In a recent article I wrote about trends of 2014. One of the biggest trends emerging is HIIT workouts. They have become the new wave due to their effective calorie burning and short time span. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. … [Read more...]
Can You Wear The Bodybugg or Body Media on Your Leg – Indentation from bodybugg
I'll be the first to tell you that I have a love hate relationship with my bodybugg (also known as bodymedia). I love that i get information that can help me get lean but I hate that after wearing it for several months I get an indentation in my arm. As a trainer I LOVE this … [Read more...]
Claire Danes Detox, Reset Your Digestion, Trainer Tips From Jillian Michaels, Glute Activation
3 Day Juice Cleanse Used By Claire Danes?? YES PLEASE ! (FitCeleb) Washington detox clinic is a professional version to get rid of numerous toxins in the system. Digestion Issues Be Gone! Use This Soothing Papaya Mint, Ginger Smoothie to Set … [Read more...]
Increase Your Endurance The Natural Way To Lose Weight
If you knew what foods to eat to increase your endurance during your cardio training would you eat them? America's "go to" beverage for increased energy is coffee. Energy drinks follow close behind. Both markets pull in billions of dollars a year with the promise of long lasting energy. However, … [Read more...]
Bye Bye Flab – Exercises For Inner Thigh
Say goodbye to jello thighs with these easy movements. A. Stand with the band secured under your left foot. Grasp an end of the band in each hand and gather up the excess until the band is taut. Lift your right leg slightly, bringing the inner edge of your right foot against … [Read more...]
Jillian Micheals Kettle Bell Workout Gets Bad Reviews
The newest craze in fitness is kettle bells. If you are familiar with the weights, they basically a ball with a handle. Each bell ranges in weight and is used for explosive exercises. I was shocked to read as the LA Times bashed the celebrity trainer, her for and her credentials. … [Read more...]
A New Twist On An Old Exercise
The leg press has been around forever, but how many people know variations of this machine to target various parts of your body? Here are some great tips from muscle and fitness for her. With some added in from myself ;) YOU WANT TO TARGET: USE THIS LEG PRESS: Rectus femoris … [Read more...]
Increase Your Calorie Burning Anywhere!
The worst thing about the evolution of man in the deterioration of our physical health. The inventions that have shaped the way we live have also robbed us of our health and made moving somewhat of a luxury instead of a necessity. So what do you do if you can't seem to burn enough calories … [Read more...]
Animated Plyometrics For Increased Fat Loss
There are 2 types of muscle fibers. One type is endurance while the other is used for power. When you workout with weights the typical muscle fiber used is endurance if you are doing a greater amount of repetitions. However, the tables can be turned very quickly if you decide to make … [Read more...]
Boost Your Calorie Burning ~ Reverse Wood Chop
STANDING REVERSE WOOD-CHOP WITH A MEDICINE BALL This exercise is a resistive diagonal pat- tern of the trunk that demands a high level of lumbo-pelvic stability and combines upper- and lower-chain integration as the ball is moved in a diagonal pattern across the body. The … [Read more...]
Bench Lunge For Hot Thighs
This exercise can be done at home or in the gym. If you are a beginner; try setting yourself up next to something stable since it challenges your balance. Your stance must be wide enough to allow your front knee to stay lined up with your ankle. Proper posture is also essential since it … [Read more...]
Fit Tip – Count Your “Negatives” For Increased Fat Loss
It's a well known fact that doing exercise quickly is a big "no, no." Muscle gain, calorie burning, and soreness all come from the negative action of the exercise. The "Negative" is anytime you are working WITH gravity. An example would be a pull-up, the down motion is your negative. To … [Read more...]
