It can be a real challenge for new moms to stay in shape. However, many fitness facilities and wellness centres now offer mommy and baby exercise classes. There are several reasons why mommy and baby fitness is so beneficial. Here are just a few of them: Exercise Postnatal baby weight and hormonal fluctuations can certainly […]
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If you are aiming to get fit and stay in shape there are quite a few ways to go about it but for optimal success, there is nothing like a personal trainer to get you there. Many people feel that with the wealth of health and fitness information readily available to us through books, DVDs, […]
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Holiday souvenirs are a nice reminder of great vacation memories. However, when the souvenir is a few extra pounds that is something most of us would rather not bring home. In spite of the fact that those who exercise regularly swear that they feel better when they maintain their routine, many break from it while […]
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After giving birth it is important for your physical and emotional health to maintain your exercise regime to stay fit and perhaps lose some baby weight. If you were not exercising regularly before baby it is never too late, however as with any exercise program, check with your physician at your post-natal visit about getting […]
Read Full ArticleDo heavy weights make women bulky?
Now more than ever women of all ages are ditching the tiny pink dumbbells and picking up heavier weights to do their deadlifts, squats, and bicep curls. And guess what’s happening? They are losing fat, sculpting some sexy muscle, and building a physique they love while realizing their true physical and mental potential. The ever-persistent […]
Read Full ArticleAre caloric need calculators accurate?
Caloric need calculators use formulas which are derived from a statistical analysis of a population. If you take 100 women, who are all 32 years old, 5’4, and 120 pounds, and run 3 hours a week, and have the same desk job, the average of their caloric needs should be very close to the “answer” […]
Read Full ArticleFat Loss vs. Weight Loss
My approach to weight loss is to help you lose fat permanently, and look better long after the diet has ended. In order to achieve this goal, we first need to differentiate between weight loss goals and fat loss goals. When you say that you want to “lose weight”, chances are that you really mean […]
Read Full ArticleHip and hamstring stretches
We’re all familiar with the necessity of stretching and warming up before working out, but many people tend to think that applies only to the muscles targeted in the workout – those that will be most severely taxed. Unfortunately, the targeted muscles aren’t necessarily those that take the most beating. In many routines, it’s the […]
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