Entries tagged “fitness”
Becoming a "Buff" Bride
Tips from New York Personal Training's own Mike Shaw By Vané BroussardYou'd think that with a wedding coming up, you'd be super pumped and motivated to get in shape and fit in that dress...right? Somehow, that didn't happen for me...
How to Lose Those Last Five Pounds
Sensible Diet Tips From the Experts By Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.com Five pounds should be easy to lose, but it rarely is. Especially when it's those last five pounds standing between you and your ideal weight....
Lift and Lose
Our fitness expert on the virtues of strength training.By Kevin ValluzziA few days ago I saw that a friend of mine went to Planet Fitness in New Hampshire. Not surprisingly, he said there were 37 people in the "cardio" section...
Holiday Weight Gain
On having your cake and eating it, too!by Kevin ValluzziYes, it's that time of year: holiday weight gain! I know some of you have already succumbed to the pressure at the office parties, get-togethers with friends, etc. And I bet...
Which Diet is the Best?
By Kevin ValluzziThis could quite possibly be the most asked question in the health/fitness/weight loss industry. And each of the "weight loss" companies will tell you why their diet is the best. Jenny Craig, South Beach, Atkins, LA Weight Loss,...
The Dreaded Workout Plateau
Pull yourself out of a workout rut.By Kevin ValluzziWhen was your last plateau? I know you've been stuck in a workout rut at some point or another. The weight starts coming off and then BAM: You just seem to stay...
Full Body Workout or Split Routine?
Kevin answers the perennial fitness question.By Kevin ValluzziQ:Hi, I've recently started to work out. What I'm really trying to do is work the lower half of my body (i.e., stomach, hips, thighs, and the booty). What are some exercises you...
Cardio, But No Weight Loss?
Kevin shares secrets to losing weight. (Hint: It happens in the kitchen, not the gym.)By Kevin ValluzziQ:I'm pre diabetic, so I work out by jogging at least one mile or by walking two or more a day. I do about...
The Best Fitness Program for You
Our fitness blogger stresses the importance of consistency.By Kevin Valluzzi"What's the best way to get into shape?"I get asked this question all the time. The honest truth is that there is no one, single workout that is head and shoulders...
The Skinny on Gym Buddies
The pros and cons of working out with friends.By Kevin VelluziThere are significant pluses and minuses to partnering up at the gym: Let me explain. ...
Go for Gold
What do the Olympics have to do with weight loss?By Kevin Valluzzi What a great time of the year -- I love the Olympics! Those of you who've been following the games might have noticed that some of the...
Weight Lifting Without Weights
When weight lifting becomes strength training you can workout anywhere you like! By Kevin Valluzzi You can have a fabulous weight lifting workout without ever lifting a thing! For starters, let's use the proper term, which is strength training, not...
Scale Slavery
Stop using the scale to measure your weight-loss progress. by Kevin ValluzziHow many of you weigh yourself on a daily basis? How about more than once a day? Most women use the scale to judge their weight-loss progress, and although...
To Wait or Not to Wait... After Eating
By Kevin Valluzzi Q: How long should I wait to work out after eating? A: That is very relative. It really is different for every person. The general rule of thumb is to wait about 20 minutes if you...
Menu Chart for the Busy Woman
Print out these meal and snack options so you can successfully eat five times a day. By Kevin Valluzzi "I understand that I should be eating five to six times a day, but what should I eat?" is a...
Awesome Abs
500 crunches and still no six-pack....Kevin explains why you can do 1,000 a day and it wouldn't help! By Kevin Valluzzi I hear it every time I'm with a client: "What about abs? When are we going to do...
I Am a Fitness Trainer and I Love It
Valluzzi helps get people in shape and realize their maximum potential. by Kevin Valluzzi Ever since I was in high school, exercising has always been a big part of my life. So when it came time to decide what I...
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