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One of my preferred ways of working out is by doing 10 minute workuts.
They’re quick, intense and leave me huffing and puffing long after the 10 minutes is complete.
But I’m a personal trainer and already in good shape, so are they effective for the everyday person looking for fat loss?  Can you really do a 10 minute [...]

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Given the presidential race and all the hullabaloo revolving around whose healthcare plan is better, I thought I’d dip my toe into the dirty water and give you my fix.
You may not like my plan, but it makes the most sense.  It doesn’t raise taxes and it will save you money and lead to a [...]

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Well, today is part 3 of my “Want to Lose Stomach Fat” mini-series.
So far you’ve learned the easiest things you can do nutritionally as well as how you should do resistance training to lose that tummy fat.
So I guess the only thing left, for now, is cardio.
Cardio is the most misunderstood aspect of fat loss, [...]

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Did you start eating healthier after what I told you last week in Part 1? 
Did you add some fruits or vegetables?  How about getting rid of the pop and juices?
In the art of full disclosure, I think I should tell you that I ate pretty poorly over the weekend.  I let myself get too [...]

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I get a lot of questions every week from clients, friends and family members and I thought I’d share some of the more common ones and my answers.  Be prepared because I might be blunt, but often times that’s what’s needed.

Question #1:  I have trouble finding ways to fit fruits and vegetables into my day.  [...]

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This last Sunday night I came downstairs after helping my wife put our baby to bed and I was exhausted.  I was exhausted emotionally and mentally.
The problem was I had a couple things I needed to get done.  Plus, I was hungry.  I’m sure that many of you have been in that same situation.  Tired, [...]

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First off, let me wish you a very Happy New Year.  I hope 2008 brings you everything you hope for.
Second, I hope you “got” the subject line of this newsletter.  If not, go rent Blazing Saddles.
Anyway, with the New Year comes the resolutions.  Every year millions upon millions of people make resolutions and most resolutions [...]

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…CONSISTENCY!
Consistency is by far the most important word in your fitness vocabulary.  Not diet.  Not cardio.  Not strength training, or resistance training, or weight training.  Not even your friendly personal trainer’s name should be top on the list (he should be a close second, though).  Consistency should always be at the top of your list [...]

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