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My Top 5 Questions
July 27, 2009 – 12:06 pm | 6 Comments
My Top 5 Questions

As a fitness professional I get asked a lot of questions about health and appearance. Yes, I even get asked, “Does my butt look fat?” Below is a compilation of the most asked questions and my answers. Enjoy.

How to Get Skinny. How to Stay Skinny. New Guidelines.
July 20, 2009 – 3:40 pm | 5 Comments
How to Get Skinny.  How to Stay Skinny.  New Guidelines.

How much cardio do we need to do to lose weight?  How much do we need to maintain weight loss?  If you’re not sure join the club.
The American College of Sports Medicine collects studies from …

Finding Good Trainers
March 25, 2009 – 6:28 pm | 4 Comments
Finding Good Trainers

As a trainer you need to keep your ego out of the session. It is always, always about the client, never about you.

Start Your Fitness Plan ~ Phase 2
January 7, 2009 – 8:59 am | No Comment
Start Your Fitness Plan ~ Phase 2

The ACSM recommends performing 8 to 10 resistance training exercises 2 to 3 times per week, but don’t fully explain what muscles those exercises should target.