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Hallo....Ween Off The Candy

Posted: 10/25/2011

With Halloween right around the corner, temptation follows in the form of sweets!  How do we make it through the weekend (or month) without ransacking the children’s candy stash?  Here are a few simple guidelines to follow that will help curb those cravings! 1.  If you buy candy to hand out, buy the kind you don’t enjoy! 2.  Give yourself a limit...

Preventing Osteoporosis

Posted: 10/18/2011

As we age, the threat of osteoporosis becomes increasingly realistic.  One of the ways we can delay the process is by resistance training.  Most people know this, but do they know what TYPE of resistance training they should perform?Any resistance training is going to be beneficial.  However, training that compresses the spine will have a greater effect on fighting...

Lacking Training Motivation On Your "Off" Day? Find A Partner!

Posted: 08/12/2011

Lacking motivation on your "off" day from training with us at Fitness Together?  Find a friend to train with you!  The extrinsic motivation a friend can give can definitely be the deciding factor in pushing you to exercise!  Go for a jog together, attend a yoga class.  Get lost in the conversation during your walk and before you know it you will have gotten...

Strengthening For Golf!!

Posted: 08/05/2011

Golf season is in full swing (pun intended)!!  How can we adapt our strength training to incorporate core stablility that will equate to longer drives, easier shots out of the rough, and prevent injury?  Try this routine out to improve your golf game!Paloff Cable Hold x :30 seconds each sidePlank x :45-:60 secondsSide Plank x :20 seconds each sideCable Chop x 10-12...

Foam Rolling-The Poor Man's Massage!

Posted: 08/05/2011

Foam rolling has recently become a standard in today's fitness industry for its numerous benefits ranging from increased mobility to injury prevention.Foam rolling before a training session can help with breaking up scar tissue and improving blood flow to the muscles, priming them for movement.  You can also benefit from rolling after a training session to help aid in recovery.Think...

Athletic Core

Posted: 08/05/2011

The "core" is the bodies foundation of strength.  It is no wonder that all of the recent buzz in the fitness industry is on how to build a strong, athletic core.  Not only will a flat, hard stomach look good, it will also prevent lower back issues and increase performance.  Here is a sample of a core circuit that will help you in your quest for a more functional...

Controlling Cholesterol

Posted: 08/05/2011

With today's trans fat and saturated fat laden diets out there, dangerous cholesterol levels are becoming increasingly common.How can we keep our cholesterol levels in check?  Here are a few tips:1.)  Eat HEALTHY fats.  Taking in mono and polyunsaturated fats through diet helps lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (good cholesterol).  Some foods that...

Strong, Defined Arms

Posted: 08/05/2011

A strong, defined pair of arms is hard to hide.  Almost any form of clothing shows off your upper arm.  President Obama's wife is constantly talked about in the mainstream about her defined arms. Here is a routine that will help you tone and develop a strong pair of guns!Dumbbell Curls with palms facing down, 3 sets of 12-15 repsDumbbell Curls with palms facing in towards...

Benefits Of Fish Oil

Posted: 08/05/2011

There is no such thing as a "perfect diet".  Eating a variety of healthy foods yields the most benefit, but it is nearly impossible to get in all the necessary nutrients through diet alone.  One of the most important nutrients we should take in is healthy fats, namely from Omega-3 fish oil.There are a host of benefits from taking in fish oil such as:1. Improved insulin...

"OFF" Day Leg Routine

Posted: 08/05/2011

A good pair of legs signifies hard work and dedication to your fitness routine.  And who wouldn't want to have toned legs for the beach or for that new dress?Here is a sample leg workout that you can perform on your "off" days from training.  This only requires body weight and 10-15 minutes!Jump Squats x 10Lunges x 10 each legSplit Squats x 10 each legMountain Climbers...