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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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Aug

https://www.withamymac.com/news/2010/08/30/food-allergies-intolerances/

Food Allergies vs. Intolerances

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… only 62 days until the book release! === ALLERGIES & INTOLERANCES If you eat a certain food and have a reaction, do you have a food allergy or an intolerance? Many people confuse the two, so let’s break them down. If you are allergic to a food, your body reacts […]

Aug

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Vitamin D Needs

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… only 63 days until the book release! === VITAMIN D Vitamin D is not only good for you, it’s necessary. Approximately 1000 IU of Vitamin D is needed daily in order to ensure sufficient Vitamin D. This amount could also reduce your chances of certain cancers, osteoarthritis, depression, osteoporosis and […]

Aug

Stretching Techniques

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… only 64 days until the book release! === STRETCHING Hopefully, by now, we all realize the importance of stretching. So, I’d like to explain a little more about some different types of stretching. The two primary categories for stretches are active and passive; active stretching is when a person uses […]

Aug

Stability Balls

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… only 65 days until the book release! === STABILITY BALLS Stability balls are a great way to strengthen your core while doing other exercises; plus, they are easier on your back when doing crunches than using the floor or an exercise mat. Exercise balls come in several sizes, but the […]

Aug

https://www.withamymac.com/news/2010/08/26/butt-exercise-assercize-week-6/

Exercise for Butt: Assercize Week 6

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There are so many variations of squats, I couldn’t even count them all but this is one of my favorites! Based on my years of ballet, I know the power of a plie and how much it works your butt and thighs! Ass Exercise 6 – Plie Squat Get ready […]

Aug

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What does SPF mean?

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… only 66 days until the book release! === SPF SPF stands for “sun protection factor,” and is the rating used on sunscreens. If you’re going to be outside for more than twenty minutes, you should wear some sort of sun protection. You can figure out the SPF code by taking […]

Aug

https://www.withamymac.com/news/2010/08/25/soda-alternative/

Sparkling Soda Alternative

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… only 67 days until the book release! === Sparkling Water Every so often, I hear someone complain about missing carbonated beverages. Oftentimes, the complaint isn’t so much about missing the taste of the soda but more so about missing the carbonated fizzy aspect of the beverage. I figured that there […]

Aug

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TV and Overeating

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… only 68 days until the book release! === MINDLESS EATING IN FRONT OF THE TV How many of you sit down to dinner in front of the TV or listen to the iPod at lunch? Research is showing that watching TV or listening to music while eating can increase your […]

Aug

https://www.withamymac.com/news/2010/08/23/healthy-salads/

Salad Dressing Nutrition Info

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… only 69 days until the book release! === SALAD DRESSING When it comes to salad dressing, are you better off spritzing or dipping than you are dousing? Everyone knows by now that they should try to eat more salads. But, what is a salad without a good dressing? The problem […]

Aug

https://www.withamymac.com/news/2010/08/22/protein-requirements/

How Much Protein Do I Need?

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… only 70 days until the book release! === PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS How much protein should you have in your diet? Generally, you’ll want between 15 and 20% of your daily calories to come from protein. You’ll want to make sure that the proteins you’re picking are from lean meats and non-fat […]

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