Need More Energy To Finish Your Workout?

myfitnesshut wrote Aug 20, 2008 : Are you having trouble finishing your workouts because you run out of energy? There could be several reasons: 1) The timing of your exercise selection is important. High intensity exercise such as speed work, interval training (high intensity to l... more »
Tags: Cardio Exercise Technique Weight Training

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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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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Don't "Goof Off" During Your Warmup

myfitnesshut wrote Jul 08, 2008 : I can't tell you how many times I have seen it: people "goofing off" during their warmup before the workout. What do I mean by this? Well, let me think: 1) Terrible running mechanics: little or no arm swing, lazy feet and terrible body position. ... 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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You Don't Need Equipment To Workout!

myfitnesshut wrote Jun 21, 2008 : That's right! You don't need equipment to workout! All you need is----YOU! You don't need a gym, health club, treadmill, bike, dumbbells, etc. You can do a bodyweight workout at home, at the park, while waiting for your kid to finish practice or in a... more »
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Don't Pin Your Fat Loss Hopes On Products!

myfitnesshut wrote May 22, 2008 : There is a flood of products that supposedly help you burn fat and lose weight. At best, these products are temporary solutions to your fat and weight problem! A general rule for you to follow with regards to fat loss/weight loss is this: Don’t was... more »
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is that the finish line?

kaire wrote May 21, 2008 : I have 2.5 miles to walk, 5 miles to bike, and 115 calories to burn on the elliptical and I will be DONE with my cardio triathlon.  Done ... Seriously, I wasn't going to do this because I couldn't imagine finishing this.  Now to finish it in ... more »
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's GIMPY GIRL!

kaire wrote May 07, 2008 : I lost a pound!  Woooooo hooooo!  I couldn’t believe it!  Well, I can, but all the same it was nice seeing a new, not been visited number.   I’m happy to see 277.  Sure, you may not think there is a lot of reason to celebrate that number, b... more »
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