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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Sep
Routine versus Rut #1
When is a routine good and when is it bad? Good: You have a plan everyday to fit in what you need to get done, including a workout! Bad: You do the same workout everyday in the gym. You don’t want to just be a hamster on a wheel! Planning […]
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1
Sep
Yes, I’m checking myself out…
Mirror, mirror on the wall Who’s got the best workout form of us all?! I hate staring at myself in the mirror when working out and didn’t really think I needed to… Wrong! Today I took a Pilates class for the first time in a few years. I’ve been doing […]
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30
Aug
How To Lose Weight AND Still Be Social!
Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life
Birthday parties, cookouts, weddings, holidays, office pitch-ins…the list of reasons why we celebrate with food are endless! If you indulge or splurge EVERY time you are at one of these social occasions, you will never meet your weight loss goal! In this video, I’ve got 4 tips for success in […]
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28
Aug
Yes, It’s Recyclable!
A wine cork, a packing envelope, the phone book — ever wonder how you can recycle these things instead of tossing them into the trash? Re-Nest has given you a list of the 10 Things You Can Recycle You Didn’t Know You Could Here are a couple of my personal […]
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27
Aug
Need Anti-Inflammatory Pills to Exercise?
Take anti-inflammatory meds for injury or exercise? You might want to check out this post on SparkPeople.com. I take IB200s before and sometimes after I run instead and have since my injury last year, it was doctor’s orders. However, I still take them often so that I can workout to […]
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26
Aug
Chest Stretch | Back Stretch
Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life
Stretching is one of the most forgotten pieces of working out – but it’s certainly not the least important! Take a few minutes after your warmup or workout and do these chest and back stretches. Better yet, use these stretches in the middle of the afternoon when you just need […]
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21
Aug
Newly Added to Superfood Category – Popcorn
Popcorn. Popcorn at movies, popcorn during TV, popcorn at our wedding…my husband loves popcorn. It seems to be a hereditary trait. His whole family loves popcorn. Ever seen the Whirley Pop popcorn popper? That was the family business for years. Getting the picture? We’ve always known that popcorn is a […]
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20
Aug
Just Plain Lazy.
For every fitness tip or video I post, I find another item or idea that allows people to be lazy. I say: Take a dog for a walk or out to play – you’ll both get exercise and have fun! They invent: Go Dog Go Automatic Fetch Machine so you […]
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19
Aug
Will Sassy Water Be A Success?
In looking for recipes to take advantage of the 30 cucumbers in the garden (note to self: next year, less cucumbers!), I found this recipe for Sassy Water. It’s part of the Flat Belly Diet from Prevention and it looks so tasty that I think I’m going to give it […]
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18
Aug
Perfect Sleeping Temperature
What is the ideal temperature to get a good night’s sleep? 60-68 degrees, any cooler or any warmer and you may find yourself with restless nights! According to The New York Times, studies have shown that your core temperature dropping initiates sleep. This is helpful to all of us looking […]
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Fitness Attack – DWR
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Assercize Workout – Week 28
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Fitness Attack Flashback Friday – Heat Exhaustion
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Fitness Attack – Soup
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Awesome Abs Anywhere!
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My Confession: Snack and Power Naps – Love them both.
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Tone Your Whole Body Faster Than Ever!
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Assercize Workout – Week 5
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Beat the Fitness Slump! Fit Life Flashback
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Adjust to Daylight Savings Time
