Review sites in general are very helpful in making your purchase decision. Especially when it comes to a weight loss product, they provide insights you might not otherwise have to figure out which is the right product for you. Most weight loss products offer great benefits to the user, but not everyone will have the same experience and results when using them. Even Weight Watchers figured that out and came up with a second system for those people that just couldn't do the strict counting of points. Different people just work better with different dieting rules and systems. Other people … [Read more...]
Manage Your Health Or Manage Your Diabetes!
June 26, 2008 By View Comments
This week the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released the latest statistics on diabetes in the US. Nearly 24 million people now have diabetes, which is an increase of a whopping 3 million in just the last two years! If you suffer from obesity, poor diet, and a lack of exercise, you could be next! The good news is that more people are aware of diabetes, its causes and its effects like blindness, kidney disease, limb loss and heart disease. Desperate to avoid becoming the next victim of this quickly spreading disease, they approach me for my personal training and coaching services. One … [Read more...]
Exercise And Nutrition – A Great Team For Your Weight Loss Success!
May 30, 2008 By View Comments
Scenario 1: You are trying to lose weight and go on a diet. After lots of suffering and sacrifice you lose weight, only to gain it all back after you stop the unsustainable diet you were on. Scenario 2: You have incorporated exercise into your lifestyle. Congratulations, you are doing well! However, after hours at the gym and lots of sweat lost, you still haven't lost any weight. What is happening? Well, first of all, I want you to be proud of the changes you have made to improve your health. While weight loss might have been the only goal on your mind, I am sure you have noticed other improvements. … [Read more...]
Ten Reasons To Train With Coach Biggi
April 23, 2008 By View Comments
I bring with me over 22 years of experience in fitness and nutrition. I have been a Certified Personal Trainer for over 17 years now, holding a total of 4 certifications including one German and two national certifications. With that comes continuing education every year keeping me abreast of the most current developments in the field of health, fitness, and nutrition. I incorporate all aspects of health into your workout with an emphasis on good posture and proper execution of each exercise, making them safe and effective for you. Workouts include resistance training, cardiovascular training, … [Read more...]
How To Fight The Winter Blues
February 23, 2008 By View Comments
Do you feel blah? I sure do. I am having a hard time motivating myself and connecting with life's joys these days. Short winter days, clouds, rain, and very little exposure to sun light are all contributing to my mood. It seems as I age I am suffering more and more from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - a form of depression, with a mild form of it called the winter blues. It is brought on by a lack of exposure to sunlight. I wonder how I survived growing up in Berlin, Germany, where the winter lasts 6 months. So, it's definitely not something someone gets used to. Now what are some of the … [Read more...]
Your New Year’s Resolution – It’s not too late! – Part 1
January 23, 2008 By View Comments
If you are like me, you probably had New Year's resolutions that included a new exercise routine and better nutritional habits. I for one wanted to be a brand-new person starting January 1st! Unfortunately it's not an overnight miracle. It is good to have goals for the new year, but just like any other goals they need to be broken down into smaller intermediate steps. So let's say your goal is to do resistance training three times a week and cardiovascular training five times a week. The first thing to work on is frequency. You can simple start at one workout each (weights and cardio) a week. And … [Read more...]
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