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Why do you need extra calories?
November 11, 2015 |
If you’ve been ‘battling the bulge’ since the beginning of the New Year (and seriously regretting your indulgence mindset from the holidays), then you know how weight loss goes. You can’t lose weight if you consume more calories than you burn. So, stop depriving your body of calories after an action packed workout! Read on […]
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Avoid sugar to keep your immune system in shape for cold & flu season
November 10, 2015 |
Need another reason to back away from the cake, candy and donuts? How about the common cold? Turns out these treats taste good but they also make you more vulnerable to illness because sugar suppresses the immune system. Phagocytosis Our immune system is designed to fight bacteria. The process, called phagocytosis, sends white blood cells […]
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Why Failing a Workout Can Be Your Best Bet to Hit Your Goals
November 9, 2015 |
You just pushed yourself out of your comfort zone and into the weight room. It’s been a wild couple of weeks, because you’ve sweated more than you ever have, lifted more than you thought you could, and pushed yourself past all limitations you’ve set for yourself in the past. But, despite your successes, you’re still […]
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Transitioning from beginner to advanced workouts
November 6, 2015 |
When you know your body is ready One of the best things about exercise is the power it gives to create changes. With time differences in physique, stamina, muscle tone, even sleep quality and mood become evident. Exercise is also a great way to consistently challenge ourselves. We can set goals or shatter our personal […]
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“Winter is Coming” Workouts
November 5, 2015 |
Winter is coming, which means it may get tougher and tougher to get your morning workout in at the gym. Fortunately, keeping up the habit of an active lifestyle when the temperatures drop has never been easier. Read on to find out how to incorporate more movement into the cold days and nights ahead. Crunch […]
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The difference between vitamins and supplements
November 4, 2015 |
Our bodies need vitamins to maintain proper levels of functioning. Most of us are familiar with these organic compounds. Some of the more common vitamins are C, which we get from citrus, D, which we get from things like milk and cheese and A which we get from liver as well as dark green, yellow […]
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How to Set Realistic Health and Fitness Goals
November 3, 2015 |
It doesn’t matter what your goal may be—to lose inches, to increase your energy, or to simply feel better in the skin you’re in—changing your health and fitness requires a plan of action. Here’s how to set yourself up for success, avoid the goal setting pitfalls and climb your way to the top of the […]
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Why your TV makes you fat
November 2, 2015 |
Television is the great American pastime. Most homes have at least one and many have more than one. TV entertains, informs, pacifies and captivates us. Unfortunately, it also enlarges us – and not in a good way. Why does TV make us fat? What can we do to slow the creeping of the pounds caused […]
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Feel the Burn, Not the Burnout: How to Avoid Plateaus and Pitfalls at the Gym
October 30, 2015 |
Everyone wants to feel the burn, because let’s face it: that’s the true mark of progress in the workout world. It’s what lets you know you’re actually doing something, whether it’s tearing down muscles to make them stronger, or increasing your speed time on the treadmill. No, it’s not always fun, but it’s a milestone […]
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Wall Ball technique and a killer 10 minute workout
October 29, 2015 |
Many of you have probably suffered through your fair share of wall balls. Here’s a secret – with proper technique you don’t really have to suffer, at least as much. Try these wall ball techniques to get more of the gain with a little less of the pain. Wall ball basics for the uninitiated Wall ball […]
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