And 5 Healthy Substitutes

Healthy Substitute

The world of fitness and weight loss is often confusing, with contradictory information swirling about. I’m going to cut through the confusion and make things really simple for you.

Below is a list of 5 foods that you should never eat.

These foods will derail your fitness and weight loss efforts every single time. [Read more...]

Teen’s Need Exercise Too

Teens Exercise

So get ‘em off the couch, pull the cell phone out of their hands, and send them to the field and the gym.

Remember the good old days, when the only video game available was a pinball machine down at the local soda shop? Well, those days are long gone. Today’s teens have access to more video games and other technology that keeps them away from the great outdoors and off the basketball court. Instead of moving their growing bodies, they spend countless hours pushing buttons, texting friends and playing video games.

But if exercise isn’t a regular part of your teen’s life, big trouble could be right down the road. Why should your teen get into the exercise routine, and how can you make it happen? [Read more...]

How To Get Everything You Want in 2012

New-Year-2012

Here’s to a Happy New Year and to getting everything that you want out of 2012.

Today you have a clean slate with a brand new year spread out in front of you, filled with endless possibilities.

How will you harness your potential to create the very best you? I recommend using the teachings of Dr. Maxwell Maltz in his legendary book ‘The New Psycho-Cybernetics’.

Dr. Maltz created the original science of self improvement and success, so who better to turn to when you’re ready to take your life to another level. His teachings have stood the test of time.
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Here’s How to Snack Smart

Smart Snacks

Everyone loves a good snack. But what defines “good”?

If your stomach starts rumbling and lunch is still two hours away, you’re going to need a snack to make it through the day. What you reach for at snack time can make a big difference in your energy level, weight, and overall health. Choose the wrong snack, and you’ll feel dragged down and even more tired. Choose wisely, and you’ll get the boost you need.

Before your next snack break, think twice about what you are about to eat and remember the following information when you’re craving a snack!
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The 12 Days of Christmas –Washboard Abs Edition

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Red and green decorations are out, nostalgic tunes fill the airways and the kids are hard at work on their letters for Santa.

I know what’s on your list this year and it isn’t found at your local department store.

You’re wishing for washboard abs—so I’ve put together “The Twelve Days of Christmas –Washboard Abs Edition” just for you.

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Your Guide to Eating Out Right

Healthy Eating

A woman sits at a restaurant studying the menu with furrowed brow. She has begun an exercise routine and knows that her frequent meals out could slow her weight loss results if she wasn’t careful.

When the waiter comes she is still deep in thought over what to order. “What can I get for you?” he asks with a smile. She looks up and frowns, no closer to arriving at a decision. On a whim she blurts out, “I’m trying to eat healthy but I have no idea what to order. What do you think I should eat?”

The young waiter looks startled but quickly rattles off his idea of a healthy meal. “The eggplant and roasted pepper pasta is filled with vegetables. You could get that with a salad.”

The woman smiles. Yes, vegetables do sound healthy. So she orders the veggie pasta with a side salad and a diet soda, then sits back to enjoy a few slices of bread.
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Want to Lose Weight, Get Fit, and Feel Great? Try the “No Workout, Workout”!

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Today’s tip is another simple one, but don’t underestimate the power of following the tips! It ties in with the last message about finding the time to exercise. Well, the fact is, we all have the same amount of time in a day. How we choose to spend that time is up to us. Are we using it to stay healthy and productive, or just wasting our day away being tired, unproductive, and sabotaging our goals?

Based on the people FRESH! normally works with, I’m assuming you are a busy person with a growing career, significant other, and maybe even kids at home. You probably want to get fit, feel great, and perhaps drop a few extra pounds of fat that you’ve been carrying around. However, you’ve likely struggled with how to find the time to make that happen. Sound familiar? If so, don’t worry, you are not alone! [Read more...]

Weight Gain Season Begins

Weight Gain Season

It’s here—whether you’re ready or not. Just look at the seasonal shelves in your favorite store. Retailers like to call it ‘holiday season’ but let’s be more accurate.

Weight Gain season begins now and runs straight through New Year’s.

The next two months will bring ample opportunity for you to expand your waistline. Of course the choice is yours.
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Resistance Training Principle #15: Be aware of the Reversibility Principle

Be ware of the Reversibility Principle
This unfortunate rule states that “if you don’t use it, you lose it”.  Fitness is transient.  The training benefits gained from an exercise program will be lost if the program is discontinued.  Exercise must be a regular component of your lifestyle to reap the benefits.  It is however, important to take rest days.Schedule in 1-2 days during the week when you are not focused on getting into your training zone, sweating and having a hard workout.  If you do find yourself having a tough time sticking to your workout program because of a busy schedule at work or other priorities, put yourself on a maintenance program.A maintenance weight training program allows you to maintain your strength for up to 12 weeks if you just get in one hard resistance workout every week.

Resistance Training Principle #14: How Stretching May Increase Your Risk of Injury!

Stretching May Increase Your Risk of Injury
We’ve all stretched before, but did you know that how, when, and for how long you stretch can dramatically alter the results you see?  After 20 years in the fitness industry, and teaching thousands of trainers,  I’ve found that most clients are not stretching effectively, and that the is being compounded by many trainers who continue to promote outdated methods of stretching.First, I would like to differentiate between stretching (in the traditional sense) and mobility, Range of Motion training, and dynamic movement. While the goals are often similar, the methods used to accomplish these goals and the resulting performance is usually quite different.