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4 September 2010 1 Comment

Add a Side of Exercise!

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With all the honey-roasted and sugarcoated temptations that come with the holidays, even those with the strongest of wills are bound to nibble a little here and there. That’s okay as long as you keep your calorie balance under control. The easiest way to do that is ….. Add more exercise to your day! Here [...]

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19 July 2010 1 Comment

Exercise vs. Nutrition

Exercise vs. Nutrition

Myth-buster: Exercise is the quickest way to lose weight. Hey Mom! Really, It’s all about the math… If you are now eating 3,000 calories a day, and you go on a 1,800-calorie diet, you’ll cut 1,200 calories. If you add 30 minutes of exercise (or 45-50 minutes from a camp session) you might burn another [...]

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2 June 2010 0 Comments

Exercise and Aging

I found this in the Jan. 25 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.” “I like to see this laid out, but every bit of information [already] suggests that being active is the healthier way and being inactive is the abnormal, unhealthy way,” said James O. Hill, professor of pediatrics and director of the Center [...]

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14 May 2010 0 Comments

Physical Challenge: 20 Squats, 15 Dips, 10 pushups, 20 Crunches

Hey Mom! 20 Squats, 15 Dips, 10 pushups, 20 Crunches Here is your challenge for the day! Its a great place to start if you are new to working out. Be sure to leave a comment once you have completed the challenge! For Squats: Use a low chair or bench. Lightly tap your back side [...]

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25 April 2010 5 Comments

5 mistakes that slow down or inhibit weight loss

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Hey Mom! Here are 5 mistakes people make that slow down or inhibit weight loss: Mistake #1: Using Traditional Workout Programs That Last One Hour I get this all the time: “Aren’t I supposed to work out for at least an hour?” It is simple-your body will adapt to anything you do to it. You [...]

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25 March 2010 12 Comments

Fitness Challenge (Video): 50 shoulder press, 50 dips

Once you finish the challenge, leave a comment to tell me how you did! Now let’s go and sweat it out!

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4 March 2010 7 Comments

Daily Challenge – 100 Jumping Jacks

Hey Mom! Your Daily Challenge today is to do 100 jumping jacks without stopping! Check out the video for more information. Be sure to leave a comment when you finish! I love you!

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2 March 2010 8 Comments

Daily Challenge – 100 Pushups!

Hey Mom! Check out this video on the 5 different levels of pushups. You have ALL DAY to do it! Once you complete it, make sure you come back and leave a comment. I love you!

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28 February 2010 4 Comments

Workout #2 – BOSU ball & Bench

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27 February 2010 3 Comments

Going back to the gym and don't know where to start…

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Hey Mom! Are you just recently going back to the gym? I suggest focusing on the basics. After your cardio work, go find some space and do a few sets of Pushups (from your knees), Crunches, Back extensions (laying on your stomach, lifting your hands and feet up at the same time, holding it, then [...]

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