Engineering Wellness

Listen to Your Body Part 2: Intensity and Recovery

November 21, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

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http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/13/why-four-workouts-a-week-may-be-better-than-six/ Above is an article called, "Why Four Workouts a Week May be Better Than Six", which crossed my desk from a dear friend. Thus the question is, "How many times a week should someone workout" The correct comment is complicated, so here is Part 2 of 3. Here is…

Gardening is CARDIO

November 17, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Garden of Fitness

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Gardening IS Cardio! How does Michele get Exercise from Gardening? Picture the scene...... It starts with gloves....and my Olivia Newton John headband.. Giant bags of soil are really difficult to move around...a bit of caution here regarding back health (be very mindful of proper lifting form)....just getting the…

The Pink Towel

November 13, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Parable

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A Workout Circuit should really only take 20-30 minutes to complete per exercise set. It’s gym etiquette to allow someone to finish their circuit, unless they are sleeping on the job or watching a movie from the machine you want/need. Please don't daytrade from the gym floor! It is also…

Cold with Twinges in your Hinges

October 25, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Environment

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Are you feeling Cold with Twinges in your Hinges? Remember, EXERCISE is the best solution......Movement is the second M of Michele the Trainer! ♫•*¨*•.¸♥¸.•*¨*•♫ Motivation•*¨*•.¸♥¸.•*¨*•♫Movement♫•*¨*•.¸♥¸.•*¨*•♫ Mindset •*¨*•.¸♥¸.•*¨*•♫ Here are some ideas for YOU! Rechargeable Portable (water bottle) Heat Pack I was on the phone w/a friend and she said…

Food Day Celebration with Michele the Trainer!

October 17, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Food

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FOOD DAY is coming! good food, using organic, locally grown fruits and veggies Michele the Trainer’s Mission Statement is ♫•*¨*•.¸♥¸.•*¨*•♫ "Motivating Community to Establish and Maintain a Healthy Body and Lifestyle"♫•*¨*•.¸♥¸.•*¨*•♫ You know I'm all about good food, using organic and locally grown fruits and veggies. Here comes Food…

Does Stress Increase Productivity?

September 17, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Mindset

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Does Stress Increase Productivity? Of course not. Why do we associate relaxation with laziness? Why do we associate mindful relaxation with a lack of productivity? How will we ever be able to decrease stress in our lives without rethinking and re-framing this? Mindful relaxation is not Television watching, Wine or…

Calories In and Calories Out is an Incorrect Metric; All Calories are NOT Created Equal

September 10, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Sexy Salad

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Calories In and Calories Out is an Incorrect Metric; All Calories are NOT Created Equal Have you ever heard, "It's all about Calories In and Calories Out". I hear this a lot among workout and gym folks. This one make me happier, "I am making an effort to cut down…

I’m Not Perfect! Michele the Trainer voted Daily News Reader’s Choice Best Awards TOP Personal Fitness Trainer 2013-2018 Los Angeles

September 9, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Michele the Trainer

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I'm Not Perfect! I've won Top Los Angeles's Favorite Personal Fitness Trainer every year since 2003 ! Michele the Trainer voted Favorite in the Daily News Reader's Choice Awards Best Personal Fitness Trainer vote 2013-2018 Los Angeles, California USA. Thanks to everyone who voted for me in the recent Los Angeles…

Any Workout vs. a Workout that’s Right for YOU

September 8, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Movement, MTT Critic At Large

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Any Workout vs. a Workout that's Right for YOU Has this ever happened to you, or to someone you know? You want a personal trainer and you call Joe. When you show up to workout, however, it's Moe, or maybe Jack? What happened to Joe? How can this…

50 Ways to Lose your Liver

September 2, 2013 ♦

Michele ♦

Michele on

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Ok maybe I'm 45 reasons short of 50 for a moment, but away we go; It's easier than you might think to lose or fail a liver. I have dear friends and clients, and I've LOSS-LOSS-lost friends to losing (or replacing) a liver..it's not a fun trip for anyone. I've…