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February 14th, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat , Play More Happy Valentine's Day! Here’s a great way little workout you can do with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. It’s called “density partner training”. The way it works is that you have to do 10 reps of a certain exercise while your honey has to do a separate exercise. But there is a twist. Your partner has to do THEIR exercise for however long it takes you to finish yours and then you switch. Here’s an example: You do 20 jump squats... Read Full Story

February 12th, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat , Play More , Work Less Hi Friend- Here's a picture at Eagle Ridge Spa and Resort in Galena... wanted to do a Hot Air Ballon ride however all the pilots are at some conference so I won't be taking any aerial shots of Galena on this trip) Hot Air Ballon Launch Pad - Eagle Ridge Spa and Resort My friend shop: Jamie's Wine Studio -Galena, IL Anywho, I know some of you simply do not make time to exercise at a facility so here are some tips to... Read Full Story

February 7th, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat , Work Less Hey friend- So we did another crazy abdominal work out at boot camp... killed it with the body saw move... Your abdominal muscles begin under your chest and finish a little below your belly button. These muscles can be toned through simple strength training, but if you are overweight, you will need to lose the excess pounds before you begin any toning exercise. Here are five ways to tone your abs fast: * Use a simple crunch exercise... Read Full Story

February 2nd, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat , Play More , Work Less It wasn't as bad as I thought. I tweaked my lower back the other week doing dead lifts. The weight I was lifting wasn't even heavy as my usual dead lifts. I felt my minor injury occur but I felt it would be worst if I hadn't warmed up and stretched first. Do this before you lift weights: warm up and stretch. It not only encourage muscle contraction and feel, It helps with circulation, capacity to lift heavier or more reps and... Read Full Story

February 1st, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat Hey there- I do hope you're doing great We all know the more fun we get from our activity, the more we are likely to stick to it long term. Zumba Fitness® is extremely popular at my gym. But even the instructor of the class was asking that  she personally needs more strength training because it's mainly a cardio workout. Ask you local trainer for help with putting some fun with strength training. Be creative with your training program... Read Full Story

January 28th, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat , Play More , Work Less A better body can starts at warm up. When I get on the treadmill, I go in a little trance. I usually hold on one of the rails and close my eyes. I'm see my work out results way before it happens. Visualize during warm up what it is you seek - whether confidence, strength, be faster as a runner, physical attractiveness - whatever it may be - mentally prepare by your warm up. See it first! Adriel You can... Read Full Story

January 26th, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat , Play More Hey friend- Happy Thursday! As I walk by the front desk of my gym, I can see the doctor scale over to my right, carefully placed where all members pass to get to the weight room. I do measure my scale weight, maybe every 4 weeks. Even once a week is fine but don't let the scale number  be your choice assessment of training progress. It can be discouraging. You don't want to get discouraged do you? You see, you're scale weight... Read Full Story

January 23rd, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat Hi friend- Whatever you goal are, bring awareness to it and start with the simplest action step to move you forward. I've had mentors who were masters of their work I looked up to. Although most I wasn't with them physically, I modeled what I could from what I read in their books or what I had listened to their audio. Thoughts manage life. Your thoughts manage life. Remember that... what are you thinking of right now? Decide to be a mentee... Read Full Story

January 20th, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat Most things worthwhile isn't easy... It takes strategy, planning and lots of hard work. So don't fall for those "quick-fixes" and crazy fad supplements (these are never gonna stop so make sure you do your due diligence) What can I do to help you? -Help you stay focused on your eating -Help you stay focused with your training -Help inspire and motivate through education You have the power to change. Feel free to ask me your questions... Read Full Story

January 19th, 2012 Posted in Lose Fat Do you want sexier looking legs? Or maybe you just want a faster running speed to chase after your kid? I couple of months ago, I was in the back corner of the gym aerobic room adjusting the seat height of the spin bike. I had my water bottle and running shoes on. I was nervous. I was taking a spin class (I haven't spun in years!) I knew that might be an intense class but it might be hard on my knees. Hard on the knees was a misconception (it... Read Full Story