Jungle Fitness Orange County Personal Training

Personal Trainer Orange County: Melting Fat with the Jump Rope!

JungleFitness — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:25:48 +0000

(Self.com–) Jumping rope can help you burn 100 cal in 8 minutes! Try these simple routines and hop on the jump rope!!! Stand Tall Keep neck relaxed and gaze ahead—resist the urge to look at your feet—to keep spine aligned. Lift chest and lower shoulders to avoid hunching, which can also strain the back. Cue your [...]

Orange County Personal Training: Use up the Fresh Watermelon

JungleFitness — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:46:25 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) Incorporate this summer fruit into soups, salads, salsas, and more. Watermelon “Sushi” Did you know that baked watermelon takes on the same texture as raw fish? Fling some over balls of sushi rice for a fun take on summer finger food. Watermelon Ribs Our mouths are watering just thinking about this dish, which was made famous at The [...]

OC Fitness Training: Cool and Refreshing Drinks.

JungleFitness — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:45:00 +0000

(Self.com–) More cool and refreshing drinks that can be served on the patio or by the pool Bloody Mary Hosting a brunch? This gem will refresh your guests but won’t fill them up too much before you serve that strata you’ve been slaving over. Plus, you can use the horseradish- and peppercorn-infused vodka again and again. The Skinny: [...]

OC Fitness Training: Summer Marinade Swaps

JungleFitness — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:23:45 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) Don’t let a simple sauce wreck your diet. Swap them Marinade sauce! LEMON PEPPER: Splurge World Harbors Maine’s Own Lemon Pepper & Garlic This unassuming bottle is home to a slew of less-than-natural ingredients. High fructose corn syrup is one of the blend’s main components, and Fd & C Yellow # 5 are to thank for its [...]

OC Fitness Training: More Like Organic Snacks in America

JungleFitness — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:50:32 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) Control your appetite and lose weight. Here are the best snacks for weight loss at your local supermarket Best Potato Chips: Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips Per 12 chips: 140 calories, 6 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein Part chip, part cracker, and all good. These nibbles provide 20 [...]

OC Fitness Training: Playground-Inspired Fitness Props

JungleFitness — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:15:22 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) Functional fitness equipment that’s actually fun to use is popping up at gyms everywhere. Jump on the trend with these simple (and super-effective!) exercises Sandbags Dumbbells are predictable because the weight is evenly distributed, but the weight in sandbags is fluid, which challenges your balance and stability, says Josh Henkin, CSCS, CEO of Ultimate Sandbag Training. How [...]

OC Fitness Training: Snacks at the Office or at Home

JungleFitness — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:23:20 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) These snacks are still fulfilling and all under 150 calories. Have a snack between your breaks to satisfy them taste buds! Tall Café Latte w/ 2% Milk 150 calories If you think of your afternoon Starbucks run as a crutch, #noguilt: Caffeine has been shown to decrease cancers, including oral and breast cancer. But [...]

OC Fitness Training: Eat all the Comfort Food as Long as You Make It!

JungleFitness — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:30:25 +0000

(Self.com–) We take your cravings and make them over to save calories and add extra nutrition perks! Cook all your comfort food! Crispy Seasoned Oven Fries A restaurant waffle with syrup and whipped cream (yes!) can have 530 calories and 11 grams saturated fat (no way!). We serve up the goodies but hold the [...]

OC Fitness Training: Do All your Abs Exercise Standing!

JungleFitness — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:54:32 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) No more sit-ups! Body Weight Exercise: Knee Cross Crunch The knee cross crunch hits your entire core—the upper, lower, and oblique muscles, says Joy Di Palma, certified trainer and owner of TrainerJoy and Core Conditioning CrossFit in Los Angeles. The move also requires balance and coordination, effectively working your entire body. Body Weight Exercise: Double Arm Reach The [...]

OC Fitness Training: Weight Loss Tips that Lasts Forever

JungleFitness — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:23:25 +0000

(Fitbie.com–) 4 weight loss tips to help make sure that when you lose weight you keep it off for good! Make a Healthy Grocery List “Stocking your pantry with healthy staples will set you up for success,” says Rachel Berman, a registered dietician and director of nutrition for CalorieCount.com. Healthy staples include frozen or fresh [...]