Category: Fitness

Lifting Weights – Go Heavy or Lighten up?

So, you ‘ve finally decided to get on the weight training bandwagon. Good for you. You know that weight training will boost your metabolism, make it easier to lose weight, maintain lost weight, strengthen your bones, decrease belly fat, and … Continue reading

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Take Your Workout Indoors

Now that the beautiful summer weather is gone, don’t let that derail your workouts. If the late sunrise, earlier sunset, and colder temperatures throws a wrench into your outdoor exercise routine, then it’s time to take your workout indoors. Gym … Continue reading

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Strengthen your MOST Important Body Part

Most of us take our healthy backs for granted. It’s only when we strain or injure them that we realize we’ve been completely neglecting this part of our bodies. According to a 2004 Survey of Physicians about Sufferers of Musculoskeletal Pain, lower … Continue reading

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Burn More Calories All Day Long!

Looking to tweak your workout so you can burn more calories and fat? Try out some of these suggestions: 1. Workout first thing in the morning There’s plenty of research showing that people who workout first thing in the morning … Continue reading

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Exercise Excuses – Busted

Have you exercised today? Are you planning on it? If your answer is “No”, why not? What’s your excuse? I’m Too Tired Did you know that being sedentary actually makes you more tired and that getting active, even just doing … Continue reading

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Belly Dancing for Amazing Abs

Do you want to sculpt some amazing abs without having to do endless crunches? How about getting a good cardio workout while you’re doing it?  Then try Belly Dancing. Belly dancing works all of your core muscles, including those deep … Continue reading

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A Day of Rest

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a trained athlete, or just love to get your endorphin-high workout everyday, one of the most important things you can do for your health and your performance is REST. That’s right, take a day off.  … Continue reading

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Exercise to Prevent Middle Age Spread

In my 16 years of nutrition and wellness coaching, I can’t tell you how many times women have come to me complaining about developing a spare tire as they hit menopause. “It’s like the weight went from my hips and … Continue reading

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Run for Fun

Why do you run? Are you training for an event? Do you pound the pavement because you want to lose weight or maintain your weight? Is it because you want to improve your blood pressure, blood sugar, or cholesterol numbers? … Continue reading

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