Fitness
Get in shape with fitness plans, workouts, exercises, strength training techniques, cardiovascular training, high intensity interval, healthy travel, and sports specific topics.
Interval training is a great way to burn more calories in a given workout time compared to steady state cardio training. These calorie burning intervals can be done running, on the treadmill, on the elliptical, or biking. For my local friends, Duthie Hill Bike Park is a favorite of mine for biking! Have on ...
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Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function, Creativity, Problem Solving and Productivity
A NASA study showed employees who exercised daily worked at 100% efficiency after 7 hours, while those who didn't saw a 50% drop, meaning it took them twice as long to accomplish the same thing. So, exercise, in effect, creates time. People who exercise regularly are healthier and have more energy; people who are health ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Fitness • Healthy Behavior Change • Mindset
Creatine: Your Muscle-Building Ally
Creatine as your trusted muscle-building partner. Remember: Choose monohydrate. Take 5g daily. Be consistent. Forget the myths. With creatine fueling your workouts, you'll unlock your full muscle-building potential and reach your fitness goals faster. So, start your creatine journey and experience the p ...
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Cardio Xiser Portable Stepper Machine
It folds to a flat 4-inch piece of metal for easy storage or portability. I like the Pro model since the commercial stepper is designed to handle more work and more heat. It can handle as much work as any athlete can produce! The way the hydraulic system is made in Xiser products is totally different from other ...
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Choosing a Sports Carbohydrate Replacement
If you are exercising vigorously for 1-2 ½ hours then it's smart to consume a 120-240 calories (30-60 grams of carbs, lower amount for person weighing less and/or less vigorous exercise) per hour snack or beverage to keep your blood sugar and energy levels stable throughout your hike. If you are exercisin ...
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Successful Weight Loss: Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
With optimal diet and exercise programming, you can lose weight and keep it off like this client of mine did. To see her success story go here. For the best weight loss results, follow a personalized program that teaches skills and techniques to make permanent changes in eating habits, with food choices that are fl ...
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It's wonderful to see Rachel thriving! Her commitment to regular exercise and a balanced diet, inspired by my advice, is truly paying off. She's looking and feeling amazing! Rachel is making great progress on her fitness journey. By consistently following her workout regimen and nutrition plan, she's not only ...
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Success Story: Peggy 25 Pound Loss in 7 Months!
Look at Peggy in action! She is now proficient in using the TRX, due to her increased strength and decreased body weight. The TRX is very challenging, works muscles and pushes your strength in unique ways and takes your body to the limit. No matter what exercise you do, it almost certainly works the core. I recommend the TR ...
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Sample Menu #1 Breakfast Homemade Drink - Honey and Lemon In Hot Water, 10 oz Organic Valley 0% - Milk, 8 fluid ounce Organic Valley - Grade A Extra-large Eggs, 1 egg Kelloggs - Miniwheats Original Frosted, 21 biscuits (54g) Apple - - Gala, 3.5 ounce ...
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Staying Motivated When You Begin An Exercise Program
Some of the most common reasons people cite for beginning an exercise program is that they want to lose weight or gain muscle or tone. They begin exercising full of enthusiasm with these goals in mind but slowly find that enthusiasm and motivation dropping. Getting motivated can be challenging, and continuing the ...
Seven Tips for Focusing on Form
#1. Learn it Right Consistently performing sloppy reps doesn't stimulate muscles effectively and doesn't yield optimal results. Spend time reading about new exercises and seeing them properly demonstrated. Check out my YouTube Channel here for exercise demonstrations. Make sure you understand what ...
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Prevention of Injuries in the Tennis Player
A more powerful serve, a mightier backhand, a stronger return, better grip strength and superior jumping ability… Sound good? Weight training can help you move to the next level and a professionally designed strength, flexibility and cardio program can go a long way in helping you have a strong ...
Found in: Fitness • Health Conditions