CATEGORY: Fat Loss

The Wrong Way To Lose Weight!

myfitnesshut wrote Sep 02, 2008 : The other day, I met a man in the health club who had lost about 80 pounds through calorie restriction dieting. The 80 lost pounds is great but he had a problem---he had lots of loose skin hanging on his body. Why? He did no resistance training! That... more »
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Being "Skinny-Fat" Is Not Good

myfitnesshut wrote Aug 25, 2008 : "Skinny-fat?" What is it? It is a danger zone for those who don't weigh much but have high body fat! I have heard this many times: "I'm skinny so I don't have much body fat. Maybe, maybe not. If you don't combine good nutrition with consistent weight... more »
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Be Realistic About Your Fitness Bootcamp

myfitnesshut wrote Aug 14, 2008 : Fitness bootcamps have become popular as a form of group exercise. My question to anyone thinking about participating in a bootcamp is this: What are your fitness goals? Your answer will tell me whether a bootcamp will have long-term benefit for you.... more »
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A Great Cardio Exercise: Jumping Rope!

myfitnesshut wrote Aug 05, 2008 : Ever heard this saying? Everything I ever needed to know I learned in kindergarten! In many cases this is true. One favorite kindergarten game (exercise) is woefully underutilized by exercisers: JUMPING ROPE! It is one of the best exercises to use fo... more »
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Personal Trainers Have Fitness Struggles Too

myfitnesshut wrote Jul 25, 2008 : This question was asked by a BuddySlim fitness buddy!  She can tell you who she is if she wants! Client Q: Mark, I have a question? What do you struggle with? I think of you as this fitness god, but let's know you better.... ya know. Mark's Q:... more »
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You Get The Body That You Exercise For

myfitnesshut wrote Jul 24, 2008 : Two days ago, I heard yet another advertisement for a quick weight loss pill or powder! It promised results "the easy way!" After 100 years of weight loss history, doctors and fitness professionals agree that the best solution for fat loss and weight... more »
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Are You "Shooting In The Dark" With Your Exercise Routine?

myfitnesshut wrote Jul 20, 2008 : Many times, people are trying to "get into shape" and they just start lifting weights and running. There is no set program to achieve fitness results. Well, this often leads to little or no results and a host of injuries. Look at this client question... more »
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Do Vacations and Exercise Go Together?

myfitnesshut wrote Jul 14, 2008 : July and early August are traditionally heavy vacation months for many people (gas is $4 a gallon!)! Your workouts don't have to take a vacation! Just be a little creative and you can have fun on vacation and still workout. Here's a good goal: try to... more »
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Do Your Mid-Year Fitness Review!

myfitnesshut wrote Jun 30, 2008 : Have you looked at your beginning-of-year fitness goals to see how you are progressing? Did you fall "off track" months ago? Have you given up? The good news is this: you can get started again on your exercise program today! If you are "on track" to ... more »
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Fitness Question of the Week

myfitnesshut wrote Jun 27, 2008 : Starting today and every Friday thereafter, I will answer the client fitness question of the week! I just thought that if one person is asking a question, then there must be many others with the same question. And, real questions lead to real answers... more »
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