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Fitness Attack Flashback Friday - Bulking Up

It is Flashback Friday, which means we are dusting off some old shows that were too important to leave behind!  Today we are looking back at Episode #7, Bulking Up, from June 2006.  So if you are worried about building muscle, listen in now and visit www.withamymac.com for more information and other episodes.

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Fitness Attack - Squats

Today we are working on proper technique of the basic squat.   Listen in now and visit www.withamymac.com for more information and other episodes.

More Information:

• Squats - ACE Fitness 

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Fit Life 013 - Mother’s Day

Fit Life 013 - Mother's Day

This week is devoted to our lovable moms!  Speaking of which...my mom is helping me with the show and yes, we are wearing matching sweatsuits.  The hot topic is spreading the news that being messy is productive!  We talk about my favorite hot cocoa in Fresh from the Market and how herb gardens make a great gift for Mother's Day in Well Equipped.  The Move of the Week is focused on strengthening your core.  Also, a few mother's day stats for you!

Hot Topic - Messy = Neat

• Messy is the New Neat - Time, January 29, 2007
• In Favor of Mess - NPR

Well Equipped - Herb Garden

• Healthy Cooking with Fresh Herbs - University of Nebraska
• The Top Ten Benefits of Growing Your Own Herb Garden - gardeningknowhow.com
• Herb Garden - Red Envelope

Move of the Week - Cobra

Fresh from the Market - Hot Cocoa

• Hot Cocoa Tops Red Wine... - Science Daily
• Dark Chocolate is Healthy Chocolate - WebMD

Did You Know...Mother's Day Stats

• Honoring Caregivers - National Organization for Women
• Mother's Day 2007

Next week we are focusing on Event Preparation!  We want you to look and feel your best for those upcoming summer events!

The Fine Print
Keep up to date with all of my health and fitness shows at www.withamymac.com and be sure to check out my Assercize Booty Workout Podcast, My Fitness Attack 60 Second Health Tip Podcast and keep an eye out for Fitness TV, coming soon! Thank you to PodShow for providing me with free hosting and technical support! See you next week!

Fitness Attack - Tomatoes

Before lycopene, tomatoes were known for other nutrients.  Listen in now and visit www.withamymac.com for more information and other episodes.

More Information:

• Tomatoes - WHfoods
• Heinz Applauds FDA’s Approval… - Find Articles

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Fitness Attack - Childhood Obesity

It is a problem that won’t disappear on its own.  We need to take responsibility for our kids’ health.  Listen in now and visit www.withamymac.com for more information and other episodes.

More Information:

• Obesity in Youth - American Obesity Association
• Children’s Health - AETNA
• Childhood Obesity - Mayo
• Obesity will reverse life expectancy gains - CNN
  

 

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Fit Life 012 - Breathe

Fit Life Episode 012 - Breathe

This week we are focusing on the lower impact part of your workout.  Stretching, warming up and cooling down are all essential segments of your routine and they enhance the results of your training.  The move of the week is a hamstring stretch which can be used by anyone.  There have also been several news stories about how soup can help you reduce calories, so that is our focus for fresh from the market.

Hot Topic - Stretching

• Stretching: Focus on Flexibility - Mayo
• Importance of stretching often ignored - Honolulu Advertiser
• The Secrets of Stretching - BBC

Well Equipped - Workout Video Review
Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series English & Spanish (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced)

Move of the Week - Hamstring Stretch


Fresh from the Market - Soup

• Mom Was Right: Eating Soup Cuts Calorie Intake - ivillage.com
• Why eating soup could help you lose weight - Daily Mail

1. Soup At Hand: Chicken Noodle - 1 Container - 10 3/4 oz., 80 calories, 980 mg sodium
2. Healthy Choice Can: Chicken Noodle, 15 oz. - 2 servings, 100 calories, 480 mg sodium
3. Healthy Choice Bowl: Chicken Noodle, 14 oz. - 2 servings, 110 calories, 480 mg sodium
4. Progresso 50% less sodium: Chicken Noodle, 18.5 oz. - 2 servings, 90 calories, 470 mg sodium
   

If you have found another brand that is healthy and yummy - let me know! Email me at amy@withamymac.com


Did You Know? - Warming Up & Cooling Down

• Make warming up, cooling down part of your workout - Mayo
• ~see also stretching articles in the hot topic section

Next Week - Mother's Day Show!

The Fine Print
Keep up to date with all of my health and fitness shows at www.withamymac.com and be sure to check out my Assercize Booty Workout Podcast, My Fitness Attack 60 Second Health Tip Podcast and keep an eye out for Fitness TV, coming soon! Thank you to PodShow for providing me with free hosting and technical support! See you next week!

Assercize Workout - Week 28

Every week Amy Mac brings you a new booty sculpting exercise.  Get ready to Assercize!  Listen in now and check out other episodes at assercize.podshow.com .

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Fitness Attack - Motivational Cards

A little motivation idea that will help you feel accomplished.  Listen in now and visit www.withamymac.com for more information and other episodes.

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Fitness Attack - Portion Control

It is Flashback Friday, which means we are dusting off some old shows that were too important to leave behind!  Today we are looking back at Episode #5, Portion Control, from June 2006.  Listen in now and visit www.withamymac.com for more information and other episodes.

 

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Assercize Workout - Week 27

Every week Amy Mac brings you a new booty sculpting exercise.  Get ready to Assercize!  Listen in now and check out other episodes at assercize.podshow.com .

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