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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Jun
Exercise Song of the Week: Foxy Shazam
What’s at the top of my gym playlist this week? Foxy Shazam – Oh Lord $1.29 – Buy it now! Foxy Shazam was a big hit at SXSW 2010 and Oh Lord has been their top downloaded song on iTunes. Once I hear this song, I hum it for […]
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15
Jun
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Shrimp Taco Recipe
Gwyneth Paltrow is one of those celebrities that we always see working out and eating healthy. While I think she has more help than the rest of us, she seems to be passionate about a healthy lifestyle for her and her family. In this relaxed video, Gwyneth makes a mexican […]
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14
Jun
The WAM health and fitness newsletter is here!
Introducing the WAM monthly newsletter – Amy Mac’s Quick Fit Report! In addition to all the great videos, posts, recipes and health and fitness tips available to you through the RSS feeds and the WithAmyMac site, we are now going to be bringing you a monthly newsletter! Amy Mac’s Quick […]
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11
Jun
Cucumber Watermelon Salad
Last year we had a surplus of cucumbers and watermelons are huge – so I started making this healthy summer salad, recipe courtesy of Martha Stewart, so nothing would go to waste! I just came across it in my archives and wanted to share it again because it is so […]
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10
Jun
Exercise Song of the Week!
What’s at the top of my gym playlist this week? Daft Punk – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger $1.29 – Buy it now! This song is the perfect tempo for a cardio warmup, cool down/ stretching or for lifting weights. I like to have a wide variety of music on […]
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3
Jun
Fitness Product Review: Skechers ToneUps
I bought the Skechers ToneUp sandals for a Fitness Product Review nearly 2 months ago. I’ve worn them continuously since that time and here is what I think of them: Appearance: They are a nice pair of comfortable black casual sandals. You can barely see the curvature of the sole […]
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2
Jun
Exercise Song of the Week!
What’s at the top of my gym playlist this week? DJ Khaled – All I Do Is Win (feat. Rick Ross, T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg) Buy it now – $1.29 For me, the key to a great workout is a great gym playlist. I want to hit the gym and […]
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1
Jun
Travel Fitness: Ab Exercise
Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life
Everyone wants to have a travel workout plan. It can be so difficult to achieve ‘travel fitness’. You’re in a hotel with no equipment, what kind of exercises can you do? I’ve made a full 12 exercise Hotel Workout series that will be available in Amy Mac’s Fit System this summer. […]
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May
Love Your Neighbor Nashville Flood Tshirts
Love Your Neighbor Flood T-Shirts Light blue t-shirts with a guitar “floating” in the flood waters with the caption Love Your Neighbor. Love Your Neighbor Design: Created by Ty Mattson at Mattson Creative, the Love Your Neighbor Nashville Flood poster and tshirt design has instantly become an icon for those recovering and […]
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27
May
Conquering Group Exercise Class
When you are intimated, overwhelmed or frustrated in a group exercise class, should you give up and opt for the elliptical or stick with it, hoping you’ll pick it up? Simple answer: Three Strike Rule! Most class styles, formats and instructors take some time to adjust to. I’ve never taken […]
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Could You Survive a Football Tackle?
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Workout While Watching TV
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Fitness Attack – Avocados
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Fitness Attack – Nutrition Labels
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The Magic of Uncluttering!
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Do You Need Sports Drinks?
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2008 – The Year of the Marathon! Yikes.
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Fitness Attack Flashback Friday – Folate
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Cost of Obesity
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Resistance Band Workout Series: Squat Walks
