Archive for the Recommended Fitness Products Category

News: Cardiovascular Fitness is Linked to Intelligence

Posted on December 9, 2009 by admin

The case for cardio exercise just keeps on getting stronger. First a University of Princeton team shows that exercise lets lab rats (Note: I mean actual laboratory rats here) produce neurons with improved stress response (i.e. they don’t respond), and now a group of Swedish neuroscientists is telling us that improved cardiovascular fitness actually makes [...]

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Mike’s Pick: Healthy Protein Powders That Don’t Taste Like Glue

Posted on November 27, 2009 by admin

EAS Myoplex – with an expanded flavor selection that includes chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate mint, chocolate peanut butter, dark chocolate, chocolate mocha, pina colada, orange jubilee, peaches and cream and banana crè­am pie, EAS Myoplex combines great taste with high quality protein per serving, and low sugar and carbs. It also helps the Myoplex is [...]

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Sex Fitness: 10 (supposed) Natural Alternatives To Viagra

Posted on October 14, 2009 by admin

I keep getting junk spam emails that try to sell me viagra for men and women. These emails are not the most polite ones either, coming right out and promising me some vulgar rewards for buying their sexual enhancement products if I click through.
Well, I never click through to these ads, much less look at [...]

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Ankle Weights During Workouts: Do or Don’t?

Posted on October 1, 2009 by admin

I found this interesting article that captures my feeling on ankle weights. Some of you might remember the 1980’s and early ’90’s when these were the rage in elite gyms around the country. They definitely have their drawbacks, especially they way they can strain your delicate ankle area- and there are plenty of alternatives to [...]

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8 Ways To Get Your Weight Back On Track After Summer

Posted on September 25, 2009 by admin

The people over at Eat Smart/Age Smart have posted a great article’s woth of tips on how to resume a more health-conscious eating regimen if your fitness routine took a vacation during the summer. I’ve listed four of the eight tips below.
1) Eat seasonal food: September is the perfect time of the year to discover [...]

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Fast Food Mini Foods: Are those mini burgers and donut holes worse than the full-sized deal?

Posted on September 10, 2009 by admin

Previously I’ve written about snacks that would be a healthier alternative to standard fast food. My point of view is that any time you save by downing that quick burger would mean more time spent in the gym dealing with the extra calories from that high-fat, high sugar meal.
Now comes this item from the Weight [...]

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Fitness For Your Feet: shoe-buying tips to avoid future health problems

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

I can’t stress enough how much your feet mirror your general state of health. Along these lines, your choice of footwear becomes a crucial decision that can affect your health and fitness levels over the next 500 miles- the average distance your shoes will walk before they will need to be replaced. (and speaking of [...]

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How Many Calories Did You Burn Today? Online site gives you instant info

Posted on July 10, 2009 by admin

This site is a pretty fun link that asks you to type in your basic weight stats and select an activity (walking,etc), then calculates time intervals and amount of calories burned. Enjoy.
Calorie Calculator

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Eat These Healthy (Tasty) Foods To Suppress Your Appetite

Posted on July 3, 2009 by admin

Fourth of July Greetings!
Summer swimsuit season is well underway and before you totally pig out on all those hot dogs, greasy burgers and other barbecue foods that will leave you feeling guilty, perhaps take along some of these natural appetite suppressant foods to keep you tethered to your healthy dieting:

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Healthy Summer Cooking Tips: Barbecue & More

Posted on May 15, 2009 by admin

As summer is rapidly approaching and we will be in the outdoor grilling season, I am reposting a previous article written about me in NewsBlaze about how to eat healthier in the outdoor season. Enjoy!
CELEBRITY TRAINER REVEALS HEALTHY BARBECUING RECIPES AND TIPS IN TIME FOR SUMMER

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