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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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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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 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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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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Exercise and Massage Therapy, Part 1

myfitnesshut wrote Apr 16, 2008 : Massage therapy is not just for athletes! If you are serious about your strength and conditioning program, massage therapy should be a part of your routine. Find a massage therapist suitable for your tastes and needs. You can perform self massage ... more »
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Your Metabolism and Fat Loss, Part 1

myfitnesshut wrote Apr 09, 2008 : There is tons of information out there about metabolism and fat loss. In this article series, I will guide you through the tricky waters of metabolism facts and fiction. Metabolism is basically the rate at which your body burns calories. Your basal m... more »
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