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Blog Series I - Why is America Getting Fatter? "Eat Fast, Get Fat!" |
| 12/4/2008 6:58:30 AM |
Bob and I are always trying to figure out why America is getting fatter and fatter. We have recently spoke of the "Holiday 10", which has mysteriously transformed over the years into the "Holiday 15". We know there are more processed foods, high fructose corn syrup has reared it's ugly head, and dairy has become a "health" food, but...
We are... Read More |
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Blog Cardio Series: Part II - "How Much Cardio Should I Do?" |
| 11/17/2008 6:50:58 AM |
Good question. And I hear it often. The mistake I see most people make is doing too much cardio and not maximizing their efficiency. In this era of "Activity Rich, Time Poor" people, wouldn't you rather do less cardio for more results? Who wouldn't...
I think most people resort to cardio when they don't know what to do. It is easy to get on a treadmill and... Read More |
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Exercise Plan For a Tough Economy |
| 7/9/2008 10:09:50 PM |
Gas prices are soaring. I heard yesterday that within 2 years gas prices will be up over $6.00 per gallon! If you thought gas prices affected your life...just wait. With gas prices being low, housing market down, and the checkbooks being tighter than they have in years - why waste time and gas trekking to a gym to get your workout?
Think about it - your gym membership is... Read More |
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Get All of The Fitness Info You Ever Wanted...Right Here! |
| 6/8/2008 6:22:09 PM |
I want to take time in this post and step away from the health and fitness info I usually provide and remind everyone who reads my blog why I do this...
I post my blogs because I care about people engaging in health and fitness programs. I want to see you be successful. I want to help you.
Don't forget, you can comment on any of my posts. You can pose questions on the... Read More |
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How About a Healthy Gift For The Mom in Your Life? |
| 5/7/2008 10:13:43 PM |
Mother's Day is only a few days away, and if you are like me you are probably scrambling to find a gift for the mother in your life! I know flowers, candies, dinners, and honey-do's are the norm for Mother's Day gift-giving...but what if you make it a healthy gift this year...a gift that shows you really care.
Maybe assess her nutrition and fitness situation and see what... Read More |
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In The End, is "The Biggest Loser" a Winner or Loser? |
| 3/3/2008 10:15:34 PM |
| "The Biggest Loser" is a phenomenon, and has probably spawned many people to start fitness training and concentrate harder on meal planning. With the regular TV shows, and the grass-roots "Biggest Loser" contests you see popping up all over the place, people are losing weight with this concept - But are they enjoying permanent... Read More |
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Is The Baseball Steroids "Scandal" Really a Big Deal? |
| 2/28/2008 8:03:16 PM |
I get a little frustrated when I hear about the time and money being spent on tackling the steroids issue in baseball. I am not advocating the use of steroids, but it is really what fans want, isn't it? Fans want more home runs. Fans want dominating pitchers. Fans want lots of hits and high scoring games.
Being in personal training by trade, I... Read More |
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The Truth About Fitness Training to Burn Fat! |
| 2/26/2008 9:05:30 PM |
| A lot goes into what makes your body burn more fat, but putting genetics and diet aside and placing everyone on a level playing field - people place too much emphasis on cardio to change their body composition. Having been in the personal training industry for 25 years I have seen all types of exercise plans to try and burn fat...people believe... Read More |
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Online Fitness Training Offers "No Excuses!" |
| 2/19/2008 8:52:04 PM |
| I recall about 5 years ago when online fitness training was just coming on to the scene, but there wasn't much of a market for getting exercise plans off of the internet. Now personal training is offered along with weekly meal planning for a micro-fraction of what you would pay in-person!! To be quite honest, nothing replaces someone there with... Read More |
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How You Can Achieve Permanent Weight Loss! |
| 2/12/2008 8:57:52 PM |
The word phrase "permanent weight loss" implies "for a lifetime", right? So why do millions of Americans spend billions of dollars per year on fad diets, fat reducing pills, and gizmo exercise machines?
Instant gratification. Plain and simple, people want change, and they want it now...but can you blame them? We get everything... Read More |
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Meal planning is the first step to weight loss and better health. |
| 2/11/2008 12:16:56 AM |
| Many people miss the point when it comes to weight loss and the pursuit of the 'perfect body.' If you are determined to have the perfect body then you will likely never be satisfied. It will monopolize your entire life. For me the perfect body would be when I had a healthy strong body. Meal planning is the best way to start on your quest for a... Read More |
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Personal Training - The Choice is Not Rocket Science! |
| 2/6/2008 10:11:50 PM |
I read an article recently titled "Tips To Help Pick a Personal Trainer". The author spoke about education, motivation, and accountability as the key components to look for in a trainer. Having been in the personal training business for 25 years, I think a lot of people over-analyze the process when choosing personal training.
Forget... Read More |
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Ever Get Tired During The Middle of The Day? |
| 1/31/2008 9:09:49 PM |
I don't ever like to single someone out, but the other night one of my employees at our fitness center did something that I just have to share with you. The only reason I really want to share this with you is because I know you have experienced the same thing, and I know I can help you feel better.
Sometimes we make poor meal planning choices, and... Read More |
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Don't Fall For The "Hollywood" Diet!! |
| 1/31/2008 1:39:56 PM |
I recently ran across a copy of US Magazine - January 14, 2008...the headline grabbed my attention "2008's Diets That Work! Stars reveal the best ways they get thin fast" Could be interesting? And certainly relevant to what I do everyday...let's take a look!
Debi Mazar (don't know her but apparently a big screen actress??) - lost 80 pounds!... Read More |
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What is Your Motivation Level? |
| 1/18/2008 8:09:26 AM |
| We are all motivated by various factors...some internal, some external. Some things excite you and others bore you to sleep! In my years of experience in the personal training industry I have found that motivated individuals SUCCEED and non-motivated individuals fail with exercise plans. So what is your motivation level? And more importantly,... Read More |
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Optimum Nutrition Is The First Step |
| 1/17/2008 4:44:54 PM |
When people say that they want to lose weight, most of them are really looking to improve their aesthetic features. Personal training gets a huge spike in business right after the new years and most people want to look sexy and desirable in the shortest period of time. However, what we need to realize is that optimum nutrition is the first step to... Read More |
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