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Posture is defined as skeletal and muscular balance of the body that allows it to move in certain ways and stay in certain positions without causing it injury. It has been found that misaligned skeletal framework of a body (most importantly the spine) can cause a multitude of health problems. The largest of these problems [...]
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In previous articles we’ve talked a lot about the fat-burning qualities of muscle and why strength training is a must for anyone interested in burning fat and reducing their waistline. In this article we’re going to explore the amazing, under-acknowledged and bountiful vitamin D. Why? Well, because recent research has pinpointed vitamin D as a [...]
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In simple arithmetic terms, what is someone trying to do when they’re trying to lose weight? They’re trying to create a difference between energy coming into the body (as food) and energy being burned (energy expenditure). To lose weight you need less energy being put in (that would be food, folks) and more being used [...]
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Losing weight implies a subtraction of some kind – you want to subtract body weight (preferably body fat) – and there are several different ways to go about it; one is through diet which means subtracting calories from your food intake. That’s what low-calorie diets do, you eat fewer calories (calories measure the energy value [...]
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There are many reasons why people hire trainers. The following are a few of the more common reasons I have seen.
1. To get professional guidance
2. To get faster results or break through a plateau
3. To learn how to do exercises correctly and safely
4. To be held accountable or get help with discipline
Most common goals people [...]
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A good or great trainer would have the majority of the following characteristics, qualities and credentials and could also verify them.
1. UNIVERSITY QUALIFIED: with a background in exercise science (or similar field).
2. CERTIFIED: with a reputable agency; ACSM, NASM, NSCA (these are the top 3 agencies from over 300 in the USA).
3. GETS RESULTS [...]
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As a trainer I get a lot of questions & comments about fitness & exercise. A recent comment intended to elicit some help came as a statement ” the hardest part to anything for me is just getting started”.
My fitness tip went as follow:
Well there are many ways to skin a cat (easy cat lovers, just [...]
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NAME YOUR FITNESS GOALS
STEP 1:
ASK YOURSELF WHAT DO I WANT TO ACHIEVE THAT WOULD MAKE ME REALLY HAPPY? Clearly define your top three health or fitness goals and write them down.
GOAL 1.____________________________________________________________________
GOAL 2. ____________________________________________________________________
GOAL 3. ____________________________________________________________________
STEP 2:
ASK YOURSELF IN WHAT REALISTIC TIME FRAME DO I WISH TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS?
1 to 3 months or 3 [...]
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