Jungle Fitness Orange County Personal Training

OC Fitness Training: Replacing carbs with nutrients for effective weight loss

JungleFitness — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:17:52 +0000

(Shape.com–) Let’s break down food to the amino acids and things that we really need that are in our daily intakes. Look out for them, for better weight loss! Monounsaturated Fats Replacing carbohydrates in your diet with monounsaturated fats will help you slim down by shuttling fat away from your midsection (See my Ask the Diet Doctor [...]

OC Fitness Training: Building Muscle Could Never Be Easier

JungleFitness — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:52:51 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) These important components in your daily meals will help you build the muscle you want! Of course, guys you need to still do those free-weights! And girls, you need to work those weights machines. Tuna In addition to setting you up with more than 3 g of leucine, a can of tuna contains [...]

OC Fitness Training: 4 Ways to Run Faster

JungleFitness — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:30:44 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) New science reveals surprising strategies to sprint faster, sidestep injury, burn more fat, and strengthen your brain and heart. Don’t get left behind! Ankle Mobilizer Ankle flexibility: From a staggered stance, palms on a wall, bend your knees and shift forward until you feel your forward ankle stretch. (Try not to raise your heels.) [...]

OC Fitness Training: Sun out, Work-out more!

JungleFitness — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:36:23 +0000

(Shape.com–) The best thing to do in the morning when the sun is starting to come out, is do mini-exercises! Jumpstart your metabolism before you head out to work and keep it running all day long. Seated Side Stretch Sit on the edge of your bed with your spine straight, feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. [...]

OC Fitness Training: Friday’s Oatmeal Recipes

JungleFitness — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:35:15 +0000

(Shape.com–) Try these four oatmeal’s recipes. Chocolaty Overnight Oats In a rush to get out the door in the morning? This no-cook healthy breakfast comes together in a flash, thanks to some easy prep work the night before. Ingredients: Makes 1 serving 1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal 1/2 c. almond milk (regular milk will also work) 1 heaping spoonful dark chocolate cocoa [...]

OC Fitness Training:Gluten-Free Foods That Make You Fat

JungleFitness — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:29:22 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) Worst Gluten-Free Cookie Glow Gluten-Free Gingersnap Cookies (2 cookies) 220 calories; 12 g fat (5 g saturated); 16 g sugars If you’re looking to indulge without too much remorse, gingersnaps are often the way to go. Ginger naturally packs a flavorful punch without tacking on the caloric heft of chocolate chips, nuts, or candy pieces. Unfortunately, just two [...]

OC Fitness Training: Strengthen your core in 3 moves

JungleFitness — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:31:12 +0000

(Fitbie.com)–Three classic core exercises to sculpt your abs, build core strength, and torch fat and calories Plank Assume a pushup position but with your weight on your forearms. Brace your abs, clench your glutes, and keep your body straight from head to heel. Hold this position for 30 seconds-or as directed-while breathing deeply. Side Plank Lie on one side [...]

Orange County Personal Training: Low Carb- Pasta Treats

JungleFitness — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:23:11 +0000

(Women’s Health Mag.com–) More flavorful pastas with low calories and good carbs! Although some of these pasta did not include any protein, you can always add lean chicken breast! Roasted Pepper-Corn Pasta Salad This orrechiette pasta dish has a few of our favorite things: roasted red pepper, roasted corn, and avocados. Topped with fresh [...]

Orange County Personal Training: 4 Ways to Lose MORE Weight

JungleFitness — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:46:23 +0000

(Prevention—) 1. Water yourself. A recent study proved that dieters who guzzled plenty of H2O lost more weight than those who didn’t. 2. Halve at it. Divide your normal portion by two and save the rest for later. You are likely to feel full on less food than you think. 3. Get fresh. Eliminate all packaged foods and [...]

Orange County Personal Training: Healthiest Tuna anyone?

JungleFitness — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:37:26 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) Oh yes, most of the tuna comes in can form. So how can it be any healthier? There are still some at the supermarket that are more healthier than others, for example more omega and less preservatives. When there are less preservatives and chemicals, our body’s metabolism rate increases! Best in Water and Best in [...]