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Time to get cutz... Here is my new full body workout plus cardio routine..
The training plan: Day 1: Workout A Day 2: Rest Day 3: HIIT cardio Day 4: Rest Day 5: Workout B Day 6: Rest Day 7: HIIT cardio Workout A: Romanian deadlift – 4 sets of 8-12 reps Leg press – 4 sets of 12 reps Close-grip bench press – 4 sets of 12 reps Seated cable rows – 4 sets of 8-12 reps Seated Arnold press – 4 sets of…
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Day After A Binge
Holidays are prime times to eat way more than is necessary with meals that are extremely rich and loaded with calories! It's fun to visit with family and feast on foods we normally would not allow past our lips, but it's not fun afterwards when we're in a food coma and chastising ourselves for overdoing it! It can also be…
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Running and Strength Training
by Runner's World Leslie Goldman Increase strength to burn more calories and prevent injuries. Dieter's Strategy Avoid strength training to keep from adding on pounds. Runner's Strategy: Balance running and strength training. Dieters often shy away from strength training, such as lifting weights, out of a fear it will make…
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Tabata Training
Tabata interval training is the single most effective type of high intensity interval training, its also the most intense by far, and surprisingly its the shortest in duration, it only last for four minutes... but those four minutes produce remarkable effects. Lose Fat, Get Fit in four minutes Tabata training was…
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Digital or Analog Scale?
Studies after studies have indicated that digital scales are more accurate than analog scales. Also, digital scales will last longer because they don't depend on springs what wear out overtime. Any thoughts?
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Tips And Suggestions For Fast Fat Loss
Never let anyone fool you by telling you that the fast fat loss road to a lean fatless you, can be something different than the simple formula of combining a fat loss diet plan with regular workouts. That is the unique path or road or even highway to that end. However, there are some tips and recommendations for those who…
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Good List of Fat Burning Foods!
Jalapeno, habaneros, and cayenne peppers all kick start your metabolism which causes your body to burn more fat so you lose weight faster, sometimes as much as 25% faster. Eggs - Eggs get a bad rap but they are packed with protein which your body has to work hard to digest and which also jumpstarts your metabolism. The B12…
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Carb Cycling Strategy
Carbohydrate Cycling Diet Strategy If you’re looking for a great way to re-kick start fat loss after reaching a plateau, the Carbohydrate Cycling Diet Strategy can be an extremely effective method. I want to make sure I preface this post though with a word of caution as this is an advanced dieting strategy. It’s not…
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Ideal Bodyfat Needed to See Abs
Measuring your body fat percentage is a valuable tool to chart your progress on your quest to get six pack abs. Hopefully most people realize by now that abdominal exercises don’t burn fat off your stomach. Abs are made in the kitchen, not just in the gym. No matter how much you work out, if you don’t eat right and achieve…
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Healthy Recipe – Fresh Fish in Tin Foil on the Grill
Healthy Recipe – Fresh Fish in Tin Foil on the Grill June 24, 2011 in Healthy Recipes Many thanks to our fit food correpondent, Cooking With Sugar for always contributing to our healthy recipes on BodySite.com. Today’s dish is no exception. We all know that fresh fish is good for us. But many of us don’t know how to cook…
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Healthy Treats: Pecan Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes Recipe for
Healthy Treats: Pecan Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes Recipe for the Weekend July 23, 2011 in Healthy Recipes oatmeal-pecan-blueberry-pancakes-healthy-recipes-1 Yes, you read that right. Pecan, Oatmeal and Blueberries, in pancakes. This recipe for healthy pancakes has everything you love in a pancake but is packed with healthy…
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Fitness and Diet – What Should I Eat Every Day to Lose Wei
Fitness and Diet – What Should I Eat Every Day to Lose Weight and Get in Shape? October 19, 2011 in Fitness Tips Post image for Fitness and Diet – What Should I Eat Every Day to Lose Weight and Get in Shape? For weight loss, fat loss, muscle growth and getting back in shape for a flat belly, six pack abs and the body you…
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12 Ideal Food to Include in Your Fat Loss Journey
1) Almonds and Other Nuts Eat them with skins intact. Superpowers: Building muscle, fighting food cravings Secret weapons:Protein, monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, folate (in peanuts), fiber, magnesium, phosphorus Fight against: Obesity, heart disease, muscle loss, cancer Sidekicks: Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, avocados…
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CrossFit: A Serious Exercise Challenge
Want to spend minimum time on exercise, but still want maximum results? Then consider CrossFit, a high-intensity workout combining gymnastics, body control, weightlifting, and cardiovascular training. By Madeline Vann, MPH Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Print Email Feel like burning between 300 and 500…
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The Real Meaning of Food Expiration Dates
Sell by, use by, freeze by: How do you intepret the language of food expiration? Do the dates mean you may make yourself sick if you eat something after it's expired? Sharpen your food safety smarts by learning the truth about these dates. By Madeline Vann, MPHMedically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH Tell Dr.…
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Free Foods
Free Foods By David Mendosa Many foods have few available carbohydrates in a standard serving. We call these the “free foods,” not because your supermarket will give them to you without cost, but because they are essentially free of any serious impact on your blood sugar. Another factor is that because servings of these…
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The Paleo Diet: Eat Like a Caveman for Optimum Health
Also known as The Caveman Diet, The Paleolithic Diet, Neanderthal Diet, Hunter-Gather Diet, whatever DIET you wish to call it, I’m going to talk to you about my favorite way of eating for a lean and healthy body. I hear it all the time: “Should I eat carbs? Is fat bad? What kind of foods should I eat? Am I getting enough…
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Lose the Love Handles
Lose the Love Handles by Stew Smith I received an email titled, "LOVE-HANDLES!! Help me lose them." I have been working on a routine that incorporates exercises that will help you work your love handles (the oblique region of the torso) over time and effort. Personally, I like to work my "obliques" on days I work my legs,…
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Weekend Survival Guide
Stay Healthy and Still Have Fun! -- By Jen Mueller, Certified Personal Trainer Tweet Email Save Print Can you relate to this desperate dieter’s dilemma? “I'm pretty good about my diet and exercise program during the week. But when the weekend comes, all of that hard work goes out the window! I constantly find myself…
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Weekend Survival Guide
Stay Healthy and Still Have Fun! -- By Jen Mueller, Certified Personal Trainer Tweet Email Save Print Can you relate to this desperate dieter’s dilemma? “I'm pretty good about my diet and exercise program during the week. But when the weekend comes, all of that hard work goes out the window! I constantly find myself…
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Full Body Routine For Men and Women
Day 1: 5 minute initial warmup a) Quads - Barbell back squats reps: 5/5/5/5 b1) Chest - Incline dumbbell press reps: 7/7/7 b2) Calves - Standing calf raise reps: 7/7/7 c1) Hamstrings - Stiff leg deadlifts reps: 7/7/7 c2) Abs - (Weighted) decline sit ups reps: 7/7/7 d1) Back - (Weighted) wide grip pull-ups reps: 10/10 d2)…
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Not all health foods are healthy - A good read.
I'll bet like me, you thought that "Health Food" was healthy for you. Think again, it may not be. Just because the word "health" is on the label or you bought it in a Health Food Store, doesn't mean that it's good for you. Read the labels on supposed health foods and you will see that many of them contain the ingredients…
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Grilled Lemon-Herb Halibut Recipe
Nutritional Info (Per serving): Calories: 238, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 636mg, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Total Fat: 8g, Carbs: 3g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Protein: 36g Exchanges: Lean Meat: 5, Fat: 1.5 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Rest Time: 30 mins Total Time: 23 mins Ingredients 12 ounce(s) fish, halibut steaks, 2 steaks 2…
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Tropical Cucumber Salad
Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics. Servings: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Prep: 15 mins Total: 15 mins Rated : 1 2 3 4 5 by 1 person Rate and Comment Ingredients 3-5 teaspoons fish sauce, (see Shopping Tip) 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, plus more for garnish 2…
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Beef Stir-Fry with Avocado Salad
Recipe developed by Anna Berman Makes: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 12 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly…
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Lean Body Foods
Lean Body Foods for The Fridge Each week, I try to make sure I'm loaded up with lots of varieties of fresh vegetables. During the growing season, I only get local produce, but obviously in winter, I have to resort to the produce at the grocery store. Most of the time, I make sure I have plenty of vegetables like zucchini,…
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Fat Burning Foods
What is a Diuretic? A diuretic is a medication or chemical that promotes the elimination of fluid in the body. This can lead to an accelerated metabolism that seems to flush out the fatty deposits that may lodge themselves on cells. Diuretics break down fatty deposits into small chunks and makes it easier for your body to…
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Good Clean Eating Shopping List
Meat Chicken breasts Turkey Lean ground beef Pork tenderloin Salmon Whole grains Brown rice Whole wheat pasta Whole wheat bread Whole wheat pita Whole wheat tortilla wraps Oatmeal Quinoa Fruits and Vegetables (whatever you like) Nuts/Seeds Almonds, unsalted Cashews, unsalted Sunflower seeds, unsalted All-natural nut…
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7 Weight Loss Mistakes
by Men's Health Elizabeth Ward You diet. You exercise. So why is your gut still hanging over your belt? Because of these common pitfalls. 1. You Inhale Food If you were a rat, you'd chow down for about 15 minutes, feel full, and stop eating. But you aren't. You probably eat so fast that your stomach hardly has time to…
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Know Your Numbers!
If you're reading this, your doctor has probably told you that your blood pressure is too high. Maybe she put you on a medication to help reduce it, or simply told you to reduce the stress in your life. No matter what you are doing to manage your blood pressure, it's important to know where you stand and what levels of…
