Eating out is definitely a challenge when you are trying to lose weight. They are now putting calories on the menus but you don't really know what you are dealing with till you sit down at the table. This is a fun and easy way to find restaurants and menu items that suit your needs when it … [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...]
Weekend Fit Links
New AIDs Vaccine Has Some Success (LA Times) Love How Alicia Silverstone Looks??? Get The Inside Scoop With Her New Diet Book (FitCeleb) Melt away pounds with this 15 minute boot camp (GirlGetStrong) Not Sure What To Eat Before A Long Yoga Workout? Downward Dog Shouldn't Be … [Read more...]
Fit Tip Daily’s Celebrity Trainer Interview With Gunnar Peterson
We were fortunate enough to get a chance to interview Celebrity trainer Gunnar Petterson. His fun, down to earth, replies to our questions made the interview seem as though we were talking with a good friend instead of a high power trainer. A lot of the questions that were asked could have been … [Read more...]
Are You Following These 3 Trainer Tips?
Think you know what you are doing when it comes to losing weight? Even if you aren't focused on fat loss, these weight loss tips should be a general rule for all. 1) Avoid cream based foods –Stay away from the cream based foods and similar food options, especially when you order … [Read more...]
Consistency- The True Weight Loss Tool
People are always looking for the "quick fix," the newest gadget, and the most recent diet. No one stopped to think that maybe the real key to maintaining a healthy weight really lies within you. I work with hundreds of people every year as a personal trainer. Every session I ask … [Read more...]
EA Sports Creates Wii Game With Oprah’s Trainer
You've all seen Bob Greene featured from time to time on Oprah. Now he's helped create a better wii fitness game. After watching the advertisement, I am convinced that this fitness game will be worth the money and the time. Here is an inside look ... This game runs for … [Read more...]
Fit Tip – Go To Bed A Little Hungry
As kids, we may have gotten the wrong idea from our parents and possibly even tv. You've seen or been the kid that got punished by going to bed without dinner. So as adults, we associate being hungry at night as some sort of twisted punishment. However, when you are trying to lose weight or … [Read more...]
Inspire Yourself To Live A Healthy Life
The holidays are rough. Looking around the gym; it's obvious that people aren't coming. Not only are they not coming; they are eating more. In the fitness industry; we call the weight gain "the season 7." In reality, the average weight gain can be between 5 to 15 pounds (OUCH!). Here are … [Read more...]
Trainer Secret – Lunge With Overhead Press
If you want to burn calories FAST, then try this combination move. It's sure to get your heart rate up and your body toned in no time! Start in Lunge position. Make sure that you keep your front knee over your ankle Push off the front heal and bring your back leg up to a … [Read more...]
Trainer Tip – Don’t SIT At The Gym
Most people go to work and SIT, then they go to the gym and SIT. Chances are they aren't getting the result they want. So here's a simple trick to get you to burn more calories in an instant. Workout Intensity Booster - 'The No-Sit' If you belong to a gym, then I bet you see lots of … [Read more...]
Define Your Curves
. I use both of these exercises with my various clients and on myself! The "sumo squat" (as I call it) can help to work your inner thighs as well as your quads and butt. The dead lift is great for the back of your legs and butt as well. Wide-Stance Squat (Sumo Squat) Stand with your … [Read more...]
