Unconventional Cardio

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When someone mentions cardio training, how do you react? Do you try to avoid it? What are you picturing in your mind? Is it the treadmill, stepmill or even the elipptical? Are you imagining long periods of time spent running outside? It is time to change your thinking. While all of the above are conventional [...]

Stop Lying to Yourself

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In my previous post Reevaluate and Be Real With Yourself I discussed the issues involved in holding yourself accountable. This is some important information because of the Mission Accountability I have embarked upon. There are several steps that you must follow. The first step is probably the most difficult. Stop Lying to Yourself Like anything [...]

Anabolic vs Catabolic

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Yesterday a question came up in our gym that I thought would be of interest to you.   What does the term catabolic or anabolic mean?  There are multiple complex chemical reactions taking place in our bodies at any given time, and I am afraid I would have lost you all to TV land if I [...]

Myths Debunked!

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Today’s post is all about myths.  It doesn’t hurt to reiterate some facts as the same myths continue to float around. Myth #1 – Low intensity Doesn’t Work: If your goals are to change body composition, you need to work hard.  There is just no way around it.  The body is stubborn and change comes [...]

Here we go again!

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OK everyone, I am back to my blog and I am ready to continue the progress I’ve made during my first round of Insanity.  Yes, I completed one round of Insanity and got insane results! 19 pounds lost 5% body fat lost Resting heart rate decreased Cardio improved Now I am ready to do round [...]

Let’s Talk Oranges

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I rarely drink fruit juice except on the odd occasion when we are out for a special brunch and then I may have a glass or orange or my favourite – grapefruit juice.  But, we should keep in mind that fruit juices are not the best source of getting our nutrition.  Fruit juices are basically [...]

Consistent training techniques

In the past, one of the most common questions I’ve been asked is how to be consistent with a training program.  I get asked this question in person as well as on Twitter.  The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. I admit that this seems like a very simple question to answer, but [...]

When Is the Right Time?

Starting a fitness program? Have you decided when your new nutrition approach should be implemented? I’m sure you or someone you know has been guilty of this. At some point you’ve heard or uttered the phrase “I plan to start working out when…”. Why must you wait? Will the time ever really be right for [...]

Hearty News

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The heart – often talked about in both medical and romantic terms.  The heart is a muscle that is responsible for pumping blood full of oxygen to the rest of our bodies to provide that essential element to our survival.  But, did you know the heart is a muscle – capable of getting stronger and [...]

Recognition

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