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I Run so I can Eat!

Posted: 05/09/2012

If you’ve ever worn (or chuckled at) one of those “I run so I can eat” T-shirts, this info is for you! How you eat goes hand in hand with your workout plans and is proven to bring people’s weight loss goals into their grasp more quickly and easily. Try these top 9 strategies from the Fitness Together experts to help you spell double trouble for extra pounds!1....

Why Fitness Programs FAIL

Posted: 02/29/2012

It’s late February now, and you’ve been making your way to the gym four days a week for three solid weeks. Not only do you hate the crowds and hate the treadmill, but you haven’t lost a single pound of weight. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Expecting to lose 25 to 30 pounds by summer suddenly doesn’t look so promising anymore … especially after the fruitlessness...

The Diet Roller Coaster. Are You On It?

Posted: 01/17/2012

If you are carrying around too much excess body fat (most of us are), the real answer is finding the newest fad diet to help you lose 20 pounds in 10 days!!  Right?  Of course not -there is no ‘miracle’ fat loss pill.  To lose fat, change your eating habits and exercise.   The dieting syndrome affects approximately 70% of adolescent women and approximately...

‘Tis the Season to be Stressed-Out

Posted: 11/21/2011

Don't get stressed this Holiday Season!

Red Light Motivation

Posted: 10/03/2011

The ‘Red Light’ Motivation By Giles Wiley, Contributor We’re almost into fall and everywhere we look we’re surrounded by temptations just waiting to throw us off our diet and exercise plan. How many BBQ’s, ice-cream socials, parties (with empty caloried beer and alcohol) did you attend this Summer? As crazy as it may seem a lot of people will...

Strength Conditioning for Runners

Posted: 08/09/2011

Its summer and autumn is just around the corner and that means weekend running races and triathlons. If you are thinking about competing in a local race and want to stop strength training in order to focus more on your cardio to better your performance, think again. A common misconception is that lifting weights is bad for runners and other endurance athletes....

Why Condition for Golf?

Posted: 07/29/2011

Every golfer wants to play better golf, and golf is a highly athletic event (do not let anyone tell you it’s not)! The best way to get better is a combination of professional lessons and more practice.  Although this approach seems logical, it is the very reason many golfers end up injured and rarely reach their potential.  Why?  Simply because few golfers...

Heart Disease: America's #1 Killer

Posted: 05/20/2011

Can we lower our risk of heart disease through nutrition? Absolutely! Fortunately, there are many risk factors YOU can start to change TODAY – nutrition and exercise being the easiest. A good, healthy eating plan consisting of lean proteins, high-fiber grains, carbohydrates and some good sources of fat will keep the body lean and trim and will also lower the risk of clogged...

The Number One Key to Fat Loss – Be Aware!

Posted: 04/01/2011

Forget about miracle drugs, pills and surgery this truly is the number one key to fat loss. If you become aware I guarantee you that you will lose weight and become healthier, fitter and happier than you dreamt possible.   Most people go through their lives in a barely conscious state. If you drive then you know exactly what I’m talking about – don’t you...

Set Goals!

Posted: 03/14/2011

Specific goals make us work harder. Studies show that specific goals result in better performance than easier goals or having no goals at all. Examples of fitness goals could be the number of workouts per week, the amount of time engaging in cardiovascular exercise, and so forth. So, get the calendar out and be specific!   Make your fitness goals challenging. If your goals...