Benefits of resistance training: Increased metabolism Increased bone density (decrease your risk of osteoporosis) Improved body composition (ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass) Improved insulin sensitivity (reduce your risk of diabetes) Reduce your risk of heart disease Improved range of motion Increased muscular strength, power, and endurance and much more ...
Monthly Archives: December 2011
High Intensity Workouts
How to build muscle mass with high intensity workouts… Building mass = lifting fairly heavy weight along with short rest periods between sets (for hypertrophy 3-5 sets 6-12 reps 30-90 sec rest interval RI ) The Intensity of anaerobic resistance is also very important for every workout you do. It is important to push yourself
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Intensive cardio vs Steady cardio
I always mix up my cardio between intense (interval) and steady. I think it’s best to keep the body guessing. Steady cardio can get boring at times. High intensity interval training spices up my routine and really gets my heart pumping. It’s a great complement to my weight training. I find that I get the best results
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What’s in your cart?
Grocery shopping… What’s in your cart? What do you bring home? Pay attention to what you put in your cart when you go shopping. Focus on buying whole, unprocessed foods to achieve your fitness goals. Focus on creating good habits and making better choices. You can start in the grocery store:). Remember: What you put in your
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Diets high in sugar are linked to an increased risk for obesity
Eating real foods will get you lean! Find POWER by stabilizing blood sugar levels to program your body to burn fat and save muscle. Diets high in sugar are linked to an increased risk for obesity. That’s why when high amounts of simple sugars are consumed on regular basis, the body has hard time to remove
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What we feed our children really matters
Do you want them to be focused in school? Do you want them to have more energy for sports? It’s important that we feed our children food that will nourish their bodies and minds. As parents, we should be their role models. We should lead by example. It’s important to feed your kids with real food.
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KEEP IT SIMPLE BEAUTIFUL!
Fulfill your fitness goals…. Exercise! Exercise improves health and quality of life. Think of being active as a GIFT to yourself. Drink a lot of water and eat whole natural food. Stay away from processed foods and fast foods.. Prepare your meals at home as much as possible to reach your fitness goals. Investing in
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Dark Chocolate
Feed your body the most natural way you can… I discovered this great treat while I was getting ready for my competition…… dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is a sophisticated dessert with some great health benefits. Choose chocolate with a higher percentage of cocoa and it will maximize the antioxidants. The best option of course is unsweetened
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Shape your life around your passions
Follow your dreams and don’t let anyone stop you. Follow your passion because you’re actually very fortunate in the first place that you found what makes you happy. Trust your instincts. There are a lot of people who are still looking or those who will never find something they are passion about. The feeling of
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My Video Journey
Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 6My First Competition Routine...