exercise

PPPPPP – Prior Planning Maximizes Results

September 1, 2010

Wow, another month has gone by. What results have you had from your fitness routine? If you are at the same place as 30 days ago, what do you think you need to do differently? OK, the last post talked about maximizing your results by using the principal of high intensity training. You want to [...]

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Listen to Mr. Miyagi – Don’t Forget to Breath

August 12, 2010

If you watch a little kid try to pick up something heavy usually you will see them holding their breath and scrunching their whole face up. It’s a serious business and they are communicating through their actions. Usually they will also take a peek to see who is watching them, and this doesn’t really change [...]

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Exercise Blue Plate Special

June 13, 2010

Hooray! Today is the day you are starting your quest for fab fitness! I want to be the first to congratulate you on this most wise decision. Frankly I’m surprised that you stopped and took the time to read this blog before you sprinted out the door on the way to the gym.. Probably you [...]

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Jump into Fitness. Leap Before You Look Gives Real Results

May 9, 2010

This is going to be a little harsh, so I’ll tell you now, avert your eyes if you can’t face facts. One thing seems to be really common in people who are out of shape. They use their “out of shapeness” as an excuse to remain frozen. I can totally relate. I’ve been there. To [...]

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Cardiovascular Training and Effective Weight Loss

April 29, 2010

I’m going to get hammered by the cardio bunnies for saying this, but cardiovascular training is nearly a waste of time if you are trying to lose weight. I’ll also probably get hammered for using the term “cardio bunnies” but you know, those people on the treadmills just remind me of the energizer bunny, so [...]

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Changing Your Lifting Routine For Maximum Effect

April 24, 2010

What are you concentrating on when you hit the gym? Everyone has their “favorite” thing to do, and of course it’s something that they are strong at. Unfortunately that often results in overtraining a specific part or area, and/or unbalanced development. You’ve all seen examples of this – the guy with the huge upper body [...]

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Too Much Weight, Too Much Time. When Does Increasing Your Lift Help Part 2

April 18, 2010

In part one we discussed using full repetitions and making sure you weren’t using too much weight in your lifts. This is really important because you are not going to see the progress you want, if you don’t lift correctly. If you are going to spend time at the gym, I would assume that you [...]

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Too Much Weight, Too Much Time. When Does Increasing Your Lift Help Part 1

April 17, 2010

Today I was at the gym and once again amazed by some of the self trained experts there. There are average looking guys that I see at the gym on a daily basis who seem to be making no progress yet are increasing their weights and spending an inordinate amount of time at the facility? [...]

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How to Schedule a Workout Routine and Stick To It. A Commitment to Health and Fitness

April 16, 2010

One of the toughest things about getting fit is getting around to your workout. We all have busy days and tough schedules. Well, most of us do, and to be honest sometimes when you have too much time on your hands getting to the gym is even harder to do (for some odd reason.) So [...]

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Making Time for Fitness – What Are Your Workout Priorities?

April 14, 2010

When I mention that I had a intense workout or an good run the reaction sometimes is, gee I wish I could fit that into my schedule, or I just don’t have time, I wish I did. I wonder what exactly these folks are doing in their lives that takes priority over their health? An [...]

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