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Hotel Fitness

Posted: 01/27/2012

We are halfway through our winter (hopefully)!  Many of you are thinking of or are already taking vacations.  Don't let your fitness slip while you are away for a period of time.  Try this routine out before you go outside to bask in the sun!Hotel Fitness Routine:Chair Dips x 15Jumping Jacks x 45 secondsPush Ups x 15Mountain Climbers x 25 secondsPlank x 60 secondsComplete...

Sleep Better

Posted: 01/18/2012

Sleep deprivation is commonplace amongst our society.  Longer days and nights at the office leave us little time to unwind.  Sleep is an important process that gets us hormonally and mentally charged.  Yet most of us dont get enough of it.  How can we take advantage of our sleep and start to feel refreshed?  Here are a few tips:-Block out ALL light sources....

Pop Quiz!

Posted: 12/06/2011

Remember back in your high school days when you would walk into class and the teacher would drop the horrible news on you, "Pop Quiz"?  Well, here is my version of a pop quiz.  Do your best to answer the questions without looking at the answers at the bottom (or Googling!!) 1.  The "healthy" fat found in wild salmon is: A. Omega-6 B. Omega-9 C. Omega-3 2.  Individuals...

Turkey Time

Posted: 11/22/2011

Thanksgiving is here!  A time for everyone to sit back, enjoy spending quality time with family, and indulge a little on some delicious food.  Being one of the holidays based on food and drink.  How can we enjoy it without sabotaging all of our hard gym efforts?  Here are a few tips to get you through Thanksgiving:- PORTION CONTROL!!! Limit the size of your...

Get Ready For The Summer With Complexes!!

Posted: 06/29/2011

Barbell complexes are extremely effective when it comes to strength gains and fat loss.  A complex is when a series of movements are performed in a row without ever putting the bar/dumbbells down.  The intense training effect from a barbell complex increases EPOC (excess post exercise oxygen consumption) and burns more calories over a prolonged period of time.  EPOC...

A Complex Situation

Posted: 05/10/2011

Complexes are a group of exercises that are performed back to back without ever setting the dumbbell/barbell down.  When performed correctly, complexes can target every muscle group in the body, and really jack up resting metabolism (EPOC).  In turn, this increases the amount of calories that your body will burn in a resting state FOR UP TO THE NEXT 48 HOURS!  Talk...

"An Off-Day From Your Training Session? Stay Active!"

Posted: 10/12/2010

As much as we would like to work with our clients everyday, it is not always possible.  Helping clients stay active on their "off" days can help them reach their goals and give them that extra energy boost needed to get through the day.  Here is a little sample workout that is challenging, yet requires minimal equipment.  Actually, the only tool you need is your...