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8 Steps To Help You Turn Fat Into Muscle

1. Lean Protein If you want to tighten and tone, it’s not just about what you do on the outside. Your results depend a GREAT deal on what you put inside your body too. You have to feed your body the right things in order to see results. Your body uses protein to help restore [...]

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Comparing Yourself to Celebrities

I recently read a quote by Tosca Reno and thought that it was so cool, I wanted to share it with you. A bunch of fitness celebrities were asked how they maintain a six-pack. Most of them listed the exercises they did or the way they ate. Tosca answered honestly and I so appreciated her [...]

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10 Post Workout Snacks

Eating after a workout is just as important as eating before a workout. The best time to get the full benefits of a post workout snack is between 30 minutes to 1 hour after your workout. You want your body to use the snack towards repairing and recovering from the work you just did. As [...]

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Understanding the Different Types of Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a heart healthy food! It’s a great source of soluble fiber-  that’s that type that helps to lower your cholesterol levels. The problem is, there are so many different types of oatmeal to choose from, how do you know you’re buying the right kind? Instant Oatmeal This oatmeal has been rolled and pressed to be as thin as it [...]

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Real Sugar vs The Fake Stuff

Sugar is a natural sweetener! Our body recognizes it and are able to take the nutrients and energy we need from it and then digest the rest.  I don’t know why we all started to run from sugar!  Well, I do. All of the sudden, the ice cream sandwiches went from 300 to 150 calories AND they became [...]

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Exercises To Tone Your Arms

IntoFit | October 27th, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | 6 Comments »

Here are five exercises to help you strengthen and tone your arms. You can do these all in one day or you an intersperse them throughout the week with other exercises. Remember, without the proper diet, toning those arms will be difficult. To see definition and tone in your muscles you need to mix strength [...]

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8 Exercises For Balance and Stability

IntoFit | September 23rd, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

Just like a car, we will rust if we don’t look after ourselves. You may not believe it- but look around you. Look at your grandmother or mother, your grandfather or father and see what age does to our bodies. Exercise is a natural form of medicine for these ailments. And building a strong core is essential to help you with stability [...]

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5 Exercises to Firm Your Butt

IntoFit | September 10th, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | No Comments »

Add one or two of these into your daily routine ! 1. Squats 2. Bridge 3. Butt Blasters 4. X Walk 5. Single Leg Squat

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10 Exercises You Can Do With Your Own Body Weight

IntoFit | August 21st, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | No Comments »

1. Push Ups 2. Pull Ups 3. Squats : Try simple squats, squat jumps (shooting hoops), single leg squats and squat and holds! 4. Triceps Dips 5. Lunges 6. Step Ups 7. Bridge 8. Plank : Try simple plank, plank with one foot lifted or side plank! 9. Mountain Climbers: Try these without the ball. Start [...]

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What to Eat Before A Workout

IntoFit | August 17th, 2009 | Recipes and Meal Ideas, Workouts - Cardio, Workouts - Strength | 4 Comments »

Your bodies number one choice of energy comes from carbohydrates and then from fat. Your body uses protein to help restore and rebuild your mussels. So it only seems fitting that before a workout you want to make sure you get a good amount of all three macro-nutrients. I think the best way to plan your pre-workout meal or [...]

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Exercises At The Park

IntoFit | August 4th, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | 3 Comments »

It’s summer time and you don’t need a gym to get a great workout in! Have a jog down to your local park and try these fun exercises on for size!! Step Ups: Find a park bench. Step up onto it with your right foot (pressing down through your heel). Bring your left foot up [...]

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Weekly Exercise Plan – Circuit Three

IntoFit | July 15th, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

Here it is guys! You now have three circuits you can rotate between during the week. Have a look at them, write the exercises down and take them with you to the gym or into your living room! You now have direction when you step into the gym- and knowing what your going to do when you get there [...]

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Weekly Exercise Plan – Circuit Two

IntoFit | July 7th, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

I hope that these circuits help provide direction for you at the gym or at home. So many people shy away from strength training because they simply don’t know what to do next! These three circuits should help provide you with the answers as well as variety so you don’t get bored. Do these at home or [...]

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Weekly Exercise Plan

IntoFit | July 2nd, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | 1 Comment »

This is the first of three posts dedicated to giving you some direction as to what strength training exercises to do during the week! If you are already working out, here are three great new total body circuits for you to try! Do these at home or at the gym! Use bands, or replace the bands [...]

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How To Get Weight Training Results

IntoFit | June 26th, 2009 | Workouts - Strength | No Comments »

Whether you’re doing free weights at home or a pre-designated circuit at a gym, you have to challenge yourself. If you want to see definition in your body you have to give yourself a little kick in the booty. With no trainer making you do four more repetitions or encouraging you  to increase your weight-load 5 pounds, you have [...]

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