Back in the Game! And what personal training means to me
After a short blogging hiatus, I'm back in full force. This break was nice in the way that it was recharging, giving me some great topics for future posts. And there's no better way to get going again...
View ArticleConstantly moving. Maximizing cardio in a time crunch
Many people today have the same fitness excuse. "I don't have time". For some people, this is just an excuse, where they could easily make improvements with their time management. For others, this is a...
View ArticleWhistle while you work. Working out at home.
There are a myriad of excuses for why an individual doesn't workout. Generally, the excuse most often given is a lack of time. As a society, we're working long hours, taking the kids to soccer...
View ArticleTake one down, pass it around. Enjoying alcohol while dieting
You've had a great summer vacation and enjoyed fabulous 4th of July celebrations. There were picnics in the park, back yard barbecues, and alcohol. Your intentions of healthy eating have gone down the...
View ArticleNot a gerbil in a wheel. Calculating cardio alternatives
Cardio is an important component of a healthy lifestyle, but it tends to be very challenging when it come to finding the motivation to do it. By incorporating a variety of exercises and activities into...
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Time Wasting Machine - Standing Calf Raises
Here is another time wasting machine for everyone to avoid. The standing calf raise. This is yet another machine that gyms have in the weight room just because potential members specifically look for...
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Awesome Abs! Try this on for size
It's a hot topic in the gym and in the world of fitness. Awesome Abs, Washboard Stomach, Six Pack, whatever you want to call it, everyone wants it. People will obsessively train their abs in order to...
View ArticleBirds of a Feather Flock Together or Misery Loves Company. How your friends...
This is the latest and greatest in health and fitness related news. Your friends are getting you fat and obesity is "socially contagious". I agree 100%.Those who have gone out to dinner with friends...
View ArticleI would walk 500 miles, And I would walk 500 more. Pedometers and walking...
Walking is easy. Almost everyone can do it. The problem is that most people don't. As technology advances, society becomes more sedentary and daily walking, or motion in general decreases. When...
View ArticleYou don't have to have a lump to have breast cancer.
While my posts here are about nutrition and fitness, this health related post contains some important information that could really change someone's life. I have a family history that involves...
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Dimples aren't cute when they're on your backside. Everything you need to...
Many women of all shapes and sizes have often done a double take when getting a glimpse of their derrière in the mirror. Some have vowed to never wear shorts or skirts. Women around the world are...
View ArticleK.I.S. Keeping It Simple...with the 5 keys to fitness
Health and fitness can be a complicated subject with the vast array of information available. We are constantly being bombarded with the newest discoveries in ground breaking research, publication of...
View ArticleAsk The Trainer. What to do about back problems.
I'm always flattered when someone I've never met, emailed or known in general asks me for advice. I'm often taken aback, not because I doubt my knowledge or skill, but because of all of the fitness and...
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Distracted, but not forgotten. I will post again soon!
I just wanted to update the blog to let regular readers know that there will be some great information posted soon! It's been a crazy time with a distraction that makes it incredibly difficult to focus...
View ArticleBack to Business: Cyber-Client Results
Now that I've got the all clear from the Doctor and I don't have any more worries looming over my head, I can focus my attention back to training and writing. I thought it would be fitting to post the...
View ArticleBe Creative. Use F.I.T.T. to your advantage
Nobody like to do the same workout routine day after day after day. It gets old fast and leads to mental burnout pretty quick. Not only is it mentally draining, but being rigid in a strict routine can...
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Tools of the trade: BOSU Balance Trainer
Do you need to kick it up a notch in your workout routine? Are you looking for great looking abs, legs and glutes? Do you just want to try something fun and different? Go get yourself a BOSU Balance...
View ArticleGym in a bag. Taking your workout outside.
I often tell my clients that they don't need a gym membership to get in shape. With a few simple tools, you can workout anywhere. Now that the weather is cooling off a bit, you can experience a...
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To ice or not to ice, that is the question. What you need to know about...
While one of the aspects of working out using an integrated training program is to reduce the risk of injury, it does not completely eliminate that risk. Let's face it. You're bound to come across a...
View ArticleTrick or Treat? What you need to know about artificial sweeteners
The holidays are just around the corner and before you know it, your house will be full of sugary treats. The average American eats approximately 170 pounds of sugar a year or 20 teaspoons a day and...
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