Why Altitude Masks are a Scam

You've all seen those guys in the gym—the ones who look like Bane and sound like Darth Vader hopping from one exercise to the next. Maybe you've though to yourself, "what is that awesome looking gadget," or, if you're like me, something along the lines of "what exactly does this tool think he's accomplishing?"Many...

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The Most Effective Types of Cardio

I have 30 pounds left to lose until I am finally at my fitness goal. It has been a long 11 months of work, but I am ecstatic to have made such huge changes in my life. However, over the past 2 months or so, my weight loss journey my loss has been stagnant. I had other issues that needed my attention...

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The Biggest Mistake You're Making in the Gym

When you walk into any fitness center, where do you see the most people? Most likely they're all crowded around the treadmills, stationary bikes and ellipticals. The common misconception is that you can achieve the body that you want and get in great shape by spending half an hour to an hour doing "cardio."Day...

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Workout Wisdom....Are you doing what it takes to Get Results?

Ok...so I have had more than one client say to me...I don't want to bulk up....I need to lower my weights.....As I thought about this....I wanted to wright a little newsletter - because it is a common issue with women and you must change your way of thinking.First of all - if you are serious about wanting...

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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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Happy, Happy, Happy

Just like the amazing Phil Robertson says; "We are happy, happy, happy". Yesterday evening ended up being a great evening, especially for a Monday.I went to the gym after work for my "cardio blast" workout. I have written about it before. I ended up doing 20 miles of cardio total. And I shaved a lot...

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Bubbly, Pizza, Lateral Cardio, Spin, & The Weekend!

Y'all I am so proud. Last night was my "cardio blast" work out of the week. I usually do this once a week for various reasons. It is typically 70-90 minutes of pretty intense cardiovascular training. I like to sweat out toxins and water. Some people use the sauna or other ways - me, I hit the cardio....

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What Counts As A Cardio Workout?

ByS BrooksYou've probably heard it everywhere: you have to get some cardio into your daily routine in order to burn fat and stay healthy. But what exactly counts as a cardio workout?Cardio Workout DefinitionIn layman's terms, a cardio workout is pretty much any aerobic activity that gets you breathing faster and gets your heart pumping faster. Cardio workouts are divided into three different types,...

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Importance of Cardio Workouts

ByMich ChingThere is no doubt that health is the most valuable asset in our life. Having lots of money, a successful career and a good social status are all useless without good health. As the saying goes, health may not be everything, but without health, everything is nothing. This is why it is very important that you take good care of it and make it your priority. And when it comes to ensuring...

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How Do You Train for Baseball-Softball on a 3G Cardio Vibration Machine?

This workout will help you increase upper body and leg strength, improving your power as a hitter, strength for throwing and overall speed and agility.It's recommended you also perform additional strength training exercises on free weights or functional trainer and make sure to run, throw and stretch as well.Once you have the basic knowledge of the vibration machine workout do's and don't, here's...

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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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How To Lose Your Man Boobs - Include Cardio As Part Of A Successful Strategy

ByC FrancilesYou're determined to get rid of your man boobs. During your workouts, you're religiously training your chest muscles with bench presses, dumbbell flys, pec-deck flys and cable crossovers.Nothing wrong with that; it's great that you have decided to take action and are working hard in the gym to remedy the situation. Increasing pectoral muscle mass, however, is only part of the solution;...

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Fats – The Good, The Bad and The Deadly!

Cardiovascular (CV) disease remains the number one killer of Americans – more than all cancers combined.  However, fats are not all created equal and some fats are even helpful. By choosing the right fats and avoiding the wrong ones, you can slash the risk of CV disease.  The GOOD Good fats provide improved neurologic and mental health, protect from some cancers and diseases, decrease the...

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ACE 7 Post Workout Snacks and How to Know if you need one!

Here are 7 great post-workout snacks that fuel your body and should be consumed with 8-12 ounces of water:1. Non–Fat Greek Yogurt with Fruit;  Non–fat Greek yogurt is loaded with protein, which helps repair muscle tissue, and low in sugar and fat, which also makes it an ideal snack at any time of the day. Top some with fruit (1/2 cup of berries or banana) and you'll quickly rebuild your...

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