One of the hardest parts to work and target on your body are your lower abs.  The amount of questions I get inside and outside the gym about this body part are “off the charts. ”  So we decided to answer everyones questions with this great exercise from Fiterati.  Add it to your routine to get rid of that pooch.  Setup: Sit tall on the edge of a stable chair and plant hands on the chair seat edge.Action: Press down through palms to lift your butt and legs off chair. Hold thi... Read Full Story

       Yep it’s true…. much like the way people were killed for thier skin in ”Silence Of The Lambs,”  these people have been killed for their fat.  The fat was said to be used in cosmetics over seas.  The mere thought of this is terrifying, both for the people involved and the idea that they are putting human fat  in makeup products!  Three suspects have confessed to killing five people for their fat, said Col. Jorge Mejia, chief of Peru’s anti-kidnapping poli... Read Full Story

        This video of Jillian may come as shock to some.  However, we love the Biggest Loser not because it’s mooshy, we adore it because it gives us hope and shows us the reality of weight loss.  We love Jillian even more because she is a real person that knows what it takes to lose weight and what a mental struggle it is for the truly obese.           Are we really surprisedthat Jillian thinks this way???  NO.  Do we see her side of the story … YES.  Jillian is tough, not becau... Read Full Story

       Everyone wants shredded arms but only a few really have them.  For women in general, it’s tough to get a lean upper body if you have a decent size chest.  However, with the right exercises, a healthy diet, and a consistent cardio routine; it can be done!  I am always on the look out for fun new exercises to add to my own routine and my clients routines.  This is one I haven’t seen before, and it looks like it would we worth trying out.          Vitamin Galways has fun info... Read Full Story

       We see tons of Jillian Michaels on tv, and the web yet  Bob tends to stay out of the spot light.  While combing Youtube for info I found some of his weekly tips.  I had no idea that he even did tips out side of the biggest loser.  Here’s what he had to say about food labels.          I especially like the tip about eating with your opposite hand.  It will slow you down long enough to help you realize how fast you should be eating on a normal basis.  However, it could get kind ... Read Full Story

      It was painful to watch as Amy Winehouse spiraled out of control with her drug use and unbelievable weight loss.  It was sad to see such a musical genius whither away.  Now Amy has a new addiction… gaining weight!  She looks like a different person in the picture below compared to what she was during her drug use.  To get the whole story visit Fit Celeb for the whole story and the transformation of Amy.  Before   Adding the Healthy Curves       Whoa … what a transformation!... Read Full Story

       I have been doing the zone diet to balance things out during the winter months and focus my attention during the holiday season.  If you are having a hard time with the cold weather and lack of sun, then you might consider doing this for yourself as well.  Doing a new workout plan or eating regiem during the cold months helps you control what your eating and gives you a new goal to focus on.  Here is some insight into the zones weekly motivational newsletters. Zone Rules for Dining Ou... Read Full Story

      Everyone wants to be lean and thin without having to work at it.  The new wave of the future is in inventions.  This new shoe by Reebok mimics many that are already out on the market such as, fit flops, Sketchers, and Avon’s toning shoes.  The main difference between those and these newly released Reebok shoes is mainly the style.  These seem to look more like traditional running shoes and less like rounded bricks (with the exception of the fit flops).          I think the comme... Read Full Story

      The age old perception of health may have changed this Wednesday.  A new study done on mice gave scientists insight into why bacteria in the gut could change how humans process fat.  Before the question was … ” How many calories are you consuming?  How many calories are you burning?”  The difference between the 2 would determine if you gained weight OR lost weight.       We all know those people who seem to eat whatever they want and they still  stay lean and thin.  ... Read Full Story

      With the increase in job loss and the economy suffering.  People have put their fitness on hold to keep up with their bills. As a corporate gym worker we have seen our sales plummet and our clientele dwindle down to only our most motivated and financially blessed.  However, another part of the industry is also suffering; the home gym companies.       For the first time in 20 years the sales of “at home fitness equipment” is actually suffering.  It seems as though many would ... Read Full Story