How to Get Sexy Abs
April 23, 2012
How to Get Sexy Abs
Let’s face it – rock hard, chiseled six pack abs can be pretty sexy!
But how can you reach that level of fitness in your own life?
There are some basic rules for getting rock hard, sexy6 pack abs. If you push yourself and stick to them, you’re guaranteed to improve that chiseled abdominal look.
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Lose Fat Fast
April 17, 2012
Lose Fat Fast
Trying to lose fat and still not seeing the results you’re looking for?
It’s time to drop the fad diets and get thinking seriously about your health!
When it comes down to it, a healthy body weight depends on your overall health. How you treat your body, and the foods you put in it, are the biggest determining factors in the battle for weight loss.
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Ab Tips
April 16, 2012
Ab Tips
Getting rock hard abs is no easy work, whether you’re a beginner or a professional trainer.
But that washboard look may be just a few simple steps away. With the right approach, you may be able to get there faster than you think!
Getting a toned midsection really requires a balance of proper diet and exercise. Read more…
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Muscle Myths
April 12, 2012
Muscle Myths
As a personal trainer, I’ve heard just about everything when it comes to building muscle and working out.
What I’ve learned over the years is that there are a ton of misconceptions about weight lifting. Some of these misconceptions actually develop into popular myths that many people mistake for fact.
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Losing Weight and Gaining Muscle
April 8, 2012
Losing Weight and Gaining Muscle
Pretty much all of the fitness goals I see with my clients involve losing weight or gaining muscle (or both). So what’s the most effective approach to both?
This article takes a no-nonsense look at the basic principles of weight loss and muscle gain. As you’ll see, the two goals can go hand-in-hand, and are actually most effective when done together.
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Muscle Tightness
April 4, 2012
Muscle Tightness
We’ve all experienced muscle tightness and know what a pain it can be especially in the neck or hamstring area.
Muscle pain and tightness can result from overuse or repetition, joint stress, or muscle strain. If you’re bodybuilding and weight training, you’re sure to experience muscle tightness at some point in your program. Read more…
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Burn Belly Fat Fast
April 2, 2012
Burn Belly Fat Fast
Belly fat is probably the most targeted area by people trying to lose weight.
And who can blame them? Having a toned and ripped midsection is not only attractive, it’s also a sign of fitness and health.
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Stretches for Lower Back Pain
March 22, 2012
Stretches for Lower Back Pain
No matter the precautions you take, fitness and exercise always come with the risk of pain and injury.
One of the most common pains I encounter among beginners and professionals alike is lower back pain. Whether you run daily or sit all day at work, you’ve more than likely experienced lower back pain at some point in your life.
The reason lower back pain is so common is that your lower back is part of your body’s core (the other main components being your abdominals and obliques). Read more…
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How Often Should I Work Out?
March 19, 2012
How Often Should I Work Out?
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gym-goer, you may be wondering how often you should work out to get the best results.
The answer really depends on your goals and on your overall fitness level. This article breaks it down for you so you can schedule your workouts accordingly.
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Top 10 Actionable Weight Loss Tips
March 12, 2012
Top 10 Actionable Weight Loss Tips
I see it all the time with my clients. People want to either lose weight or build muscle, but they don’t often have an overall goal of health and fitness in mind.
But it shouldn’t be one or the other. The best approach to either goal (weight loss or muscle gain) is to strive towards fitness. This is why dieting alone so rarely works.
So to get at the heart of this issue, I’ve compiled 10 actionable weight loss tips that are really all about improving your overall fitness and increasing your body’s potential for burning fat and losing weight. These tips are practical and to the point, and trust me, they work!
10 Actionable Weight Loss Tips
1. Be More Active – Whenever and wherever you can, you should be living an active lifestyle. Even if it’s not possible to be active in your job, weight loss and fitness require moving your body, simply put! Use little easy tricks like parking further away from grocery store, taking stairs instead of elevator, walking faster on the sidewalk or even just jumping rope (I recommend: )for a few minutes early in the morning. These all add up and burn extra calories which means more weight loss.
2. Ditch the Processed Food – Processed foods are a major cause of obesity in North America, so you need to avoid them at all cost. The best approach to any diet is one that focuses on natural, whole foods.
3. Don’t Focus on Exercise Alone – There’s a lot of confusion surrounding this issue, and a lot of people think that exercise alone will lead to weight loss success. The truth is, real weight loss requires a combination of regular exercise and a healthy diet. In fact diet is one of the largest components causing your belly to look pudgy, and even though eating right is always not the most convenient having smart supplements on hand will help you get all your needs and give you extra energy, check out two of my most popular articles – Top 10 Workout Supplements for Women and Top 10 Workout Supplements for Men.
4. Keep Intense Workouts Short – Unless you’re an athlete, really intense workouts like interval training are more effective in short duration. If you try to keep at them, you’ll just burn out!
5. Get Lots of Veggies, Protein, and Healthy Fats – These should be your primary goals when it comes to your weight loss diet. Vegetables are a given, but protein is also highly effective at curbing appetite and getting you burning more calories. I always recommend a healthy protein supplement like Optimum 100% Natural Whey.
6. Lift Weights Regularly – Lifting weights and building lean muscle mass is a must for any weight loss or fitness program. Simply put, the more muscle mass you have, the higher your resting metabolic rate!
7. Get a Good Night’s Sleep – Many people overlook this one, but it’s essential. Maintaining a regular sleep routine is critical for your body to recover from your workouts and more generally fight the daily effects of stress, which can lead to weigh gain! If you’re having trouble sleeping, consider a natural sleep aid like Top Secret Nutrition Sleep.
8. Do Aerobic Exercises – Aerobic exercises (aka longer duration cardio) are often an afterthought, but they should be done on a regular basis. Aerobics give your body a break from all those intense workouts, and will keep your body toned and flexible.
9. Say No to Salt – We always hear about reducing fat, sugar, and salt in our diets, but I can’t stress enough how important it is to ditch the salt. A high sodium intake not only contributes to high blood pressure, but it also makes your body retain water, which is going to make weight loss and toning very frustrating!
10. Get Outside – So I started this list with a suggestion to get more active, and I’m ending it with this tip: Get outside! Getting active outside will improve your overall mood, which means you’ll feel more motivated to live a healthy lifestyle. It will also give you a break from the gym and allow your body to engage in more natural movements. You can’t go wrong!
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