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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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Sep

Walnuts Health Benefits

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… only 46 days until the book release! === HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALNUTS Could walnuts be the next superfood? According to a study printed in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, walnuts can have more health benefits than olive oil. Apparently, when we eat a fatty food, it […]

Sep

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Butt Toning Shoes Fitness Product Review

Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life

It seems like every shoe brand has a toning, lifting, shapeup-ing pair of sneakers or sandals. I wanted to know what the real story was behind these shoes and their claims. I’ve been wearing these Skecher Toneups sandals all summer so I could tell you what I really think about […]

Sep

Weight Lifting Basics

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… only 47 days until the book release! === WEIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS Lifting weights can be really complicated and intimidating. This is especially true when it comes time to increase the intensity. Do you add more reps, more weight, if so, how much? Are you increasing the weights you’re […]

Sep

Exercise Sick Rule

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… only 48 days until the book release! === SHOULD YOU WORKOUT WHEN SICK? When we’re sick, oftentimes the last thing we want to do is work out. But, whether you want to or not, the real question is whether you should. If you have a head cold – sore […]

Sep

Nutrition Facts Popcorn

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… only 49 days until the book release! === HEALTHY SNACK: POPCORN Are you looking for a healthy fall snack? Maybe it’s time to rethink that old friend: popcorn. I’m not talking about the butter soaked, over-sized bag you get at the theater, but a more calorie-conscious alternative. Try popping […]

Sep

Best Organic Foods

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… only 50 days until the book release! === ORGANIC FOOD BENEFITS It’s a common belief that organic foods are healthier than their non-organic counterparts. However, they also come with a hefty price tag. So, does buying organic have real health benefits? And, if you’re going to shop for organic […]

Sep

Healthy Sleep

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… only 51 days until the book release! === JUNK SLEEP We’ve all heard about junk food… but now there’s junk sleep! I’ve been reading multiple articles lately that have expressed concern over teenagers falling asleep in front of the computer or TV, and thereby diminishing their overall sleep time. […]

Sep

Cooking With Herbs

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… only 52 days until the book release! === FRESH vs. DRY HERBS Anyone who knows me knows that my cooking skills leave something to be desired. That said, I have always thought that it didn’t really matter whether I used fresh or dried herbs in my dishes. I’ve recently […]

Sep

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Ginger Root Alternative Medicine

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… only 53 days until the book release! === GINGER For centuries ginger has been utilized as a medicinal herb. It’s been used for treating such common ailments as headaches, stomach aches, nausea, motion sickness, indigestion, heartburn, sinus congestion, and even morning sickness. More recently, it has been suggested as […]

Sep

Folic Acid Vitamins

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… only 54 days until the book release! === FOLIC ACID Numerous studies over the years have concluded that taking a folate supplement (also known as folic acid) could help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Recently, however, a study has come out challenging those results finding instead that there […]

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