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The Age-Fighting Power of Weight Training for Women over 50

Posted by Admin in Weight Training for Women

Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones as the density and quality of the bone is reduced.  As the bones decline in strength they become more susceptible to fractures.  Most commonly, hip, spine and wrist fractures are associated with osteoporosis… mostly due to falls. Osteoporosis (which affects 10 million Americans… with another 34 million more [...]

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New Study Crowns Kettlebells the Queen of Cardio

Posted by Admin in Weight Training for Women
New Study Crowns Kettlebells the Queen of Cardio

I am not a research/statistics nut when it comes to training, I like to stick to things I know work and worry about the science of it later. I have been using kettlebells for years, so I was not surprised by the results of a study funded by the American Council of Exercise (ACE) and published in the January/February 2010 issue of their FItnessMatters journal. Their findings? Kettlebells are the queen of cardio and efficiently burn mega calories. Ok, well obviously the kettlebells themselves not so much, but more specifically the workouts and type of exercises done with kettlebells. Kettlebell enthusiasts have always been shouting about the superior fat-burning effects of this strange ball of iron with a handle, but this new study provides some vindication.

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Weight Training for Women and "Toning" Exposed

Posted by Admin in Weight Training for Women

Few women start lifting weights with the end goal of looking like Arnold in Conan the Barbarian.  In fact, I usually hear my female friends and family say they want to get “toned”.  Even knowing that there is no such thing as toning, I have probably said this a few times myself simply because the [...]

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Supercharge Your Walking – A First Interval Workout for a Beginner

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Many women are scared of interval training, because they have heard (rightfully) that it is hard. But it doesn’t have to be SO hard that it keeps you from starting. Intensity is totally relative and unique to you. If you have never done any interval training before in your life, but are into walking as your form of exercise, here is a way to supercharge your walks with intervals.

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4 Natural Fat Burning Foods

Posted by Admin in Weight Lifting Supplements

Alot of people pay big bucks for thermogenic aka fat-burning pills. First, recognize that pills aren’t a magical solution. Secondly, food supplements aren’t regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. And Thirdly, they can be expensive!

So, allow me to introduce you to 4 natural foods that help burn fat without burning a hole in your wallet.
to increase metabolism and promote burning of fat in the body as quickly as mere minutes after eating.

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Start Your Weight Training Diet in the Supermarket

Posted by Admin in Weight Training Diet

The best way to keep healthy food appearing on your plate day after day (or night after night if you are water fasting during the day like I am) is to keep your fridge and cupboards stocked with only healthy items. You have to defend your home against the invasion of junk food! I know I don’t have the willpower to resist chocolate or garlic biscuits or some of my other weaknesses once I can smell them in the house. Once it gets in, it will likely get eaten. Which is why following these 5 tips to improve your grocery shopping can have a positive effect on your fitness goals.

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