exercise

Repetitive Competitive

December 3, 2013 ♦
Movement
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  Fads in fitness and diet are usually not the best solution.  They hook us and then reel us in with fun, but injuries to the body or metabolism are not so fun.  Most of us who are fitness professionals know the difference.  Today it's one thing, tomorrow the next. …
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Listen to Your Body Part 2: Intensity and Recovery

November 21, 2013 ♦
Michele on
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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…
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Gardening is CARDIO

November 17, 2013 ♦
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…
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The Pink Towel

November 13, 2013 ♦
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…
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Cold with Twinges in your Hinges

October 25, 2013 ♦
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…
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Will Exercise Make you Fat?

August 16, 2013 ♦
Movement
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                Will Exercise Make you Fat? Can you put weight while or after working out ? You betcha! It all comes down to the C word...Congratulations.  We can't congratulate ourselves (input) more than our output (exercise). One time I did one of those…
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Healthy Independence

July 1, 2011 ♦
Holidays
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No Comments on Healthy Independence
Happy Independence Day!!  Let's spend the weekend engaging in activities and eating foods that will INCREASE our Independence--for the long haul! Here's are 4 truths that will increase your independence! Our bodies need activity Our bones need nutrition. Our heart needs us to eat "heart smart" You are what you…
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