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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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Oct

Lunges Exercise

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… only 20 days until the book release! === LUNGES Over the years, I’ve often received questions about lunges and why they can hurt your knees. Here are a couple of things to consider: 1. If your knees are in bad shape to begin with, then lunges may not be […]

Oct

Lettuce Nutrition

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… only 21 days until the book release! === NUTRITIONAL VALUE: LETTUCE When you’re purchasing your greens, what do you get? Do you buy the crispy iceberg lettuce, the dark and rich spinach, or do you go for something more daring like endive or arugula? If you’re looking to pick […]

Oct

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Contagious Fat

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… only 22 days until the book release! === HOW FRIENDS MAKE YOU FAT The results are in, and your friends can, in fact, make you fat. Allow me to elaborate… A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine assessed the likeliness of gaining weight based on the […]

Oct

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Emotional Eating Evaluation

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fitness Attack, News

… only 23 days until the book release! === STOP EMOTIONAL EATING Are you an emotional eater? Do you celebrate promotions, report cards, birthdays or holidays by indulging in food? Do you drown a bad day with ice cream, candy or high-calorie “comfort” foods? If you answered “yes” to any […]

Oct

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Cortisol: Weight Gain Cause

Posted by amy in Fitness Attack, News

… only 24 days until the book release! === CORTISOL CONFUSION I’m sure you’ve all seen the various diet product commercials asserting that cortisol, a naturally occurring hormone that is produced as a result of stress, makes you fat. These products claim to eliminate cortisol and thereby contribute to weight […]

Oct

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Savor the Flavor

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… only 25 days until the book release! === Has this ever happened to you? You decide to splurge and order dessert. The first bite is amazing, but then as you continue to eat the dish begins to lose its luster. Nothing is ever as good as those first couple […]

Oct

Weight Loss Motivation

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… only 26 days until the book release! === MOTIVATION FOR EXERCISE According to a study published in the Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, people who imagine activities that they could do in order to get fit worked out twice as long as those who spent their time thinking about […]

Oct

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Edamame Nutritional Value

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fitness Attack, News

… only 27 days until the book release! === EDAMAME BEANS I’ve been noticing that edamame is being added into a lot of stir-fries and salads lately. Obviously edamame is a vegetable, but what you may not have realized is that it is a type of soybean. I actually grew […]

Oct

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Cost of Obesity

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fitness Attack, News

… only 28 days until the book release! === OBESITY COSTS A while back, I received a health alert from Men’s Health that talked about how we could save money, the environment, and ourselves by exercising and getting rid of obesity. After some complex calculations, they determined that we spend […]

Oct

Cardio Exercise

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fitness Attack, News

… only 29 days until the book release! === CARDIO TO LOSE WEIGHT If you’re planning on spending some time on the elliptical, stairmill or treadmill, then be sure to make it worth the effort. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind to make sure that you’re […]

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