From the monthly archives:

February 2010

High Intensity Interval Training Workout Routines

February 25, 2010

One of the workout routines that I often do for high intensity interval training at the gym is done on either the recumbent bike or the rowing machine.
If I am working high intensity interval training (HIIT) into my home workouts then I do shuttle runs, sprints, kettlebell swings, stair running, or a bodyweight cardio workout.
Here [...]

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Identifying High Fructose Corn Syrup In Your Food

February 23, 2010

Yesterday we talked about how whole wheat bread is making you fat.
Today, I am back again with my friend, Isabel Del Los Rios, to talk about a substance found in most manufactured food products today that is making you sick and fat – high fructose corn syrup.
The number one food Americans consume that is loaded [...]

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The Diet Solution Program – Is Whole Wheat Bread Fattening?

February 22, 2010

What should you be eating while on a diet and trying to lose fat?
Diet is such a controversial issue – what works for one person might not work for another. How much food is too much? How do you know if you should be eating more? What foods should we absolutely be eating? What foods [...]

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A Bodyweight Workout To Do At Home

February 20, 2010

Hey, I’m just getting back from a great, 3 day vacation to Lake Placid, NY, one of my favorite places to go!
We took the snowmobiles out, did a little snowshoeing, and walked around the Olympic Village.
Love that town!
Anyway, since I am just getting back I thought I would just remind you about this great started [...]

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Best Equipment For Home Workouts

February 17, 2010

Hey, it’s me again, back with question #5 from the Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions.
Question #5: What equipment should I be using during my home workouts?
Answer: Bodyweight exercises require no equipment (yeah!) however, you can add these three low cost pieces of equipment to your home workouts to increase the challenge.

The kettlebells are my [...]

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Bodyweight Workout – Best Exercises For A Flat Stomach and Six Pack Abs

February 16, 2010

Hey, I’m back again with question #4 in my Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions series.
Question #4: What are some good ab exercises to include in my bodyweight workout that will give me a flat stomach and six pack abs?
Answer: There are a ton of really great ones, I could go on all day about [...]

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High Intensity Interval Training and Fat Loss

February 15, 2010

Hey, I hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day!
I’m back again today with question #3 from my top 10 most frequently asked questions.
Question #3: What is high intensity interval training?
Answer: High intensity interval training is a miracle for anyone looking to burn fat, increase their fitness level, or improve their performance in any sport. Watch [...]

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300 Workout – A Bodyweight Workout Of Olympic Proportions

February 14, 2010

The Olympics are here! Always an exciting time for me, despite not being a huge follower of some of the sports that are included in the winter Olympics.
But seeing as though we are celebrating the best athletes in the world, I thought I would show you a bodyweight workout (mostly anyway) that will challenge even [...]

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Bodyweight Workout For Major Fat Burning

February 12, 2010

Hey, I’m back with questions #2 in my top 10 most frequently asked questions video series.
Question #2: What exercise can I do as part of a bodyweight workout that will burn the most calories?
Answer: Watch the video! (BTW, can you catch my huge grammar mistake? – I’m a huge dufus.)

So get to gettin’ on these [...]

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Home Workouts – Time is No Excuse For Not Working Out!

February 12, 2010

Today I am starting a new blog series where I am answering the 10 most frequently asked questions that I receive on the regular.
Question #1: “I work full time and then go home and take care of the family so I don’t have the time to exercise – what do you suggest?”
Answer: Home workouts!
Watch this [...]

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