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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Apr
Serving Size Uncertainty
Would making serving sizes larger on foods help or hurt the fight against obesity? We tell people to pay attention to the nutrition info on foods, we are even making restaurants put them on their menus. Knowing what you are fueling yourself with is important. Aside from the usual numbers […]
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Apr
P90X Progress Report: Week 11
Week 11 of P90X! I started the week on the road so just fitting in the workouts was a success. I finished the week out at home but didn’t make it to the gym for the workouts, like I was hoping. I wasn’t as hungry this week as in the […]
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Apr
Can these shoes “Shape Up” my butt?
I bought a pair of Skecher Tone-Up sandals today! In the midst of several brands – Skechers, Reebok, Fitflops, styles and claims of these ‘fitness shoes’, I bought a pair that I think will fit my little feet and be comfortable. Do they work? I don’t know – we’ll find […]
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Apr
Stability Ball Balance & Pushup
Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life
Work your core without doing a crunch! Research shows that abdominal exercises done on the stability ball activate twice as many core muscles as classic belly busters like the crunch and the sit-up. All you need is a stability ball to work your abs, back, butt, arms and balance! Grab a […]
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Apr
P90X Review Progress Report: Weeks 9 & 10
Week 9 of P90X was rather uneventful. It felt great to get back on the weight routine. I added a little bit of extra cardio and felt pretty good. I was tight on time so I wasn’t able to take all of the weight workouts to the gym like I’d […]
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29
Mar
Organic Food Benefits
Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life
Organic foods can be pricey but are they worth the splurge? Are organic foods more nutritious? What are you really getting for your money? Common knowledge tells you that pesticides and chemicals in your food is bad news. But you wonder what all the hype is really about when it […]
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Mar
Recommit to New Year’s Resolutions
Three months into 2010… How are you feeling? How are you doing with those New Year’s Resolutions? When did the fire burn out? I thought I was just fighting the winter blues/cabin fever, but it seems that there is something in the air. Nearly everyone I’ve talked to in the last […]
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24
Mar
Butt Exercise: Floor Bridge
In the winter, we want our butt to look great in jeans. In spring and summer, it needs to look great in shorts, dresses, capris and of course, swimsuits. Squats is a great way to give your butt some lift but if you are already at the beach and don’t […]
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Mar
P90X Review Progress Report: Week 8
Week 8 of P90X was a recovery week. I was feeling really strong after taking Week 7 workouts to the gym so I was a little bummed to have a week of no weights. However, I ended up feeling under the weather the whole week so it was all I […]
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Mar
Soda Drinking: The New Pepsi School Policy
Pepsi has announced that they are no longer going to vend full-calorie beverages in schools. Â They will only be serving bottled water, portioned fruit juices, milk and to the upper grade levels, diet soda and possibly sports drinks. Pepsi To Restrict Caloric Drinks In Schools Worldwide – NPR I think […]
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In Season Produce Map from Epicurious!
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Fitness Attack – Cravings
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Flip Flops Safety Tips
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Why the flavored milk debate?
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How Much Protein Do I Need?
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Fitness Attack – Quinoa
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Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
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Jumping Rope – Why Little Susie is Stronger Than You…Wimp!
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Assercize Workout – Week 42
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Assercize Workout – Week 21
