Essential Elements of Nutrition

Proper nutrition can help prevent a number of health issues like diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and obesity. There are six primary components of nutrition that help you plan a balanced nutrition plan. The following descriptions are from healthyeating.com: Protein Protein is required for healthy muscles, skin and hair. In addition, it contributes to normal chemical…

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WHAT IS TABATA?

Curious about the Tabata craze? Looking for new HIIT workout? Short on time but need results? There are various workout styles that you may have heard about; all styles are meant to help you reach your fitness goal. You may want to increase strength, lose weight, improve flexibility or build muscle. All in all, most exercise…

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What Workout will Work for ME?

This is a question I get a lot. I mean it’s either cardio or strength training or both – right?   Well, at a high level, sure.   But if you really want your workouts to be the most effective, understanding the type of cardio and strength training you’re doing is key. Wait, the hours on the…

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The low-down on Protein

Why do we need protein? Protein is one of the big three macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fat. Adequate protein intake is essential for good health: It’s necessary for maintaining the body’s normal growth and its muscle mass (which is mostly protein), its immune system, and heart and respiratory functions. So how much protein do…

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Bust your Biggest Fat Traps!

Do you eat all ‘low-fat’ food? Do you drink a shake once a day? Do you control your calories? Bust your Biggest Fat Traps!       Be careful of Low Fat Labels! – Low Fat doesn’t mean – eat as much as you want – Control your calories by having a SHAKE! -SHAKEOLOGY is…

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PiYo Workout Coming Out on DVD

HOLD YOUR HORSES! New Info about PiYo Notifications! If you haven’t experienced PiYo, your time is coming! The home consumer workout program is set to be released June 19, 2014. This workout includes body weight training, flexibility, core strength and more! Here’s a promo video so you can see what it’s about: PIYO HOME WORKOUT…

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Bootcamp Workout Ideas

Are you looking for a new workout? Do you teach boot camp workouts? Why are boot camp workouts effective? Boot camp workouts endure, because they combine three basics of any fitness program — strength, cardio and agility — into one challenging workout. Usually a combination of military and athletic training drills, boot camp workouts resist…

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Summertime Workouts!

Are you too busy during for a summertime workout? Do you need extra motivation to stay fit when the whether is warm? Bar-b-q or workout? Which do you choose? As much as you may love the ocean and warm, sun-kissed skin in the summer, the season has one little blip: You may be tempted to…

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The Hidden Truth of a FIT GIRL

Letting the CAT outta the BAG! First of all, you are normal. We are trained to believe that what we see promoted is reality, desired, and even perfect sometimes. I can speak for myself as well as many of other fitness professionals and freaks who are hiding behind the curtain. People show what they want…

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GET OUTSIDE!!

Are you looking for a new workout? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you have a friend to workout with? Getting fit for summer doesn’t mean that you have to spend all your free time at the gym. Get outside! You can get a really killer cardiovascular workout — as well as tone and strengthen…

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FITNESS IS A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

Do you expect to see instant results? Do you feel your fitness goals do not come fast enough? Do you have realistic fitness goals? Long-term health and strength require an investment in your body that might not pay noticeable dividends for weeks or months. It’s scary, but true. Of course, it’s no fun to keep…

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Need to Lose 5 Pounds This Week?

Is it safe to lost five pounds in one week? How do you lose five pounds in one week? Have an event this weekend that you want to look hot for? If you’ve waited until the last minute to drop those last pounds before the wedding, reunion or meet-up with an ex, you may be…

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What Being Dehyrdrated Really Means

Do you drink enough water every day? How much water should you drink daily? Do you want the secret to looking younger? OK, so the guy in this graphic is a little creepy looking…. but the message is spot on.  Many people walk around in a state of dehydration and do not even know it. …

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