Archive | April, 2010

To all the Ladies!! You have to Lift Heavy to lose the Weight

THIS IS TOO IMPORTANT NOT TO SHARE!!! One of those long time fitness adages – if you want to tone you should do high reps, lower weight – has been proven to be false!!  How many times you not heard, or been told, don’t worry about getting big, just do it with lighter weight and [...]

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W.O.D. for Tuesday Apr.6/10 (day 6 of the F.T. 90 Day Challenge – have you signed up?)

After a great Easter long weekend with family, relaxing and eating to much, it is time to get back at it. 3 sets of the following. Little to no rest between sets and exercises. • 20 x 30lbs Kettlebell Swings (alternating arms, 20 reps each arm) • 20 x Wallballs using a 20lbs Dynamax medball [...]

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Take your kid to the gym day

Remember the old saying, “monkey see, monkey do?” With childhood obesity at an all time high, it’s time for parents to start at home and encourage their children to be active. With kids, actions speak louder than words, so don’t just talk about the importance of exercise with your kids, actually get moving with them. With younger children you can join in on what they love best: “playing.” Go run on the playground with them, throw and kick some balls around; you get the idea. But with children over the age of 12, it might take more to get them to want to be active with you.

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Do you want to be my work out buddy?

Sandra Wickham Fall Classic 2009 Bikini DivisionMy name is Sandra and I am a personal trainer and a competitive Fitness Bikini Model. November 14th 2009 I placed 3rd with BCABBA Association and that qualified me to enter BC Provincials July 24th 2010. Now is the time that I am starting my training program to get [...]

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How many calories are in that chocolate I ate?

Chocolate is high on many peoples most loved food list, yet chocolate can lead to one being overweight. You need to be aware of the total calories and fat content of chocolate.

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