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Monday Mix Up!
June 29, 2009 – 11:27 am | One Comment
Monday Mix Up!

It’s Monday here in Fitness land and we fitness professionals are watching you guys walk, ho hum, through our doors ready for the same old, same old. Time to spice it up … here are some ideas for switching up your workout.

Daily Protein Intake
June 24, 2009 – 7:56 pm | 2 Comments
Daily Protein Intake

How much protein do you really need?  Not nearly as much as you think.  In fact, for most women it’s only 5 to 6 ounces a day, most men only 6 to 7 ounces.
If you’re …

TV Makes You Fat
June 22, 2009 – 8:44 pm | One Comment
TV Makes You Fat

The next time you scratch your head about why you’ve put on a few pounds, don’t look at the scale, look at your remote.

Fix That Aching Back
June 17, 2009 – 5:58 pm | No Comment
Fix That Aching Back

We live in a digital society.  This means we are hunched over a computer screen all day shrugging our shoulders and slouching our backs.  No wonder more than 80% of Americans will experience back pain …

10 Reasons To Try Pilates
June 15, 2009 – 12:05 pm | 5 Comments
10 Reasons To Try Pilates

I run this site with a general fitness content, but Pilates is near and dear to my heart. I’ve been a Pilates instructor for 12 years now and I’ve come up with a great list of why you should try Pilates. It’s a little silly, but I wanted to share.

20 Workouts in 60 Days
June 10, 2009 – 10:50 pm | 2 Comments
20 Workouts in 60 Days

Try 20 different workout in 60 days. Feel great, get in shape. Live through this great challenge!

Exercise Trends
June 8, 2009 – 1:41 pm | 2 Comments
Exercise Trends

The National Sporting Goods Association puts out an annual list of the top 10 participation sports every year. The latest data shows a hefty percentage of the US population participating in sports.

A New Gadget That Could Change Your Workout
June 3, 2009 – 10:20 pm | One Comment
A New Gadget That Could Change Your Workout

The closest thing yet to having a personal trainer in your house without paying for one.