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When most people think of the stereotypical body builder, they think of this really big guy with huge muscles who is just so tight and stiff that he actually has a problem moving. Have you ever watched a bodybuilder play a sport? It’s quite comical! Many people find it difficult to imagine a graceful and flexible body builder. Like the elusive Sasquatch, they are rare, but do exist!On a … [Read more...]
Have you ever seen a really impressive "before" and "after" photo on a weight loss product? Well, there's something that the diet industry doesn't want you to know. There is more involved than just the diet product, and it's the same across the board. Look into the eyes of any person in their "before" picture and you'll see that they are deeply disturbed. The body they have is no longer in … [Read more...]
Why are the numbers on your scale climbing? That is a valid and often frustrating question. And the answer isn't always sweet and simple. "Any change in your life circumstances can produce changes in eating and exercise, which leads to weight gain," stated Edward Abramson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology at California State University, author of Emotional Eating. So why has your … [Read more...]
OK, I will apologize in advance because I may get up on my “soapbox” on this topic! It’s one of those pet peeves of mine and I can’t believe the myth still persists despite all the scientific and practical evidence that it’s NOT TRUE!You may not want to hear this…but there is not one specific exercise that will help you get rid of abdominal fat (or fat from any other specific place). … [Read more...]
Resistance Training (aka weight training) is the “missing link” in so many programs. Those who aren’t doing it have been missing out on the #1 way to boost metabolism, get a fit, functional, fabulous body, and feel amazing! On the other hand, we find that those who are doing resistance training regularly on their own are often doing it incorrectly and missing some important benefits.The … [Read more...]
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends cardio exercise 3-5x/week for 20-60 minutes. They do suggest a more disciplined, consistent program of 5-7 days per week for those who are very serious about losing body fat. The Canadian Physical Activity Guide says to include endurance (aka cardio) activities 4-7 days per week. Length of time varies by intensity levels, but … [Read more...]
Before joining FRESH! Fitness, I was registered by my family physician on the Alberta Registry as a high risk patient. I had many health problems & my doctor advised me to try to lose at least 20 pounds. I was overweight, had asthma, and other medical conditions. Since joining FRESH!, my mind, body, and lifestyle have changed dramatically, the decision actually took me over a year to … [Read more...]
I'm not sure if you saw this in the news, but Health Canada has pulled the diet drug Meridia from the Canadian market due to increased risk of heart attack and stroke in some people. The drug works in the brain to help people feel more full...which supposedly leads to eating less. To anybody with even a remote knowledge of health and fitness, the side effects on peoples bodies, minds, and … [Read more...]
Over the past year, Melissa has made some amazing changes in her life, fitness, nutrition, and health. With the help of FRESH!, she has been able to continue this journey while building on her initial results. Check out this post to watch a video of her explaining how she did it! … [Read more...]
So you have a weight problem. Pounds have added up over the years, slowly accumulating on your hips, thighs and belly. When you look in the mirror you don't like what you see. Yet you feel stuck. You're stuck because... … [Read more...]
