Heavy Strength Training To Lose Weight?
An interesting article in the NY Times this morning.
It discussed the age old myth of light weights and high reps for toning and good old fashioned heavy strength training for losing weight and losing body fat in women. Read more
Why The Cardio That You Do May Actually Be Preventing You From Losing Fat
Ever notice that individuals, who participate in cardio activities that require explosive movement or involve a short distance, are typically lean, toned, and defined, while individuals in cardio activities that require less explosive movement or involve relatively long distances, are typically less muscular, somewhat toned, and less defined?
Yet, although the longer distance individual burns far more calories during their activity as opposed to the short distance individual they typically have a higher percentage of body fat when measured. Why is that you ask?
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Ultimate Fat-Shedding, Calorie-Burning Thanksgiving Workout Part 2
Hi Everyone,
As promised here is Part 2 of our Thanksgiving special. If you haven’t had a chance to read Part 1, read it now. Otherwise here are the workouts:
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Ultimate Fat-Shedding, Calorie-Burning Thanksgiving Workout Part 1
Thanksgiving Day is upon us and with it football, family, friends, and FOOD! As promised this NYC personal trainer is going to provide you with the ultimate fat-shedding, calorie-burning, so you can enjoy your Thanksgiving Day food workout. Warning, this is not for the faint of heart!
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12 Tips for Staying Fit During the Holidays
1. Set some goals!
It is important to set holiday goals that you can meet. Start with a short set of goals and a workable plan, and move on up from there. As you achieve your goals, revise your schedule as necessary. Reward yourself with a stress reducing treat when you meet your goals. Why not a good massage or a manicure? If those aren’t for you, how about a ticket to an athletic event or a concert?
What If I Told You That Thanksgiving Alone Can Cause You To Gain 30 Pounds…
You’d think this NYC personal trainer is out of his mind!
Consider this scenario of a 22 yr old 5’8″ 170 lb male and a 22 yr old 5’4″ 120 lb female:
You just graduated college after not having gained the dreaded “freshman 15″ hopefully. You landed your dream job but for the next 20 years will be working a 90-100 hour work week. It’s not bad because you are making tons of money though. Unfortunately though you join over 50% of the American population and start becoming inactive. Read more
