Archive for November, 2007
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Friday, November 30th, 2007There is a diet out there right now titled, Calorie Restriction (CR). The premise and reason people are literally starving themselves is not for the perfect body but instead for a longer life span. The radical premise to this eating style is the less you eat, the longer you live. The dieter lives as close [...]
Bodyweight Boot Camp
Thursday, November 29th, 2007Want to workout but don’t own any exercise equipment? Fear not, here is a cardio and strength enhancing fitness workout that will leave you feeling energized, invigorated and hopefully a little tired. Repeat each exercise for 60 seconds without stopping, go through each exercise and then take a 60 second rest before you do it [...]
Squash - So much good packed in one place
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007Squash, besides being a colorful addition to your plate is packed with vitamins and minerals. Here are some reasons to add squash your regular year round meals, not just your Thanksgiving feast.
Can Cardio be Good for my Knees?
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007I have heard that cardio exercises like running, walking, swimming, or any activity that keeps my heart rate up making it slightly difficult to hold a conversation is good for my heart and lungs but I recently heard it can be good for my knee health as well, is this true?
Pilates and Flat Abs… Is There a Correlation?
Saturday, November 24th, 2007There are many benefits to a Pilates workout beyond the resulting flat abdominals however it is those flat abdominals that keep people coming back or trying it in the first place. The key to the effectiveness of the Pilates exercise
My trainer doesn’t push me very hard, what should I do?
Saturday, November 24th, 2007I work out with a Personal Trainer three times a week and I used to get sore but I don’t anymore. My trainer says that’s normal but the other day I worked out with a new trainer and I could hardly move the next day. What should I do?
Working out with a trainer rarely leaves you [...]
Nursing a baby burns an extra 500 calories a day
Friday, November 23rd, 2007So you are trying to decide between breast or bottle for your new baby. Well there are many good and heathful reasons for your baby to receive breast milk which you may already know but did you know breast feeding will also help you get back to your prepregnancy weight. That’s right, you burn an [...]
How many calories can I burn walking stairs?
Friday, November 23rd, 2007During the holidays I won’t have as much time to get out to the gym to workout so I was thinking of climbing the stairs in my house as a way to burn calories. Is this a good idea? How many calories can I expect to burn? Can you give me a workout to follow?
Labor and Delivery Hurt!
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007For those of you who have been with me on this journey, you know I was fast approaching my due date/ induction date. Sunday, November 18, I was scheduled to be induced but had to wait for the phone call telling me there was a bed available. Wow, waiting for a phone call is like watching [...]
How Much Weight Will You Gain From Thanksgiving to New Years Day?
Thursday, November 22nd, 2007Whether you indulge in extra helpings, less time at the gym, or additional seasonal snacks, the holidays typical bring on the “seasonal seven”. This is one trend you don’t need to participate in. There are several ways to beat the battle of the holiday bulge. These tips are for Thanksgiving as well as any time [...]
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