High quality audio and video health shows from Amy Mac.
High quality audio and video health shows from Amy Mac.
Posted by amy in News on 13. Jul, 2015 | No Comments
Great infographic on women and weightlifting from Chuze Fitness:
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Posted by amy in News on 27. Mar, 2015 | No Comments
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Continue Reading »Posted by amy in Episodes, Fit Life on 25. Jul, 2013 | No Comments
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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I just finished reading a Time Magazine article (First Comes Love, Then Comes Obesity, July 6, 2009) about how women living with men have a higher rate of obesity than those that don’t. It seems that if you have lived with a man for more than a year, your weight […]
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Everyday you have to face lunchtime. What are you going to eat? How healthy is it? How over-sized will the portion be? Sometimes, you make a healthier choice but you are still sabotaging yourself because you aren’t practicing condiment caution. In this Fit Life, we take a look at some […]
Continue Reading »I love the fact that when you support WithAmyMac.com and Fit Life by using our sponsors’ and affiliates’ discount codes, you get to save money too! Use these promotional codes this month to save money and support our team! Sports equipment, athletic shoes, workout apparel and more! Eastbay.com – shoes […]
Continue Reading »If you have a habit of making too much food, ending up with leftover ingredients or just can’t seem to get through all that produce without it going bad — then you need to check out LoveFoodHateWaste.com. It’s a site devoted to helping you figure out ingredient portions, ideas for […]
Continue Reading »This month, I’m going to attempt more cross-training. I’m noticing that already this summer, I’m falling into a workout rut. It seems that I have my winter workout (all in the gym, lifting, Pilates and cardio) and my summer workout (all outside walking, working, hiking, lifting and now swimming). Neither […]
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Up and Out Full Body Squat! Take your squat to the next level by challenging your core and working your arms! Doing a squat is a great lower body workout. You challenge the legs, butt and core. When that becomes easy, you want to add a weight and notice the […]
Continue Reading »I hear many people talk about wanting to lose weight but concerned that they will be hungry all the time.  The goal is always to be filling your plate with foods that will keep you feeling full but not high in calories. What could these foods be? from That’s Fit […]
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What if traditional bicep curls weren’t the only way to tone your arms? Just by rotating those arms a little bit and challenging your balance and control, you can sculpt beautiful arms in the same amount of gym time. These 3 bicep curl variations will help you reach the full […]
Continue Reading »I often feel disappointed in myself when I’m not motivated to go to the gym or shoot a show. I mean, I love what I do, so how can I not be thrilled about working or exercising ALL the time?! It sounds completely ridiculous but I feel that if I’m […]
Continue Reading »You read magazines and blog posts that list what food choices you should be making when eating out.  However, if you are like me, you find it hard to remember the best menu option at every restaurant. I do take my food choices pretty seriously, but I’m not going to […]
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