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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Uphill Both Ways

juliejulie wrote Aug 20, 2008 : I've gained 2 pounds since I signed up on Buddyslim.  Why?  Because I've been overeating (emotional triggers, of course) and rather inactive.  Not the weigh to better health or weight loss.  My emotional and physical energy is low, so that's what... more »
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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 »
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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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Ouch & Wow

juliejulie wrote Jul 30, 2008 : The Wow:  the supportive comments to my first post.  Thanks. The Ouch:  I weighed in.  141 pounds.  I knew I was over 135, but I was hoping I hadn't hit 140.  I'm 5'4" and small/medium frame.  My ideal weight according to Met tables is ... 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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Wow! You look great!

noodle wrote Jul 06, 2008 : I realised today that people ALWAYS tell me that I've lost weight.  I must get a 'compliment' about my weight 3-4 times every week, or basically every time I haven't seen anyone for more than a few weeks.  The truth is that I have been consistently... 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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