Using Yohimbine to Boost Fat Loss

There are boat loads of supplements and other products on the market that are boasting extreme claims of expediting the process of weight loss. Unfortunately, many of these products are ultimately scams to get your money based on questionable research. Some products even come with dangerous side effects....

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Why are you doing so much CARDIO? What should you be doing to lose FAT!

Many people focus on cardio when trying to lose body fat, but that approach will not help you achieve your goals.  You want to lose body fat, not calorie burning muscle tissue, right? So what do you need to do in your workouts to lose the fat?Strength training is your magic bullet when trying lose weight and inches. Having more muscle boosts your metabolic rate. Muscle is definitely your friend...

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Join me on the Road to October 9th

Well, this is it.  This is the year I turn 50!  I still cannot believe it. I really feel about 30. My goal is to be the most fit I have ever been.  A little of bit of history......I used to run all the time.  I thought I was the most fit when I ran about 5 miles per day.  Keep in mind, that was about all I did.  I would do a few weights here and there, but mostly just...

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What is Metabolism and can you change it?

I hear this a lot - I can't lose weight because I have a a slow metabolism.Do you wonder, is this true; are you stuck with your metabolism or can you give it a boost? What is metabolism?The standard measurement for metabolism is called the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) also known as resting metabolism. This describes the minimum amount of calories needed to simply keep your body going, sustaining...

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How to Build a Healthy Meal

From the AllyFitness ebook - Thinner Winner!Each meal should contain a lean protein source (chicken, eggs, lean beef, etc.), a whole grain and some leafy green vegetables or other “water dense” vegetables. One quarter of your plate should be protein, 1/4 starchy-type carbohydrate and the other half...

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Three Types of Workouts That Will Raise Your Post-Exercise Metabolism

In the last few years the idea of doing "afterburn" exercises has become quite popular. The term "afterburn" refers to the additional energy that your body consumes in the hours following particular types of exercise. It's also known more formally as EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) or simply as having a "raised metabolism" after you exercise. In any case, by doing the sorts of exercises...

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Move More Every Day!

Get moving! Research shows that just two 5-minute walks each day will get you started in the right direction if you have not been active in a while.Decide on a personal fitness goal and write it down. Start at 10 minutes each day, and progress to 30-45 minutes each day. Choose an activity that fits into your lifestyle. That way, you’re more likely to stick to it. IF you...

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HIIT IT - and make it count

What is HIIT?  It is high intensity interval training.  Advantages of interval training (are)is that it utilizes the body's two energy producing  systems: the aerobic and the anaerobic.  The aerobic system is the one that allows you to walk or run several miles and uses oxygen to convert carbs into energy. The anaerobic system draws energy from carbs stored...

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Work Out Smarter, Not Longer!

Work Out Smarter, Not Longer!Along with teaching good eating habits, AllyFitness is all about efficiency. Our programs are all about teaching you how to get the most from your workout in two ways.  First, you don’t have to spend endless hours in a gym to reach your fitness goals (we all have...

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Build Muscle - Burn Fat

My philosophy for getting fit - we want to be fit, healthy and happy, not live at the gym or be gym rats.  So……..how do you do that?Metabolism is the sum of all chemical processes that take place in the human body to sustain life. Though metabolic rate is largely determined by genetics, there are various ways to increase metabolic rate (the speed of your metabolism) through exercise, nutrition,...

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