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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Aug
Super Powernap Combo
… only 71 days until the book release! === ENERGY POWER COMBO I’m sure that we are all familiar with that mid-day lull. We lose energy, become drowsy and start thinking and moving slower. What we (sometimes secretly) want is a nap. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a big […]
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Aug
Osteoporosis Basics
… only 72 days until the book release! === OSTEOPOROSIS AND EXERCISE Did you know that current estimates indicate that one in three older women will suffer from a spinal fracture? Spinal fractures could potentially affect anybody, but the chances of incurring one increases when certain risk factors are present. These […]
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Aug
Health Benefits of Olive Oil
… only 73 days until the book release! === OLIVE OIL Rachel Ray may have made EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) famous here in the states, but the product has a long and rich history as a staple in many Mediterranean diets. But, besides being versatile, useful and delicious, does it […]
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Aug
Butt Exercise: Assercize Week 5
Posted by amy in Assercize, Episodes, News
Lunges can be done so many ways. Each variation focuses on different muscles and level of fitness. It’s important to master the basics before trying anything complicated. Ass Exercise 5 – Standing Lunges Get ready for a full year of Amy Mac’s butt toning moves! Step-by-step slide show How to […]
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Aug
Nutrition Info Labels
… only 74 days until the book release! === NUTRITION LABELS: NUTRIENTS Being able to decode nutrition labels is important so that you’ll be able to maximize healthy nutrients while minimizing certain undesirable nutrients. Let’s start with the nutrients we want to minimize; these include cholesterol, total fat and sodium. Generally, […]
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Aug
Reading Nutrition Labels
… only 75 days until the book release! === NUTRITION LABEL: SERVING SIZE & CALORIES You’ve probably seen people reading the nutrition labels on virtually everything at the grocery store. I often wonder, “Do they really know what they are looking at?” Do you? The nutrition label is designed for us, […]
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Aug
Kettlebell Training
… only 76 days until the book release! === KETTLEBELL WORKOUT It’s a piece of workout equipment with a long history that is gaining new life in the United States: kettlebells. A kettlebell is basically a metal ball with a handle. This traditional exercise tool has been used in Russia for […]
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Aug
Leftovers: How Long?
… only 77 days until the book release! === LEFTOVER LIFE Leftovers are a fact of life, whether they come from holiday meals or last night’s dinner. Or, maybe you do all of your cooking at once and eat the meals throughout the week. Whatever the reason, you may want to […]
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Aug
Say No to Social Obesity
…only 78 days until the book release! === Junk Food Pushers This tip is for anyone who has ever taken part in a pitch-in or potluck at work or in the community – What kind of food do you push? If you are the one that takes fresh fruit or salad, […]
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Aug
What is fiber?
The book sneak peek tip – Fiber… only 79 days until the book release! === FIBER It seems like, lately, fiber is showing up in almost everything we eat. We see and hear a lot about the importance of fiber, but do you really know why you need adequate amounts […]
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Burn Fat in Your Sleep
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The Quest for a Healthy and Tasty Breakfast Bar
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My Top 4 Ab Exercises – No Crunches Required!
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Assercize Workout – Week 39
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We’re Nominated – Please Vote!
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Fitness Attack Flashback Friday – Folate
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Super Water Workout
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Butt Exercise: Assercize Week 5
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How Do I Get 6 Pack Abs – An Answer You Have Never Seen
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The Best Bicep Curls!
