Who starts off a brand new fitness blog……Whoa, back it up. Who starts the ‘World’s Greatest Fitness Blog’ with the “s” word? That’s right, I said it. The infamous “s” word. The “s” word of all “s”...
What do you do for t...
posted by kimmedlin
Okay, so I sat down and wrote a long bio of myself from about college to present day. I reread it and thought it was way too long and i thought that you guys might start getting bored. Since this is a blog, i figured short and to the point was better. So I’m going to introduce myself by...
National Nutrition Month
posted by sue
“Being mindful of what’s on your plate and what you are eating.” March is National Nutrition month, and this year’s theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape.” What that means to me is looking at the big picture….where do I look first to and make some improvements? Maybe it would be the extra cup or 2 of popcorn I’ve been adding to my evening snack, or adding some variety to my meals instead of eating the same meals over and over. Am I the only one who feels like I’m in a food rut? And, can’t forget the exercise…it might be time to try some of those cardio classes I’ve been watching and thinking...
Thanos and Melissa
posted by JWFNS
Husband-and-wife team Thanos and Melissa Polizos lost a combined 65 pounds and got beach-body ready in 12 weeks! How did they do it? Read about their experiences: Thanos, Norfolk, VA One word—unbelievable! I have spent the last 20 years at the gym spinning my wheels. It...
Control your portions and control your weight
posted by JWFNS
America is 60% overweight. Why? Well, studies gathered by the Journal of Public Health Policy show that our consumption of food has increased over the last decade. For example, today, we as a society pour 20% more cereal and 30% more milk into our breakfast bowls. In fact, let’s take a look at that bowl, because it’s not just food portions that have increased—our plates, bowls, and cup sizes have as well. In the early 1990s, the standard size of a dinner plate increased from 10 to 12 inches; cup and bowl sizes followed. This is significant because larger eating containers can influence how much people eat. The bottom line is, our...
The kettle’s on. And...
posted by JWFNS
Rev It Up! Double Kettlebell Front Squat STEP ONE Bring two kettlebells to your shoulders and take a stance that you find comfortable for your body type. As you squat down, push your buttocks out. Looking straight ahead at all times, squat as low as you can and pause at the...
Think good thoughts
posted by JWFNS
In a study, Brazilian researchers found that people who received more attention from exercise professionals and probably experienced more psychological reinforcement could lift significantly more weight than those who had less supervision. The lesson? A coach’s guidance and motivation can...