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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Feb
“Back” to basics – Why you should be doing more pullups
Lots of people don’t like to train their backs because they can’t see them. It is kind of like an out of sight out of mind thing. Truth be told, the back is JUST AS VISIBLE as the chest is… just not to you. Think about the last time you […]
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Feb
Secrets to Getting Marilyn Monroe’s Curvy Figure
When debating and battling the ongoing obesity problem, it is many times mentioned that our standard of beauty has changed. At one time, Marilyn Monroe was a size 12 in today’s clothing sizes. When was the last time you saw a model that was even a 2?! However, when you […]
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14
Feb
He threw the first punch, I swear… and other gym etiquette rules
“He threw the first punch, I swear!” is not the outcome you want after your afternoon workout session! However, that being said, many people do in fact deserve being punched at the gym! The guy that looks you up and down when you’re at the water fountain, the guy that talks […]
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14
Feb
How Many Calories Do I Need?
Today’s current “guru” books and gym equipment all can tell you how many calories you need a day or are burning, but they are all based off of common ground and are not that precise. In fact, if you are at all serious about understanding how to achieve your own […]
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Feb
Hand Stands R US and U TOO – Get fit and show off to your friends at the same time
I don’t care who you are, you like hand stands. You may not like doing them and you definitely hate it when some D Bag at a party pops up in to one and all the girls oooo and awwww over his manly manliness… stupid D Bag. But hey just […]
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10
Feb
What Nutrients Can I Overeat?
I was sent a nutrition question that other day and since I can’t answer those, I pulled in one of my Nashville nutritionist friends, Trish Gomez. Nutrition Question: Basically I was wondering if you know if there are any nutrients that is always OK to go over your daily recommended […]
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10
Feb
I’m so stressed I could eat a monkey! 3 Effective Stress Reducers
Stress can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. This unfortunately has been proven to make you less immune to colds and flu’s, poor job performance, make you cranky, cause skin disorders such as acne and hives and a slew of other things that sound like bad […]
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9
Feb
Could You Survive a Football Tackle?
It’s been a few days since the Super Bowl and although we’re all working to burn off the calories we ingested while watching athletes run around (ironic, isn’t it?) – my bet is that those players are still hurting. Win or lose, these players have to deal with the aches […]
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7
Feb
Warm Up so You Can Take Charge!
I’ll make this simple as to not waste your time. You speak to your body just like you speak to people. If you walk in to a Harley Store and start screaming at the guys and demanding stuff…you’re gonna get hurt. This is just like your body. If you take […]
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7
Feb
No More Shin Splints!
Anyone, especially runners, who has worked out over the years at one time or another has had “shin splints”. I can’t tell you how many times I would run and my shins would hurt and I would stop in pain and tell my coach I had shin splints. He along […]
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How to Make Delicious Kale Chips!
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Latest Barefoot Running Adventures
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What Nutrients Can I Overeat?
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Deli Sandwiches Make You Fat!
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Fitness Attack Flashback Friday – Phone vs. Toilet
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Burn Those Holiday Calories!
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Fitness Attack – Fourth Fever
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Lettuce Nutrition
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Fitness Attack – Apples
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Love Your Neighbor Nashville Flood Tshirts
