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- Love, Passion, and Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Greg MarshallEver since I can remember I have always loved to be active and work out. I loved how it made me feel. I loved how it gave me confidence in other aspects in my life. I loved how it changed my life forever. When things were not going well in my life, fitness was always there for me. I can never ...
Views: 771 - Why Do YOu Think You Can't Stick to a Diet? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Greg MarshallI had a client that, when she was growing up, was really close to her family and every time she accomplished something that her family was proud of, the family would go out to eat to celebrate. This made her feel really good and connected with her family and made her feel loved. This was an ...
Views: 652 - How to Handle Fitness Setbacks - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Greg MarshallSome strategies that you may want to employ will first come from if you are doing the correct exercises or not. This would require looking at your training regimen and the data to see if you are doing the same workouts over and over again. Second you may want to see if your intensity is lagging ...
Views: 1360 - How You Should Do Cardio to Lose the Most Might - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Greg MarshallEmpty Stomach versus Full Stomach There have been research studies that show both the pros and cons of exercising on an empty stomach and if it really matters. In my opinion, doing cardio on an empty stomach versus eating a light snack about an hour before is controversial. The theory is, if ...
Views: 1244 - How You Can Use Protein Shakes to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Greg MarshallTwo of the most commonly used protein shakes are whey protein and casein protein. The differences between the two are how fast the body utilizes them and what they offer specifically towards your goals. Whey Protein Whey protein is full of amino acids which are important for helping you to ...
Views: 784 - A Leg Workout for You - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Greg MarshallSquats are one of the most important exercises that you can do for your legs. If you are looking for maximal calorie burn while simultaneously trying to build your core then this is the key exercise to incorporate in your program. Squats can be done multiple ways to emphasize different parts ...
Views: 870 - How Long Should You Do Cardio to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Greg MarshallDuration First think about quality versus quantity. If you are going really slow and using very little effort and you are on the treadmill for two hours or running up a hill for sprints, which one of those exercise techniques do you think will work best for you to lose weight? I am a firm ...
Views: 1462 - Three Tips to Become a Healthier You - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Greg MarshallThere are few things that are more important in our lives than our health. Everything is influenced by it including relationships, work, school and home life. Without health we cannot live life to the fullest and enjoy all of the things that we were meant to enjoy. Here are some quick tips to ...
Views: 736 - How Many Times a Day Should You Eat? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Greg MarshallThe theory of eating no calories to lose weight makes logical sense but it is not how your body works. It has been taught for a very long time that it is all about calories in versus calories out. What I have seen with many clients and also by trial and error with myself, is that it is about ...
Views: 711 - Should You Use Free Weights or Machines to Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Greg MarshallA majority of people who are members of a gym or who work out have the goal to lose weight and get more fit. I am not saying every person wants to lose weight and train for fitness, but a majority of people are really looking for mostly health benefits, being able to fit in their clothes better ...
Views: 779 - Tips for Men Wanting to Bulk and Tips for Women Wanting to Tone - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Greg MarshallTips for Men Wanting to Bulk and Tips for Women Wanting to Tone Man Wanting to Bulk If a man wants to bulk, let’s start with the nutrition. Nutritionally a man wanting to bulk up will want to increase his caloric intake by 500 calories per day. In order to gain a pound, you need an excess of ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - How to Minimize or Even Avoid Abdominal Fat - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Greg MarshallIf you are looking for a great set of lean abs but you are confused on how to attain them, then follow the tips here, as I offer a brief explanation on how to get the abs you want. Tip #1: The first thing I suggest you pay very close attention to is your diet. I know you have heard many ...
Views: 746(1 vote) - How to Burn More Calories More Efficiently - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Greg MarshallWith your busy schedule and having more responsibilities than ever, you may wonder how could you possibly have enough time to work out in the gym and still have a healthy body that looks great. Maybe your goal is not to be the next Mr or Mrs Universe, but you probably want to feel more ...
Views: 796 - Six Simple But Effective Ab Tips - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Greg MarshallSix Simple But Effective Ab Tips 1) Abdominal exercises are only part of the equation when looking to tone up your abdominal muscles. Be sure to do exercises that incorporate all of your ab muscles such as abdominal crunches, bicycle crunches, and planks. When performing each of the ...
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