Q. Hey Fitz, I have heard a lot lately about pre-workout and workout pills. What is your opinion of these types of supplements? Jake A. Thanks for asking Jake. My answer is this. THOSE PILLS ARE CRAP! GARBAGE! TRASH! SNAKE OIL! People don’t need pills to work out. Pre-workout. Post-workout. Whatever. People need to eat a well balanced diet full [...]
Jodi Hunt, 35, Director of Marketing and Operations at Sun Country Sports Center, Gainesville, Florida Why do you do exercise and stay active? I love to be active. I enjoy the adrenaline rush of participating in races (running or triathlons). I have that competitive drive which gives me a sick stomach the night before a race and can’t sleep, but [...]
Liliane Opsomer, 54, Deputy Director & Media Relations Tourist Office for Flanders and freelance writer, Forest Hills, New York Why do you do you run? One year ago I was 197 lbs. After losing about 35 lbs through portion control, I decided together with a friend that we would participate in the RunDisney 5K in Orlando. I started training daily [...]
Do you often feel as if you are struggling to burn calories during your hectic schedule? Are daily obligations preventing you from getting that much-needed exercise? Sometimes you can turn basic activities in to exercise by ramping them up a bit. If working out at home is the right choice for you though, click here for DVD reviews. Everyday Activities: [...]
If you’re trying to lose weight or simply get your health in check, one of the most powerful moments in your journey is to get a clearer picture of what you’re putting in your mouth. It’s shocking how many people choose to blindly consume things they clearly do not understand and I’m hoping this little lesson will make you take a [...]
If you’d like to escape holiday weight gain, follow this simple rule of thumb for baking. Only bake desserts when you’re able to give the bulk of your treats away. Even if you’re baking low-fat cookies or cakes, they still account for extra calories. Leaving temptation on the counter is unfair to your efforts to become more fit.
It can be hard to resist eating batter while baking cakes, cookies, or brownies. A simple way to help yourself refuse the temptation while you bake is to suck on a peppermint.
Elastic waist-band pants are the enemy to everyone trying to maintain or achieve an ideal weight. Isn’t it amazing how they allow people to gain tons of weight without having to acknowledge it? Are you one of those people in stretchy pants? If so……go denim shopping. Jeans rarely lie. At that rate, neither does the scale. I’ve had several new [...]
“Don’t eat after 7 p.m.!”, “Eating before bed will make you fat!” Do these quotes sound familiar? Many people have heard time and time again that eating anything before you go to sleep will lead to weight gain. The truth is that you absolutely CAN eat before you go to sleep. However, there is a catch. It doesn’t matter what time you [...]
Have you ever been afraid to lift heavy weights in fear of getting big and bulky? If you answered yes, listen up. Lifting heavy weights will NOT make you big and look like a man. If anything, it could help you get into the best shape of your life. Muscle is more compact than fat and will make you look [...]
