Amy Mac Health & Fitness
High quality audio and video health shows from Amy Mac.
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Posted by amy in News on 13. Jul, 2015 | No Comments
Women & Weightlifting Infographic
Great infographic on women and weightlifting from Chuze Fitness:
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Posted by amy in News on 27. Mar, 2015 | No Comments
Intermediate Full Body Medicine Ball Workout
You are going to do several different exercises in this circuit workout plan so these quick 10 minute workouts really work you out! This workout video includes doing hamstring curls for the butt and thighs, pushups for the upper body and side to side crunches for the abs. We don’t […]
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Posted by amy in News on 13. May, 2014 | No Comments
Seven Techniques to Improve Your Overall Fitness
People seem to believe that obtaining fitness goals is difficult. The only reason the word difficult should be in your head is because of the personal road blocks you face, that only you know. Overcoming the road blocks is important. Improving your personal fitness is a commitment, like any other, […]
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Posted by amy in News on 24. Mar, 2014 | No Comments
Fitness Product Review: Nayad Athletic Swimwear
I know we have all struggled with shopping for swimsuits. I’ve found that swimsuits to train in are even harder to get the right fit. When I was invited to try Nayad Athletic Swimwear – I jumped at the chance! I’ve had previous success with Zoot suits and Athleta and […]
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Posted by amy in News on 02. Mar, 2014 | No Comments
Full Body Medicine Ball Workout Video
The keywords in this workout routine are Lunge, Twist and Crunch! Get ready to sweat because we’ve got some big moves that are going to work your whole body in 10 minutes with just a medicine ball! It’s pretty easy to guess that some of the exercises in this workout […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 04. Nov, 2013 | No Comments
3 Simple Food Switches for Your Diet
The season of overeating starts on Halloween and runs all the way through Valentine’s Day. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the towel when it comes to making healthy choices. Here are a few suggestions of how you can add more nutrients to your diet and save […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 13. Oct, 2013 | No Comments
Fitness Product Review: Underwater Audio Headphones
If you are a lap swimmer, then I think having underwater headphones will be a workout changer for you. Every time I get in the pool, someone approaches me about my headphones and I find that I’m always insisting they get a pair. I hate to swim but somehow when […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 03. Sep, 2013 | No Comments
Breakfast Cheats!
Start off on the right foot with these breakfast ideas! It’s the most important meal of the day and yet it seems to be the meal people skip! did you know that those that skip breakfast are more likely to be overweight? It’s understandable that you don’t have time to whip […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 08. Aug, 2013 | No Comments
Benefits of Avocados – Go Green or Go Home!
Avocados have always been popular in certain regions but recently, they have gone a bit more mainstream. There are a great source of the good fats, as well as loads of vitamins. One of my favorite afternoon snacks is an avocado with cottage cheese… and of course, who doesn’t love […]
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Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 25. Jul, 2013 | No Comments
Best Ways to Lose Weight!
Everyone wants to know the best plan for eating and losing weight. We’ve been told that eating several small meals a day is the best way to lose weight. Now a recent study came out saying that eating 2 larger meals a day earlier in the day is the best […]
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Mar
Working Out Tips for Cold Weather
I know, I know, spring is just around the corner but until the sun is shining at a consistent 75 degrees, we need to keep safe while working out in cold or cooler temperatures. It’s easy to say, “dress warm” when its winter but what about those cold spring and […]
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8
Mar
Loving Jackie Warner’s Fitness Tips!
Your favorite badass trainer, Jackie Warner (from Bravo’s Working Out), and I have something in common – we both agree that strength training is a must for losing weight! Fitness Tips from Jackie Warner: 2. Lift Weights. Don’t let cardio fool you. According to Warner, cardio is the slowest way to […]
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3
Mar
How to Work Out Abs
What are the best ab exercises? How important is diet for revealing those abs? What do your ab muscles really do? What are the biggest mistakes people make when doing ab exercises? Find out now!
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3
Mar
Vote Amy Mac for the Face of Fitness Magazine Cover Contest
<< Vote Now! >> Just a quite note to let you know that I’ve been entered in the Face of Fitness Magazine cover contest! Fitness Magazine is offering a cover shoot & a trip to Hawaii for a person that exemplifies fitness and everything it embodies. My entry: Back and […]
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2
Mar
Fast Food Oatmeal… Healthy?!
It might not be shocking that fast food oatmeal isn’t HEALTHY. However, you might also pay attention to the advertising and decide that by picking it, you are going with the healthiest fast food breakfast option. Before you jump to a conclusion one way or the other, take a look at the info below detailing the nutrition info of the new fast food breakfast craze, oatmeal.
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Mar
Jane Fonda’s Bicycle Ab Exercise
Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life
Everyone is always looking for the great, new way ab exercise to replace all other ab exercises and give you a 6 pack in a matter of minutes. The bicycle abs exercise has stood the test of time and continually resurfaces at your nearest gym. I can still remember doing […]
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28
Feb
Don’t Make These Marathon Training Mistakes!
Tweet from @blerky: Dear @fitness, I’m training for my first marathon in Oct. Any advice? How’d you get @theferf to survive it? First, Congratulations! Running a marathon is an amazing experience! Both the training and the race really test your strength, physically and emotionally. We made several mistakes but also […]
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25
Feb
Biggest Ab Exercise Mistakes
I have been getting asked A LOT about abs lately (must be because swimsuit season is coming up). I have written several working out tips for getting better abs, but instead of reposting one of those articles I figured I would highlight a few points from SparkPeople.com and a few […]
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Feb
Weight Lifting Tips – How Many Sets?
How much weight do you really have to pump? Do you have to religiously put in your 3 sets of 15 reps to see results? Is that 3rd set making a difference or just wasting your time? I’ve wondered this for years and as a trainer, have always been taught […]
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23
Feb
Searching for Healthy Bean Recipes
Did you know that beans are full of protein, fiber, folate, potassium and more?! I’m not a huge fan of beans but the health benefits of these damn things just keep popping up everywhere. I’d like to give myself a pat on the back because in the last few years, […]
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Fitness Attack – Childhood Obesity
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Assercize Workout – Week 22
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Declare Yourself – VOTE!
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Fitness Attack – Fitness Trendy
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Fitness Attack Flashback Friday – Phone vs. Toilet
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Fitness Attack ESP – Multivitamins
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Benecol Chews are Here!
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Osteoporosis Basics
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How to Make Delicious Kale Chips!
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Assercize Workout – Week 30
