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Derek Nier / January 28, 2012 4:37 am
Are you frustrated with the fact that sometimes you leave the gym without that pump that you wanted? Well we have a solution for you; it’s called the super set. Supersets combine the idea of picking two or three separate exercises that work the same muscle or muscle group and combining them. Here’s an example: Example: Working Chest Three exercises: [...]
Jessica Ringelspaugh / January 27, 2012 12:45 pm
Photo Credit: BethanyKphotography on Flickr.com Believe it or not, working out during pregnancy is actually more beneficial to the mother and fetus than most would think. However, it all revolves around common sense. Last October, a woman completed the New York City marathon while nearly 39 weeks pregnant. While this is generally not recommended, her doctor gave her the OK [...]
Derek Nier / January 26, 2012 9:11 pm
Are you getting tired of your same old basic workout routines? Well if you are looking to tone up or bulk up, then drop sets may be something to consider. The whole concept of a drop set involves fatiguing your muscle at a high weight, dropping the weight instantly, and continuing on with that lower weight in order to overload [...]
Fitz Koehler / January 26, 2012 10:07 am
For years I’ve been preaching this while lecturing, writing, etc, most folks lead mostly sedentary lives. Think about how much time each day you spend: sleeping sitting at work, sitting for meals, watching TV, computer time, sitting in your car, and sitting for sports, movies, etc… In order for our bodies to actually FUNCTION and move the way they’re supposed [...]
Jessica Ringelspaugh / January 25, 2012 9:45 am
So you’re trying to be healthy and you do great all day, and then it happens. Out of nowhere. You want it. No, you have to have it. All it takes is one comment about ice cream, or seeing somebody eat a cookie that sets off the dreaded sweet tooth. Scientists have discovered that sugar stimulates the brain to release [...]
Fitz Koehler / January 24, 2012 10:34 am
Congrats to Eric, who is one lucky guy! Eric already lifts weights at the gym, but now he’s going to be able to get a killer workout at home too. As detailed in my 5-part review of Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012 for XBOX with Kinect … he’ll face a wide variety of challenges in which he can always find [...]
Fitz Koehler / January 23, 2012 8:42 pm
Kristen Bell is starring in like, 700 movies in the next year, but you probably know her best as the babe from Forgetting Sarah Marshall. She’s starring in a new Showtime drama about boardroom intrigue, House of Lies, this month’s feel-good release Big Miracle, and later this year, Outrun, a film directed by her longtime partner, Dax Shepard. SELF magazine [...]
Jessica Ringelspaugh / January 23, 2012 5:04 pm
Sometimes people don’t realize that something they eat or drink every. single. day. is what’s standing between them and their weight loss goals. It can be something as small as sugar or the cream in your morning cup of coffee, or something as big as the daily side of french fries with that “healthy” menu item. Below is a list [...]
Jessica Ringelspaugh / January 22, 2012 7:13 pm
Simply put, when you eat crappy food you’ll have crappy skin. Melbourne dermatologist Dr. George Varigos supports the growing amount of research that suggests there is a link between diet and acne. His research has found that a diet high in refined, processed foods creates perfect conditions for pimples. So, what can you do? Adjust your dietary habits to pack [...]
Jacob Portillo / January 21, 2012 9:21 pm
Here at Fitzness we strive to give you the most up-to-date and relevant fitness information, so that you can have all the resources necessary to live healthier and live longer. If you are one of us that want to get or stay fit in 2012, let Fitzness help you on your journey. Whether you want a body like Beyonce or [...]