In the past everybody thought cardio was the way to go for a lean body. Then we ended up with a bunch of "skinny fat" people with lots of endurance (and oftentimes overuse injuries) and no muscle to be toned and shaped. Do you want to look like a marathon runner or a Hollywood starlet? Yup, their Personal Trainer doesn't just stand there while they are running on a treadmill. Far from it! They lift weights and do body weight exercises like squats and pushups. Lot's of them. Weight training will enable you to increase your metabolism in two ways and thereby accelerate your fat burning. When you … [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...]
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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