Sometimes Life Gets in The Way

Does life get in the way of your fitness plans? Are you low on funds? Do you have stress? So sometimes life gets in the way.  You have great plans – you even set goals; you might even write them down….then something comes up.  Before you know it, your well laid plan has been pushed…

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Start your Own Fitness Business

Have you been looking to start your own fitness business? Wondering what the first step would be? How to get started building a fitness business? How to market and find leads to build your business? Having been in the fitness industry since 1991, I have done the majority of fitness profession’s and positions that many…

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Stretch Much?

Ok, so maybe Stretch Armstrong is a little stretch of the imagination of how flexible we may be, but ya get the point.  A question I get a lot is how and when to stretch. There are several different types of stretches, as well as different techniques so I’m not going to dive into the…

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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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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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Think Outside of the Box to Burn Calories

Do you want to burn more calories? How can you burn more calories when running? Do you workout in circuits? 1.    Jog through water. It’s one of the most strenuous activities you can perform, since water is about 12 to 15 times as resistant as air. Running at your hardest, you can burn about 17…

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