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Timed Exercise Review: The Best 30 Minute Workout

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:53:58 +0000

“Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” -Edward Stanley What is Timed Exercise? Timed Exercise is group fitness training based in my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. There are several locations throughout the city. For a paid membership, you get unlimited access to [...]

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Road to Ripped Podcast Review

admin — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:02:35 +0000

“I don’t carry lucky charms, but I believe in those things.” –Christopher Walken A few months ago, I went through an audiobook phase. Recently, I found something better. WAY better. Podcasts. The first reason I like podcasts better than audiobooks (besides the fact that they are free) is that they are more entertaining. Basically, you’re [...]

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Weight Loss 101: Part 3 – Advanced Macronutrient Ratio Calculations for Ideal Body Composition

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:31:47 +0000

“Getting lean isn’t easy but it is simple.” –John Romaniello First warning: I’m about to unleash my inner nerd. Second warning: this is the longest blog post I’ve written to date, but I think it’s worth reading all of it. In Part 1 and Part 2 of the Weight Loss 101 series, I discussed the [...]

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Weight Loss 101: Part 2 – How to Create a Calorie Deficit

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:08:53 +0000

“Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.” –Albert Einstein In Part 1 of Weight Loss 101, I discussed the importance of creating a calorie deficit over time. In this post, I’m going to discuss tips on how to create a calorie deficit. I’m a big fan of finding loopholes or hacks, if you [...]

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Weight Loss 101: Part 1 – Calorie Deficit Over Time

admin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:43:13 +0000

Summer is just around the corner, so I’m going to do a three-part series on weight loss including some video tutorials since this is always a hot topic this time of year. In Part 1, I will cover the basic principle. In Part 2, I will get into some of my fundamentals. In Part 3, [...]

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Green Protein Smoothie: The Best All Natural Protein Shake

admin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:05:47 +0000

“I won’t eat anything green.” –Kurt Cobain I’ve been experimenting with protein shakes for a while. When I first started out drinking them, I used a somewhat standard recipe of bananas, strawberries, 2% milk, and protein powder. I was never a big milk drinker, but a couple of years ago, I cut milk out of [...]

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Hilary Duff Workout Routine and Diet

admin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:33:50 +0000

“I’ve always been really muscular; that’s why pilates is good for me. I have broad shoulders and if I do weights or something I’ll bulk up and feel manly, but pilates lengthens me out” –Hilary Duff Remember the TV show Lizzie McGuire? If you do, you’re probably either a child of the early nineties or [...]

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How to Get Over the Flu Fast

admin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:18:47 +0000

“’Tis healthy to be sick sometimes.” –Henry David Thoreau A couple of weeks ago, I got hit with the flu. It was awful. I rarely get sick, maybe once a year max. I don’t really watch the news, but I’d heard from others who do (mainly my parents) that this winter is one of the [...]

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My New Years Health Resolutions for 2013

admin — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:12:02 +0000

“The decent method you follow is better than the perfect method you quit.” –Tim Ferriss 2013 is here! Which means everyone is making New Years health resolutions like it’s their job. Setting goals is good and writing them down is even better. This year, I’m putting my health and fitness goals on the web for [...]

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Time Under Tension and Other Tips on How to Improve Muscular Strength

admin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:26:34 +0000

“It is having and maintaining a muscle mass that is far outside the realms of normal for your specific height that is causally linked to disease.” –Brad Pilon So, I have some bad news for all the meatheads out there. Once you’ve been training for a while, the amount of muscle you are able to [...]

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The Eat to Live Diet Plan

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:13:22 +0000

“You cannot buy your health; you must earn it through healthy living.” –Joel Fuhrman I’ve recently become a big fan of audiobooks. I like them because I can listen to them while I’m out walking, running, or driving in my car and I cannot do that with normal books. Anyways, my most recent conquest on [...]

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Turn Your Lunch Break Into a Daily Exercise Routine

admin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:58:47 +0000

“I run six-to-eight miles a day, plus weights and aerobics in the lunch hour. I also lie a lot, which keeps me thin.” -Hugh Laurie A few months ago, I did a post about the benefits of developing a morning workout routine. One of the caveats I mentioned in this article is that you shouldn’t [...]

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The Best Calorie Counter App for Weight Loss

admin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:23:44 +0000

“Kitchen wisdom: Count your blessings but count your calories too.” –Erma Bombeck I’ve been tracking calories for a while now. I’ve already written a post on why I believe tracking your calorie intake is so crucial to your success. Many people have the best intentions when it comes to losing weight. They make an effort [...]

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Living Low Carb Without Driving Yourself Nuts

admin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:15:03 +0000

“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity.” -Voltaire In my last post, I explained why you should eat low carb. In this post, I’m going to explain how to eat low carb without driving yourself nuts or falling off the [...]

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Reap the Benefits of Low Carb Diet Plans

admin — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:37:18 +0000

“It’s so logical and so simple. Fat is the backup fuel system. The role it plays in the body is that when there’s no carbohydrate around, fat will become the primary energy fuel. That’s pretty well known.” –Robert Atkins My perception of a “healthy meal” has changed over time. A few years ago, I used [...]

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Is Walking Good Exercise?

admin — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:46:05 +0000

“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the heck she is.” –Ellen DeGeneres I recently got back from a short European vacation. I flew into London, met up with my girlfriend who is backpacking through Europe this summer, and we stayed with [...]

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The Importance of a Morning Workout Routine

admin — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:33:43 +0000

“I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I’m doing.” -Marsha Doble Yikes! It’s been way too long since I’ve written a blog post. Time to get back into it! I want to talk about something I’ve embraced more recently (over the past few months or so): developing a morning [...]

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Healthy Body Fat Percentage for Men and Women

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:00:11 +0000

“It’s simple, if it jiggles, it’s fat.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger Most people don’t know their body fat. This is as bad as not being aware of how much money you spend. It’s a travesty, especially in the world of health and physical fitness. Why is body fat percentage crucial? It’s the single best indicator of body [...]

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The Lean Gains Method: An Advanced Intermittent Fasting Diet

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:05:48 +0000

“The fast is the perfect time to be productive and get things done. Don’t sit around, get bored and brood about food.” -Martin Berkhan Lean Gains is among the finest health and fitness websites around. The author, Martin Berkhan, is living proof that you can get absolutely shredded by eating infrequently. This man is one [...]

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Strategies for Managing Stress in Your Life

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:08:33 +0000

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” -William James A huge part of enjoying every day life is reducing stress and vice versa. The more you love your life, the less stressed out you are and the less stressed you are, the more you love your life. Thus, [...]

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Teenage Weight Loss Tips for Gen Y

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:44:30 +0000

“The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise and a healthy diet.” –Virginia Foxx When it comes to teenage obesity, we are dealing with a new phenomenon. A few decades ago, obesity among teens pretty much didn’t exist and no [...]

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Sweet Potato Nutrition Facts

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:28:12 +0000

“My dream is to become a farmer. Just a Bohemian guy pulling up his own sweet potatoes for dinner.” –Lenny Kravitz I probably should have posted this article before Thanksgiving. However, I thought about it after my family decided to opt for sweet potatoes instead of traditional mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving. We made baked sweet [...]

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The Best Exercise Equipment for Abs and the Best Exercises for Abs

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:35:01 +0000

“Improving in leg raises will cause the biggest impact on ab development.” –Rusty Moore I’m tired of seeing ads for ridiculous abs equipment. Whether it’s those ab rockers that supposedly help you do crunches more effectively or those ludicrous belts that claim to work your core without you doing anything, there are so many scams [...]

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Britney Spears Workout Routine and Diet

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:35:48 +0000

“I don’t like defining myself. I just am.” –Britney Spears Britney Spears is one of my favorite female celebs of all time. I want to profile the Britney Spears workout routine and diet for a couple of reasons. First, she’s turning 30 this year (hard to believe, right?) and has never looked better. Not to [...]

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Simple Weight Loss Tips You May Be Afraid To Try

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:58:43 +0000

“Obesity is really widespread.” –Joseph O. Kern II Are you thinking outside the box when it comes to weight loss? If you eat three meals every day, believe fasting is unhealthy, and “wing it” when it comes to managing your calorie intake, then you probably aren’t. If this is the case, you’re not alone. The [...]

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The Best Metabolic Workout Routine for Fat Loss

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:23:09 +0000

“If you keep changing your program and including high-intensity exercise, your body will burn a lot of calories trying to keep up.” –Craig Ballantyne In my last post, I discussed metabolism. To recap, your metabolism is driven by several factors. The one factor that is the most influential (and also the one you have the [...]

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What is Metabolism?

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:03:37 +0000

“I guess I don’t mind so much being old, as I mind being fat and old.” –Peter Gabriel Metabolism is one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness. The purpose of this article is to provide a simple but accurate explanation for one of the most important concepts you need to grasp if you want [...]

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Coffee Protein Shake That One-Ups Starbucks

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:05:45 +0000

“There is a Starbucks across the street from another Starbucks. And ladies and gentleman that, is the end of the universe.” –Lewis Black Are you hooked on Starbucks? I must admit, I do enjoy the occasional frappuccino. But if you’re drinking these regularly, chances are your wallet is getting thinner and your waistline is getting [...]

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How to Become Lean and Toned

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:28:39 +0000

“If you wish to grow thinner, diminish your dinner.” –Henry Sambrooke Leigh Getting lean and toned isn’t a one-way street. In my last post, I talked about how to become lean and toned and why it requires a two-pronged attack. As I mentioned, I choose to focus five days a week on fat loss and [...]

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What is Lean Muscle and How Do You Get It?

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:29:48 +0000

“I go for two kinds of men. The kind with muscles, and the kind without.” –Mae West Becoming lean and muscular is the holy grail of fitness. The Hollywood celebrity look is often placed on a pedestal and for good reason. Look at movie stars like Brad Pitt, Ryan Reynolds, and Taylor Lautner. Then look [...]

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5 Fun Ways to Exercise and Stay in Shape

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:32:25 +0000

The best way to stick with anything is to make sure you’re enjoying yourself. Finding fun ways to exercise and stay in shape may be the most important thing you can do for your long-term health. Rafi’s last guest post on the importance of a bodyweight workout was a big hit, so here is another [...]

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Health and Wellness Jobs for Everyone

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:25:54 +0000

“Seventy percent of success in life is showing up.” –Woody Allen In my last post, I talked about work ethic. As an adult, you need a good work ethic to succeed at anything, including health and fitness. So how do you build a health and fitness work ethic? Begin a career in health and fitness. [...]

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Develop Health and Fitness Work Ethic Traits

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:39:04 +0000

“I learned that the only way you are going to get anywhere in life is to work hard at it. Whether you’re a musician, a writer, an athlete or a businessman, there is no getting around it. If you do, you’ll win-if you don’t you won’t.” –Bruce Jenner This is the first of two posts [...]

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The Best Zig Zag Diet for Fat Loss

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:51:04 +0000

“I don’t know about you, but I’m not in to eating dried chicken breast and veggies six times a day, day after day, week after week, month after mind-numbing month.” –Joel Marion Calorie restriction will take you a long way. But it will only take you so far. Once you get to a certain point, [...]

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Sports Drink Comparison: Market vs. Homemade

admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 02:24:08 +0000

“It’s true that the time immediately after a weight workout is a prime opportunity for protein synthesis.” –Mark Sisson I used to not buy into the idea of recovery drinks. Recently, I have changed my stance. I started doing P90X about three weeks ago and one of the “add-ons” they recommend for the program is [...]

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Bike Trainer Reviews for Cycling Enthusiasts

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:29:53 +0000

Cycling is a great cardio workout that almost anyone can do. Bike trainers allow you to cycle indoors without having to worry about weather and other outdoor elements. Today’s article is a guest post by Ron Fritzke who runs http://cycling-review.com. Having had plenty of experience with cycling and writing bike trainer reviews, Ron has been [...]

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Bravo Burrito Beach Body Diet

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:42:10 +0000

“Wow, this burrito is delicious, but it is filling.” –Ron Burgundy A new burrito joint recently opened in Jacksonville Beach. It’s called Bravo Baja. Before I even set foot in the restaurant for the first time, I had heard plenty of praise through word of mouth. The biggest burrito you can imagine with all the [...]

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Victoria Beckham Workout Routine and Diet

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:56:26 +0000

“I’m not a supermodel. I make the best of what I’ve got. I work out to look the best that I can, but I’m no Gisele.” –Victoria Beckham Victoria Beckham is more than just a former Spice Girl. She is a fitness icon for women everywhere. Her slim, toned look is a testament to her [...]

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Abs Blueprint 1.0: The Best Workout for Abs

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:56:00 +0000

“You could have the deepest most dense abs in the world. If you aren’t lean it won’t matter.” –Rusty Moore Six pack abs are the pinnacle of fitness. For guys at least. For women, the equivalent is a sleek, flat midsection with a hint of muscle tone. Rusty Moore just created a course that will [...]

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How to Improve Your Muscle and Strength Workout Routines

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:50:27 +0000

“Chronic low grade inflammation is a link between obesity, overeating and disease.” -Brad Pilon Does your lifestyle impact your ability to build muscle? Brad Pilon says it does. I am a huge fan of Brad Pilon’s work. He wrote Eat Stop Eat, which is essentially the bible of intermittent fasting for fat loss. His most [...]

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Aerobics are the Best Memory Improvement Exercises

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:40:00 +0000

“Regular physical exercise is probably the best means we have of preventing Alzheimer’s disease today… Better than medications, better than intellectual activity, better than supplements and diet.” – Dr. Ronald Petersen (Mayo Clinic) Alzheimer’s disease is a growing problem. Unlike other major diseases where death rates have been reduced over the past several years, Alzheimer’s [...]

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Determine Your Calories Needed to Maintain Weight

admin — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:16:13 +0000

“Preventing weight gain requires knowledge. What we’re finding is that some knowledge about portion size and regular feedback about people’s weight may be enough to prevent a gradual but typical weight gain that occurs in this country over time.” –David Levitsky We all know that weight loss and weight gain are mathematical events. Therefore, losing [...]

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The Best Fitness Workouts for Women

admin — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:21:47 +0000

“My guess is that most women would MUCH rather have a physique similar to a ‘Bond Girl’, than the typical fitness model.” –Rusty Moore This post is for all the ladies out there. What if I told you that the majority of fitness advice targeted towards women is counterproductive to their goals? Unfortunately, this just [...]

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Long Distance Running Tips for Beginners

admin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:47:38 +0000

“Struggle is the food from which change is made, and the best time to make the most of a struggle is when it’s right in front of your face.” –Danny Dreyer I’m not a big fan of long distance running. But that’s probably because I’m not very good at it. I’m currently training for the [...]

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Shia LaBeouf Workout Routine and Diet

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 02:31:57 +0000

“You don’t want to be standing next to Harrison Ford and not be jacked also.” –Shia LaBeouf Shia LaBeouf is an interesting character. He got his start playing a bratty kid brother on the hit Disney Channel show, Even Stevens. Now, he’s one of the biggest male celebrity names out there. His transformation from geeky [...]

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How to Get Muscles Fast

admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:14:07 +0000

“Being busy is a form of laziness – lazy thinking and indiscriminate action.” –Tim Ferriss Happy New Year! I’m sure everyone has started thinking about their New Years resolutions for 2011. Heading up the list of fitness-related resolutions will undoubtedly be the ever popular “lose weight.” In my last post, I discussed how I believe [...]

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Calculate Body Fat Percentage to Track Fitness Goals

admin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:45:41 +0000

“To fail to plan is to plan to fail.” -Benjamin Franklin Some of you may have heard of SMART goal setting. For those of you who haven’t, SMART is an acronym for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. The idea, in a nutshell, is that all goals should be SMART if they are going to [...]

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Cut Calories to Maintain Weight During the Holidays

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:12:26 +0000

“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a new job the next day.” -Phyllis Diller Tis the season to be jolly… and gain weight. You might as well call the holidays weight gain season. After all, this is pretty much what it is. During the last couple of months in the [...]

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Matthew Morrison Workout Routine and Diet

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:06:48 +0000

“I’ve always wanted to be the villain. I usually don’t get that opportunity, because I have a certain look that labels me as the ‘heartthrob’ or whatever.” –Matthew Morrison I’m not a big fan of musicals, but my mom and a lot of my friends love the show Glee. When I was spending time with [...]

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Healthy Meal Plans for Busy People

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 01:38:27 +0000

“I love Thanksgiving turkey… it’s the only time in Los Angeles that you see natural breasts.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger Eating healthy can be a big challenge when you are really busy. I hope everyone had a happy and satisfying Thanksgiving! I’m sure everyone ate plenty today… I know I did. Right after Thanksgiving is a great [...]

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How to Lose Weight Really Fast After a Vacation

admin — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:16:42 +0000

“A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you’ve been taking.” –Earl Wilson I don’t know about you, but I usually let myself go when I’m on vacation. This usually means pigging out and doing little to no exercise. Why am I talking about this on a fitness blog? Because [...]

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The Best Way to Get Ripped Before an Event

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:53:18 +0000

“This is one of the last times this year you’re gonna see the abs.” –Usher Got something big coming up? Many people want to know the best way to get ripped for a big event. Whether it’s a wedding, a beach vacation, or a photo shoot, certain occasions call for you to look your best. [...]

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Easy Ways to Lose Weight and Get Rich

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:26:35 +0000

“If we work less, wear less, and eat less, we will be more wealthy, healthy, and wise.” -Hugh Nibley If you want to know easy ways to lose weight and get rich, you need to do some simple math. For those of you who don’t know, I am an actuary. Most people have no idea [...]

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5 Reasons You Need To Be Doing a Bodyweight Workout

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:18:20 +0000

Strength training doesn’t have to be limited to weightlifting. A bodyweight workout is versatile, efficient, and can help develop functional strength. Here is a guest post on the importance of a bodyweight workout by Rafi Bar-Lev. Bio: Rafi Bar-Lev is a fitness fanatic and founder of the community fitness site, Passionate Fitness – Fitness Tips. [...]

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Do You Need a Fiber Supplement?

admin — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:36:41 +0000

“I can eat a man, but I’m not sure of the fiber content.” –Jenny Eclair Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? I used to think I was too good for supplements. Now, my thinking has changed. I believe that eating a healthy Primal diet with lots of lean meats, fruits, and vegetables will [...]

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Perform Superset Workouts for Maximum Efficiency

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:47:29 +0000

“In order to maintain continual fat loss and muscle gain, you must continually change your program variables.” –Craig Ballantyne What are superset workouts? Basically, supersets are two sets of exercises done back-to-back with no rest in between. The two sets of exercises typically involve different muscle groups (so that you can actually make it through [...]

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Incorporate Deliberate Practice Into Your Fitness Training Program

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:37:32 +0000

“Most insidiously, in our own lives, we will try something new and, finding that it isn’t easy for us, conclude that we have no talent for it, and so we never pursue it.” –Geoff Colvin There is no such thing as being gifted. There, I said it. I know this may sound controversial, but more [...]

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Intermittent Fasting: The King of Easy Diet Plans

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:59:40 +0000

“I had literally starved myself for four months – not a morsel of food – to get into that pair of size 10 Calvin Klein jeans.” – Oprah Winfrey Intermittent fasting is one of the easiest ways to lose weight. Let’s face it. There aren’t many easy diet plans out there. It’s ironic that so [...]

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My Favorite Healthy Fast Food Choices

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:32:26 +0000

“I walked into McDonald’s and asked for fries. The woman at the counter said, ‘Would you like fries with that?’” – Jay Leno Fast food is everywhere. Whether we like it or not, it’s become part of our culture and it’s here to stay. Ideally, we would steer clear of fast food altogether and only [...]

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Cardio Exercises at Home: An Intense 15 Minute Workout

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:37:28 +0000

“Body weight circuits are kickin’ my butt!” –Rusty Moore Do you ever have days when you only have 15 minutes to work out? I know I do. When this happens, most people will usually elect to skip their workout because they don’t think they have enough time to do anything worthwhile. I used to be [...]

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Tiger Woods Workout Routine and Diet

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:33:55 +0000

“No matter how good you get you can always get better and that’s the exciting part.” – Tiger Woods Tiger Woods is more than just a golfer. He is an amazing athlete. In fact, he is one of the fittest athletes on the planet. Sure he’s endured his share of criticism lately. But whether you [...]

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A Blog Is the Best Fitness Resource

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:23:23 +0000

“Blogging is best learned by blogging… and by reading other bloggers.” – George Siemens Why is a blog the best fitness resource? I wanted to do a quick post on why you should read fitness blogs. If your goal is to get fit, there are a million ways to do this. There is so much [...]

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Is a Treadmill Desk in Your Future?

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:06:39 +0000

“Human beings were not meant to sit in little cubicles staring at computer screens all day, filling out useless forms and listening to eight different bosses drone on about about mission statements.” – Peter Gibbons (Office Space) What on earth is this? I’ll tell you exactly what it is. It’s a treadmill desk and no, [...]

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The Best Cardio Workout is Custom Built

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:14:05 +0000

Cardio is one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness. What is the best cardio workout to perform for fat loss? Are some types of cardio better than others? Do you even need to do cardio at all? There is no straight answer to any of these questions. It all depends on your situation and [...]

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Workout Routines to Build Muscle

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:10:24 +0000

“If you’re working out in front of a mirror and watching your muscles grow, your ego has reached a point where it is now eating itself. That’s why I believe there should be a psychiatrist at every health club, so that when they see you doing this, they will take you away for a little [...]

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The Jersey Shore Workout is More Than Just Working Out

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:32:33 +0000

“Big is out, thin is in.” – Mike Sorrentino (aka “The Situation”) How are the Jersey Shore guys so ripped? Is there a secret Jersey Shore workout that will get you a six pack? With the highly anticipated second season fast approaching, I thought I’d put up a short post to offer up my two [...]

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A Healthy Grocery List for Your Fitness Lifestyle

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:29:44 +0000

“I can spend hours in a grocery store. I get so excited when I see food, I go crazy. I spend hours arranging my baskets so that everything fits in and nothing gets squashed. I’m really anal about it, actually.” –Cameron Diaz After I went grocery shopping, I thought some grocery tips might make a [...]

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Soccer Workouts for Ultimate Fitness

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:19:33 +0000

“We lost because we didn’t win.” –Ronaldo (Brazilian soccer player) The World Cup is here! The World Cup is by far my favorite event of all time. Not just my favorite sporting event, but my favorite event. It only comes around once every four years, so when it arrives, it’s truly a spectacle. The whole [...]

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Vary Your Daily Calorie Intake to Lose Weight

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:24:41 +0000

“Rules were meant to be broken.” I’m going to tell you how to cheat on your diet without cheating on your eating plan. I’ve heard some experts claim that the more you eat healthy foods, the less you crave unhealthy foods. Personally, I have found this statement to be completely untrue. Right now I’m eating [...]

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Turn to Hollywood for Workout Inspiration

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:40:52 +0000

An inspirational movie may be the spark that ignites your fitness journey. At least that was the case for me. One night in September 2009, I was lounging around on my couch flipping through channels. A few months earlier, my cable provider had cancelled the NFL network and as a consolation, they offered me the [...]

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Astonishing Record Time in The Biggest Loser Marathon

admin — Sun, 30 May 2010 04:24:39 +0000

“Unless you puke, faint or die, keep going.” – Jillian Michaels So, I thought I’d write a post about The Biggest Loser, which has quickly become one of my favorite shows on television. Season 9 ended this past week with winner Mike Ventrella dropping an amazing 264 pounds, more than 50% of his starting weight. [...]

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The Best Home Gym Equipment

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:38:09 +0000

Adjustable dumbbells may be the best fitness investment you will ever make. When I was in college, I had free access to a fantastic gym. Imagine a facility the size of a grocery store with almost every piece of workout equipment you can think of. This place was meathead heaven, which was appropriate since there were [...]

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The 7 Day Diet Plan – Part 3

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:28:20 +0000

Eat Less Frequently and Prepare Most of Your Meals In Part 1 of The 7 Day Diet Plan, I talked about how much to eat and in Part 2, I talked about what to eat. Now, I’ll go into when and where you should eat. First, I’ll focus on the when. How many meals should [...]

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The 7 Day Diet Plan – Part 2

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:12:13 +0000

Eat Primal and Indulge in the Occasional Cheat Meal “You are what you eat.” If you read Part 1 of The 7 Day Diet Plan, by now, you are probably dying to know what you need to eat in order to lose fat. Well, the simple answer is as long as you maintain a calorie [...]

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The 7 Day Diet Plan – Part 1

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:17:36 +0000

Figure Out Your Number and Eat Less than That If you read one post on this blog, then read this one. Actually three posts (I made this into a three-part article because it’s so important). Developing a good eating plan is absolutely critical to your success if you want to shed fat. I don’t care [...]

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First Post

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:02:20 +0000

Hello World! Welcome to my blog, Fitness Breakout! Special thanks to Dave Olsen for getting this site up and running and to Rusty Moore for the guidance and support. Rusty’s blog, Fitness Black Book, is the true pioneer website for achieving the lean, toned look which I promote here.

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