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Increase your flexibility

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Proper stretching can lead to greater flexibility & more muscle tone. 
 A few types of flexibility are PNF, Active, Ballistic, and many more.
 We believe your muscles are like rubber bands and you should treat them accordingly.  A dancer would want a lot of elasticity but would have to sacrifice burst energy. 
 

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Running for beginners

June 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Believe it or not, everyone is a runner.  Too often, I find people saying, “Matt, I’m not a runner.  I’m just not mean to run.  No, I’ve tried it before - trust me, I just can’t.” 
Sometimes they might even say, “I know I need to run, but I hate it.  Isn’t there another way to [...]

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Make your teeth white with Sunlight!

April 20th, 2008 · No Comments

You would never believe some of our recommendations for better health.  Too often do I see people trying to fix symptoms, not the problem itself.  For example.  Let’s look at how to whiten your teeth.  Most people would think brushing their teeth, avoiding coffees and dark sodas, and even using bleach is the best answer.  [...]

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CEO Lifestyle

February 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Healthy CEOs 
In my time as a Fitness Nutrition Coach, the majority of my clients are CEOs, managers, and business owners.  I’ve found one similarity in many of these people that may be of interest to you – they put their business as their #1 priority.
 
You may be wondering why this is a problem.  Well, when [...]

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Little Tips & Baby Steps

January 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Always keep a pair of workout clothes in your trunk
Always keep a bag of walnuts in your cupboard
When grabbing a snack - these are a great option
Buy the smallest bananas you can find
Don`t use the “I have to finish everything” excuse
Tell the server to box 1/2 your meal and keep it in the back until [...]

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A Model’s Meal Plan

November 28th, 2007 · No Comments

This Meal Plan was designed for a college student who was already in pretty good shape, but wanted to drop her bodyfat by about 3%. Going from 23% bodyfat to 20% will change your physique from a slight muffin top to an athlete. It will carve your abs, tone your butt, and give you nice [...]

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Golden Rules of Training

November 8th, 2007 · No Comments

In the years of being a personal trainer, I’ve found just a few misconceptions that lead to poor health.  I want to address those issues in this article.

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