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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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 […]
Continue Reading »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, […]
Continue Reading »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 […]
Continue Reading »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 […]
Continue Reading »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 […]
Continue Reading »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 […]
Continue Reading »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 […]
Continue Reading »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 officially did my first sprint triathlon – here’s what you need to know! In this Fit Life, I’m giving you some tips for your first triathlon. I just did my first one and although I wanted to get a better time, I’m very pleased with finishing at 1:55, especially […]
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The leaves are changing, is your workout routine? One of my favorite things about the changing of the seasons is that you get to change up your fitness routine to enjoy each one. So now is the time to get outside and love it before winter hits and we are […]
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In this episode of Fit Life, we’ve got a couple more awesome fitness gadgets that will make your life a little bit better (and safer!) The first is these visibility bands. You might not want to invest in reflective clothing or vests so these inexpensive reflective bands can be worn […]
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Bored with arm exercises – I’ve got 3 moves that will rock your arms in no time! Today we are throwing out our boring tricep and arm exercises and adding in some new more challenging ones! Let’s get started with… 3 legged crab: This bodyweight move works the triceps, shoulders […]
Continue Reading »Wow, hello middle of August! Yikes, the kids are heading back to school and the London 2012 Olympic Games are officially over. My TV has once again fallen silent and I already miss Bob Costas… not to mention I haven’t sat on the couch since the Closing Ceremonies! Let’s reminisce, […]
Continue Reading »Making Olympic History. This was the goal and the achievement of Michael Phelps in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Most of us can’t imagine winning an Olympic medal, let alone a Gold medal. But to kick ass in 3 Olympics and bring home 22 medals, that is just unfathomable to […]
Continue Reading »I know we’ve all been sending to the athletes and watching the event coverage but I just wanted to share with you some of my thoughts on the first few days of these Olympic Games. Opening Night: I wasn’t overwhelmed with the opening ceremony but it definitely had its highlights. […]
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This is a techie gadget that is easy to use! It tracks how many steps you take, how many calories you burn, your sleep patterns and gives you the data so you can work toward your weight loss and fitness goals. Plus if you do have an inner nerd and […]
Continue Reading »I don’t know about you but as a kid, the Olympic Games were such an amazing thing. I would watch hours and hours of every sport and dream of what sport I would compete in. The athletes still amaze me and the games are still entertaining but life has gotten […]
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This is my new favorite workout must-have! Music has become a requirement for us when we workout – but if you swim, you’ve been missing out. These headphones are amazing! How does it work: Turn on the shuffle, place it inside and close the house. Make sure it is closed tightly […]
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