Why dieters end up eating like sumo wrestlers....

I found a great blog on nutrition. Read some of her posts HERE. Or read her post on "Why dieters end up eating like sumo wrestlers here.

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Exercising with Asthma

Exercising With Asthma

By Diana Rodriguez

Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH

Working out isn't off-limits for people with asthma — in fact, it's recommended. But it requires a little extra effort to prevent an asthma attack.

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I'm talking arms...

5 Arm Exercises for a Toned Upper Body
Routine by trainer Suzanne Bowen, creator of the BarreAmped Fitness Method




Sculpt smoking hot arms and banish bra-strap bulge with these targeted shapers.

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I'm talking legs...

Get Strong by Squatting

by: Jillian Michaels

If you're new to exercise, working out can be intimidating. The trick is to begin with exercises you can build on. Let's start with the legs. After all, they help support our bodies in the most basic of activities — standing and walking! Try wall squats, the building block of all squat variations. Here's how to get started right now.

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Let's Move It!!! Campaign ~Beyonce~

OMGoodness.... I found this video and I love it!!!! Let's Move It!!!! I'm going to learn this routine and do this in my classes. Take a look see!!!

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Finding Your Cardio

Finding Your Cardio...

 



Haven't found an exercise you absolutely love to do? You've tried them all — ellipticals, rowing machines, treadmills, even the dreaded Stairmaster — and hated every second of it. Well, you're not alone. But that doesn't mean there isn't an exercise out there just for you. Have you ever considered that you just don't like exercising alone? Often, it's the solitary nature of exercise that turns us off. Sometimes we need a support system to keep us moving. Sound like you? Try  joining a group exercise class and find out! If you haven't tryed a Zumba class then maybe you should. It might be what your looking for. Zumba is a freestyle workout. You don't have to have rytheme to Zumba or know how to dance, because it's not a dance class. It is a fun way to exercise. Just try it out! Go to http://www.zumba.com/ and look for a class in your area. Get a group of friends together and go to a class. Email the instructor and ask if you can come try out a class. A lot of times they will let you come for FREE, for your first class. Why Not!!!!! What is there to lose, besides weight and inches?

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Friday Fitness Tips

Do the Cardio You Love...

Doing your first cardio workout can be a little overwhelming, particularly if you're doing it at a gym. There are rows and rows of different machines to choose from and a schedule of classes you can attend. So the big question is, do you walk, row, step, or dance your way to fitness? Which is best?
The answer is, any of the above. You should do whatever you enjoy the most — just make sure you're pushing yourself and keeping your heart rate at 85 percent of maximum. Sure, some machines are more effective than others just the way some classes are more intense than others. But if you dread and avoid certain exercises, it will be harder to motivate yourself, right?
Whatever activity you decide on, make sure to keep it fresh. If you've been doing the treadmill for a while, switch to group class for a few weeks (Zumba, anyone?). Or, if you feel like you've been wearing out your spot in class, venture out of your comfort zone and check out what's happening over at the cardio machines. There are a ton of options when it comes to cardio. The important things is to keep changing it up every once in a while so that you avoid the workout plateau and keep yourself challenged and motivated.

From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels

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Exercise Your Right To Bare Arms....

Exercise Your Right To Bare Arms...
By: Jillian Michaels

Looking at Hollywood's red carpet, you can tell the stars are all about developing and toning their upper arms. Even First Lady Michelle Obama proudly shows her fantastic biceps regularly. Buff arms can be yours too! What you need is a move that will make what I call the "belly" of the biceps really pop! Ready? Get in the right mind-set — it's time to concentrate!
 

Concentration Curls

1. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand and sit on the edge of a bench or a chair with your feet a few inches wider than your hips.
2. Lean forward from your hips, and place your right elbow against the inside of your right thigh, just behind your knee. The weight should hang down near the inside of your ankle.
3. Place your left palm on top of your left thigh. Exhale and bend your right arm, curling the dumbbell three-quarters of the way up toward your shoulder.
4. Hold for a beat, then inhale slowly, lowering the weight, and repeat. Do a complete set (10 to 15 reps) on one arm, then switch to the other.

The concentration curl really helps isolate the biceps by taking any assistance from the back and shoulders totally out of the equation. Be careful not to cheat by leaning back for help when you are lifting the weight.

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What to Do When You're Starving Before Bed

I'm Hungry and It's Bedtime......What Should I do?

Here at Beachbody, we're always drilling the "no eating for 3 hours before bedtime" rule into your head and, sure enough, it's important not to go to bed with undigested food in your stomach, especially carbohydrates and fat. So what about those nights when you're so hungry that if you don't eat, you know it will affect your sleep?

The answer is a protein shake. Usually, truly feeling hungry is a sign indicating a lot of muscle breakdown. When you have muscle breakdown you need protein, especially at night, which is when your muscles do most of their recovering. So if you are famished, a small protein shake with no added ingredients, like fruit or milk, will not only allow you to sleep but speed up your recovery process as well.

~Steve Edwards ~

Shakeology is a good protein shake to drink. Buy It Now!

Rest and Recovery!!! It's Key.....

Sunday is a day of REST!!! If you have been working out all week then Sunday {Day 7} needs to be a recovery day. When it comes to training and working out, recovery is everything. So remember, day 7 is rest and recovery day. Let your body recovery! Now this does not mean you can lay on the couch and do nothing......This means don't workout, NO lifting weights, NO running, NO cardio!!! Light workout is ok! You can go for a walk, just don't add weights or speed walk. Maybe use day 7 to do yoga and stretch and relax! Your body will think you for a recovery day. This is important for RUNNERS!!!! If you are training for a 5k, 10k or marathon, then take this advises. 6 days on, 7th day off!!!! This is the key to any workout program. Recovery drinks are important too!!! Proper post-workout nutrition is a key factor in how quickly and completely your body will recover, adapt, and benefit from exercise. If you would like more info on this please leave a comment with your email and I will get back with you on this. Have a wonderful Sunday!!! 

Q & A's On How To Get Started? By: Jillian Michaels

I'm Obese. How Do I Get Started?

Answered by; Jillain Michales

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Do you need a pick-me-up!!!! {Your Energy Levels}

Need Energy....

Can't shake the feeling that you're running on empty? Are you running out of energy? Well you need to distress, and get more sleep. For those times when you just can't seem to kick it into gear, these smart strategies will rev even the crankiest engine fast.
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A Fitness Tip from Charlean Johnson

Ok just to let you all know I am a Beachbody Coach and I sell workout videos like P90X, Turbo Jam, Hip Hop Abs etc..... Well I ran across a video from CharLean Johnson. She has a wonderful execrise tip that I would like to share with my readers. She talks about wrist pain when using a execrise tube/band. Take a look!





I love this tip because I have people tell me everyday they can't use the bands because it hurts their wrist. Well here you go!!!! Grab below the handle.

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Watch this video of Chalene Johnson showing off some TurboFire^® moves on Good Morning America!

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Setting Goals For Success ~By Jillian Michaels~

Setting Goals For Success

By Jillian Michaels

You can't achieve success if you're not moving toward something. Think about your ultimate long-term goal, and then break it down into less overwhelming mini-goals. Then find some incentives to help you stay the course. What kinds of goals am I talking about? The ambitious and attainable ones.

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4 Facts About Fat and Springing into Shape

 

We always talk about how we want to lose weight. But that's not really what we mean. When we talk about losing weight, we're really talking about losing fat, getting rid of the spare tire, turning the keg into a six-pack. It's about more than getting ready for swimsuit season or squeezing back into your "skinny" jeans, though. More importantly, it's about having a healthy amount of body fat so we don't put ourselves at risk for myriad diseases. After all, our bodies need some fat. Fat is responsible for regulating our body temperature. It insulates our vital organs. It stores energy our bodies draw on to function. Not to mention everyone wants a few strategically placed curves and you can't get them with just bone and muscle. So what exactly is a healthy amount of body fat?

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Should you eat before or after a workout?

Should You Eat Breakfast Before or After a Workout?

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