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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Jul
Exercise Song of the Week: Von Iva
What’s at the top of my gym playlist this week? Not Hot to Trot – Von Iva $.99 Buy it now! I remember working in SF and being sent me this song for a little afternoon pump up. I still love how girlie hardcore it is. Thanks for the […]
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22
Jul
Exercise Song of the Week: Three 6 Mafia
What’s at the top of my gym playlist this week? Feel It (Three 6 Mafia vs. Tiesto) [with Sean Kingston & Flo Rida] $1.29 Buy it now! This week’s workout song came as a suggestion from Tanya P. and I agree its going to make you want kick your […]
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22
Jul
Exercise for Butt: Assercize Week 1
Posted by amy in Assercize, Episodes, News
After nearly 2 years of hiatus – Assercize is back! Not sure where the time went but a few hard drive crashes, a cross country move and several Fit Life videos later… Assercize has returned! Ass Exercise 1 – Floor Bridge Great for core and lower body training, this exercise is […]
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20
Jul
Fast Food Smoothies – Nutrition Facts
Smoothie stores hit big a few years ago and since then everyone from Starbucks to McDonalds has decided to offer ‘real fruit smoothies’. I’ve ranted against fast food smoothies for years (see book excerpt below) so why stop now? It’s not that I’m a smoothie hater, it’s that I think […]
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Jul
Nutrition Facts: Ice Cream Truck Treats
It was rare that we would have an ice cream truck in our neighborhood growing up. However, on the occasional hot summer day when we did hear that ice cream truck’s odd jingle, we’d go running! I usually picked either the giant chocolate chip cookie (shocker) or the ice cream sandwich. […]
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16
Jul
Fitness Survival Guide
Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life, News
Natural disasters are occurring all over the world at a frightening rate. Being healthy, strong and in shape can be more beneficial than you think when it comes to survival of the fittest. This Fit Life video is part of the Discovery Channel’s The Colony social experiment. It gives you […]
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15
Jul
Exercise Song of the Week: Jonas Brothers
What’s at the top of my gym playlist this week? Video Girl – Jonas Brothers $1.29 Buy it now! I’ll admit it. When I’m in a pop mood, I enjoy the Jonas Brothers. The Video Girl song off their A Little Bit Longer album always perks me up. I think that […]
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13
Jul
Workout Song Playlist 2010
If you’re like me, you need great songs to workout. I’ve been assembling the ultimate exercise song playlist of the “Best Workout Songs 2010”. Each week I add a new song to the playlist. Although, sometimes the best motivational song is one that brings back good memories so you’ll find […]
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13
Jul
Butt Exercise: Standing Lunge
When you are strengthening your lower body, one of the basics is learning the lunge. There are a million ways to do lunges, but you have to start with the standard version so you can you learn proper technique. Targets: Butt Thigh Always make sure your knees don’t come over […]
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12
Jul
Summer Dish Recipe: Asparagus Melon Salad
I’m always looking for great, fun and easy summer dishes to serve or take to cookouts and bbqs. Plus, I like doing something a little bit out of the ordinary that makes me seem like a better cook than I really am! I stumbled upon this one and thought it […]
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Fiber Does More Than Make You Poo… Or Does It?
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Stability Ball Workouts: Ab Pike Tucks
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Tortilla Chips Nutrition Facts
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Functional Fitness
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Feel Full Longer
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Newly Added to Superfood Category – Popcorn
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Assercize Workout – Week 43
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Fitness Attack – Gifts and Gadget Time!
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What is Crossfit?
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Fitness Attack – Lean Carotene
