Commonly Embarrassing Post-Pregnancy Health Problems

    Melissa Cameron
    22 May 2013 | 7:30 pm
    English essayist Leigh Hunt once said, “The groundwork for all happiness is good health.” But if you have an embarrassing medical condition, it can make a trip to the doctor feel like you’re part of the freak show from the local carnival. That is exactly how my wife said that she felt. During the pregnancy [...]The 4 Commonly Embarrassing Post-Pregnancy Health Problems appeared first on Hive Health Media

  • US Psychiatric Facility Is Being Accused of Patient Dumping

    Claire Al-Aufi
    22 May 2013 | 4:17 pm
    Federal authorities have chosen to take disciplinary actions against a Las Vegas facility that has been cited for releasing psychiatric patients improperly to bus stations and off to other states. This improper handling of patients is what is referred to as a form of patient dumping. The Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital has been warned about Medicare [...]The US Psychiatric Facility Is Being Accused of Patient Dumping appeared first on Hive Health Media
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  • Brit twit tweets about knocking cyclist off bike

    22 May 2013 | 8:38 pm
    OK, I've had close calls with cars while cycling in Central Florida but never have been intentionally run off the road as British cyclist Toby Hockley was recently -- and then had the guilty party boast about it on Twitter, according to the Daily Mail . Accountant-in-training Emma Way, 21, tweeted: " Definitely knocked a cyclist off his bike earlier – I have right of way he doesn’t even pay road tax! #bloodycyclists." Read more about what happened next by clicking here . And then she apologized in a sit-down interview with her lawyer at her side. See that by clicking here . The…

  • Sharing the road: Cyclists' rights and responsibilities

    21 May 2013 | 8:12 am
    What are cyclists' rights and responsibilities as we "Share the Road." A YouTube video shows what one bicyclist faced on a Washington street and raises questions for all of us.

  • Volunteers wanted to help special-needs students learn to ride a bike

    17 May 2013 | 2:47 pm
    If you're looking for an attitude adjustment, the iCan Bike program needs volunteers for its upcoming week-long session to teach children and adults with developmental disabilities how to ride a bicycle.

  • Camp Boggy Creek Challenge Ride coming in September

    16 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    If you like Thrill Hill Road and good causes, you might want to try the Camp Boggy Creek Challenge Ride on Sept. 7.

  • Bike to Work Week photo contest: Win a $1,950 bike

    16 May 2013 | 8:17 pm
    Do you commute by bike to work? Even if you don't, you can do it just once and take an Instagram photo from your bike commute and submit to Bicycling magazine , which is offering a $1,950 Shinola Bixby bicycle to one lucky commuter. To enter, visit instagram.com/bicyclingmag and upload a photo of a scene, person or item you found on your commute. Tag the photo with the hashtag #bicyclingcommute and tag @bicyclingmag. The contest ends at midnight June 1. Read more about it by clicking here .
 
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  • Undulating … let’s just call it hilly shall we

    Guest Contributor
    22 May 2013 | 10:44 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog CommunityAs usual I spent Sunday 17 February engaged in my second favourite activity: running. The first, before you imagine something salacious, is actually eating cake, and leads quite appropriately to me having to undertake the second. I took part in the Bramley 20/10. Organised by the Reading Roadrunners, it’s a favourite with those preparing to run the London Marathon in April and when given the choice of one lap (10 miles) or two laps (20 miles) I obviously plumped for the longer one. Why? Who knows? Frankly it’s a slippery slope I am on and I…

  • Introducing DirtyOldSneakers

    Guest Contributor
    20 May 2013 | 7:41 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog CommunityI never thought I would be the kind of person who would enjoy pushing my heart rate so high that it would make me sick. Who does that? I was the guy who would look at weekend runners in the park and think, “I sorta get it, but who wants be out of breath for hours on end?” Somewhere, somehow, I made the transition. I don’t question it too much because not only am I happier now than I’ve ever been, but the change has made my life exponentially better. Seven years ago as a 36-year-old overweight guy with high cholesterol and a…

  • Stumbling Backward

    Guest Contributor
    17 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog CommunityI talk a lot about the “fitness journey” on my blog and how this journey will last your whole life.  You can’t just take care of your body ‘sometimes’ and expect it to lead to good health and fitness.  Even if you reach a goal, you won’t stay there unless you keep moving forward to another goal beyond that.  In the fitness journey, the point is to move forward to either GET fit, BE fit, or STAY fit. Going forward isn’t as easy as we’d like to think it is.  We can get sidetracked all the time by…

  • Emily Runs

    Guest Contributor
    15 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog CommunityI live a busy life. I work full time, go to graduate school full time, was in the midst of planning a wedding (we were married on May 4!), oh and I’m always training for another race. Finding time to get those workouts in is tough, and it’s even tougher to find time for long runs on the weekends (my two days of freedom!) Throughout being a crazy busy person, I’ve learned some tips on how to make it all work. It is possible to be busy (even as a parent!) and still find time to get workouts in. My first tip is to plan out the…

  • Dani’s Dish

    Guest Contributor
    8 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    FITBLOGGER - Fitness Blog|Fitness Blog Community“How did you do it?” I hear this question all the time. How did I go from this to this? I tell people that it’s really quite simple: CLEAN EATING and exercise. I put extra emphasis on clean eating because I truly believe that weight management is 80% diet and 20% physical activity. My journey towards a healthier lifestyle began over a year ago when I looked in the mirror one day and was TIRED of seeing what I saw. I knew I HAD to make permanent changes because I could not accept my ballooning weight and constant crash dieting any longer. I…
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  • Medical Industry is a Bit Hesitant to Adopt the 3D Technology

    Justin Brown
    23 May 2013 | 9:13 am
    For the last few years there has been a huge hype revolving the 3D technology. The entertainment industry has been prompt to embrace this boom as can be seen with the production of 3D movies and the use of 3D glasses in the theatres. However, unlike the entertainment industry, other industries are a bit wavering [...]The Medical Industry is a Bit Hesitant to Adopt the 3D Technology appeared first on Hive Health Media

  • Why Most People Fail to Lose Weight

    Susan Campbell
    23 May 2013 | 3:46 am
    By the time my weight loss clients finally seek out my guidance to help them lose their unwanted body fat, most have been trying unsuccessfully on their own for months, even years, to accomplish their goals. They’re frustrated. There’s many reasons why these people fail to lose weight. Some of them “think” they’re eating a [...]The Why Most People Fail to Lose Weight appeared first on Hive Health Media

  • Federal Government Gives Boston IVF Million Dollar Grant for Infertility Research

    Claire Al-Aufi
    23 May 2013 | 2:07 am
    Boston IVF, a renowned medical practice that provides specialized infertility treatments, has received a federal grant from the government that totals one million dollars. Boston IVF has been operational since 1986. The grant awarded to the institution is to help raise interest and understanding regarding donating frozen embryos to be used for in vitro fertilization [...]The Federal Government Gives Boston IVF Million Dollar Grant for Infertility Research appeared first on Hive Health Media

  • 4 Commonly Embarrassing Post-Pregnancy Health Problems

    Melissa Cameron
    22 May 2013 | 7:30 pm
    English essayist Leigh Hunt once said, “The groundwork for all happiness is good health.” But if you have an embarrassing medical condition, it can make a trip to the doctor feel like you’re part of the freak show from the local carnival. That is exactly how my wife said that she felt. During the pregnancy [...]The 4 Commonly Embarrassing Post-Pregnancy Health Problems appeared first on Hive Health Media

  • US Psychiatric Facility Is Being Accused of Patient Dumping

    Claire Al-Aufi
    22 May 2013 | 4:17 pm
    Federal authorities have chosen to take disciplinary actions against a Las Vegas facility that has been cited for releasing psychiatric patients improperly to bus stations and off to other states. This improper handling of patients is what is referred to as a form of patient dumping. The Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital has been warned about Medicare [...]The US Psychiatric Facility Is Being Accused of Patient Dumping appeared first on Hive Health Media
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  • Catch Me If You Can! – Kettlebell Workout – Michigan

    jennincat
    16 May 2013 | 11:12 am
    This is a kettlebell workout for the outdoors. Or in the very least a kettlebell workout that shouldn’t be done on your wood or tiled floor because if you are like me you might drop the bell once. Or twice. Regardless, this is a fun kettlebell workout. Not to mention quick kettlebell workout for those day you…well…don’t want to workout but know you probably should. You know those days. Yeah, this kettlebell workout is for those days. Anyway a quick word of caution: don’t fight the bell and pay attention. If you feel it slip let it go and get out of the way. The…

  • Loving Life and My Lucy Perfect Booty Pants

    jennincat
    9 May 2013 | 4:14 pm
    So I haven’t got back to a regular workout schedule since we’ve been on the move and to keep myself accountable I’m going to post my weekly workout locations again. As much as I miss my little gym at the campground in Breckridge, I’m loving the adventure of traveling full time again. I’m loving working out with a view of the city. I’m loving working out in the solitude of the mountains. I’m loving hiking through amazing rock formations. I’m loving my new Lucy Perfect Booty Pants. No matter how lean I get my booty (and thighs) is always the last…

  • Eat Cleaner On the Go with Mira Stainless Steel Containers – Giveaway

    jennincat
    6 May 2013 | 9:25 am
    In today’s chemical laden world eating clean sometimes means more than fruits and vegetables. Over the years, I’ve slowly been replacing plastic with glass and stainless steel. I started with our water bottles. Then moved on to food storage containers. But I have still been using plastic for packing lunches. Until I tried the MIRA Stainless Steel 3 Container Set. Mira Stainless Steel reusable containers are made of 18/8 food-grade stainless steel and have non-toxic snap on lids (in fun colors I might add) that are free of BPA, PVC, and lead. They are a perfect size for lunch or…

  • Step It Up Kettlebell Workout – Wisconsin

    jennincat
    2 May 2013 | 7:04 pm
    This winter I took about a four months break from kettlebell workouts. It’s not that kettlebell workouts aren’t one of my favorite ways to workout. I got really tired of lugging my kettlebells down to the fitness center at the campground in 10 degree weather. Call me lazy or call me practical but switching to dumbbells and machines (for cable exercises as I’m not crazy about machines for much of anything else) was a nice change. It was good for my body and for my mind. And I can be excited for kettlebell workouts again!!!! Now that we are back on the move it’s time to…

  • Strength and Endurance Double Kettlebell Workout – Iowa

    jennincat
    25 Apr 2013 | 7:10 am
    I’ve filmed some kettlebell workouts in some amazing places all the way from California to Maine. Places like the Florida Keys, near wild horses on Assateague Island and in front of the NYC skyline. But sometimes it’s the simple unexpected places that stand out. Places like this park we stumbled upon in Des Moines, Iowa First of all, I had no idea Des Moines was a cool city! Second of all, look at these leaves! Beautiful! It almost makes me wish for fall. Almost. Double Kettlebell Workout – Iowa Part One A. Double Kettlebell Clean and Press – 5 B. Double Kettlebell…
 
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  • A Proven Diet Includes Lean Protein

    Joe Alter
    20 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    The best workout in the world will not be optimized without following a proven diet rich in lean protein. Protein is the building block of muscles. Without protein, your body would lack energy, flexibility, and strength. To optimize your workouts and efficiently burn calories, you must eat a variety of low protein foods to rebuild muscles in a healthy manner. Enjoy the legume family Legumes are plant-based food sources that are rich in fiber, protein, and other beneficial nutrients. Legumes are plant-based food sources that can be enjoyed as a main, side, or topping. Foods found in this…

  • 6 Simple Warm Up Exercises

    Joe Alter
    14 May 2013 | 5:00 am
    Scheduling time to warm up your body prior to your exercise regimen plays a key role in optimizing your workout. Warm up exercises also improves blood circulation, increases heart rate, performance levels, mental outlook, flexibility, plus reduces muscle stiffness and injury risks. Doing a number of slow-controlled stretches and gentle cardio will be your best bet. These movements take your muscles and joints through the full range of motion needed to optimize your workout. 1) Neck tilts Get your neck ready by either standing or sitting in an upright position. Pretend there is a straight…

  • 15 Days To A Healthier You

    Joe Alter
    6 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    With so many different tips out there today, it’s hard to decide where and how to start getting healthy. Sometimes, however, big changes are not the best solution. When you start out by changing little aspects of your life every day, the change is much more gradual, and is more likely to stick. By following these tips, doing one more every day, you will quickly notice that you are becoming healthier and happier. 1. Be grateful Be thankful to your parents, your spouse, your children, or anyone else you are grateful for. Don’t linger on the negative things. 2. Drink mineral water…

  • Are Slow Carb Diets Effective

    Joe Alter
    29 Apr 2013 | 5:00 am
    A number of diets exist to help people lose weight. Some do the job, and others are simply hype. Here are some things you need to know about the slow carb diet and its effectiveness. 1. What is a slow carb diet? In order to discuss if a slow carb diet is effective, it must first be defined. A slow carb diet is also known as a low-glycemic diet, meaning it is high in nutritious carbohydrates. These healthy carbs are slowly metabolized by the body. They are high in fiber, which leaves individuals with a sense of fullness, causing them to eat less. In short, they provide a natural appetite…

  • Safe Ways To Lose Weight

    Joe Alter
    22 Apr 2013 | 7:00 am
    It is too easy to believe that losing weight involves drastic changes in one’s lifestyle. This is not the case. These safe ways to lose weight can be accomplished by knowing what to do with the least discomfort. Avoid crash diets. Crash or fad diets concentrate on eating only certain foods and totally avoiding others. These diets may cause individuals to lose weight, but overall nourishment is hampered. Crash or fad diets do not result in long-term weight loss since there is no change of eating habits. Instead, choose to eat a well-balanced diet consisting of all four food groups.
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  • Jill Fit Tip Tuesday!

    jillknapp
    21 May 2013 | 12:22 pm
      These are the 3 most important fit tips I can give you!! Diet~ When most see the word diet they think of restriction.  Today I am using this word to say eat healthy.  Veggies and lean meat along with some fruit.  Just get rid of the junk.  If you do this you will start having energy you did not know you have.  Bad foods make us sluggish and grumpy.  Good foods fuel the body with the things it needs to get us through day happy and with lot’s of energy. Exercise~ You will have more energy if you do some type of exercise daily.  This doesn’t have to happen over night…

  • National Women’s Health Week~

    jillknapp
    16 May 2013 | 4:49 pm
    We are all busy!! Kids, Work or working hard in our communities.  It’s hard to make time to make sure we have our preventive tests done. Get Motivated to take care of you this month!! Click Here:

  • A very Happy Birthday!!

    jillknapp
    16 May 2013 | 8:53 am
    All I can say is Wow!!  I had one of the Best Birthday’s ever.  I was invited and attended a health event in San Fransisco. I was in beautiful down town San Fransisco for 3 days!! I  stayed at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in Union Square click here to see the hotel…. I  Loved every min.  I met so many amazing people with a passion to help others have a happy healthy life.  What an great adventure.  Today was my Birthday and what a awesome gift.  Basically a paid vacation as I looked at it.  My pedometer said I walked over 40,000 steps today shopping and sightseeing.  I…

  • Off Sugar and Feeling Great!!

    jillknapp
    9 May 2013 | 1:19 pm
    I have been off sugar for a little over 90 days besides having 2 free days. I can’t believe I rocked so well!! I feel so good!! Even though my Diabetes numbers Rock and I really could have sugar I choose not too because I feel so much better in life when I don’t eat it. . My friend and I have 5 days left of a 21 day challenge of eating highly healthy foods. I have lost inches and my muscles are really starting to show from all the BodyPump I have been doing. Soooo rewarding. It’s a good thing only 5 more days because my Birthday is on the 15th and you can Bet I will be…

  • Read your Labels~

    jillknapp
    8 May 2013 | 7:49 am
    It’s so important you know how to read labels when shopping.  So much yeck is put in our food.  You need to know what your buying.  This chart is great.
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  • Easy Power Breakfasts

    Pamela Hernandez
    23 May 2013 | 4:45 am
    photo by Mike C Peck Americans eat way too many starchy carbs. I’m not against carbs. I’m against bland and boring nutrient stripped foods like white bread and pasta, potato chips and sugary cereals that are the staples of the typical American diet. Breakfast is great example. When I take at look at a beginner's food log I often see (if I see breakfast at all) one of the following combos: Faux fruit cereal (it never says those are actually real strawberries) with milk and toast A bagel and cream cheese Coffee (with lots of other stuff added) and a “fiber” bar (you know the ones but…

  • The Best Fit Things to Do in Seattle

    Pamela Hernandez
    20 May 2013 | 9:05 am
    HDR Photography by W Brian Duncan I think I am naturally a West coast kind of girl. Manhattan was okay but San Francisco will always win hands down. So when it came time to choose a conference to take the place of South by Southwest this year, IDEA Personal Trainer Institute (PTI) West in Seattle won hands down over the east coast version in Alexandria, VA. It was my first trip to the Pacific Northwest but sadly I actually got to see very little of it outside of the Doubletree by the airport. What was wonderful was the weather. I didn’t get to experience the fog, mist and relative cool that…

  • An Evening with Jillian Michaels on the Maximize Your Life Tour

    Pamela Hernandez
    16 May 2013 | 9:04 am
    I am not the person Jillian Michaels is trying to reach with her Maximize Your Life tour. Her 3 hour  (yes THREE hours) educational/motivational presentation was, to me, preaching to the choir. What she says are the same things I tell my clients, and you, everyday. So if you are expecting some new miracle diet or secret training techniques when you buy tickets to the show you are going to be disappointed. That’s because the facts are plan. The keys to real fitness aren’t new or groundbreaking, nor are they particularly hard. In the first half of the show she sums it up like this: It’s…

  • (Re)Defining Beauty with The Under Armour What’s Beautiful Challenge

    Pamela Hernandez
    13 May 2013 | 9:06 am
    What makes an athlete? Is it having the medal around your neck? Is it a trophy on a shelf? Is it being part of team with a dedicated training schedule? Or is it the act of showing up? Is it getting up off the couch and moving each day? Is it about staying strong to do all you that life has to offer? What about beautiful? I keep hearing strong is the new skinny. But is beautiful either or neither of those things? Is beautiful simply the body in motion no matter it’s size or shape, glowing with joy and self confidence? Under Armour is giving us the chance to (re)define athlete and what it…

  • Who Should Use Protein Powder Ep 83

    Pamela Hernandez
    10 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    Personal Trainer Pamela Hernandez talks discusses who should think about using protein powder. In this video is advice for: Types of protein powder and who might think about using it. What Pamela prefers over powders.
 
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  • Review of Pacific Beach Peanut Butter

    Jenn
    22 May 2013 | 6:38 pm
    I have quite a few friends who have raved about Pacific Beach Peanut Butter. I decided to contact the company to see what all the fuss was about. They were kind enough to send me the Unsalted Organic Peanut Butter and the Chocolate Peanut Butter to try. Can I just say, “THEY ARE FANTASTIC!!!” Now I know why everyone was constantly mentioning them on Facebook and Twitter. Now I am doing it too. Unlike most other peanut butters that are typically 200 Calories or more for 2 tablespoons, PB Peanut Butter is a lower with 160 calories per serving. I especially like the ingredients of…

  • Wordless Wednesday: Inspiration Wall Art

    Jenn
    21 May 2013 | 7:51 am
    My friend Anne at Uppercase Living helps turn your home walls into a place for inspiration. Stop by her site www.uplift-and-inspire.com to order or join her team. The post Wordless Wednesday: Inspiration Wall Art appeared first on Comeback Momma.

  • How to be Healthy at the Office

    Jenn
    21 May 2013 | 6:37 am
    Sitting at a desk for 8 or more hours a day can turn your fat loss efforts into an all-out challenge.  Choosing the wrong entrees at lunch several times a week; eating the ‘provided’ lunch at a meeting or indulging in a celebration where cakes, doughnuts and sodas are present can have your body switch from shedding fat to storing fat. Here are some great tips on how to be healthy at the office. 4 top tips to avoid weight gain at work: Plan ahead:  Always have healthy snacks prepared ahead of time so that you can prevent shoving a doughnut in your mouth.  Pick a day and package up…

  • How to Find a Fairy Hobmother

    Jenn
    17 May 2013 | 6:38 pm
    How to find a Fairy Hobmother? He’s hiding in the “blogoshere” and can be tricky to find, but if he visits you a reward you will find. Who is this little fairy? It’s the Fairy Hobmother. Spreading his good fairy dust around for his fairy masters HERE! Leave a comment and the Fairy Hobmother may visit you too and reward you with a $50 Amazon Gift Card just for helping to spread his fairy dust a bit further. I was not sure if he truly existed, but after leaving a comment on a friend’s blog, he stopped by to say hello. How exciting! I’ve never been visited by…

  • Body Weight Exercises With Fitness Expert John Garey

    Jenn
    16 May 2013 | 6:34 pm
    John Garey presents the “All You Need Is You” series focused on body weight training. We don’t always have access to equipment, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get an awesome workout. Using your own body as your exercise equipment means you can workout virtually anywhere! John has put together a terrific series on You Tube with a group of great body weight exercises. Some of the moves are a bit challenging, so modify when you need to. Here are the videos he has put together so far, and there are more to come: PUSH UP PLAYTIME The  “All You Need Is You” series, continues…
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  • A great deal more to locate A single day I Insanity Workout

    jitu
    23 May 2013 | 3:15 am
    Insanity Workout Beachfront Figure Mania Session This important a year ago When i saw the perfect commerical on tv related to the perfect workout labeled Mania. Insanity Workout Review I understand seeing the idea on tv tardy one night does sound so cliche at the same time this can be can certainly make money noticed [...]

  • Features of Nutrisystem diet plans.

    jitu
    23 May 2013 | 1:13 am
    It is actually a general thing that a lot of of the people dread to indulge themselves in any kind of exercise or regular activities. They believe that if they participate in any kind of exercising they will harm or injure themselves. It is vital that such people do not harbor such misunderstandings. You might [...]

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    insanity as a statue, workout Warring States eventful. America workout on the screen, the son in the Sun passionate. That the horse unhappy, fresh lychee, how it? Only make her happy, renewed war, the region seen Insanity Workout their homes destroyed forget. Unusual lanes, fireworks and scattered. Wang Xietang just prior to swallow nest empty. [...]

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    jitu
    22 May 2013 | 4:15 am
    Your life takes place in quite often very unpredictable procedures, Insanity Workout nevertheless you generally achieve give good results or health professional prearranged appointments. Unless you agenda an individual’s work outs in a similar manner you will disappear from the training truck quite previous in the future stemming from plainly “being occupied.Ins Getting to extra fat [...]

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    jitu
    22 May 2013 | 2:35 am
    Explanation P90x with vitamin and mineral so that you offer the figure insanity workout with sufficient the warmth If you want to induce muscle complex success, vigor take in every day eight to help Fifty five kcal just about every kilo bodyweight or even, each time a 74 kilo men, appreciate bodyweight very quickly in a [...]
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  • Health Insurance Premiums and Obesity

    Marissa
    20 May 2013 | 9:34 am
    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. It’s well known that obesity’s direct medical, productivity, transportation and human capital bill adds to society’s yearly expenses to the tune of over $200 billion! Now although this number is staggering, as most of us know, we can’t even imagine what that amount of money is. However, if you are one of those obese…

  • Diagnosis, Cure, and Karma Centered Therapy

    Marissa
    15 May 2013 | 9:05 am
    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) Fox valley Institute/Flickr All too often, people seem to feel that the diagnosis of a problem is equal to the cure. Take alcoholism, for example. Is the first step to getting sober stating there is a problem with drinking, as in “I am me, and I am an alcoholic?” No, it isn’t! The first step to getting sober is to stop…

  • A High BMI in Young Adulthood Correlates to Earlier Disease and Death

    Marissa
    13 May 2013 | 10:53 am
    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) USACE Europe District/Flickr A recently published 33-year, long-term study led by Henrik Toft Sorensen, a professor at Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark, looked at the health of 6,502 Danish men from age 22 until age 55. The results are quite sobering! By the end of the 33-year follow-up period, nearly half of the men who were obese…

  • When it Comes to Losing Weight, Do It Like a Dog!

    dr-j
    7 May 2013 | 6:00 am
    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) Wikimedia Commons If you are looking to lose weight, and you want inspiration and proof that it can be done successfully, look no further than the dietary journey of Obie, the former morbidly obese Dachshund, who has shown that when it comes to losing weight, we need to do it like a dog! The traditional diet mantra is quite…

  • Readin’, ‘Ritin’, ‘Rithmetic and ‘Robics

    Marissa
    2 May 2013 | 12:57 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) runneralan2004/Flickr For most of us who have been out of the classroom for a while, a visit to that hallowed ground of our past would be quite enlightening. With all the new requirements, rules and electronic teaching aids, the presentation of the 3 R’s of our education process, Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, may bear little…
 
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  • 2013 Paralympic Powerlifting Open European Championships

    Gregor
    23 May 2013 | 6:39 am
    You can watch the IPC Powerlifting Open European Championships via live stream on youtube. There have already been some World Record performances. Where to watch? On the Paralympic Sport TV Channel Schedule can be found here. 2013 Paralympic Powerlifting Open European Championships is a post by Gregor from All Things Gym.

  • Weightlifting Scoop Podcast – Recovery

    Gregor
    23 May 2013 | 5:07 am
    On the latest Weightlifting Scoop Podcast Glenn Pendlay, Travis Cooper, James Tatum, and Tim Rawlings talk about their favorite recovery techniques. No miracles here. Eat well, prioritize sleep, live a stress free life and maybe get massages. Download: link to mp3 (22mb, right click + ‘save as’) Weightlifting Scoop Podcast – Recovery is a post by Gregor from All Things Gym.

  • First Powerlifting Meet Report

    Gregor
    22 May 2013 | 12:09 pm
    This is a guest post from reader Juri. He recently participated in his first powerlifting meet and got a 510kg total at 91kg bodyweight. Since there are always people who are about do take part in their first meet I asked Juri to share his experiences here on ATG. Share your experiences/ tips in the comments. Video I had my first powerlifting competition recently and since it was such an interesting experience I decided I’d share some of the thoughts which may be useful to some. Preparation I think that it’s not really necessary to have a complicated training program leading up to…

  • Jared Fleming 270kg Squat Triple

    Gregor
    22 May 2013 | 2:30 am
    Jared Fleming squats 270kg for a triple. In his words: Getting too strong to cj anything less than 200kg!! Pan Ams 2013! I think we would all like to see some big C&Js from Jared. Pan Ams are 22.06-30.6.2013 in Venzuela. So just under a month left to peak. Jared Fleming 270kg Squat Triple is a post by Gregor from All Things Gym.

  • Alexander Levandovsky 210kg Snatch

    Gregor
    20 May 2013 | 7:32 am
    25 years ago … Alexander Levandovsky snatched 210kg at the 1988 Europeans. Why doesn’t he have a wiki page? Can’t find any information about him. Related: Akkaev’s 210kg Snatch Alexander Levandovsky 210kg Snatch is a post by Gregor from All Things Gym.
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  • Looking At : May 19, 2013

    Scott Andrew Bird
    18 May 2013 | 10:02 pm
    Echo Point, Blue Mountains. During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites. The Science of Insomnia : This is certainly a fascinating area. How Exercise Affects Your Body : If you're just entering the world of fitness (or know someone who is), this is a great overview of what to expect. What happens, why and when. Detecting Brain Injuries : There's some great research (as well as a couple of products) currently examining the field of brain injury. Of particular note - Electromagnetic Coil to Detect Brain…

  • Looking At : May 12, 2013

    Scott Andrew Bird
    11 May 2013 | 5:05 pm
    Echo Point, Blue Mountains. During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites. The Fitbit Flex : As fitness devices go, the Fitbit is nearing the exhalted 'household name' status. Is this configuration (worn on the wrist) better than the clip-on approach? Over to Techcrunch. Making Old Hearts Younger : There was some truly incredible research this week surrounding the heart - repairs and replacement. Personal favourite : 'Researchers at Harvard Stem Cell Institute find protein that reverses some effects of…

  • Gymchat 203 - Fat Loss (with Vic Magary)

    Scott Andrew Bird
    6 May 2013 | 6:18 am
    Vic Magary.UPDATE (9 May 2013) : Apologies for the late notice, but we've unfortunately had to reschedule this one. More details shortly. Scott Fat loss. It's certainly a goal for an awful lot of people, but where exactly do you start? What do you eat, what do you do? This week we'll be discussing this fascinating area. Whether you're looking to do a little fine-tuning or shed a load of 'extra material', we'll detail precisely how to do that. Joining us is Online Fitness Coach Vic Magary, Personal Trainer Kirk Fontaine and You. Should be a great one - see you there. Details - Who : Online…

  • Looking At : May 5, 2013

    Scott Andrew Bird
    4 May 2013 | 9:02 pm
    Echo Point, Blue Mountains. During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and so on. Here are a few of my favourites. Conversion From 'Bad' Fat to 'Good' Fat : Can white fat cells be converted to brown fat cells, and vice-versa? Quite possibly. Sports on Google Glass : This is where my technology, photography and fitness interests combine. Love it. Smart Thermometer : This is a very simple - and very powerful - idea. A thermometer than connects to a smartphone for additional functionality. Low-Cost Robotic Arm Controlled With Facial Muscles : This…

  • Video For Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting (with Josh Hewett)

    Scott Andrew Bird
    2 May 2013 | 1:38 am
    Thanks again to everyone who watched and took part in the discussion Gymchat 202 - Intermittent Fasting (with Josh Hewett) - much appreciated. If you haven't seen it yet (or simply want to go over a particular point again), here's the entire video. Look forward to hearing your comments. It was a great discussion; thanks to everyone who took part. Appreciated. For more information on the work Josh is doing, swing by his site Top Form Fitness and check out the 'Get Lean' ebook. You can also see what he's up to on Facebook, Twitter and of course the Straight to the Bar Community area on Google+.
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  • 10 Hints, Tips and Tricks to Get That Summer Body

    jeff
    23 May 2013 | 4:48 am
    #1. Water – Studies recommend that for every 20 pounds one is overweight, they need to add 8 more oz water to their daily regimen for fat loss #2. Calorie Intake – Make sure you consume enough calories – no less than 1200 for women and at least 1800 for men (yet,1600/2100 are more appropriate minimums). #3. Fat Intake – Don’t avoid fat. Research shows that people with diets with 30 – 50 percent coming from smart fats have higher androgens and lower body fat. #4. Protein Intake – Due to the thermic effect of protein, excess calories in protein aren’t…

  • Top 10 Tips Why You Should Have A MEAT Protein for Breakfast

    jeff
    20 May 2013 | 1:02 pm
    #1. Those who ate the high-protein breakfast reported they felt more full and satisfied for a longer period #2. Research reviews shows that protein-rich breakfasts will be arousing and improve motivation and reaction time because of how the protein affects chemical transmitters in the body #3. What you eat for breakfast sets up your entire neurotransmitter production for the day and a protein rich breakfast has the most beneficial effect #4. High-protein breakfasts are so effective is that they produce a very moderate, gradual increase in blood sugar and insulin that is sustained for a longer…

  • Top 10 Training Tips for Bigger Biceps

    jeff
    13 May 2013 | 1:32 pm
    #1. 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 #2. The brachioradialis muscle is not recruited at slow speeds during a biceps curl, but it is recruited at fast speed #3. Take time and do your forearm work. It will go a long way in keeping your elbows healthy and it will help with growth in your biceps #4. Grip the inside of the dumbbell w/ the pinky touching the plate to assist w/ supination & a harder bicep contraction. #5. Don’t be afraid to switch it up but not for switching’s sake.

  • Sporting a Pony Keg Versus the Six Pack Abs You Wanted? Top 10 Tips on Getting Rid of That Belly

    jeff
    29 Apr 2013 | 12:47 pm
    #1. Sleep: Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep every night, uninterrupted. Waking up to quickly isn’t a bad thing, but continuous breaks of more than a few minutes during the sleep cycle will surely disturb the process. Those of you that “feel fine” after only 5 hours per night, take a good look at your belly and keep telling yourself how fine you feel #2. People with the lowest vitamin D levels tend to have the greatest amount of visceral belly fat. Supplementing can lead to belly fat loss. #3. Take a probiotic supplement to lose belly fat, lower cortisol level, and…

  • Top 10 Sources of BPA and Why You Should Care

    jeff
    14 Apr 2013 | 4:33 pm
    Researchers found that in nearly 5,000 adult Americans, greater urinary BPA levels were associated with a much higher body fat percentage and greater risk of obesity. It’s a FACT! If you’re having more trouble losing body fat and you’re doing all the correct things and its still not coming off, this could be a huge culprit.Try eliminating BPA from your life by following these recommendations: 1. Receipts – You know how most modern receipts have a really smooth texture? That slick coating usually contains (you guessed it) BPA. And it’s no trivial nanogram quantity –…
 
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  • 10 Hints, Tips and Tricks to Get That Summer Body

    jeff
    23 May 2013 | 4:48 am
    #1. Water – Studies recommend that for every 20 pounds one is overweight, they need to add 8 more oz water to their daily regimen for fat loss #2. Calorie Intake – Make sure you consume enough calories – no less than 1200 for women and at least 1800 for men (yet,1600/2100 are more appropriate minimums). #3. Fat Intake – Don’t avoid fat. Research shows that people with diets with 30 – 50 percent coming from smart fats have higher androgens and lower body fat. #4. Protein Intake – Due to the thermic effect of protein, excess calories in protein aren’t…

  • Top 10 Tips Why You Should Have A MEAT Protein for Breakfast

    jeff
    20 May 2013 | 1:02 pm
    #1. Those who ate the high-protein breakfast reported they felt more full and satisfied for a longer period #2. Research reviews shows that protein-rich breakfasts will be arousing and improve motivation and reaction time because of how the protein affects chemical transmitters in the body #3. What you eat for breakfast sets up your entire neurotransmitter production for the day and a protein rich breakfast has the most beneficial effect #4. High-protein breakfasts are so effective is that they produce a very moderate, gradual increase in blood sugar and insulin that is sustained for a longer…

  • Top 10 Training Tips for Bigger Biceps

    jeff
    13 May 2013 | 1:32 pm
    #1. 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 #2. The brachioradialis muscle is not recruited at slow speeds during a biceps curl, but it is recruited at fast speed #3. Take time and do your forearm work. It will go a long way in keeping your elbows healthy and it will help with growth in your biceps #4. Grip the inside of the dumbbell w/ the pinky touching the plate to assist w/ supination & a harder bicep contraction. #5. Don’t be afraid to switch it up but not for switching’s sake.

  • Sporting a Pony Keg Versus the Six Pack Abs You Wanted? Top 10 Tips on Getting Rid of That Belly

    jeff
    29 Apr 2013 | 12:47 pm
    #1. Sleep: Most people need 7-9 hours of sleep every night, uninterrupted. Waking up to quickly isn’t a bad thing, but continuous breaks of more than a few minutes during the sleep cycle will surely disturb the process. Those of you that “feel fine” after only 5 hours per night, take a good look at your belly and keep telling yourself how fine you feel #2. People with the lowest vitamin D levels tend to have the greatest amount of visceral belly fat. Supplementing can lead to belly fat loss. #3. Take a probiotic supplement to lose belly fat, lower cortisol level, and…

  • Top 10 Sources of BPA and Why You Should Care

    jeff
    14 Apr 2013 | 4:33 pm
    Researchers found that in nearly 5,000 adult Americans, greater urinary BPA levels were associated with a much higher body fat percentage and greater risk of obesity. It’s a FACT! If you’re having more trouble losing body fat and you’re doing all the correct things and its still not coming off, this could be a huge culprit.Try eliminating BPA from your life by following these recommendations: 1. Receipts – You know how most modern receipts have a really smooth texture? That slick coating usually contains (you guessed it) BPA. And it’s no trivial nanogram quantity –…
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  • It Starts With Food – Book Review And Giveaway!

    jason
    29 Apr 2013 | 4:00 am
    Back in September 2011, my wife and I participated in a Whole30 challenge and had some great results. We both lost some weight, but more than that we realized how different foods made us feel once we integrated them back into our diet. Cheat days are great, but they don’t give you enough time to really see how the food you eat on cheat day actually affects you. So after our Whole30, I started following the folks that put it together, Dallas and Melissa Hartwig of the website Whole 9 Life. Their whole philosophy is that nearly every health-related subject begins with one thing: the food…

  • Just a quick update…

    jason
    10 Apr 2013 | 4:16 am
    Some of you have probably been waiting for the next book giveaway, and I’m working on that post. A little over a week ago I got what must have been the flu but I thought was allergies. A few days ago I found out I have pneumonia. If you’ve never had pneumonia, imagine getting hit by a truck that seems to keep backing up and driving over you again. So I’ve been doing a lot of nothing for several days, which is why you haven’t seen anything regarding a new book giveaway. I think I’ll hold off April and pick it back up in May with It Starts With Food. Then in June…

  • The Hunger Breakthrough You’ve Been Waiting For

    jason
    11 Mar 2013 | 3:00 am
    This might be the shortest post I have here, but it’s very profound to me right now. It speaks to my biggest struggle, and I’ll bet it’s one of yours as well. On hunger pangs during the day: “That is a willpower issue, if you ask me. If you’re eating substantial amounts, and you’re getting adequate calories for the day, then the hunger that’s going on [between meals] is not your body saying ‘We don’t have enough calories to function.’ It’s your body saying ‘I’m not metabolically healthy, I want some glucose. I say…

  • Reader Poll: Which Of These 4 Books Would You Like To Have?

    jason
    7 Mar 2013 | 9:15 am
    One of these could be yours… Would you like to add to your fitness library without buying any new books? You do?! Great! Because I want to give you some books! To make sure I’m actually reviewing the books you want to know about, and the ones you’d like to receive a free copy of, I’m conducting a poll. Your participation is totally optional but completely helpful. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. To find out more about these books, please click the links below. Paleo Desserts: 125 Delicious…

  • Book Review (and Coupon Code): Primal Blueprint Quick and Easy Meals

    jason
    25 Feb 2013 | 4:00 am
    Delicious recipes made quickly! How would you like to have so many meal ideas that no one – not even you – can call your diet restrictive or boring? Those are two of the arguments I hear about both the slow-carb and paleo diets. Some people think they’re too restrictive (when I told someone I don’t generally eat grains, refined sugars, or dairy they asked me incredulously, “Then what do you eat?!”), and others say it’s just boring (especially when Tim Ferriss says in The 4 Hour Body that you should eat the same meals over and over. I’m going to…
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  • The Science Behind Comfort Foods

    michael medeiros
    23 May 2013 | 4:34 am
    Feeling stressed? Have some mashed potatoes, chocolate cake, macaroni and cheese, or lasagna. Homemade dishes such as these do more than potentially add pounds to your frame. These comfort foods provide an important remedy for stress and loneliness through good old brain chemistry. Read on to find out how these delicious foods can be an essential part of emotional therapy when enjoyed in moderation. English: A small plate with a serving of mashed potatoes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The Chemistry behind Comfort Foods It’s no secret that many people’s daily lives are stressful in this day…

  • Rapid Weight Loss Dangers

    michael medeiros
    19 May 2013 | 5:56 am
    The Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss Are you battling to lose weight? Are you trying to find a way to get rapid weight loss? Rapid weight loss, likewise generally referred to as fast weight loss or rapid fat loss, is when a person tries to lose weight in a very short period of time. Every year, in the US, hundreds of Americans are interested in rapid weight loss. Lots of people want to drop weight prior to a crucial event, like an approaching holiday or a wedding celebration. While it is understandable why you may want to slim down rapidly, you have to be very careful doing so. No matter how fast…

  • Top 10 Fibromyalgia Symptoms

    michael medeiros
    14 May 2013 | 5:03 pm
    10 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia You Should Be Aware of Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of chronic pain that is commonly and easily misdiagnosed because of the nature of its symptoms. It is a long-term medical condition in which pain is felt all over the body and it often comes with extreme tiredness. Because of these diverse symptoms, fibromyalgia is regarded more as a syndrome. Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia 1. Chronic Pain The most severe among the symptoms of fibromyalgia is chronic pain. Patients often describe it as unrelenting all over pain. For some, it feels like to leg cramps while others…

  • Free Weights or Exercise Machines?

    michael medeiros
    11 May 2013 | 6:59 am
    What Is Better? Free Weights or Exercise Machines The time has come to finally start working out. You walk into the gym and you are (Photo credit: Wikipedia) overwhelmed with all the equipment that is available to you. What do you use, exercise machines or free weights? What is going to give you the best results?.  Trying to figure out whether to use free weights or exercise machines can be confusing.  I will try to help give you a better understanding of both. Exercise Machines or Free Weights? What’s The Difference? Free Weights Let me start with the basic apparatus which is free…

  • Losing Weight With Carbs

    michael medeiros
    2 May 2013 | 1:35 am
    The Losing Weight With Carbs Discussion (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In your weight loss journey, you may have received all sorts of advice and recommendations to cut out carbs from your diet. However, what you may be unaware about is that all carbohydrates don’t affect the body in the same way. For example, foods that provide ‘white’ carbs can make your appetite increase again after a while such as white bread, cookies, cakes etc. However, good carbs ‘complex’ in nature require a lot of energy to break down. Read on to find out how losing weight with carbs is possible. Good carbs also…
 
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  • New Greenberry Shakeology Formula

    Lisa J.
    7 May 2013 | 11:51 am
    The original Shakeology Greenberry formula recently had a makeover. The taste and ingredients are improved! The new Greenberry Shakeology formula is available now. Click here to order!   You may be wondering why the Shakeology Greenberry formula changed and other information. Here are some answers: Q: Why did the Greenberry Formula change? A: We decided [...]

  • Tai Cheng Challenge Pack Sale

    Lisa J.
    1 May 2013 | 10:02 am
    For the month of May (think Mother’s Day), take advantage of the Tai Cheng Challenge Pack sale! You will save up to $90 than if you purchase the items separately. What a great deal. Created by Dr. Mark Cheng, the Tai Cheng Challenge Pack can help renew your energy within 90 days. Using healing motions [...]

  • Slim in 6 – 50% Discount

    Lisa J.
    25 Apr 2013 | 11:17 am
    You can get Slim in 6 at 50% off for a limited time starting right now! Debbie Siebers can help you lose the weight in just 6 weeks! Her Slim Training techniques in Slim in 6 can help you slim and sculpt your body without the bulk. Take advantage of this incredible Slim in 6 [...]

  • Insanity Challenge Pack Promo – Save Over $90

    Lisa J.
    1 Apr 2013 | 2:52 pm
    I am excited about the Insanity Challenge Pack promotion for April. You can save over $90 compared to buying these Beachbody items separately! This offer expires on April 30, 2013 so take advantage now! Click here to save BIG on the Insanity Challenge pack. Here is what’s included in the Insanity Challenge pack promo: Shaun [...]

  • Focus T25 – New Workout from Shaun T

    Lisa J.
    26 Mar 2013 | 4:43 pm
    Focus T25 with Shaun T promises to deliver an hour of results in a 25 minute workout! This exciting new Beachbody workout was announced last week at the 2013 Beachbody Coach Success Club trip to Walt Disney World. Shaun T has never let me down and I am sure that Focus T25 will be no [...]
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  • How Does Body Cleansing Work?

    Kim
    20 May 2013 | 5:09 pm
    The dark areas are pockets of toxins Whether out for a run, grilling your favorite meats on a hot summer day, or spring-cleaning the house, our bodies are exposed to millions of chemicals considered “toxins”. These toxins in our environment (exotoxins) and that our bodies produce (endotoxins) have the ability to disrupt the essential biological structures needed for the body to function such as DNA, cellular membranes, and protein. Repeated exposure to various toxins can contribute to adverse health effects in the short-term such as headaches, nausea, and fatigue; and in the long-term can…

  • It’s A Skinny, Ultra, Sugar Free, Low Carb Margarita

    Kim
    15 May 2013 | 10:10 am
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  • I Have Crazy Friends

    Kim
    13 May 2013 | 11:07 am
    For years my husband has always said your friends are crazy. I like to say my friends just like to have fun! Here is my friend Monifa and her husband having fun. For me I will always have to look good when I pump gas from now on. 2nd part The best part is that Jon Bon Jovi got in on it to. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=vb.7220821999&type=2   Related posts: I’m Crazy About Pumpkin No Fail Resoution Tips March Fitness Madness

  • Five Common Food Allergies

    Kim
    13 May 2013 | 10:05 am
    Many of us react badly to foods.  They make us sick to our stomach or give us digestive issues.  However, some people have more severe allergies to food which are actually much less common.  Here are five of the more common food items people can be allergic to.   Nuts: While nut allergies are not the most common food allergy, they are often the most known because they are the most severe.  People with severe nut allergies must be especially careful because they will often react not only to nuts, but also foods that have been prepared in the same facility as nuts.  They can react to…

  • Benefits of Starting Your Own Herb Garden

    Kim
    6 May 2013 | 4:44 am
    Here in New England it’s the time of year where all the nursery’s are putting out their annuals, perennials, seeds and tress.  I don’t know about you but it gets me thinking maybe I might have a green thumb and try to plant something. Then I think, I ‘m fairly lucky that I have kept 3 plants alive. Let me just add these plants are like 10+ years old. So I have ever reason to be a product plant mamma.  Now.. when I think of getting a green thumb, I also think small like herbs. If you go to the spice section in the grocery store, you will see many types of herbs.  I…
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    Stay Fit

  • Unique Bodyweight Exercises (Part 4)

    Shaun
    23 May 2013 | 1:34 pm
    Unique Bodyweight Exercises (Part 4) >>>Click here to sign up to the email newsletter>Stay stacked up on your bodybuilding resources (Supplements/Fitness equipment/Books)

  • Shock Body Exercise Variations (Part 3)

    Shaun
    23 May 2013 | 1:33 am
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  • Stay-Fit Bug Best of the Month – September

    Shaun
    22 May 2013 | 1:33 pm
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  • 5 Healthy Soda Substitutes

    Shaun
    22 May 2013 | 8:42 am
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  • Why You Think Yoga is Boring

    Shaun
    22 May 2013 | 7:30 am
    Why You Think Yoga is Boring >>>Click here to sign up to the email newsletter>Stay stacked up on your bodybuilding resources (Supplements/Fitness equipment/Books)
 
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    FitWatch

  • 30 Day Challenge – May 13th 2013

    Suzanne Hiscock
    9 May 2013 | 7:47 am
    I thought I’d put together a 30 day challenge based on my Challenge Yourself: 5 Steps to a 30 Day Lifestyle Makeover post. Are you in? Start Date: May 13th, 2013 Location: Right here (we’ll use the comments section down below) If you haven’t done so yet, read Challenge Yourself: 5 Steps to a 30 Day Lifestyle Makeover. What change will you be making? Do you need help figuring out what to change? Do you need ideas on how to overcome any obstacles that are in your way? Don’t forget to invite friends to the challenge! The more people, the better. We can work together as a…

  • Challenge Yourself: 5 Steps to a 30 Day Lifestyle Makeover

    Suzanne Hiscock
    6 May 2013 | 7:17 am
    When it comes to weight loss and getting fit, making several changes at once can be not only intimidating but confusing too. Add in wacky, fad diet rules — it’s Tuesday, can I eat fruit and yogurt together? — and it’s no wonder people give up and revert back to bad habits. When you make small changes that feel right for you, these changes become sustainable. They become changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. They become a habit. A while ago, I came across a TED Talks video by Matt Cutts, head of the webspam team over at Google. He proposes trying…

  • Jazz Up Your Chicken with These Easy and Delicious Marinades

    Suzanne Hiscock
    22 Apr 2013 | 8:36 am
    Warning: Not for vegetarians or vegans! If you don’t eat meat, read this article instead. One of my favorite lean proteins is chicken. It’s easy to cook; you can toss it into a salad, add it to soup, eat a serving with a plateful of vegetables or make a yummy chicken sandwich loaded with spinach and tomatoes. But when you eat the same kind of food over and over again, you run the risk of getting bored. And what happens when you get bored? You make bad food choices, that’s what. Losing weight or going on a ‘diet’ doesn’t mean eating plain food. You need to…

  • How Can I Reduce My Belly Fat?

    Suzanne Hiscock
    12 Apr 2013 | 9:44 am
    “How do I get rid of belly fat?” “How do I get rid of the fat on my thighs?” Those are two frequent questions over at FitWatch.com. It’s what’s called ‘spot reducing’ — as in, you want to ‘reduce’ fat in one specific ‘spot.’ The thing is, as much as it would be awesome to do a few sets of crunches and burn the fat right off your belly, the truth of the matter is this: you can’t spot reduce. That’s right, you can not spot reduce. Let us all have a moment of silence to digest this sad, sad fact. Your body…

  • Do You Really Need to See a Doctor Before Exercising?

    Suzanne Hiscock
    21 Mar 2013 | 10:41 am
    You’ve seen it hundreds of times. A nasty disclaimer that begins with a big, red WARNING that gets in the way as you start up an exercise DVD or stream an exercise video. “See a doctor before starting any exercise program,” it reads. Here by dragons. This means you. You try your best to fast forward through it, and then don’t give it a second thought. I bet you haven’t even read FitWatch’s disclaimers, right? Sure, a company adds those disclaimers as a “CYB” (Cover Your Butt!), but there are certain circumstances when it’s important for…
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    Coach Calorie

  • Orthorexia – How Healthy is TOO Healthy?

    Deanna Schober
    19 May 2013 | 6:10 am
    We strive to be healthy in our day to day lives. Obesity is an epidemic, and the focus of many of us is to just get healthy. But what happens when getting healthy becomes an obsession? Do you have an unhealthy relationship with food? Find out here. What is Orthorexia? A term created by medical specialist Steven Bratman, MD in the late 90′s, orthorexia describes an eating disorder in which individuals obsess over healthy eating to an unhealthy degree. Orthorexics may be obsessed with the cleanliness and purity of their food, and on such a regimented diet that it consumes much of their…

  • How to Put Your Weight Loss on Autopilot

    Tony Schober
    12 May 2013 | 5:50 am
    One of the hardest things you’ll ever attempt in your life is weight loss. But in reality, it’s change that you’re trying to accomplish, and change can be hard – really hard. If there was a way you could take a more hands-off approach to weight loss, wouldn’t you do it? Well, there is. The following ideas will help you put your weight loss efforts into the back of your mind so that you can focus on living your life to the fullest. Don’t Try to Lose Weight – At All The easiest way to put your weight loss efforts on autopilot? Stop trying to lose weight…

  • Why The Opposite of Fit is NOT Fat

    Deanna Schober
    5 May 2013 | 5:46 am
    Being “fit” is not just about not being overweight. Total fitness is a wellness of mind, body, and spirit. When any of these things are not functioning at their best, we become the opposite of fit–we become sick. Just a Symptom Being overweight or obese is just a symptom of a greater problem: sickness. When you don’t care for your body, when you abuse it by feeding it low-quality nutrient-sparse foods and/or never exercising, you’re creating an internal environment of illness. Maybe you don’t feel sick per se, but do you struggle with fatigue? Insomnia?

  • The Power of Strength Training for Ultimate Body Transformation

    Tony Schober
    28 Apr 2013 | 6:26 am
    We all know how important strength training is for health and fitness, but what makes it so special that it carries the potential to completely transform your body composition? If you aren’t including strength training into your fitness regimen, it will be the single greatest change you can make that will take your fitness, both internal and external, to the next level. Get Muscle Working For You Most of us are focused on weight loss, and because of this, building muscle takes a back seat to your list of priorities. Exercise is usually done with the major goal of burning excess fat from…

  • Let Your Fitness Freak Flag Fly

    Deanna Schober
    24 Apr 2013 | 5:54 am
    Have you ever been labeled a “health nut” or a “fitness freak” by others when your choices seemed strange or over-the-top to them? Are you the weird mom who embarrasses her kids and cause raised eyebrows from parents by bringing water and fruit as a post-game snack? I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of being labeled and looked down on for my choices, and I think that we should just let our freak flags fly, people. Be a real fitness freak with the Body Media armband displayed proudly. The Pressure to Fit In There is so much social pressure in…
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    Sports Upgrade Blog

  • 4 Benefits of a Warm Up

    Mark
    29 Apr 2013 | 7:01 pm
      A Waste of Time? There are many athletes that view the warm up as a waste of time.  It’s unfortunate that they view it this way.  They obviously don’t understand the true benefits of a properly designed and performed warm up. So what are the benefits? 1. Increased Flexibility & Mobility - A good warm up can help to improve an athletes flexibility.  Of course this is important for the workout that is about to be undertaken, but it’s also important as part of long term flexibility development.  If an athlete doesn’t take part in activities that increase…

  • Crossfit – As Seen On TV

    Mark
    25 Apr 2013 | 7:18 pm
    There’s a right way, and there’s a wrong way….   The Film Doesn’t Lie Last night I was flipping around the TV looking to see what was on.  I only had a few minutes so I didn’t want to get too involved in anything. I came across a show about the 2012 Crossfit Games.  I’ve watched a few minutes of these shows in the past but never really paid much attention to them.  During last nights show, one of the events included female athletes doing pull-ups.  When I started to watch the pull-ups, I was left almost speechless.  Their legs were swinging with…

  • Supplement Salesmanship

    Mark
    6 Apr 2013 | 11:04 am
      A few days ago my brother stopped in to a health food store to buy some supplements.  The person working behind the counter was very helpful.  In typical fashion, the cashier simply started to rattle off lots of information about a couple of products.  He made a few specific comments about creatine that I’ve never heard before. While its possible that the info is accurate, it’s unlikely. The information is probably not backed up by science.  If he had to come up with the source for his information, it would most likely have been “somebody told me”.  I…

  • You Can Write It On The Board, But You Still Have To Coach It

    Mark
    29 Mar 2013 | 7:34 pm
    A few days ago, a friend of mine started an online discussion about coaching.  He made a statement that criticized coaches who just write the strength workout on the board and then don’t actually “coach” it.  He was referring primarily to high school sport coaches.  In an ideal world, this wouldn’t happen.  Unfortunately, it happens much more often than most people realize. So why does this happen? Usually it’s due to at least one of the following reasons: The sport coach does not have a great strength training background.  He/She knows that their players…

  • Balanced Training

    Mark
    25 Mar 2013 | 2:06 pm
    Is your training program balanced? Let Me Count The Ways… How many different ways are there to draw up a training program?  How many different things influence a program?  Some programs are written up based on powerlifting concepts, some are more Olympic lifting based, some are written based on other concepts, and some are combinations of all of the above.  So which one is the right one?  Well that’s easy to answer:  the one that works best for the individual athlete. Is there one perfect program?  No.  If there was, everyone would be using it.  That’s one of the…
 
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    Exercise Menu

  • Mindful Eating: Why Do You Eat?

    Jacques Courseault, M.D.
    22 May 2013 | 4:39 pm
    Meet your Physician Personal Trainer! Think about why you are eating the food you choose when sitting down for a meal. You may open your mind to some interesting discoveries!Get Started with an Exercise Menu Workout Plan!

  • The Easiest Workout Routine Ever!

    Jacques Courseault, M.D.
    15 May 2013 | 5:47 am
    Meet your Physician Personal Trainer! Find out how to perform the easiest workout routine ever! It's very straightforward and can be done without the stress of figuring out what to do!Get Started with an Exercise Menu Workout Plan!

  • Why I Started Throwing Away Food

    Jacques Courseault, M.D.
    13 May 2013 | 3:44 pm
    Meet your Physician Personal Trainer! A practical tip on how you can lose weight by throwing away (or saving) left over food instead of forcing yourself to eat it!Get Started with an Exercise Menu Workout Plan!
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    World of Diets

  • Managing Expectations

    Jonathan
    15 May 2013 | 10:07 am
    Managing Expectations is a post from: world of dietsLet’s talk about expectations for a moment; we all have them whenever we begin a fitness routine or go on a diet. How do you manage these expectations and ensure they don’t hinder you as you strive to achieve your goals. A weight loss goal can be articulated as an expectation, but it doesn’t have [...]

  • I Could Never Do That – How To Achieve Anything

    Jonathan
    3 Apr 2013 | 12:28 pm
    I Could Never Do That – How To Achieve Anything is a post from: world of dietsWhy does it take us so long to change our life even when the desire to do so is very powerful? Is it because that this change is objectively hard or are we sabotaging our own success? Looking back on my life and the things that I’ve accomplished and the personal transformation that I have [...]

  • Irrational Fears About Fitness And Weight Loss

    Jonathan
    21 Feb 2013 | 9:56 am
    Irrational Fears About Fitness And Weight Loss is a post from: world of dietsLosing weight can be highly emotional. There’s a great degree of insecurity involved. A lot of irrational fears. Some of these are more common than others, but they are all potentially damaging. Let’s go over five of these irrational fears and eradicate them one by one. If I Lift Too Heavy I Will Get Bulky [...]

  • Diet Tips To Disregard

    Jonathan
    10 Feb 2013 | 4:22 am
    Diet Tips To Disregard is a post from: world of dietsThe internet and magazines are full of diet tips to the point of overflowing. It is quite a challenge to separate the true tips from the misleading ones, to know what is useful and what is useless. What we’ll do in this post is go over some of the common misleading tips so you won’t [...]

  • Long-Term Weight Loss – What Does It Take

    Jonathan
    18 Jan 2013 | 9:54 am
    Long-Term Weight Loss – What Does It Take is a post from: world of dietsMost people who want to lose weight want to do it right now. OK, they’re willing to give it a week or a month tops. Six weeks, but that’s it. No more. Even people in their 20s with 70 years of life ahead of them have this mindset. If you ask them, though, for how [...]
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    Nerd Fitness » Blog

  • What Kind of Nerd Are You? Stand and Be Recognized.

    Steve
    20 May 2013 | 8:59 am
    Hey, I’m Steve, and I’m a nerd. When I started Nerd Fitness five years ago, I wanted to help people who identified themselves as Nerds: people who followed hobbies and pursuits outside of the mainstream. I wanted Nerd Fitness and the Rebellion to be like Charles Xavier’s “School for the Gifted,” except instead of everybody having mutant powers, we’d all have unique nerdy and fitness “powers.”  We’d get to discuss incredibly nerdy subjects while also learning about healthy eating, proper lifting techniques, and leveling up our lives.

  • How to Determine Your PERFECT Workout Plan

    Steve
    15 May 2013 | 10:00 pm
    You hear it every day on TV: “The Perfect Workout Plan!” You read about it in every magazine: “The one secret you need to lose weight!” You find it on every fitness website: “Why this plan works and why that plan doesn’t.” It can be confusing, and it can be intimidating.  Don’t you worry though, as I’ve come up with a solution to determine the PERFECT workout plan that will get you the results you want and allow you to have success. Where did I find it? Trekking through the Amazonian jungle, I stumbled across an ancient training plan,…

  • The 4 Step Plan to NOT Suck at Talking to People

    Guest
    13 May 2013 | 7:30 am
    This is a guest post from my good friend/relationship & dating expert Lindsay Miller.   With Nerd Fitness’s tagline being “level up your life,” I thought it was important for us to level up on the inside as well as the outside.  We can change our outer appearance through strength training and better eating decisions, but oftentimes we forget about leveling up other parts of our lives too.  Believe it or not, some of us nerds struggle with social skills (okay, a lot of us do, myself included), but it is something that can be learned.  Take it away Lindsay! Do you wish…

  • 5 Jedi Mind Tricks to Help Yourself Get Healthy

    Steve
    9 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” With one sentence and a simple waving of his hand, Obi Wan Kenobi became the coolest guy in the world to 5-year-old Steve. I couldn’t help but wonder how great it would be to possess the powers of the Force like this Jedi master, getting in or out of situations that I couldn’t normally, simply through the powers of persuasion. Now, unfortunately the Force has yet to be officially discovered in this Galaxy (or has it?), but it doesn’t mean we can’t actually use Jedi mind tricks on OURSELVES to live…

  • Dynamic Dominic: How a Storage Programmer Lost 30 Pounds in 14 Weeks

    Steve
    7 May 2013 | 7:30 am
    Meet Dominic, the Rebel who lost over 30 pounds (14 kgs) in less than 4 months! Just a few months ago, Dominic found himself in familiar territory for many: minimal regular exercise, poor diet habits, and a daily routine that sucked all of the energy and life out of him.  Long story short: he was stuck, and going nowhere fast. But, by a stroke of luck (or destiny?), Dominic found Nerd Fitness.  He made a few small changes, built an accountability system, and dominated. This is his story. Dominic’s Story Steve: Thanks for sharing your story Dominic! To start off, who are you and what…
 
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    Zen to Fitness

  • 3 Forgotten Health Tips

    Zen to Fitness
    18 May 2013 | 10:28 pm
    Here are some simple and easy to implement tips for a healthy body and mind. The reasoning behind this post is that we can get too specific when focusing on improved health – make your habits better in general and improve the bigger picture rather than focusing on the minutia. 1. Sleep - probably one of the most underrated and easily forgotten ways to stay healthy! Getting a minimum of seven hours of sleep a night on a fairly consistent basis is key to keep your body strong and healthy. A few hours of lost sleep a week can lead to weight gain - Losing just a few hours of sleep a few…

  • The 2 Minute Workout

    Zen to Fitness
    5 May 2013 | 9:59 pm
    Wanna Grab a Quickie? The 2 Minute Workout that Will Kick Your Butt! Editors Note: This is a contribution from Sergeant Michael Volkin, best-selling author of military books and inventor of Strength Stack 52 bodyweight fitness cards. I don’t know about you, but I have too much stuff to do. Like you, every day I deal with email, Facebook, tweets, work, pets, family, and so on. Finding time to go to the gym is getting harder and harder each day. Well, have no fear. I have assembled for you a workout you can do anywhere called the 2 Minute Workout that only takes, you guessed it, 2…

  • Sports Stretching Methods

    Zen to Fitness
    25 Apr 2013 | 10:14 pm
    So stretching and sports are always an interesting issue. Should we stretch directly after exercises? or are we better off waiting a few hours on stretching out later in the day? The truth is something we will probably never really know but it makes sense to separate dynamic stretching to before a workout and save static stretching for after. Dynamic stretches are those done with motion where we move muscles without holding the position for too long. This helps to fire up muscles and get them ready for exercise. This form of stretching prepares the body for physical exertion and sports…

  • The Co-Worker Drop – The Ultimate Office Workout

    Zen to Fitness
    6 Apr 2013 | 10:50 pm
    Editors Note: This is a contribution from Sergeant Michael Volkin, best-selling author of military books and inventor of Strength Stack 52 bodyweight fitness cards. If you are like most people, you spend most of your days sitting in a cubicle or office with your only exercise being a trip to the bathroom.  This constant sitting literally takes years off your life.  Even though the gym may be only a couple miles away, it seems like a hundred miles while stuck in the office.  Don’t worry, I have invented the perfect solution, I call this workout the Co-Worker Drop. All you need are…

  • Strengthen Your Core

    Zen to Fitness
    9 Mar 2013 | 2:30 am
    A short and simple post about strengthening your core with simple body weight exercises you can do at home, or with minimal equipment in the gym. There is too much talk about just doing compound exercises and avoiding core work these days – whilst this is true it leads to neglected direct core work which is not a good idea. You are better off finding a balance between the two. Doing exercises like pullups, squats, pushups, and sprinting. Whilst also using some more direct core work to help improve your posture, balance, co-ordination and everyday movement. Basically helping you in the…
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    The Glowing Edge

  • How Ah Became a Movie Stah

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    22 May 2013 | 1:05 pm
    Marilyn, move your (admittedly gorgeous) ass over. Some of the rest of us wanna play, too. Y’all, I had my first “real” author photos shot recently, and I’m feeling the need to step outside in my flowy white dress and find a street vent to stand over. But only if Jessica Arden Blakely is there to pose, light, and capture the photos. That woman is a photographic magician-genius, and I hereby proclaim myself her Number One Fan. Only not in a creepy Annie Wilkes way, you know. I emphatically do not love the camera. Oh, I fake it, that’s pretty much required, but I…

  • How Many Rounds Does it Take to Shake Off Ring Rust?

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    1 May 2013 | 5:30 am
    I lost my most consistent sparring partner to 6 months of overseas travel this year, and while I got rounds here and there when I could, there’s nothing like sparring two days a week, every week, to keep you in boxing shape. NO amount of conditioning (running, weights, etc.) can make up for straight-up ring time. So I was looking pretty sorry when she finally got back to the States, and was thankful (in a sick and twisted way) that Yvonne had not been sparring every week while she was gone, keeping in ring shape while I wasted away. A tiny bit of good news, if you’ve been out of…

  • Top Advice for Boxing Over 40

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    24 Apr 2013 | 9:27 am
    1. No, it’s not a young man’s sport. It’s not even a young person’s sport. This sport is for the ones who want it, who are willing to work their asses off to advance in it, and who are able to take the hits and dish out a few of their own. Boxing belongs to you. You dominating the ring is acting your age. 2. You have passion. That’s sexy. Listen, we spent enough years pussy-footing around the world, asking everyone for permission to try things we were curious about or to unlock doors we wanted through. Now you’re the bouncer at the club of your own future.

  • How to Lose or Quit Your Job and Become a Badass Writer

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    19 Apr 2013 | 12:43 pm
    My compadre in badassery Sonja made me take out most of the all-caps words for this new little book of ours, but it’s still undeniably loud, rude, and strewn with inappropriate and deliciously fun tips, tricks, anecdotes, and EVEN some powerful real-life pointers. If you’re thinking of becoming a writer, and you’re not scared of having a little fun along the way, you must read this book! It’s FREE (just for a day or two, then $2.99, woah!) And as of the time of this posting, it’s free! That won’t last, so click over and gobble up some yummy…

  • How to Get Back Into Training

    Lisa Creech Bledsoe
    12 Apr 2013 | 7:36 am
    We played flu dominoes at my house. First my youngest son, then the middle son, now me. I wrote down a bunch of my whines about it here, then deleted them because they were so onerous. Having the flu sucks. And type A that I am, I’ve spend a fair amount of my laying-miserably-on-the-couch time thinking about how hard it’s going to be to get back in the gym, how intensely difficult it is in general to come back after a period of inactivity. How fast do you get out of shape? I’ve read and heard lots of conflicting opinions on this. Some say that you have to be out for two…
 
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    Live for the Run

  • Monday Motivation – All You Need Is Seven Minutes

    LiveForTheRun
    20 May 2013 | 4:27 am
    Here’s your no excuses workout for the week. I’m becoming midly obsessed with Harley Pasternak… How Seven Minutes of Exercise May Be All You Need What’s on your weekly agenda?

  • Weekday Link Love

    LiveForTheRun
    15 May 2013 | 2:42 am
    Pardon the upcoming dust, it’s about to get crazy busy around here. In a good way…I think. So when inspiration and time is running low… Link love! The Great Gatsby soundtrack is amazefest. You go your own journey. Lululemon Wonder Unders are SCREAMING my name. Reversible of course. This chick is incredibly inspiring. CrossFit master teacher and gym owner is hoping to make the cut as a tire changer in the Sprint Cup Series. She never played sports before! Hope for us all. Cocktail diagrams and such. Trailer for Arrested Development Season 4. I could Blue myself just watching!

  • I’ve Been Goop’d

    LiveForTheRun
    9 May 2013 | 4:43 am
    Dear Gwyneth, I’d like the last two hours of my life back. I finally gave in and checked out your newsletter and website. It’s absolutely brilliant. I feel motivated, inspired, and healthier just reading up on health and wellness news. My fave reads today - The Habit Loop: you can break your cycle. And how helpful is this How to Create a Habit chart? Tracy’s 15-Minute Workout: Been a massive fan of Tracy Anderson for awhile now. Bookmarked this workout! It’s All Good: Gwyneth’s cookbook. Don’t tell Trisha, y’all. This actually is filled with loads of…

  • On My Mind

    LiveForTheRun
    7 May 2013 | 3:06 am
    Can’t get enough of my friends Cinco de Mayo pics. Good ol’ sombrero and ‘stache always look good on folks. Derby dress up and mint juleps. But I never end up drinking a julep. Tan lines. Really time for new kicks, but my Mizuno and I have such fond memories. Did someone con me into a marathon?! The pics from the Met Gala are amazing. Red Wings tied it up! Ryder has three more months until I’m sure his father will try this. Smart Snacking Tip For Weight Loss: Savor It (and make in under 150 cals).

  • Friday Five

    LiveForTheRun
    3 May 2013 | 2:14 am
    1. I’M WATCHING: House of Cards. Holy crap – how fantastic is this show? I am now way more fascinated at politics. It’s a Netflix produced series, floored at the talent roster. Must watch. 2. I’M READING: Great write-up from Outside Magazine: WHAT ARE THE MOST OVERRATED EXERCISES? It seems like most people I see in the gym use the same exercises. Which exercises work and which moves are overrated? Did you say, crunches? ding, ding. 3.I’M PINNING: Trisha Yearwood recipes! This woman has stole my heart and my tummy. Who would have thought? They are a bit indulgent, but great…
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    evilcyber.com

  • 8 Workout Tips For Skinny Guys

    evilcyber
    23 May 2013 | 11:25 am
    Ok, you are skinny, you have the limbs of a human spider and your muscles mainly shine through absence. Here is what you should do.1. Forget Hardgainer WorkoutsIf you watched my video about body types, you may have come to the conclusion that you are an ectomorph.  Searching about that you may then have found that in some bodybuilding circles that classifies you as a “hardgainer,” who supposedly needs special workout plans.Nope, because no workout plan can change the length of your limbs or the amount of fast-twitch muscle fibers (those responsible for bulk) you have. This plan…

  • Why You Should Train Your Legs

    evilcyber
    22 May 2013 | 11:45 am
    Too many guys think that leg training is not important. Isn’t it? There are some very good reasons why you should pay the same attention to your legs as to your arms or chest.Are You A “Disco Pumper”?Because that’s what we here in Germany call guys that only train upper body. I let you figure out why, but it should suffice to say that if you happen to be the guy with arms bigger than your thighs, your priorities are a bit off. Training your legs is important for real life and simple visual balance:Click here to view the embedded video.About The Anabolic EffectAs I said…

  • 8 Exercises You Never Knew Existed

    evilcyber
    20 May 2013 | 12:16 pm
    Think you know your lat pulldowns from your triceps extensions? Let these eight videos show you exercises you never knew existed for body parts you never figured you had!Not Exercise As We Know It, JimIt’s a holiday here in Germany today, so I had too much a lot of time at hand to go to the cutting edge in exercising for you. What you are about to see will change the way you think of physical fitness, because I went to the final frontier of the workout universe, seeking new exercises where none were found before:8. The Hamstring Ab TumblerMaximum flexibility with a minimum of…

  • Find Out Your Heart Rate Fitness

    Nicole
    17 May 2013 | 12:04 pm
    Do you have the heart of an elite athlete or a Model T in need of some major servicing? Calculate your heart rate fitness and find out!You And Your Resting Heart RateTo find out how fit your heart is, we have to check the rate at which your heart beats when it’s not stressed – the “resting heart rate.”Now how do we do that? If you have some form of heart rate monitor you already get your heart rate served up on a neat little display. For everyone else here are instructions on how to calculate your heart rate without equipment:Turn the palm side of either of your hands…

  • The Magic Of Serving Sizes

    evilcyber
    16 May 2013 | 11:41 am
    There are few things food companies put as much creativity into as the serving sizes found on nutrition facts tables. Here is why how much you eat has little to do with what is stated on the box.Downsizing The CaloriesIf you get your caloric values from the “nutrition facts” tables found on most foods, you better take into account that in the food industry serving sizes are from a different dimension. One where people eat from tiny little plates and drink from tiny little glasses.Searching the internet for examples people encountered on their shopping tours I found four that stood…
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  • Benefits of Loans Just for Poor Credit Debtors

    dean
    23 May 2013 | 2:33 am
    Certainly, once you have a poor credit score, you’ll surely be going through restricted possibilities. You need to realize that this will not fully assist you in the tight spot. Conversely, the very best thing to do now is to find a method which will give you the money you require. As soon as this part is settled, you’ll be back to your usual stage consequently. Getting fast cash is normally fast and it’s a quite simple experience. Acquiring an approval for a personal loan while having bad credit status is feasible. Let’s have a look at the great alternatives you might…

  • Extra Money Thru a Personal Loan

    dean
    23 May 2013 | 1:25 am
    There almost certainly is a need for yourself to have yourself a co-signer in applying for a cash loan. A co-signer is somebody who will take all of the responsibility for the loan you applied together if in the event you fail to pay up. Among the specifications for a co-signer is good finances and high credit standing. Having a bad credit score means you’ll be dealing with issues when applying for a cash loan. On the other hand, you may need to seek for money to pay for the repair, consolidate debts, or cover up the current tax bill. If your property is not enough as collateral, where…

  • The Reason Why Cash Loans Tend to Be the Best Option

    dean
    22 May 2013 | 11:36 pm
    Whenever you plan to change the appearance of your home, it’s a granted fact that the remodelling plans change sometimes. You’ll be surprised at how fixes and improvement requires multiply in starting just one project in one area; therefore, you run in short supply of your prepared budget. In such a instance you have two probable outcomes here, the first is to end all the job and wait for you to hold the funds that will make the renovations incomplete or conversely proceed all of the job to complete the renovations and opt for a bridging loan that provides quick cash to pay for…

  • Self-Help Guide to Quick Access Unsecured Loans

    dean
    21 May 2013 | 11:46 pm
    Well, this surety thing seems to be a good deal, however, you should also consider that he or she is holding a great load. Moreover, they don’t enjoy the opportunity to acquire a loan for themselves whenever they co-sign for you, given that they already linked themselves completely for your loan. You have to make sure you pay back the loan first before they’re able to take a chance of applying for a property loan. Your surety is responsible if anything happens and you are unable to pay off the loan. Just in case you lose your work or suffer from a car accident or even fatality,…

  • Bad Credit Loans as Well as Their Advantages

    dean
    21 May 2013 | 11:19 pm
    Everyone can connect with a situation where there’s a need to handle an unforeseen bill. And the fact that you must pay out this large amount of money by the end of the week, yet you still have to wait for your pay out, which will not come till the the following month, just results in the stress. It”s actually clear that the number of individuals faced with this kind of issue is growing. On the list of few answers is to obtain the cash you require with a bridging loan to avoid any probable penalties or other ramifications of late bill repayment. It is a must that prior to…
 
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  • Weights Before Cardio Benefits

    Chad
    21 May 2013 | 4:50 am
    Our last post posed the question should cardio be done before or after weights?  The ultimate goal dictates the process.  This post will go over weights before cardio benefits. The Three Basic Energy Systems  In order to better under the answer we need to understand how the body uses its three basic energy systems: The phosphagen system – for high-intensity effort (90 to 100% of your ability) that last about 10-15 seconds.Examples of this type of activity include strength training and sprinting. Glycolysis – for high-intensity exercise but lower than the phosphagen system (75-90% of…

  • Cardio before or after weights

    Chad
    21 May 2013 | 12:35 am
    One of the common things that happens to a trainer is they get asked about a person’s exercise routine.Is it right?  Do I have the order of exercise right?  Do I have the reps/sets correct? Should I do cardio before or after weights? Determine your Goals The first answer is that there is no “right”.Everything will work until the body adapts and then it doesn’t work.So does that mean we can just throw a dart at a board of exercises, put them together, and have an effective training session?Far from it.You can do it and something may happen for a while, but will it be effective? Just…

  • Five Fitness Holiday Foods Good for the Liver

    Chad
    19 May 2013 | 7:55 am
    The last post we did went over four fitness holiday foods that good for the liver.  We are going to go over five fitness holiday foods good for the liver that are healthy for your liver.  Five Fitness Holiday Foods Good for the Liver Olive oil – contains oleocanthal which can reduce inflammation and decrease the risk of breast cancer.It is rich in antioxidants. Avocado – contains monosaturated fat which is easily burned for energy.One of the safest fruits if not bought organically and low in pesticide exposure when consumed as compared to other fruits. Lime – contain a flavonoid…

  • Fitness holiday foods good for the liver

    Chad
    16 May 2013 | 1:59 am
    To keep any machine going regular maintenance is required.You change the oil and filter on your car.You check the house for roof leaks, clean the gutters, clean the air conditioning and furnace, etc.Our bodies need regular maintenance as well.But you already know that.We tend to think of exercise as our maintenance.But there are also foods that we need to take in to keep things working in a smooth manner.  We will just take a look at some of the fitness holiday foods good for the liver that are included in our program. One part of the body that we need to include in our regular maintenance…

  • Boot Camp Holiday Frozen Yogurt

    Chad
    8 May 2013 | 1:47 am
    I have just gotten an ice cream machine and have been looking at using it for alternatives for ice cream, as ice cream is a downfall of mine.I love it.But is it rather calorically dense.In other words there is quite a bit of calories in ice cream per unit of measurement.A half cup of ice cream can have anywhere from 125 calories (vanilla light) to 377 (chocolate rich). Boot Camp Holiday Frozen Yogurt – Homemade My wife makes our own yogurt and from this I decided to start to make frozen yogurts.I had three requirements.It has to be easy, taste good, and not be as calorically dense as…
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  • Jump and a Net will Appear

    Stephy
    23 May 2013 | 5:14 am
    Recently someone told me jump and a net will appear – and I have really taken that to heart. In many decisions I have made to help improve things in my life. I decided to get serious about things that just weren’t working out for me and instead of doing what I always do -put up with it and move on, I decided to say Nope. Enough is enough. And the last few weeks, has proven that it is indeed true — Jump and a Net Will Appear. I just feel better, more refreshed and good things are happening all around me.   And it’s nothing earth shattering to share either…

  • Busy Busy Day

    Stephy
    22 May 2013 | 3:34 pm
    I took the day off to take Hannah to the orthopedist to have her wrist looked at — well she is now in an arm cast. I am sure the novelty of it all will wear off in a day or so. It will be a long four weeks for my baby. Today was a rest day for me and I was more than happy to do it. I am so so sore.. mostly in my quads. I think it may be from rowing since I did a ton of that yesterday. But i will be back at it tomorrow… Here’s a few interesting articles I have read that I think you should read too: Can’t afford CrossFit? No Problem! How Paleo Became a Lifestyle For Me…

  • Life is Short – Appreciate

    Stephy
    21 May 2013 | 5:03 am
    It’s days like this that remind you how lucky you are to be where you are –and how in an instant life can be altered. The stories out of Oklahoma City after the tornado are heartbreaking. And I find that it’s too painful and heart-wrenching for me to talk or read about the children hurt and killed — I keep thinking about it in a selfish way. Those could be my babies, when in fact they were someone’s babies and how it’s just over. Their entire life is altered in the blink of an eye. Appreciate all you have and don’t waste time with the stupid shit we…

  • Embrace Change

    Stephy
    20 May 2013 | 5:13 am
    Yesterday, I did my second 5K of the season for a great cause –the Joe Cassella Foundation 5K. I didn’t know Joe, but have come to know his wife Gina and she is a very special woman. The gang from CFI Endurance all gathered to run together and it was so fun. It was a great way to bring everyone together to help one of our own. That’s what really matters at the end of the day. Helping one another out and being there for someone when it really matters. I came in 72nd overall in the women’s division and 13th in my age group. There were 272 women running –so top…

  • Right or Happy – Your Choice

    Stephy
    17 May 2013 | 4:54 am
    Funny how things can pop out of nowhere that lead to great opportunities –or at least the possibility of great ones! I am meeting with an old friend this morning to catch up and discuss a possible opportunity for me to further expand and grow. I will share more when I know more! Just keep me in your good thoughts! It’s been almost two weeks now since I took a break from CrossFit. Kinda odd how fast it has gone by –but I think I am ready to head back but of course it’s also time to mend some fences and start with a fresh perspective. I was thinking about how do you…
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  • LiveFit Trainer: Week 6 Recap & Blend Workouts!

    Heather Blackmon
    21 May 2013 | 3:00 am
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  • Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans {MMAZ #34}

    Heather Blackmon
    20 May 2013 | 3:00 am
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  • Ready to Cook with Dark Chocolate?

    Heather Blackmon
    18 May 2013 | 3:00 am
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  • It’s time to #Blend2013 with Vega!!

    Heather Blackmon
    17 May 2013 | 3:00 am
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  • Gotta Have My (Stitch) Fix

    Heather Blackmon
    15 May 2013 | 3:00 am
    GOOD NEWS! I’ve moved to a better delivery service, which means you’ll get my posts faster and with more sharing options. BAD NEWS. You need to take one small step and update your subscription. This feed has moved to: http://betterwithveggies.com/feed Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates on my Adventures in Food, Fitness, & Life!
 
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  • Tips For Muscular Arms

    Coach Jim
    7 May 2013 | 7:11 am
    Building muscular arms is going to take working on them separately. Keep in mind that muscle building has everything to do with isolating muscle groups individually so that you can provide the focus you need. Keep reading to learn more about some great tips for building those arm muscles bigger and better. First of all, when focusing on your arms as a muscle group, you don’t want to work them out more than two days a week. You are going to be alternating between other muscle groups, different workouts including cardiovascular exercise, and rest. Two days a week for working out your arms…

  • The Best Advice For Achieving Six-Pack Abs

    Coach Jim
    24 Apr 2013 | 7:06 am
    Want six-pack abs? Although you may think achieving them is impossible, this isn’t true. Read here for excellent tips on how to obtain six-pack abs. First, it is important that your diet is on point. In order to achieve six-pack abs, you have to be more strict with your diet than regular dieting. You must ensure your diet only consists of natural foods, such as fruits, vegetables, lean meats, etc. If you consume any dairy products, ensure they are natural and whole-grain products. In addition, you have to carefully balance your three macronutrients: fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. To…

  • Benefits of Running

    Coach Jim
    12 Apr 2013 | 6:54 am
    In terms of effective cardiovascular activities, running is one of the best. It gives your heart a good workout and helps to shed calories and fat. If you’re interested in using running as a way to increase your health and fitness, continue reading the article below The first step to starting a running program is to purchase running shoes. It is important to try shoes on before you purchase them. Everyone’s feet are built differently, and you want to find a set of shoes that works for you. Make sure they are comfortable with plenty of support; otherwise, you may find yourself with…

  • What you drink and how it impacts your diet

    Coach Jim
    7 Apr 2013 | 10:10 am
    We are surrounded by messages that encourage us to eat right, but very few people consider that their beverages are part of “eating right.”  High calorie, sugary drinks make it easy to consume hundreds or even thousands of empty calories in a day.  If you want to be successful with a balanced, nutritious diet, you have to keep as strict an eye on your drinks as you do your food. 1.  Water: learn to love it. Water is necessary for all life on Earth.  Water is what makes it possible for us to exist.  We need water.  Our bodies are adapted to use it, making water the ideal…

  • Making Time for Exercise

    Coach Jim
    2 Apr 2013 | 6:46 am
    Many people blame a lack of free time for preventing them from working out. However, incorporating exercise into your daily life does not have to take up much of your time at all. Below are some strategies that will help you get some exercise in your day without the time devotion. Whenever you go somewhere by car, try to park it a little further away from your destination. If you’re consistent with this, you can drastically increase how much you are walking each day without dedicating a large chunk of time to the activity. For large parking lots (such as those at large retailers), a far…
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  • What can I do to start back up again, if I fall behind in my diet and exercise?

    Rob Lagana
    18 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    The best way is to prevent falling behind in the first place. What you need to do is Place awareness on when your falling off the wagon. Most people that fall off the wagon, don’t even know it’s coming. How … Continue reading →Ottawa Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, 8 time 1st place bodybuilding champion. Helping you achieve your fitness goals using progressive coaching. Ottawa Certified Personal Training and Certified Nutritionist

  • Pros and Cons of Pro-Hormones

    Rob Lagana
    17 May 2013 | 9:36 am
    A prohormone refers to a committed intra-glandular precursor of a hormone, usually possessing minimal hormonal effect by itself. Although not hormones themselves, prohormones amplify the effects of current hormones. Within the final two decades, prohormones have also been made use of … Continue reading →Ottawa Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, 8 time 1st place bodybuilding champion. Helping you achieve your fitness goals using progressive coaching. Ottawa Certified Personal Training and Certified Nutritionist

  • Train with Rob Lagana Online

    Rob Lagana
    16 May 2013 | 12:32 pm
    Why Aren’t You Using Online Fitness Coaching with Ottawa Personal Trainer Progressive Coaching If I were to tell you that you could burn away as much fat as possible by sitting at your computer twiddling your fingers and toes, would you believe me?  Well I sure … Continue reading →Ottawa Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, 8 time 1st place bodybuilding champion. Helping you achieve your fitness goals using progressive coaching. Ottawa Certified Personal Training and Certified Nutritionist

  • You asked, I answered

    Rob Lagana
    12 May 2013 | 4:33 pm
    Check out my new section, which is growing strong! I’m answering questions every day. Have one? Don’t ask Google, ask me, Rob Lagana right hereOttawa Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, 8 time 1st place bodybuilding champion. Helping you achieve your fitness goals using progressive coaching. Ottawa Certified Personal Training and Certified Nutritionist

  • Healthy High Protein Pumpkin Ice Cream

    Rob Lagana
    12 May 2013 | 8:41 am
    Pumpkin fruit is one of the widely grown vegetables that is incredibly rich in vital antioxidants, and vitamins. This humble backyard low calorie vegetable contains vitamin A, flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants such as leutin, xanthin, and carotenes in abundance. Pumpkin Pie … Continue reading →Ottawa Personal Trainer, Certified Nutritionist, 8 time 1st place bodybuilding champion. Helping you achieve your fitness goals using progressive coaching. Ottawa Certified Personal Training and Certified Nutritionist
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  • Keeping Triglycerides Low with Light Exercise

    22 May 2013 | 6:50 am
     Keeping Triglycerides Low with Light Exercise   Getting in shape is about more than having washboard abs or rock-solid biceps - exercise is an essential building block to a healthier lifestyle for men and women. To truly reap the benefits of diet and exercise, individuals have to make a total commitment to a healthy style of living. This includes gaining a greater understanding of the connection between nutrition and exercise. The benefits of exercising after eating A recent study suggests that engaging in light exercise after eating may be effective…

  • First Impressions: Speed Dating Tips for the CPT During an Assessment

    21 May 2013 | 7:04 am
    First Impressions:  Speed Dating Tips for the CPT During an Assessment The assessment is the most important step in the certified personal trainers (CPT) new client-recruiting checklist as it provides an opportunity for the two parties involved to establish common ground. Finding this common ground is much like speed dating. The CPT has a limited amount of time to make a connection with the potential client and the client must believe that the CPT is the right fit for them. This can be challenging in such a limited time however, the key to a successful speed dating session (assessment)…

  • Overcome Depression Through Better Health and Exercise!

    20 May 2013 | 6:32 am
    Overcome Depression with Better Health and Exercise! Whether your definition of physical activity is going for the occasional walk or you rarely spend much time outdoors at all, there's no doubt that incorporating more regular exercise into your lifestyle can be a major boost to your overall health. Chances are that you know working out with strength-training and a cardiovascular routine can help boost energy levels, improve physical ability and manage weight, but you might be surprised to learn about the psychological benefits of exercise as well. According to the Harvard University Medical…

  • 3 Secrets for Increasing Calorie Burn During the Week

    16 May 2013 | 12:59 pm
    3 Secrets for Increasing Calorie Burn During the Week When you've resolved to sign up for a new gym membership, work out several days a week and make more nutritious food choices in your diet, it can be disheartening to realize how slow of a process losing weight can be. Even if you manage to stick to a regular routine, healthy and effective weight management and fitness training can take several months before you start to see noticeable results. While this is hardly a reason to quit, you may be looking for additional tips on how to increase calorie burn while you're using cardio or…

  • The Core on Bravo Series: Lateral Plank with Handle

    14 May 2013 | 6:50 am
    THE CORE ON BRAVO SERIES: Lateral Plank with Handle                         with Brett Fischer PT, ATC, CSCS  The Core on Bravo is an 8-part video series featuring renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach, Brett Fischer.  Filmed on location at Fischer Sports in Phoenix, Arizona, each episode features a rough-cut instructional video with Brett identifying a different specific core exercise using the Bravo Functional Trainer. Along with Dr. Paul Juris of the Cybex…
 
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  • Top 10 Thursday: The Top 10 Weight Loss Questions…Finally Answered

    TaylorR
    23 May 2013 | 4:30 am
    It’s Thursday, already? Not that I am complaining, I am welcoming the weekend with open arms. Before jumping into the Top 10 (which is a REALLY good one), I wanted to share this picture, taken of one of my amazing boot campers. As a participant of the What’s Beautiful Campaign with Under Armour, this picture struck me as just that… beautiful. Cindy busted her butt during an extremely tough workout and yet, still had a smile on her face and pride to flex her muscles. If you’re interested in participating in the Whats Beautiful campaign (and winning a trip to Costa Rica), check it…

  • From 0 to 8,000: How To Deal With Altitude Changes When Exercising

    TaylorR
    22 May 2013 | 2:18 am
    Hello! After a crazy day of catch up yesterday, it seems life might be getting back on track. I was even able to go through a few of the pictures from the amazing weekend in Utah and I can’t wait to share them below. But first, the important stuff. I mentioned last week before leaving, that I was planning on doing a run with a few other bloggers on Saturday morning. I also mentioned that I was scared as heck because of the altitude difference: Sea level in Charleston… 8,000 feet in Park City. I had been warned of shortness of breath, headaches, light headedness, and even nose bleeds…

  • Miss Zippy Reveals: The 3 S’s To Be A Better Runner

    TaylorR
    21 May 2013 | 7:30 am
    Shoes — Speed — Scheduling That’s what it takes to be a faster runner. Sounds too simple, right? Well, there’s a lot that goes into each of those but don’t worry, we’ve got it covered! Recently, before jet setting over to Utah, I was able to sit down with my friend Amanda Loudin. Amanda just happens to be the one and only Miss Zippy and I was very excited when she was able to find the time to chat with me. Amanda is a pro when it comes to all things endurance. She’s done everything from half ironman to marathons and everything in between. I have to admit,…

  • THIS JUST IN: I’m Moving To Park City, Utah

    TaylorR
    19 May 2013 | 7:59 pm
    Hello! It seems like so long ago since the last time I was able to sit down to my computer. To be honest, I’ve missed it terribly and am very excited to get home! As Dan mentioned, I have been in Park City, Utah since Friday for the Blend retreat. I have had an absolutely wonderful time and I have so many pictures to go through once I get home. I have fallen in love with the fresh air and snow capped mountains. As a southern lady, this is all new to me and I have “Ooo’d and Awww’d” more than I ever have in my life. It’s truly breath taking. As soon as I got…

  • How To Launch Your Own Hyper-Successful Body Transformation Campaign

    DB
    18 May 2013 | 9:10 am
    It’s Dan today. Taylor is out in Utah living the good life, hiking in the mountains, hanging with other cool-as-heck fitness and health bloggers… and then there’s me… Alone. With the cat and the dog. But don’t feel worry for me. I’m actually getting tons of stuff done this weekend in a quiet home. I hope you’re weekend is going better than you hoped it would when you dreamed about it yesterday. Today I just wanted to post a really cool podcast episode. We don’t get to post every single podcast episode on the blog… there’s just so many of them.
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  • Pros & Cons of Nitric Oxide Supplements

    thetmz
    7 May 2013 | 4:29 am
    Many bodybuilders swear by nitric oxide supplements, crediting them for increased vascularity, better post-workout “pump” and quicker recovery time. Though bodybuilding benefits are largely unproven, these supplements may be beneficial for certain populations. Because there are pros and cons of using nitric oxide supplements, seek a physician’s guidance before taking. Weight Gain Most nitric oxide supplements are made from L-arginine, an amino acid that helps build nitric oxide, or NO, levels in the blood. A 1994 study in the journal “Clinical and Experimental…

  • Bodybuilding supplement ABC

    thetmz
    25 Apr 2013 | 11:30 pm
    Bodybuilding supplements are dietary supplements commonly used by those involved in bodybuilding and athletics. Bodybuilding supplements may be used to replace meals, enhance weight gain, promote weight loss or improve athletic performance. Among the most widely used are vitamin supplements, protein, branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), glutamine, essential fatty acids, meal replacement products, creatine, weight loss products and testosterone boosters. Supplements are sold either as single ingredient preparations or in the form of “stacks” – proprietary blends of various…

  • Body transformation – Mindaugas Vilnius from Lithuania

    thetmz
    10 Apr 2013 | 1:19 am
    Thanks to our member Mindaugas Vilnius for this story / photo of his body transformation in a relatively short period: October 2012 – March 2013 end. Mindaugas, age 31, height, 186cm, Weight at 110 kg. The weight at the end of the period – 94.5 kg. We hope this will inspire many sports fans, live healthier and achieve goals! Warning – Mindaugas detailed description how things went (unedited text) Mindaugas: “Technical issues are: The place of action Radviliškis, Lithuania, European Union, “Cool gym. Time – from 2012 October to end of March 2013. * Exercise…

  • TestoFuel testosterone booster review

    thetmz
    9 Apr 2013 | 12:48 pm
    TestoFuel (www.TestoFuel.com) is the next generation in natural testosterone boosters, it contains extensively researched muscle building ingredients. Quite simply put; TestoFuel = more testosterone = more muscle. Do you need TestoFuel? When it comes to supplements, everyone is so focused on taking in enough protein on a daily basis that they overlook one of the most important factors for building muscle; testosterone levels. Higher testosterone levels are what make us different from women, it give us a deeper voice, lower body fat, higher sex drive and allows us to build bigger muscles.

  • Godfather of fitness, Joe Weider is dead at 93

    Zirunas
    24 Mar 2013 | 3:28 am
    Arnold Schwarzenegger is among those remembering fitness legend Joe Weider, who died Saturday of heart failure. He was 93. “Joe was a titan in the fitness industry and one of the kindest men I have ever met,” Schwarzenegger said of the man he called a dear friend and mentor. Arnold Schwarzenegger on his twitter: Today, I lost a dear friend and mentor, and the world lost one its strongest advocates of living a healthy lifestyle. Joe Weider was a titan in the fitness industry and one of the kindest men I have ever met. I knew about Joe Weider long before I met him – he was the…
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  • Breaking the Sugar Addiction – Part 2

    Nathalie Montoya Curabba
    20 May 2013 | 7:19 am
    Sugar is clearly a bad guy and one that we are all susceptible to, even when we know exactly how harmful it is.  But how do we break the addiction? There are a few ways to approach this hurdle, but they all begin with awareness.  Go into your pantry and your fridge and start reading labels.  You’ll find sugar hiding out in your salad dressings, condiments, bread, all baked goods, canned foods, sauces, etc.  Also, be aware of the many pseudonyms that sugar has.  If you don’t recognize an ingredient, Google it.  You’ll be surprised at the many different names sugar has.

  • Breaking the Sugar Addiction – Part 1

    Nathalie Montoya Curabba
    17 May 2013 | 1:05 am
    As a health-supportive chef, it isn’t easy for me to confess my recent addiction to sugar. Addiction is not an exaggeration either. Studies have shown that sugar is as addicting as tobacco and alcohol. Depending on how much sugar you regularly consume, if you quit cold turkey you will experience withdrawal symptoms. Headaches, irritability, nausea and mood swings are not uncommon when trying to give up sugar. As humans, we are hard-wired to prefer a touch of sweetness. Mother’s milk, a baby’s first tasting experience out in the world, is sweet. It’s a pleasant flavor that our brain…

  • The Chronicles of a Wannabe Fitness Model: Dealing with Road Blocks

    Sabrina Taylor
    16 May 2013 | 8:21 am
    Have you ever worked your butt off (literally) for something, then find yourself slamming on the breaks? Sadly, this moment is upon me. After months of hard work, I now find myself in a situation where the doctor is ordering me to bed rest. All my sweat, pain and growth are being interrupted thanks to a minor medical situation. The worst part is, the competition is only 9 days away. Who am I to argue though? Doctor knows best. I like to think of myself as a pretty optimistic person, but in times like these it’s hard to stay positive. Like any other new age, WWW-loving 20-something, I…

  • My Journey from Flab to Fit: Quarterlife Crisis

    Eloise Le Santo
    14 May 2013 | 1:15 am
    This year I turn 30. Yep. The big 3-0. I’m not entirely sure how this has happened, but it is happening. In fact, it is happening in just over a month. The problem is, I’ve always had this vague idea that I wanted to be able to turn 30 and say “I may be 30, but I am in the best shape of life”. Thing is, I’m not in the best shape of my life. Nowhere near. Since third year of university I’ve been getting steadily, increasingly out of shape. And although I have had bouts of exercising here and there, I haven’t really stuck at it for longer than…

  • Bigger Biceps With Cable Supersets

    Stewart Rogers
    8 May 2013 | 5:25 am
    Want bigger biceps? Dumbbell and barbell curls can get boring and predictable, so mix up your routine with this cool cable superset that’ll trigger new growth. Progress with growing biceps can be stalled by doing the same exercise again and again. Moreover, you can simply just get bored of doing exactly the same exercise, so why not mix it up a little? This superset will trigger new growth and make ‘arm day’ a little more interesting. You’ll need a gym that has a dual cable machine. If you don’t like laying on the gym floor, you’ll also need a mat. The two…
 
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  • Ready for Tough Mudder

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    21 May 2013 | 1:03 pm
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  • 6 Reasons Why I Love Kettlebells; and You Should Too

    Anthony Vennare
    20 May 2013 | 8:26 am
    Just to be clear; I am not actually in love with a kettlebell. But I do love them like Kel loves orange soda – I can hardly contain my excitement. Although, now that I think about it, there is one glaring difference; this love affair is actually good for me. And it’s good for other people too. I spend a lot of time working with trainers and exercisers teaching them how they can integrate kettlebells into their fitness businesses and programs. Sure, everyone has different abilities and goals, but I’ve yet to meet someone who didn’t have something to gain from learning how to swing a…

  • So You Want to be a Fitness Professional?

    Joe Vennare
    12 May 2013 | 12:49 am
    Like it or not, there will come a time when you must decide what you’re going to study in school, and what you’ll do for work. Some of us grow up playing sports, dreaming of going pro and getting paid to play a game. Then we realize that we’re too small or too slow, or in my case – both. The next best thing to getting paid to play a sport is getting paid to workout or tell other people how to workout. Jackpot! We can be a personal trainer, teach fitness classes, own a gym or become a strength coach. It sounds like such a good plan; it will be so much fun. All we have to do is pick up…

  • The Science of Strength

    Joe Vennare
    5 May 2013 | 8:01 pm
    Strength training isn’t rocket science, but it is science. There’s a little more to it than just picking up and putting down weights. For a beginner this approach might work, at least at first. When you go from doing nothing to doing something you’re bound to see some results. But, these “results” are going to give you the wrong impression. Somewhere along the line your results are going to stall and you won’t be able to figure out why. You’ll think; I am doing the same things I’ve always done.  Exactly! What worked for you before, when you had terrible form and no rhyme or…

  • Hybrid Training Week 4/22

    Anthony Vennare
    22 Apr 2013 | 9:44 am
    If you don’t know an exercise check out our exercise video library with over 150 demonstration videos.
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  • Are You Getting Enough High Fiber Foods in Your Diet?

    opeleroy
    30 Apr 2013 | 4:32 am
    One of the easiest and most effective changes you can make to your diet is to eat more foods rich in fiber, and fewer foods rich in fat. There are many reasons to boost the intake of fiber while controlling fat, including increased fitness, decreased weight and better overall health. It is a fact that most people consume too much of what they should not – things like sugar, salt and fat, and not enough of what they should – like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. That means that many people are not getting sufficient fiber in their diets, and they may suffer a variety of heath effects…

  • 6 Common Six Pack Myths

    opeleroy
    29 Apr 2013 | 1:13 pm
    There are a heap of misconceptions about abdominal muscles out there. I see victims of these fallacies daily at the gym, whether it’s the guy doing crunches with his neck, or the lady doing a hundred crunches every day but somehow still not getting anywhere. Without further ado, here are 6 common six-pack myths that many people fall victim to– Myth #1 – Abdominal muscle is different from regular muscle. Your abdominal muscles are just like every other muscle in your body. The abdominal is different only in location and unlike biceps or quads they don’t rest on a bony…

  • Are You Losing Body Fat Or Water?

    opeleroy
    28 Apr 2013 | 4:23 pm
    “I tried that diet and lost 8 pounds in the first week!” “I’ve gained three pounds in one day! It must have been the cookie I ate or maybe the mashed potatoes!” Stepping on the scale can become an anxiety filled event that leaves people wondering where they went wrong when the numbers don’t go in the right direction. This leads to panic and usually ends with blaming a particular food item that really wasn’t the culprit. Everyone who has been on a journey to lose weight has been there before. Even though you are following your plan and exercising regularly the number may go up…

  • 8 Proven Strategies For Maximum Muscle Gains

    opeleroy
    27 Apr 2013 | 1:05 pm
    There is so much conflicting information out there when it comes to the topic of building muscle, and sometimes it can be very difficult to know where to start. If you’re an average beginner looking for some basic guidelines to follow in the gym, the following 8 points will start you off on the right track. 1) Train With Weights and Focus On Compound, Free Weight Movements. If you want to make solid, noteworthy gains in muscle size and strength, you absolutely must train with free weights and focus on basic, compound exercises. A compound exercise is any lift that stimulates more than one…

  • Energy and Persistence Conquer All Things

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  • Cheat Meal – How to Stick To Your Cutting Diet with Cheat Meal

    Jenna Gorman
    23 May 2013 | 10:50 am
    We’ve all heard the rules when it comes to cheat meals. “NO CHEATING!” “Cheat once a day.” “Cheat once a week.” “Have a full cheat day.” “Only have one cheat meal.” So what’s the right way? Is cheating allowed on a cutting diet? Can consuming a cheat meal harm all of our progress? Check out the rules on cheating and how it may actually be beneficial to reaching your goal. Cutting diet rules A cutting diet requires certain things that must be done in order to gain ultimate results. Timing The times that you eat throughout…

  • Yoga Poses: Triangle Pose / Trikonasana

    Jenna Gorman
    21 May 2013 | 7:58 am
    In Sanskrit, the trikonasana pose translates into something similar to the shape of a triangle. Tri meaning three, and kona meaning corner. This pose will cause your body to form the shape of a triangle. The triangle pose is a typical pose that is done in almost every form of yoga. It is a beginner pose so it is not that difficult to do. If you aren’t that flexible, you may have trouble holding the pose for a long time but generally speaking, it doesn’t require too much skill. If you are just starting out in yoga, trikonasana is a great move to start practicing. The Triangle Pose Profile…

  • Yoga Poses: The Mountain Pose / Tadasana

    Jenna Gorman
    20 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Tadasana, or the mountain pose, is the foundation for all other yoga poses. If you have ever taken a yoga class, you may have found yourself in this pose without actually realizing that you were doing yoga because it is a very simple, still pose. The mountain pose is great for all people because it has amazing health benefits. You don’t even need to take an entire yoga class to do the mountain pose. All you need to do is stand up! Check out some the great health benefits to practicing tadasana and how to do it! The Mountain Pose profile Primary muscle group: thighs, knees, ankles…

  • Back Exercise: The Dumbbell Reverse Fly

    Jenna Gorman
    19 May 2013 | 9:49 am
    Looking to tone your back? Want to make your muscles pop? Your back muscles are very aesthetically pleasing while also giving some great benefits to your health. Incorporating exercises such as the dumbbell flye will help to shape your back while strengthening it. Whether you are wearing a backless dress, have your bathing suit ready, or if you are just looking to improve your posture, the dumbbell reverse flye can help! Dumbbell Reverse Fly Profile Primary muscle group: Back Secondary: Shoulders Equipment needed: Dumbbells There are several ways to perform the dumbbell flye exercise. When…

  • Abs Exercise: The Front Plank Exercise for Grilled Abs

    Jenna Gorman
    18 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    With summer just a few short weeks away, everyone is looking to get that flat stomach and those grilled abs. Who doesn’t want to look hot in a bathing suit? Well, if you are one of those people that’s looking for a great abdominal exercise, try the front plank. How to: Front Plank Primary muscle group: Core, Abdominals Secondary: Back Equipment needed: No equipment needed FRONT PLANK INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Lie on your stomach on a soft surface like an exercise mat. Keep your elbows close to your sides, directly under your shoulders. Keep your palms flat on the floor with your fingers…
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    HOW DO I LOSE WEIGHT? HOW DO I GET FIT AND RIPPED? HOW DO I ADD SIZE AND MUSCLE?

  • Alternative Approaches Taken From the GSP RushFit Model

    Cheryl Boswell-- contact me by email! bcwriter84@gmail.com
    10 May 2013 | 12:33 pm
    George St. Pierre’s Rushfit Has Been a Huge and Visible Part of the High Intensity Interval Training Movement What is it that really makes the difference between a boring workout program where the results always seem to elude us and one where you can see things happening in 10 days or less giving you the confidence to press on? UPDATE: GSP Rushfit is selling fast for people who don’t have time to waste to get looking their best for beach season. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR RISK FREE TRIAL. I truly believe we aren’t working out with enough structured intensity. By this I mean we are…

  • Update on the Good and Bad of GSP RushFit Reviews on Amazon and Other Web Updates

    Cheryl Boswell-- contact me by email! bcwriter84@gmail.com
    2 May 2013 | 11:30 am
    Updated Summary of the GSP RushFit Customer Reviews GSP Rushfit from MMA legend George St. Pierre has by and large been considered a hit since it’s December 2010. This perception is due mostly to the excellent start the program got from customer reviewers on Amazon.com right out of the jump. Update! 60 Days Is All It Takes for People to Get Really Ripped Fit. Give it a Try Risk Free for Two Months. CLICK HERE In fact, out of the first 50 reviews, nearly all of them were 4 and 5 stars for an astounding overall average the likes of which I had not witnessed in my time studying the home…

  • RushFit and The Program’s Extreme Fitness is a Good Fit Because Of The Managed Intensity

    Cheryl Boswell-- contact me by email! bcwriter84@gmail.com
    22 Apr 2013 | 11:31 am
    Managed Intensity is the Magic That Makes RushFit a Premium Choice to Get Really Fit and Ripped We talked before about the importance of high intensity short duration workouts in your overall regimen. These workouts promote quicker fat burning and body reshaping with less overall time expended. This is key because the quicker you see results the more likely it is you will keep at it. Update! With about 2 months until beach season, RushFit is giving users P90X like results on about 40 minutes a day of work in 8 weeks. Check it Out Here and Get Your Risk Free 60 day trial. The key is to have…

  • Why Full Body in the GSP RushFit Program Works As Well As it Does

    Cheryl Boswell-- contact me by email! bcwriter84@gmail.com
    16 Apr 2013 | 10:03 am
    GSP RushFit Helps You Lose Weight Fast and Get Ripped Because It Engages Your Entire Body Using Sound Scientific Principles An element which I think still has much traction to gain with people working out to get really ripped is this idea: The more you work out your whole body with intervals, the likely better results you will experience in a shorter period of time. Update! RushFit Works Fast. If You Are Wanting to Look Your Best for Summer and Beach Season, This is Your Ticket!! CLICK HERE FOR RISK FREE 60 DAY TRIAL RushFit uses a variety of the movements combined with weights to get you…

  • Insanity with Shaun T is The Hardest Home Workout Ever

    Cheryl Boswell-- contact me by email! bcwriter84@gmail.com
    12 Apr 2013 | 6:21 pm
    Insanity featuring Shaun T. is a true beast of High Intensity Interval Training. Shaun T., in case you didn’t know, is the guy who will show you how the workouts are carried out. Insanity is an exceptional exercise approach for those who aspire to lose body weight and excessive fat and increase cardiovascular fitness. It may even the best there is in the home workout format. The workouts laid out in Insanity can be completed at home in relatively fast time. If you’re a fitness aficionado you will surely enjoy the extreme intensity of each workout as you go through the 60-day…
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  • Naperville Group Training Gym Member of the Month: Jan Mallak

    Zack
    5 May 2013 | 10:25 pm
    Each month at Top level Fitness will be selecting a Member of the Month. This person will be selected based on a variety of criteria ranging from accountability, motivation, team spirit, results, and more… Then we schedule a time to do a video or written interview about their experience with Top Level Fitness. It’s always fun. You can get more details on how you can qualify for Member of the Month by visiting this page here<=== I’m really excited to announce our April Member of the Month… Jan Mallak! Jan came to Top level Fitness as a referral from an another awesome…

  • Fitness Frenzy – Make It Last

    Admin
    10 Apr 2013 | 2:30 am
    Too often we see New Year’s Resolutions fail after just a few days. Likewise, we watch as our friends or family struggle to maintain momentum on the second week of the latest workout craze. What makes us lose interest in doing things that are good for us so quickly, while the bad habits of too little sleep and too much sugar are the hardest to break? Ultimately, before we can commit to making a change for the better, we must first understand why we so easily become bored with routines that are designed to improve our lives. It may come as a relief to know that the answer lies in our human…

  • Naperville fitness classes

    Admin
    10 Apr 2013 | 2:27 am
    One of the most often overlooked groups that need to have structured exercise routines are toddlers and small children. Because these little tikes are usually squirming or wriggling around, parents mistakenly consider that activity equivalent to sufficient physical activity. Unfortunately, dancing around in front of a television set or computer monitor hardly qualifies as exercise, even for the littlest population group. Coupled with alarmingly poor nutritional value and picky eating habits of toddlers and young children, the lack of activity is a breeding ground for future health problems…

  • Evolution of Fitness Technology

    Admin
    10 Apr 2013 | 2:23 am
    It seems that everyone today has a smartphone with all the latest apps and gadgets, some of which are seldom used. To keep up with the growing technology, many companies have joined the bandwagon and created various applications geared toward the health and fitness market. There are apps that provide an overview of some general health advice and ones that very specifically help users track their daily intake and output of calories and energy. There are many free apps out there, but others require a fee to download. Some of these are more helpful than others, but there truly is something for…

  • Find out how this busy wife with two jobs lost 24 lbs, won the Six Weeks Challenge, become Member of the Month and still manage pretty fun social life!

    Zack
    9 Apr 2013 | 2:21 pm
    I’m really excited to announce our March Member of the Month… Adriana Flores!   Adriana made amazing transformation over the last year in Top Level Fitness. Not only she lost bunch of fat (she looks amazing by the way ), she developed a whole new self confidence for herself and has become a huge inspiration for her workout friends here at our Top Level Fitness Training facility as well and for her friends and family. She won the latest Six Weeks Challenge, she has referred lots of friends to us and she is still doing it through sharing her experience here with everyone she…
 
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  • Get Ready for Summer With This No-Equipment AMRAP Workout

    Krista Stryker
    23 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Depending on where in the world you live, it’s pretty likely that the snow is melting, the flowers are blooming, and the department stores are fully stocked with clothes not quite warm enough to fit the current outside temperature—all signs that summer is finally almost here. And you know what that means: summer barbecues, long, lazy days, and best of all, days on the beach (or if you don’t have a beach nearby, a river or a pool). Yes, bathing suit season is almost upon us. And while I certainly don’t believe that looks are everything, it’s nice not to feel…

  • Beach Ready Abs Workout

    Krista Stryker
    22 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    Workout equipment: Workout type: 12 minute Timer setting: 12 x :10 x :50 1. Burpees 2. Reptile push ups 3. High knees 4. V ups —————————————————— Leave your reps in the comments below. It’s almost beach season. Push hard! Did you do this workout? Tweet it! The post Beach Ready Abs Workout appeared first on 12 Minute Athlete.

  • How to Assess Your Fitness Level

    Krista Stryker
    21 May 2013 | 7:00 am
    Most of the time, comparing yourself to others isn’t a good thing. Looking through too many magazines with photoshopped, perfect bodies, measuring your own athletic abilities against those of super-trained, superhuman athletes—these types of comparisons can motivate you to push stronger, harder, faster—or they may cause you to lose all hope and give up all together. But if you’re anything like me, you need some type of comparison to give you a sense of how fit you really are. Back when you were in high school or junior high and played on a sports team or two (if you did play…

  • Killer Leg Workout

    Krista Stryker
    20 May 2013 | 4:00 am
      Workout equipment: Workout type: 12 minute Timer setting: 18 x :10 x :30 1. Box jumps 2. Elevated push ups 3. High knees 4. Pistols 5. Snowboarder jumps 6. V ups —————————————————— Leave your reps in the comments below. My reps for today’s workout: Box jumps: 14, 14, 14 Elevated push ups: 16, 15, 16 High knees: 96, 100, 92 Pistols: 13, 13, 24 Snowboarder jumps: 24, 24, 25 V ups: 14, 14, 13 WORK IT! Did you do this workout? Tweet it! The post Killer Leg Workout appeared…

  • Totally Silent Apartment-Friendly Challenge Workout

    Krista Stryker
    17 May 2013 | 4:00 am
      Workout equipment: Workout type: Challenge Timer setting: Stopwatch Repeat 5x: 20 Air squats 10 Dive bomber push ups 20 Walking lunges 10 Handstand push ups 10 V ups —————————————————— Leave your time in the comments below. Did you do this workout? Tweet it! The post Totally Silent Apartment-Friendly Challenge Workout appeared first on 12 Minute Athlete.
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  • Getting Ripped With Incline Cardio – Interview With Clay Rogers

    admin
    15 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    If you’re a frequent reader of FitMole, then you know that I’m all about simplicity and minimalism. I hate flashy magic bullets that are all fluff and no substance. But I was pleasantly surprised when I read about Clay Rogers and his unique approach to cardio. Clay and I both share the same philosophies when it comes to building a lean and muscle celebrity body. So check out the interview below where I drilled Clay on his approach to cardio and why it’s such a great way to lose weight and even build your six-pack. 1) Thanks for doing this interview Clay, so to start can…

  • Workout 90 Minutes A Week, Eat Cookies, And Get Wasted: The Rebel Guide To Getting A Summer Beach Body

    admin
    2 May 2013 | 9:25 pm
    Do hours of cardio, they said. Don’t eat carbs it’ll make you fat, they said. Don’t drink alcohol, they said. Eat nothing but grilled chicken and salad, they said. Well you know what I say to all those points – fuck that! If you want to get in shape for the summer or any occasion, you don’t need to make every moment of it a living hell. The thing I love about summer is that it motivates people to lose weight and get in shape. It forces a deadline and deadlines are powerful, very powerful. In fact, the only other time people are so motivated to get in shape is for the New Year.

  • Interview With Sol Orwell (Examine.com) – Paving Through The Supplement Bullshit

    admin
    28 Feb 2013 | 10:31 pm
    I have an awesome interview for you guys today. I recently got a chance to chat with Sol Orwell who runs the website Examine.com, an absolute beast of a supplement website. And unlike most shady supplement sites, Examine backs all it’s info with scientific papers. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn about a particular supplement, it’s benefits, and whether or not you should take it, go to Examine (not Wikipedia). 1) The supplement industry is one of the most controversial and shady industries in the world. What can consumers do to avoid being scammed by the “latest and…

  • The Lost Art of Lean Bulking: How To Gain Muscle Without Fat

    admin
    17 Feb 2013 | 5:31 pm
    Lean bulking is like Iron Man armor upgrades – slow and incremental. So lately I’ve been getting a bunch of emails and they look something like this: “Hey Keith, what’s the best way for me to gain muscle without fat. I want to pack on the size but I don’t want my six-pack to disappear.” “Dude I need help gaining muscle but I don’t want to get fat. Is there any way to gain muscle mass without any fat?” “I’m not really looking to lose weight anymore, but how do you build muscle without getting fat?” “Neglected and lonely…

  • Is Your Diet Normal Life Proof?

    admin
    8 Jan 2013 | 6:08 pm
    Throw everything out the window – start off 2013 right! 2013 is here! And let’s face it –  losing weight is, and always will be the #1 New Year’s resolution. Over the next few months you will see millions of people try new diets and you will see millions of people fail. Why do we fail? It’s not because the diet itself doesn’t work. It’s because most commercial diets out there are unsustainable for everyday life. Most people go out to eat. They love doughnuts and greasy fried meats. They drink alcohol. They’re surrounded by an endless parade of…
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  • How Old Is Too Old?

    Bryan
    2 May 2013 | 6:55 pm
    This video was so motivational to me that I had to post it here. It’s the winning entry to a video competition titled “Being 50″. After watching it you’ll see there are a lot of folks out there gettin’ it done. Regardless of their age. Be inspired by all the others that have paved the [Keep Reading]The post How Old Is Too Old? appeared first on Ageless HQ.

  • Can Coffee Raise Your Cholesterol

    Bryan
    4 Apr 2013 | 4:11 pm
    To say that I love my coffee would be an understatement. Some may even call me a bit of a coffee snob. I buy higher quality whole beans. And I prefer to grind my beans fresh with every brewed pot. A fresh “cup o’ joe” is a real pleasure for me any time of day. [Keep Reading]The post Can Coffee Raise Your Cholesterol appeared first on Ageless HQ.

  • What The HDL is Going On?

    Bryan
    20 Mar 2013 | 4:21 am
    I just got the results back from my most recent physical. I’m the picture of health except for 1 little thing – my cholesterol. Now to be completely up front, this isn’t exactly surprising news. My previous checkup was 2 years ago and the doc told me then that my cholesterol was 230. So I [Keep Reading]The post What The HDL is Going On? appeared first on Ageless HQ.

  • Eliminating HFCS Doesn’t Improve Weight Loss Results

    Bryan
    11 Mar 2013 | 6:28 pm
    I know you’ve done it too. Shopped specifically for foods that are labeled “contains no High Fructose Corn Syrup“. I still do it, but the real question is … Does it really matter? Is HFCS really the evil chemical that every online know-it-all claims? Will it thwart you weight loss efforts? Sure it’s not a [Keep Reading]The post Eliminating HFCS Doesn’t Improve Weight Loss Results appeared first on Ageless HQ.

  • Is Aging a Disease

    Bryan
    4 Mar 2013 | 7:29 am
    My first reaction is “what kind of jack-leg question is that?”. What do you mean – is aging a disease? My reply includes 1 squinted eye and a turned up corner of my mouth. Some researchers and scientists are trying to say it is. Taking that into consideration, the drive to categorize aging as a [Keep Reading]The post Is Aging a Disease appeared first on Ageless HQ.
 
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  • Love with a chance of drowning: My biggest fear.

    Justin
    22 May 2013 | 11:39 am
    Love with a chance of drowning: My fearful adventure Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you was beyond my control. Is it better to know or to not know? Whatever side of the fence you stand on; or maybe you’re a straddler, regardless I recently finished up a book by Torre DeRoche titled Love with a chance of drowning that addresses this topic. It’s a true account of Torre’s journey from the life of a city girl with a fear of open water to facing her fears and finding love and adventure on a journey across the pacific. I’m not going to…

  • Nostalgia and the art of learning to let go

    Justin
    19 May 2013 | 1:30 am
      For many of us most of our days are filled with specific routines that have become almost second nature, I hate to say that they’re insignificant but that’s what they can feel like sometimes. You’re probably so use to doing them that it requires very little energy or thought to accomplish them anymore. This could be anything from the drive to work, to the food you eat, how you get your kids ready, the tasks you perform throughout the day, daily interactions with other people or your significant other, and right on down to the way you end your day and prepare for bed.

  • Paleo in a pinch

    Justin
    13 May 2013 | 1:30 am
      As a kid growing up I loved the show Scoobie-Doo and believe it or not it actually taught me some valuable life lessons, especially when it comes to being prepared for the munchies. Whoaa, I know what you’re thinking but I’m being serious here, the real munchies, those times when you’re caught without a meal and starv’n Marv’n (no offense to any Marvin’s out there). I use to really struggle to stay Paleo while traveling; trying to find healthy alternatives while on the road, airport, and at restaurants was such a headache. I found myself always…

  • Shred Your Butt Tacos: A Los Paleo Recipe

    Justin
    9 May 2013 | 1:30 am
    Every now and then I like to have some friends stop by and drop some awesome nuggets on you guys. Well, this is no exception. Get your abs and your grub on today with a taco recipe guaranteed to blow your mind. This is an excerpt from Los Paleo: Mexican Paleo Recipesa Marla Sarris creation. Shred Your Butt Tacos: A Los Paleo Recipe Mmm….tacos. They’re absolutely delicious, but with ingredients such as beans, rice, tortillas and sour cream, there’s no way that tacos can be considered paleo… …or can they? With a little work, you can make tacos not only paleo, but…

  • The definitive guide to cravings

    Justin
    5 May 2013 | 1:30 am
      If I asked you what you needed to do to beat food cravings what would your response be? Hell, if I asked you to fight any craving or addiction what would your response be? Be more disciplined and display more willpower are by far the most common response I hear. But as we’ve covered here before your willpower is depleted day in and day out, there is a limited supply or switch you can just flick that turns it on, and it must be restored and practiced in order to get the most out of it. Aside from that cravings are not as simple as just eating this and not eating that, cravings are…
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  • Childhood Obesity: a Statewide Analysis

    CatheDotCom
    19 May 2013 | 9:45 am
    Wake Up! Obesity in Children Now at Alarming Levels The problem of childhood obesity in the United States has been well documented, with a notable increase in recent years. Whereas in 1980 only 7% were obese in 1980, it is now estimated that the figure has now risen to over 20%. This article outlines the overall distribution of childhood obesity and underlines the need for urgent action.  Childhood Obesity is on the Rise The Centers for Disease Control outlines statistics for obesity in both the adult and child population. It shows a certain amount of variation between slightly above the…

  • Why Recovery Days Are Important for Getting Fitter

    CatheDotCom
    19 May 2013 | 9:37 am
    Do you feel guilty when you take a day off from exercise? You shouldn’t. Recovery days are an important part of any fitness program. When you use them wisely they can help you achieve greater fitness gains while avoiding the problem of overtraining and burnout. Here’s what you should know about recovery days – why they’re important and whether you should do a lighter workout or take the day off entirely. What is a Recovery Day? As you might expect, recovery days are days where you give your muscles AND your brain a break from intense training. There are two types of recovery days –…

  • Is the American Diet Changing for the Better – or Not?

    CatheDotCom
    19 May 2013 | 9:26 am
    Diet trends come and go. At one time, low-fat diets were the rage. Then low-carb diets made their debut and became the diet of choice for losing weight. After paleo came on the scene, people began taking a caveman’s approach to choosing what to eat and no one can deny that gluten-free is growing in popularity. Dietary approaches come and go, but what about the bigger picture? How has the American diet evolved over the last 40 years? Are we eating healthier – or not? A recent study released called the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys or NHANES identified a number of…

  • Exercise Trends: How Many People Meet the Recommended Requirement for Exercise?

    CatheDotCom
    19 May 2013 | 9:12 am
    Exercise doesn’t seem to be on most American’s priority list. If you ask most people, they’ll tell you they WANT to get into shape, but most aren’t taking steps to get there. According to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 20% of Americans meet the current recommended guidelines for aerobic and strength-training exercise. The message that exercise can improve your health and quality of life is still falling on deaf ears for many. What’s the most popular type of exercise? Aerobic exercise is the form of exercise most Americans do on a…

  • Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be Your Diet

    CatheDotCom
    19 May 2013 | 9:02 am
    Feeling sleepy during the day? If you stayed up late working on the computer or watching a late night movie, you can blame it on that but for some people feeling sleeping and tired during the day is a recurring theme. They regularly find themselves nodding off at work or simply lack the motivation to get things done. If that sounds like you, you might want to take a closer look at your diet. A new study shows that what you eat plays a role in how energetic and alert you feel during the day.  Diet and Daytime Fatigue According to a new study published in the journal Sleep, eating a diet high…
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    Body-Buildin.com

  • A Different Approach to Fat Burning

    Free Fly
    20 May 2013 | 12:35 pm
    Does this approach means no more cardio? Well not quite, but if you train with weights in a correct manner you won’t need to do boring hours of cardio anymore. My method is called the “F4X system” and it is also featured in the “Old School New Body” program. Even though it has some similarities to HIIT, it doesn’t require you to do interval cardio. It relies on using moderate weights, high fatigue training and short breaks between sets. It will pump your muscles really good and burn a lot of fat as well. So here is what you need to do: take a weight with which you can usually…

  • Squatting Is Like Sex...

    Free Fly
    19 May 2013 | 1:20 pm

  • Foods That Give Us Energy

    Free Fly
    18 May 2013 | 2:21 pm
    It is really sad that most of the people turn to all kinds of stimulants to get a boost of energy instead of getting it from whole foods. What they don’t realize is that stimulants such as coffee, sugar or energy drinks have negative side effects on the long term. They do give you a boost of energy for the moment, but in time they fatigue your adrenal glands and disrupt your blood sugar. Not to mention the side effect that you feel after a short period of time, which is the crash in energy that comes right after the initial high. Practically these stimulants are drugs and can’t be…

  • Top 7 Most Popular Bodybuilding Experts

    Free Fly
    17 May 2013 | 1:42 pm
    I should mention right from the start that these guys are not scientists, they don't have a PhD in Nutrition and they are not professional bodybuilders. But they do have a few things in common: they all transformed their bodies, gained a good amount of muscle and now they are sharing their experience and helping others through YouTube videos, e-books or websites. Since some of their advice is not scientifically proven, yet it works very well for most of the guys we can consider them experts in BroScience.See a sample of each one in the video below and continue reading the article to find out…

  • Blueberry Protein Pancakes Recipe

    Free Fly
    16 May 2013 | 9:54 am
    Compliments of Metabolic CookingIngredients:- 6 egg whites- 1/2 cup oatmeal (dry)- vanilla extract- a pinch of cinnamon powder- a pinch of stevia- blueberries (fresh or frozen)- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda- cooking spray- for extra protein, you can add a scoop of protein powder as well The recipe makes 1 serving (4 to 6 pancakes)Directions:1. First heat a frying pan until hot and then reduce to medium temperature2. After mixing together all the ingredients in a blender, spray some pam (or other cooking spray), drop by spoonful onto the pan3. When bubbles start to form, place evenly on pancake…
 
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    Joachim's Training Post

  • The Scientific 7-Minute Workout : Not Really

    Doug Joachim
    22 May 2013 | 11:42 am
    It is NOT really a 7 minute workout! The original article which appeared in The American College of Sports Medicine Journalstated for most people the circuit program should be repeated for 2 or 3 times (totaling 21 minutes) for maximum benefits. I guess titling the article "The Scientific 21-Minute Workout" wouldn't sell as many newspapers."...following the established ACSM guidelines for high-intensity exercise of at least 20 minutes is recommended (3). This may require multiple repetitions (or circuits) of a multistation exercise circuit." I have a few comments and issues with the article…

  • The Hungry Games: Controlling Hunger

    Doug Joachim
    30 Apr 2013 | 3:18 pm
    The thing about hunger is most of us aren't hungry because we need food.  We have trained our bodies, with the help of Monsanto to Mcdonalds, to crave and desire food. As Americans we have fast, cheap and out of control access to every kind of food imaginable.  Willpower to just say 'no' is not enough. Understanding hunger and doing some self experimentation is the key to controlling it.Hunger- \həŋ-gər\ (noun): a. A strong desire or need for food.b. The discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by a prolonged lack of food.For many years I ate 5 to 6 small meals per day,…

  • Juicing is Not so Healthy

    Doug Joachim
    23 Apr 2013 | 6:17 am
    Sadly we have migrated away from eating whole foods in their natural state.  Are we lazy or is it something else because this is the healthiest way to pack in nutrients and sate your appetite.  Science hasn't improved on mother nature. Sorry GMO's. Why have so many of us resorted to blending or juicing our fruits and vegetables? I suspect its because its easier and faster to drink 2 apples, 1 lemon and bushel of kale than to actually go through the tedious mastication process.  Besides who has the time to steam kale, chew up 2 apples and slice and squeeze a lemon when you can…

  • GMO Frankenfoods, Yum!

    Doug Joachim
    18 Apr 2013 | 7:06 am
    Since the 1990's most likely you have unknowingly been eating GMO's everyday and so have your kids. Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are a part of a huge uncontrolled science experiment pushed on the American public by Monsanto and other argri-farms.  We really don't know if they are safe, but just like the helpless lab rat we are mandatorily subjected to this frankenfood on a regular basis.  Many in the health and fitness field think we should limit our exposure to these foods.  So what exactly are GMO's? "A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered…

  • 30 Strange Fitness Facts & Myths Debunked

    Doug Joachim
    16 Apr 2013 | 4:27 pm
    Cholesterol is not a good indicator of future hearth disease.  A large waist size (over 40 inches for men and 35 for women) is a much better indicator of future cardiovascular disease risk then cholesterol levels.  Pound for pound your tongue is the strongest muscle in your body and your glutes (butt muscles) are the strongest in absolute terms.   There are 10 bacteria cells in your body for every 1 human cell you have.  Meaning you are more bacteria then human! Furthermore, most of this bacteria in and on your body is not yet classified by science.  Click here…
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    Impact Fitness Inc

  • Discover How To Boost Your Energy Level

    Dan Mathews
    9 May 2013 | 12:29 pm
    Do you get tired during the day due to a lack of energy?  There are a lot of reasons why you lose steam after lunch and that’s why it’s important to do everything in your power to give your body all the essentials to have a productive day.  Learning how to boost your energy level [...]

  • Have You Tried Working Out Outdoors?

    Niall Traynor the Trainer
    8 May 2013 | 5:26 am
    Working out outdoors can be an exhilarating experience as you get to explore new surroundings while breathing in fresh air, not the usual stale sweaty gym air and the best part, it’s free!  After a long, cold winter keeping you inside, its time to get outdoors for your training program.  Can’t afford a gym membership?  [...]

  • Pasta Foods Under 500 Calories

    Niall Traynor the Trainer
    6 May 2013 | 8:04 am
    Any type of pasta in my opinion is super delicious to eat.   It can be super simple to make or can take you a good amount of time, all dependent on what you put in it.   Now all of us have probably beaten into our heads that pasta is BAD and will make [...]

  • How To Gain More Muscle If You’ve Always Been Skinny

    Coach D
    1 May 2013 | 7:51 am
    Are you one of those dudes who has always wanted to pack on more muscle but struggles to add weight onto your lean frame? Chances are you’re one of those guys who puts in countless hours lifting all those weights and has little to show of your efforts. Well there is a good reason for [...]

  • 2 Of The Best Late Night Healthy Snacks

    Niall Traynor the Trainer
    30 Apr 2013 | 8:40 am
    To be successful with any healthy eating plan you need to make you plan out a good list of nutritional snacks you can grab quickly in a pinch or chances are your plan will fail.   A lot of us find ourselves craving to eat the crappy foods late at night, in front of the [...]
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    FitOverFat.com

  • IFBB Bikini Pro Jessica Jessie Talks With Fitoverfat.com

    Admin
    3 May 2013 | 2:37 pm
    Name: Jessica Jessie Location:  Rockville, Maryland Age:32 Height: 5’5″ & 1/2 Weight: 130 LBS Occupation:  Master Personal Trainer and Certified Nutritionist;  Spokesmodel for Powerfit Nutrition Achievements: I’ve competed in 2 Miss Bikini Olympias and the Arnold Classic When did you get started with fitness? I’ve been an athlete my whole life.  I played soccer almost as soon as I could walk.  Then in high school I played three sports including volleyball, basketball and soccer which ultimately earned me a scholarship to Virginia Commonwealth University.

  • So You Want To Be A Competitive Bodybuilder: Part 1

    Admin
    2 May 2013 | 12:20 pm
    In the final moments before you step out from backstage and into the lights it dawns on you that you are finally here. All the years of weight training, the months of dieting and cardio, the days of planning your posing routine, color and who to thank are all done. Now there is nothing left to do but step out under the hot stage lights and wait for the judges to call out the poses you have worked so hard to perfect. These are the final moments before you will share the brotherhood with the rare breed of competitive bodybuilders. Often times the journey to the competitive stage is paved with…

  • Australian Fitness Model Sarah Allen Talks With Fitoverfat.com

    Admin
    16 Apr 2013 | 12:02 pm
    Name: Sarah Allen (Eveston) Location:  Australia Age: 28 Height: 165 CM Weight: 52 KG – 115 LBS Occupation:  Supplement Sales And Mum Achievements: Competition: 2013- IFBB Australasian Open Bikini Tall, 2nd 2013- IFBB All Female Classic Open Bikini Tall, 2nd 2013- FitX IFBB Open Bikini Tall, 2nd 2012- IFBB QLD State Championships, Open Bikini 2nd 2012- IFBB Australasian -Open Bikini 4th 2012 – FitX Melbourne IFBB – Open Bikini 4th 2011- IFBB QLD championships, Open Bikini 2nd Media: 2013- Shared cover IFBB Australia Magazine, Muscle & Fitness 1st edition. 2013-…

  • Bodyspace Sensation Nick “XNickEdgeX” Paniagua Talks With Fitoverfat.com

    Admin
    11 Apr 2013 | 9:48 am
    Name: Nick Paniagua Location:  Orange County, CA Age: 30 Height: 5’8″ Weight: 172 Lbs Occupation:  IT Specialist and Business Owner Achievements: IronMan Magazine 2008, Bodybuilding.com ad 2009, CutAndJacked.com Interview 2010, IronMan Magazine 2010, Natural Muscle Magazine 2011, Bodybuilding.com Interview 2012. When did you get started with fitness? I was around 15-16 years old when my father came home with a bench press and some weights. My interest in muscle stemmed from being bullied when I was younger and my dad knew that. He helped me put everything together right in…

  • Training Program Design 101: Practical Percentages

    Admin
    10 Apr 2013 | 7:54 am
    Percentage-based training is a very popular and heavily debated topic in the fitness industry. With both pros and cons working for and against its use, part two of our exclusive Fit Over Fat Program Design 101 series will discuss how to implement percentages into your training programs for optimal results. Please read part one of the series (Training Program Design 101: Fundamentals) The Pros and Cons of Percentage Training What are the benefits of percentage based training? Percentage based training allows us the ability to design programs while meticulously manipulating increases and…
 
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    Fit Chick Café

  • Motivational Giveaway

    Brankica
    16 May 2013 | 9:28 am
    Hey ladies, I want to do a giveaway for those who are just starting out. It can be you or you can win one for a friend. The point being, I will give away size XL shirts from Fit Chick Apparel. How to enter you need a photo and a short story photo is of you (even if you are only trying to win a shirt for a friend) story is your story story should be about your fitness road, how you started, how you find motivation, if you are just starting out what made you do it, if you have been on this road for awhile what keeps you going, or anything similar with one goal – to MOTIVATE others –…

  • How to Distribute Your Macro Nutrients in a Diet

    Brankica
    14 May 2013 | 2:12 pm
    This is the second part of Easy Way to Calculate your Caloric Needs Macronutrients distribution This is a very popular issue and even though I follow a distribution to an extent, because I have tried and tested what works for me, I will tell you that there is much more to it than simply saying “I eat a 40/30/30 ratio”. How much fat do you need? Let me start with fats, because most women trying to lose weight, decide that they should just cut out all the fat they can from their diets, usually ending up – not eating enough fats for a healthy body. Us girls need fat to stay…

  • Bojana Vasiljevic – IFBB Figure Pro

    Brankica
    9 Apr 2013 | 4:59 pm
    There aren’t many competitors from my home country of Serbia competing at the top level in the bodybuilding world. And out of those few, Bojana is the one with the biggest potential and an amazing success waiting ahead of her. She made her pro debut in the IFBB figure just weeks ago and the feedback has been more than great. I am so happy to feature her story here as well as call her one of Fit Chick Apparel sponsored athletes. What inspired you to get involved with this sport? During my university years, few University professors told me that I had a good predisposition for fitness…

  • Don’t stretch before workouts

    Brankica
    8 Apr 2013 | 4:42 am
    I wanted to share these findings with you, in case you do static stretches before working out. A lot of people still do, trying to prevent injuries, however, some studies proved that you may be actually doing the opposite. So to stay on the safe side, instead of doing static stretches (holding a position for 30 seconds or even more), do  dynamic warm ups. If you are more of a visual learner, here is a presentation you can use to visualize this Referenced research: Motor Control and Human Performance Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, 
University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia Department of…

  • Felicia Hewitt – NPC Bikini Competitor

    Brankica
    18 Mar 2013 | 11:51 am
    I am really excited to share this interview with Fit Chick Apparel‘s first ever sponsored athlete, the gorgeous bikini competitor Felicia Hewitt. What inspired you to get involved with this sport? I have always been interested in fitness. In high school I ran, and in college, I got interested in weight training after an intro class to health and fitness. I started on my own, reading anything and everything I could get my hands on and training 2-3 times a week in the university rec center. I still hadn’t shaken my “cardio bunny” status, though. Eventually, I wanted a gym with more…
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    BestBody.org

  • Why You Should Perform Crossfit Workouts at Home

    Edgar J.
    22 May 2013 | 11:17 pm
    Having appeared a lot on TV and online since many years ago, Crossfit is now seen as one of the most popular and preferred fitness training programs of this decade. The so-called program is actually a new way of considering human performance and health, thus gives a new paradigm of fitness training. It is said to be a revolution in the world of fitness training. The best thing is that you can have Crossfit workouts at home which means dramatically toning your body in the comfort and exclusiveness of your dwelling.The post Why You Should Perform Crossfit Workouts at Home appeared first on…

  • Workouts for Women: Get Your Sexy Health Body Through Gym

    Edgar J.
    21 May 2013 | 12:27 am
    A gym can be a perfect place for women to workout and shape their body. When you perform the routines in the gym, you do not have to worry about unfriendly weather that may affect your outdoor cardio workouts like jogging or running. You will also meet new people every day while exercising in the gym. In order to burn fat effectively, there are some gym workouts for women that you should incorporate.The post Workouts for Women: Get Your Sexy Health Body Through Gym appeared first on BestBody.org.

  • How to Perform Strength Training Routines Effectively?

    Edgar J.
    18 May 2013 | 12:31 am
    To get maximum results, you should perform the workouts at least twice in a week. If you desire it to be effective, you need to do the exercises three times per week. Instead of performing the same exercises that will be boring for you for each day, you can spend a session working out your arms, another session for strengthening your legs, and a final session to work your core, including the back, chest, and stomach. Meanwhile, if you become a member of a gym, you may need the help of a personal trainer to use the gym machines.The post How to Perform Strength Training Routines Effectively?

  • The Superior Functionality You Can Get From The Bowflex Uppercut

    Edgar J.
    17 May 2013 | 9:34 am
    Boxing is one of the most popular sports in the world. Due to the excitement that it brings, there are a lot of people who have decided to try their hands at it. In this case, the newly introduced equipment that is specifically used for boxing will certainly help a lot. The equipment is known as the Bowflex Uppercut, and is now used by a number of boxing enthusiasts. With the exceptional features offered by this equipment, every individual interested in boxing will certainly take full advantage of its ability to make people better boxers.The post The Superior Functionality You Can Get From…

  • Teeter Hang Ups EP-560

    Edgar J.
    14 May 2013 | 1:48 pm
    One of the most popular inversion tables supplier on the market nowadays. Based on some engineering studies, the inversion tables manufactured by Teeter have high quality in terms of strength, endurance, assembly, and rotation control. One of the best and most innovative products is the Teeter Hang Ups EP-560. It is also considered as one of the latest inversion tables produced by Teeter. This inversion table was introduced in January 2012. If you are looking for the right inversion table that meets your needs and budget, this EP-560 can be a good consideration. There are actually several…
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    Kimi Walker

  • Spotlight: Yoga Gangsters

    Kimi
    5 May 2013 | 6:52 pm
    I’m officially a Yoga Gangster! I had such a great experience that I wanted to put the SPOTLIGHT on the organization that I completed thecertification with this past weekend. So, what is Yoga Gangsters? Yoga Gangsters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit … Continue reading →The post Spotlight: Yoga Gangsters appeared first on Kimi Walker. Tags:  Kimi Walker, Pay It Forward, Wellness, Yoga, Yoga Gangsters Del.icio.us Facebook TweetThis Digg StumbleUpon Comments:  0 (Zero), Be the first to leave a reply!You might be interested in this:    Foods Packed…

  • Motivation Monday: Triumph Over Your Circumstances

    Kimi
    15 Apr 2013 | 7:07 am
    Circumstances. We all have them. However, the main factor that sets successful people apart from those who accept mediocrity is their ability to use their circumstances as motivation and not as a handicap. This week think of the things that … Continue reading →The post Motivation Monday: Triumph Over Your Circumstances appeared first on Kimi Walker. Tags:  Kimi Walker, Motivation Del.icio.us Facebook TweetThis Digg StumbleUpon Comments:  0 (Zero), Be the first to leave a reply!You might be interested in this:    Foods Packed With Minerals!

  • Memorial Day Countdown

    Kimi
    11 Mar 2013 | 12:59 am
    Tags:   Del.icio.us Facebook TweetThis Digg StumbleUpon Comments:  0 (Zero), Be the first to leave a reply!You might be interested in this:    The First Step Is Moving On. . .  My Motivation For This Week. . .  Adele Stands Up For Her … Continue reading →The post Memorial Day Countdown appeared first on Kimi Walker. Tags:   Del.icio.us Facebook TweetThis Digg StumbleUpon Comments:  0 (Zero), Be the first to leave a reply!You might be interested in this:    Workout Nutrition  What Can We Do To…

  • Foods Packed With Minerals!

    Kimi
    8 Mar 2013 | 6:20 am
      The infographic below will give you an idea of food sources that will aid in your consumption of minerals. It’s always best to get your vitamins and minerals from natural sources if possible! Tags:  Healthy Eating, Inforgraphic, Kimi Walker, minerals, … Continue reading →The post Foods Packed With Minerals! appeared first on Kimi Walker. Tags:  Healthy Eating, Inforgraphic, Kimi Walker, minerals, Nutrition, vitamins Del.icio.us Facebook TweetThis Digg StumbleUpon Comments:  0 (Zero), Be the first to leave a reply!You might be interested…

  • Nubian Wellness

    Kimi
    6 Mar 2013 | 7:26 am
    For more information on a variety of wellness topics, please visit  www.nubianwellness.org! Tags:  Kimi Walker, Nubian Wellness, Wellness Del.icio.us Facebook TweetThis Digg StumbleUpon Comments:  0 (Zero), Be the first to leave a reply!You might be interested in this:    The 5 Components of … Continue reading →The post Nubian Wellness appeared first on Kimi Walker. Tags:  Kimi Walker, Nubian Wellness, Wellness Del.icio.us Facebook TweetThis Digg StumbleUpon Comments:  0 (Zero), Be the first to leave a reply!You might be…
 
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    Savvy Sassy Me

  • Food, Fuel, and Amazingly Delicious Quest Protein Bars

    Kacie Phillips
    5 May 2013 | 10:58 am
    < !DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"> (Cue Study Break) Hehehehe- Don’t tell!? I hope life has bestowed you with blessings as we move into the summer months.  I can honestly say that God is good and my life is moving at full force.  I am incredibly excited for the future.  More on that later. As I am trudging through these last few weeks of school, work, and complete madness, healthy snacks and water are my best friend. DRINK ALL ZEEEEEEE WATER (and sometimes Diet Coke, but mostly Iced Coffee). I am struggling y’all.

  • World Market’s My Amazing Mom Contest & Fan Sweepstakes

    Kacie Phillips
    6 Apr 2013 | 3:00 am
    < !DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"> Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. Growing up, this meant a few key things in my household: My brother and I would stop bickering  bicker less than usual for a day and mom would get breakfast in bed. But now as a college student that lives away from home, the holiday takes on a whole new meaning. My mom and I have always been close, but we have definitely gained a new appreciation and respect for…

  • Get in the Right Mindset to Exercise Regularly

    Kacie Phillips
    31 Mar 2013 | 8:00 pm
    < !DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"> Happy Monday! Let’s kickstart the week with a bit of MOTIVATION. Without further ado, I’m excited to announce a NEW and FABULOUS partnership with the folks at EverydayHealth.com!  I will be working with them to bring you fresh content that is motivating, inspiring, and OH-MY-GOSH-TODAY-IS-MY-DAY-isms.   Today, we’re talking about your MIND–and getting in the right mindset to exercise regularly (read about my recent 6.25% dedication to myself and my fitness here).  I talk and…

  • My 6.25% Declaration to Myself & My Fitness

    Kacie Phillips
    14 Mar 2013 | 8:30 pm
    < !DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"> Happy Friday loves! Yesterday morning I woke up to a pleasant surprise.  I am HONORED to have been featured over on the FitFluential blog as the Ambassador Spotlight!  Being a FitFluential Ambassador has truly been a blessing in growing my blog, online presence, and self-confidence. As you know, I have been ridiculously busy during the past two months. This Spring semester has been amazingly exciting as well as painfully exhausting.  I am a strong advocate for “you always have time…

  • Think Like Zuck: The Five Secrets of Mark Zuckerberg (Book Review)

    Kacie Phillips
    1 Mar 2013 | 7:13 pm
    < !DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"> Let’s Talk Zuck. When I was first presented with the opportunity to read and review Think Like Zuck: The Five Secrets of Facebook’s Improbably Brilliant CEO Mark Zuckerberg, preconceived notions got the best of me. Through connections within FitFluential, I was able to receive this book directly from the author to read and review for both my Entrepreneurship course and my blog. I was excited to delve into a business-minded book, but I was equally skeptical of how it could tell an…
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    Thoughts from Bob Choat....

  • Why Retire When You Can Live Longer and Healthier Working in Your Passion…

    Bob Choat
    22 May 2013 | 3:31 pm
    “Sooner or later I’m going to die, but I’m not going to retire.” ~Margaret Mead In a recent article by T. Boone Pickens, in it he stated that he was celebrating his 85 birthday and would never retire until he’s in a box about to be buried. He went on to state that when he sold his first company at the age of 68, he immediately started another one. Those people that he knew who did retire at 65 ended living a life that either ended early or at a lower quality. Though many studies have addressed the issue of retirement and health, from what I’ve read they…

  • It’s Not About Getting an Education that Counts… It’s the Action Towards a Worthy Goal and How the What You Learn Fits

    Bob Choat
    22 May 2013 | 12:08 am
    I just read that Tumblr was sold to Yahoo for $1.1 billion and netted it’s founder, David Karp, $250 million.  We all know the stories of Bill Gates and Steven Jobs dropping out of college to start their companies, making each billionaires and changing the world.  David Karp dropped out of high school at the age of 14.  He was prodded by his mother to do so. Education should have a purpose beyond getting a degree.  The purpose of education in my opinion is how is it going to be used and for what purpose?  Is it simply knowledge?  Or will it be applied towards a worthy goal?  Will…

  • Practice as If It’s Real and Practice It Right…

    Bob Choat
    20 May 2013 | 10:28 pm
    Throughout my life I learned that practice in any endeavor is important.  The problem with simply practicing is that many people who do, will do the same practice over and over.  They never make adjustments.  All they do is practice.  When you practice the wrong thing, then the practice is wrong. Practicing as if what you’re doing is the real deal, then you’ll discover what works and what doesn’t work.  Sometimes that includes getting hurt.  When I practiced football, it was about going all out the right way.  When you do that in practice, then in a game it becomes…

  • Building Self-Confidence Through Challenges…

    Bob Choat
    19 May 2013 | 11:08 pm
    Self-confidence can be developed in many different ways.  I’ve used hypnosis with many of my clients to help get them going.  Still, there’s nothing like building confidence through direct challenges.  That is one of the reasons why I have my clients take action in areas they lack confidence. I can remember in every phase of my life where I lacked confidence, it was only through action where I developed it.  Physical confidence was the easiest for me to create in my life. The Marines are great at instilling self-confidence.  I loved the physical and mental challenges…

  • Change and Motion in Life and Success…

    Bob Choat
    19 May 2013 | 12:03 am
    In Newtonian physics and calculus (used to describe physics mathematically), change and motion is a big part of how they work.  When a Formula 1 race car moves from one point to another, this is change and motion in the real world.  Using calculus, we’d determine how fast the race car was going, whether it was accelerating and the amount of time it took.  Calculus looks at change within a system.  And in this example, every single car is part of the system.  The attitude of each driver is part of the system.  The teams of each driver is part of the system.  The cars themselves is…
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    Lean Lifestyle Lab

  • Why Do Most People Fail At Losing Weight Permanently

    Stefan
    26 Apr 2013 | 12:00 am
    Weight loss is easy. Seriously it is. Have you ever heard of anyone going on a diet who hasn’t lost at least five, then or more pounds? Weight loss is not the difficult part, weight maintenance is. In other words, losing weight is not that difficult but keeping it off is. Depending on what study you look at, long-term weight loss success rates are quoted between 5% and 20%. That means 80% to 95% of all dieters regain their weight in the long-term! It also explains why statistics show that the typical American dieter now makes four weight loss attempts per year. After all, if one of…

  • Do You Have Any Of The Most Common Nutritional Deficiencies?

    Stefan
    22 Apr 2013 | 12:00 am
    This article is about the most common deficiencies and how to avoid them. But first let me share my own experience with nutritional deficiencies with you. Initially when I got interested in a healthier lifestyle I was only concerned with the amount of calories I was consuming in my diet. Once I had a good understanding of calories my focus shifted to the macronutrient composition of my diet, that is the composition of carbohydrates, protein and fat. Only much later did I realise that I was not really addressing the importance of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Looking back I think I…

  • Can You Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss By Kicking Sugary Drinks?

    Stefan
    19 Apr 2013 | 12:00 am
    Having a can of coke (or any other kind of sugary drink) with every meal easily becomes a habit for many of us. Once you yet into this habit it feels kind of natural to have a sweet drink with every meal. And it feels like something is missing if you don’t have that sweet drink with your meal anymore. But along with your sugar high come a range of problems that I’ll talk about in this article. A can of coke (12 oz) has 140 calories. If you have two cans per day, that’s 280 calories per day. That’s almost 2,000 calories per week. Drinking that every day equates to one…

  • The Underlying Secret Behind All Diets

    Stefan
    15 Apr 2013 | 12:00 am
    People say weight loss is about 70% diet and 30% exercise. For weight loss that’s probably right but for long-term weight loss success it’s probably more than 70% diet. What many people don’t realise is that when it comes to your diet, there are very few things that matter in terms of achieving weight loss and keeping the weight off. These two factors account for 95% of your results: 1. The amount of overall calories you consume. 2. The amount of protein you consume. (This is because it takes the body more energy to digest protein compared to carbohydrates and fat. Protein…

  • Five Studies That Will Change The Way You Think About Weight Loss

    Stefan
    12 Apr 2013 | 12:00 am
    This article is about five studies and their surprising results. #1: Can You Eat Twinkies All Day And Lose Weight? That’s what nutrition Professor Mark Haub asked himself when he started his convenience store diet. While he is not advocating this kind of diet to lose, he ran his experiment to show that to lose weight you just need to eat fewer calories than you burn. He limited his calories to 1,800 per day. Two thirds of his calories came from junk food such as Twinkies, Doritos, Oreos, sugary cereals etc. He also took a multi-vitamin and ate some vegetables every day. The result? He…
 
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  • 5 foods to lose weight and gain muscle mass

    MeMe
    16 May 2013 | 4:57 am
    One of the major pitfalls that many people are wanting to lose weight is the loss of muscle mass. For this to achieve the desired goal, it is important to make a system that helps you lose fat and turn it into muscle. To be effective this diet should contain at least 5 foods. Not only those people who lose weight have the drawback of losing muscle mass, but those thin people who are afraid to make physical activity and lose even more muscle. To prevent this from happening, you need to make a special regime, which in the case of an overweight person, can help you lose fat and turn it into…

  • How to create the best environment for slimming

    MeMe
    16 May 2013 | 4:26 am
    Losing weight is not just a matter of willpower, exercise, diet and all those things it also required certain habits and learn to create a favorable environment to lose weight. Here you will learn some tips on how to create the best environment for slimming. Some habits are conspiring ending when you lose weight, no doubt. Some bad habits, rather. Watching too much television, nibble between meals, live opening the refrigerator, not respecting the time or have no regard for other people who are dieting home are some of these dubious practices that you should delete. Here are some habits that…

  • Tuna Onions recipe to treat hypertriglyceridemia

    MeMe
    16 May 2013 | 3:45 am
    When you are overweight, a complication that can suffer is the hypertriglyceridemia. If this were your case, it is important that to prepare meals in calories and rich in nutrients that allow lower your triglycerides, such as omega-3. A recipe you can have on hand with these features is the tuna with onions. The tuna is a suitable food for both weight loss and to reduce triglyceride. It is a low fat meat and rich in omega 3, you can put on a menu adapted to treat hypertriglyceridemia and overweight. Ingredients for Tuna Recipe 4 tuna loins. 2 cloves of garlic. 3 onions. 2 tablespoons olive…

  • 5 Strategies to overcome hunger and lose kilos

    MeMe
    16 May 2013 | 3:29 am
    Overcoming hunger is not easy, especially at certain times of day. Therefore, it is always good to have on hand a number of strategies to help you overcome hunger and lose kilos. If you want to know how to make the food will not win, do not miss these 5 strategies. In addition to the tricks and tips that you can learn to control anxiety, it is important to have other strategies so that the food will not win and you lose kilos. 1. Plan your menu The best way to ensure that the food will not win is to have your meals and menus armed. If you can keep ready all meats in your meals, corresponding…

  • Pelvic pain in pregnancy: Symphysis pubis dysfunction

    MeMe
    12 May 2013 | 6:43 pm
    It is proven that one in five pregnant women have sharp pain in the pelvic area during pregnancy. The pelvic pain of pregnancy is a dysfunction of the Pubic symphysis. This disorder can be a nuisance or even extremely painful, to the point that it becomes difficult to walk. The pelvic pain of pregnancy also known as pelvic girdle pain, is a painful condition almost unique pregnancy. The pain and discomfort is generated in the pelvic region, often in the front, but can radiate to the hips, back, groin, abdomen and legs. These disturbances are due to excessive movement of the baby and the…
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  • My Last Days -The Story of Zach Sobiech and How he is Inspiring the World with how he Lived

    Micah LaCerte
    21 May 2013 | 6:21 am
    Zach Sobiech’s story was one I had not heard of until today and it really moved me.  He passed away yesterday of a terminal cancer but lived his life to the fullest. I wanted to share his story with all of you.  We can all take something from this and learn to live our lives to the fullest too.  Live your Life Smiling and for a Greater Purpose!! Zach was a Song writer and His Song “Clouds” already has over 3 million hits.  Check it out .. Just Awesome If you wouldn’t mind sharing this so more people hear Zach’s story.  His family has requested that anyone…

  • Success Story: Leading By Example – Mensfitness.com Feature

    Micah LaCerte
    13 May 2013 | 6:58 am
    This current health and physical education teacher and former baseball pro loses 18 pounds in 12 weeks. Name: Matthew Johnson Hometown: Maryville, Missouri Age: 35 Height: 5’11″ Occupation: Northwest Missouri State University Instructor Weight Before: 198 pounds Weight After: 180 pounds Duration: 12 weeks Mensfitness.com Feature: http://www.mensfitness.com/training/success-stories/success-story-leading-by-example Matthew Johnson knows health and fitness. A former collegiate baseball and basketball player, Johnson went on to play professional baseball in the Independent Baseball…

  • Success Story: Waking Up To A New Reality – Mensfitness.com Feature

    Micah LaCerte
    13 May 2013 | 6:14 am
    This 27-year-old musician and entrepreneur loses 39 pounds in three months. Name: Jon Felske Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Occupation: Technology Entrepreneur/Lead Guitarist Age: 27 Height: 6’2″ Weight Before: 211 pounds Weight After: 172 pounds Duration: 3 months Mensfitness.com Feature: http://www.mensfitness.com/training/success-stories/success-story-waking-up-to-a-new-reality We all get wake-up calls. Jon Felske received his one day at work when he stood up at his cubicle and looked around the office. “I realized if I didn’t change my behavior, then this [mundane,…

  • Success Story: From Skinny Kid to Role Model – Mensfitness.com Feature

    Micah LaCerte
    12 May 2013 | 6:33 am
    This construction superintendent builds the physique of his teenage dreams in his thirties. Name: Jason Manson Hometown: Lenexa, Kansas Occupation: Construction Superintendent Age: 38 Height: 6’0” Weight Before: 160 Weight After: 183 Duration: 1 ½ years Mensfitness.com Feature: http://www.mensfitness.com/training/success-stories/success-story-from-skinny-kid-to-role-model “Ever since I was a little kid I always got made fun of because I was so small.” Unfortunately, this quote from Jason Manson is one that’s been heard from countless others. In the case of Manson, it was a reality…

  • Success Story: Fighting Crime and Fat – Mensfitness.com Feature

    tant123
    12 May 2013 | 5:13 am
    This police officer sheds 58 pounds in only 20 weeks. Name: Keith Keller Age: 36 Height: 5’10” Occupation: Police Officer Hometown: Clinton, Missouri Weight Before: 238 Weight After: 180 Duration: 20 weeks Mensfitness.com Feature: http://www.mensfitness.com/training/success-stories/success-story-fighting-crime-and-fat When we think of heroes, we think of the people who protect us. However, while they may be every bit as inspiring as movie or comic book heroes, police officers such as Keith Keller face real life consequences. In November 2011, while in the line of duty, Keller suffered a…
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  • THE BENEFITS OF TOMATOES

    admin
    23 May 2013 | 9:43 am
    Benefits Of Tomatoes Picked fresh from the garden, tomatoes are bursting with incredible  flavor and are delicious enough to eat like an apple. And you have heard the whole “an apple a day” saying goes, right? Well, a tomato a  day might be worth your while too, and this is why: Did you know one medium tomato provides you with more than a quarter of your vitamin C for a day, and it’s also rich in vitamin E and beta-carotene. How about tomatoes are an excellent natural source of potassium, with 556 milligrams in just one cup of tomato juice, which makes them a…

  • Slow Cooking Wednesday How To Make Chicken Cacciatore

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    22 May 2013 | 10:20 am
    Slow Cooker Chicken-Cacciatore INGREDIENTS Serves: 6 1 whole chicken (3-3 1/2 pounds), skinned and cut up 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes with added puree 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese DIRECTIONS Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick…

  • Tuesday’s Smoothie Blueberry Banana Blast

    admin
    21 May 2013 | 9:23 am
     Blueberry Banana Blast If you’re looking for a gluten-free smoothie that’s  packed full of rich nutrients and antioxidants well then look no further. By using some key ingredients including my secret oriental weapon this drink will not only get you moving but it will keep you moving, so have a sip and enjoy life. Serves 1 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice) ¼ cup blueberries 1 frozen banana or add 1/4 cup of ice 3 Tbsp ginger juice BLEND all ingredients together.  

  • THE BENEFITS OF SWEET POTATO

    admin
    20 May 2013 | 11:57 am
    Don’t let those disgustingly sugary Thanksgiving-day dishes fool you. Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, ideal whether you’re trying to cut carbs and lose weight—or bulk up and build muscle. What, exactly, are these fiber-rich root vegetables packing? Carotenoids: plant compounds that squelch cell damage caused by everyday living—and challenging workouts. Vitamin E: an antioxidant that may protect against heart disease. Potassium: a mineral necessary for muscle contraction, nerve transmission, bone health, water balance, and normal blood pressure. (It’s got more…

  • Monday Morning Lets Go Mode

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  • Parallettes Training: Reps and Sets

    Rachel
    20 May 2013 | 6:23 am
    It’s easy to get caught up in the reps and sets of your parallettes exercise – or any exercise for that matter. Here’s why you should quit worrying so much about the numbers: The post Parallettes Training: Reps and Sets appeared first on Parallettes Training.

  • How to Move Better with the Parallettes

    Rachel
    2 May 2013 | 8:38 am
    How do you achieve better movement with parallettes, or with general fitness practice? In this video, Ryan will share his wisdom on how to move better in general. Ryan’s advice is widely applicable, and will certainly help you with your parallettes training. The post How to Move Better with the Parallettes appeared first on Parallettes Training.

  • When to Progress with your Parallettes Training

    Rachel
    24 Apr 2013 | 12:07 pm
    It can be difficult to know when you’re ready to move on to the next level with your parallettes training. This video Ryan put together will help to put things in perspective.   The post When to Progress with your Parallettes Training appeared first on Parallettes Training.

  • Parallettes Exercises for Straight Arm Strength

    Ryan Hurst
    29 Mar 2013 | 12:29 pm
    One little-understood facet of upper-body strength development is the difference between straight-arm and bent-arm strength. Traditional exercise tends to address the latter at the expense of the former, but if you want to be able to perform movements like the planche or iron cross, you’ll need your muscles and ligaments to be strong and conditioned for strength while fully locked out. We think parallettes are a great tool for developing straight-arm strength for hand balance skills. They aren’t the only way, and they’re not a shortcut, but like any other tool, if you use…

  • Top Parallette Training Questions – Can I Use Kettlebells in Place of Parallette Bars?

    Amber
    28 Dec 2011 | 2:07 pm
    Kettlebells are great, but they don’t belong in your parallette training workouts. Here’s the deal:   Click the Arrow Button For a Transcript > Can I use my kettlebells in place of my parallettes? Short answer?  No. Pick a kettlebell up off the floor, give it a swing, and press it up over your head. No doubt about it, kettlebells are great for getting you strong and building muscle. But they weren’t designed as a stable platform for you to perform gymnastic moves on. That’s what parallettes are for. Using the wrong tool will only hold you back. So make sure…
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  • 7 Reasons Why You Should Drink Warm Water and Lemon Every Day

    Jason Corbin
    15 May 2013 | 7:32 am
    Imagine waking up to the sunrise outside your window. A warm, glowing orb of radiant light drives off the last shades of dusk and carries in the fresh spirit of the morning. Imagine putting it in a cup and drinking it to flush out the excesses of last night. Just like waking up to the...

  • Homemade Natural Fruit Popsicle Recipe

    Jason Corbin
    7 May 2013 | 1:15 pm
    Popsicles are one of the most versatile cold treats you can make. Using flavored sugar water, fresh fruit, fruit juices or just about anything you can dream up, the flavor combinations are endless.

  • How To Make Natural Sunscreen at Home

    Jason Corbin
    24 Apr 2013 | 1:57 pm
    There are many benefits to creating your own natural sunblock. Many of the leading commercial sunscreens contain harmful chemicals that disrupt hormone production, and make skin more sensitive to environmental allergens. With some simple ingredients and a little mixing work, you can easily create your own natural sunblock alternative. There are many recipes to make...

  • How To Grow and Extract Natural Stevia

    Jason Corbin
    23 Apr 2013 | 8:51 am
    An all-natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant, stevia extract has been used for centuries in many parts of the world. But as we discussed in our article revealing the truth about commercial stevia products, many of the products on the market are questionable in whether they contain the stevia we think...

  • The Truth About Stevia

    Jason Corbin
    22 Apr 2013 | 8:55 am
    America has a sweet tooth. Yet, with everyone trying to cut back on the amount of processed sugar that they consume, it’s left us looking for alternatives to give us that sweet taste in our drinks, meals and desserts without the side effects that refined sugar can have. Businesses are looking to cash in on...
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  • I can.

    Erica Saint Clair
    23 May 2013 | 6:55 am
    Two small words, just four letters, but such a powerful statement, a powerful mindset. Maybe more powerful than you imagine. When you look up and think “Maybe?” you open the door to cranking out the double unders. It won’t be easy at first, but you opened the door, and now you can step through it. When you think “Can I?” The bar will seemingly shed 10 pounds. It isn’t quite so heavy anymore, and for a moment, for a flash of a thought, you realize that yes, yes you can. When you look at the time cap and think “I can do this” – damn straight…

  • Add some color!

    Erica Saint Clair
    23 May 2013 | 6:54 am
    You don’t have to be stuck with a black binding anymore, not atJournalMENU! We’ve got a whole array of awesome binding colors, and if you don’t see your favorite, we can see if we can get it! Seriously, we live to make it uniquely yours.www.journalmenu.com

  • It’s a new day.

    Erica Saint Clair
    22 May 2013 | 8:06 am
    Yesterday is gone. Gone with it are your missed reps, your ugly reps and your not-quite-ROM reps – it’s a new day, a day where you can choose to put that all behind you and do it right. Gone with yesterday is your DFL or your DNF or your DNS – it’s a new day, a day where you can start and finish, improve and excel. Gone with yesterday are your excuses. “I’m too tired”, “I’m too busy”, “I’m too _______” – that was all yesterday. Today you can throw your excuses to the wind and make a single short hour for…

  • May the Iron Bar Rise Up

    Erica Saint Clair
    21 May 2013 | 8:34 am
    “I am new to CrossFit and was looking for a way to monitor my progress. There were so many choices to make this your own journal. When I had problems designing my journal, Erica and the staff were more than helpful – I felt like I was their very best customer.” -Robin Check out why everyone is raving about their kickass journals atwww.journalmenu.com!

  • Inspire Me: How to be a great coach.

    Erica Saint Clair
    21 May 2013 | 7:23 am
    Our very first article for Breaking Muscle made it to the most popular list! Check it out for ideas on how to inspire your athletes and go from a good coach to a great one!
 
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