Long ago I did the famous "Body For Life" routine. This was at the start of my personal training career and I was trying out different workouts to test the effectiveness. While I no longer do Body For Life, I did love the 20 minute cardio interval training. If you are looking for a way to … [Read more...]
Could Rolfing Realign Your Muscles and Posture – Review Part 1
Rolfing is also known as Structural Integration. The goal of Structural Integration is to achieve balance around and through an energetic core in the body, allowing gravity to support the structure rather than to drag it down. Rolfing had been recommended to me in the hope that it could help with … [Read more...]
Which Calorie Counter Is Worth Your Money? Compare the bodybugg, Jillian Michaels 360, Slim Coach, and Nike Plus Fuel Band
As a personal trainer, I was ecstatic when the bodybugg calorie counting device first came on the scene. It's been almost a decade now and large companies are now investing their money in creating their own. I have seen these devices work first hand. Heck, I'm even wearing mine as I … [Read more...]
Give Your Body A Face Lift – Part 2 – Arm Flab
Men and women struggle with "bat wings," however, since women have a higher bodyfat percentage it's more of an issue. While exercise can firm up an area of the body, it is not possible to spot reduce. You must change your diet and do exercises to see lasting results. With that being said, … [Read more...]
Is Your Cardio Machine Overestimating The Calories You Burn – Research Says YES
Many people at the gym depend heavily on their cardio machines to tell them when they have burned enough calories to hit the locker rooms. I'd say about 40% of the people that use the wide variety of cardio machines depend on calories, not time, to give them permission to hop off. Of … [Read more...]
Take Your Elliptical Outside – Streetstrider – Review
Tired of staring at the walls in your gym as you burn off those calories!?? Ditch the elliptical inside and use the streetstrider outdoors! Reviews on the Streetstrider It felt like a combination of low impact jogging, skiing, and cycling, and the unit was easily … [Read more...]
The Real House Housewives Workout and Diet Perspectives
I love, love, love "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!" I am not a reality T.V. watcher, in fact, I usually hate it. However, the Real Housewives of BH seem to take the "trashy" out of reality and introduce an in depth look at the upper crust. I also feel that most of the characters … [Read more...]
Get Your Week Back on the Weight Loss Track – Tilapia Masala With Rice
It's football season and overeating seems to go with all that high intensity TV watching. To get your week back on track, we thought we would give you an awesome, low fat, easy to digest recipe. This low fat masala is refreshing and filling! TRAINER TIP: Eating fish … [Read more...]
Cure Your Chip Addiction – Replace Them With Kale Chips
I choose ME! When I first started my career I made a mistake I think many people make when they first enter the workforce, I chose my job over myself. What that translated to in the kitchen was a lot of precooked, processed foods and certainly not a lot of fresh, home cooked … [Read more...]
Dr. Barry Sears Shares His Fitness Tips With Our Readers
How lucky are we!? Dr. Barry Sears, the creator of "The Zone Diet," and New York Times Best selling author has written fitness tips just for our site! Among Barry's numerous accomplishments, he has also launched a "Zone Diet Cruise." You can go on vacation and get lean, while learning … [Read more...]
TRX Review – A Trainer’s Take On This Popular Piece Of Equipment
Born out of the NAVY SEALs, TRX is a versatile piece of exercise equipment that is portable, durable, and easy to use. The TRX utilizes your own bodyweight as resistance in which you can push, pull, squat, and any other movement you could imagine. As a personal trainer, I tried out the … [Read more...]
Give Your Body A Face Lift – Part 1 – Saddle Bags, Sagging Chest
Aging can be calming to the soul but hard on the body. I live in the land of plastic surgery, commonly known as " L.A." The most frequently ask questions are related to Lifting & Toning Since women have softer skin, and more body fat, they are more susceptible to sagging skin. As … [Read more...]
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