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Disclaimer: Welcome! The purpose of this blog is to share fitness tips, fitness routines and supplements that have worked well for me. Everybody has their own opinions related to fitness and I am just sharing mine. You are welcome to share your thoughts and experiences as well. If there is anything else you'd like to see just let me know and I'll do my best to accommodate your needs. :)
I have come across some very helpful forums dedicated to women and fitness. The members of these forums share their personal experiences and recommend supplements. Some even keep a journal of their fitness program. If you have any questions, the members of these forums are ready and willing to help you out. :)
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Just a quick note to let you all know about a great deal I found. If you aren't familiar with the Nintendo WII listen up!
There is a new ebook called, "Ultimate Wii Fitness" and you can get it right now for just $12 and a few bonus items will be included! All of the information will be available IMMEDIATELY after you submit your payment. If you thought video games were just for slackers or if you thought video games made you fat...think again.
According to the Canadian Press, the Nintendo Wii has sold over 1 million consoles so far this year and has surpassed the sales of the PS3 and Xbox 360 combined! "Through June, Nintendo had sold 29.62 million Wiis worldwide. That compared to worldwide sales of 19 million for the Xbox 360 and 14.4 million for the PlayStation 3."
A gym membership could cost upwards of $50 PER month, that ads up to at LEAST $600 per year. You can get a Nintendo Wii Bundle for less than HALF of that cost. With the Wii you can workout and have fun doing it. There is no other fitness program like it!
If you do not yet have a Wii, check eBay or Amazon for the best prices.
Welcome to the first installment of Workout Wear Wednesday! Every Wednesday I am going to feature an online store where you can find cute women's fitness clothing. Finding cute fitness apparel isn't on the top of everyone's priority list, but I personally think it's more fun to workout when you really like what you're wearing. You don't HAVE to wear your husband's sweats to exercise, pick up some cute ones of your own!
I'm going to start off with Activa Sports. If you join Activa's Diva Club you can get free shipping, free returns and 10% off all items,, ALL year long! This will also make you eligible to receive advance notices of sales and clearance items before the general public AND you also get exclusive DIVA-only e-mail and catalog offers!
Activa carries brands like Nike, Adidas, Merrell, Prana, Moving Comfort and Patagonia. You can find sports bras, fitness pants, tights, running shoes, jackets, shorts, bags, monitors, hats, gloves, strollers and more.
*If you own a fitness apparel store featuring women's workout clothing, or you know of a different site, please feel free to contact me so I can showcase it here for everyone to see! :)
I picked up a FitnessRx Magazine a few weeks ago and I have to share an article that I read in it. It's an article by Jackie Warner telling us her top fitness tips for 2008 and I think they are some really great ones!
This article is from the most current issue: August. If you are interested in what she has to say about each of her tips, I encourage you to pick up the latest issue. :)
1. Be a smart consumer and read labels carefully!
2. No overcomplicated routines/no overcomplicated diets!
3. Never skip meals!
4. Don't ever juice-blend!
5. Sugar is the devil!
6. Clean house: Remove ALL junk from your kitchen!
Okay, I have to openly admit that I hate cardio, especially in the months of July and August because I can't stand the heat. But...we all know that cardio is an important part of any workout regimen. It helps us to burn calories and fat, and it's also great for our cardiovascular health.
Here are 7 FUN ways to sweat:
1. Kickboxing - To me, this activity appears to be a great way to let loose. If you haven't tried kickboxing or don't know how to do it, try looking for a "how-to" video on YouTube.
2. Soccer - I played soccer for many years growing up and I really miss it. Soccer is not only a great cardio activity, it's something you can do with your family or friends and it's a great way to get kick-ass legs.
3. Turbo Jam - I have been in love with Turbo Jam from the moment I first tried it. I had to see the infomercial countless times before I decided to jump in and buy it, but I'm so glad I did. Even with the very first DVD I viewed, which was very basic and kind of a how-to, I was sweating pretty good within 5 minutes. Check out Turbo Jam Beachbody 5 Rockin' Workouts. You can get it for $6.99!
4. Racquetball - According to Wikipedia "Racquetball is a raquet sport played with a hollow rubber ball in an indoor or outdoor court." All of the side to side action will get your blood flowing and your heart pumping in no time.
5. Swimming - You don't have to be Michael Phelps to get a good workout from swimming. Swimming works out your whole body and helps to build endurance.
6. Step Aerobics -
7. Billy Blanks' Taebo - Taebo burns mega calories and is fun to do. Check out the brand new Taebo T3 Total Transformation Training. I have the Boot Camp Elite set and I am in love with it and the resistance bands are awesome!
It is so warm and humid here today I can't stand it! Ice water has been by my side all day. It's important to remember to stay hydrated, especially if you lead an active lifestyle.
As I had written in a previous post, I have just recently been accepted as a contributor to the blog of Prevention Magazine. My blog is now online and ready for you to view. I would love to know what you all think and any comments are appreciated. :)
Gina Carano is a 26-year-old American Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, who got her start fighting out of the famed Master Toddy Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Some of you may know her better from the popular tv series, American Gladiators. She plays "Crush" and was completley undefeated this past season.
Isn't she the best looking fighter you've ever seen?? I'm sure most people would be surprised to know that she's an MMA fighter just by looking at her. The truth is though, she is one kick ass fighter. Just look at her 6-0-0 record she has in the MMA. That really tells you something.
If you haven't had the chance of seeing her fight yet, she's scheduled to fight on October 4th at 9PM EST on CBS!
In case you weren't aware, I am a member and contributor of eHow.com. eHow is the best place to find "how to" articles or even create your own to earn some extra cash. I wanted to share the fitness articles I have written thus far:
I hope that you will find at least one of these that will be useful to you. If you have any "How To" requests, I'd be happy to write one, or if you have any you'd like to share, please feel free to leave them in a comment.
Also, I just found out that I will be a contributing blogger at the Prevention Magazine website! I will post my personal blog link as soon as it's live!
This photo was taken yesterday (8-11-08) right after my back workout. I was so happy when I saw the picture because I am really starting to see my back, arm and shoulder muscles pop out.
I've been working out at least 3 times a week for the past 3 months and it's really starting to pay off. I only wish I had taken a photo prior to starting my workout regimen. Oh well I guess. :)
I highly recommend taking photos every once in awhile so that you are able to see the progress you've made. Seeing the results has only motivated me to keep working out and I can guarantee it'll do the same thing for you!
I have been receiving questions about my Dren experience, and how it's going so I thought I would give everyone an update. :)
*Also, if you have experience using Dren, please feel free to post your thoughts in a comment.
Let me just say...this stuff is POWERFUL! On the days I take a Dren, I must wake up before 8am if I want to take it and not have sleeping problems that night. As far as I can tell, that's the only downfall. But, my fiance does take it too on occasion and he has no problem taking it later in the day and still being able to sleep that same night.
I have tried other fat burners and Dren is my favorite by far! What I love most about it, is that it still allows me to be hungry. With other pills, I wouldn't feel hungry all day and then would begin to feel sick because I hadn't eaten. With Dren, I was able to eat 6-7 small meals a day NO PROBLEM! I had also lost 2 pounds that first week I started to take it, I'm continuing to lose inches and I haven't gained anything back.
Dren also helped my workouts. I was able to really focus on my exercises and do my cardio activities for a longer time than normal, and I HATE cardio. I would take Dren just for the fact that it helped me to stay focused on my running.
In my experience, I would give Dren 5 stars out of 5. :) Different supplements are different for everyone, but this one is my favorite and it does just what I wanted it to do.
Also, the pills are yellow and somewhat big...but guess what? They don't stick like other supplements can! LOL!
If you are interested in purchasing Dren, or reading more about it, click on the image below.
You can use any vegetable combination in this dish, depending on what looks good at the market.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup sliced red onion ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups small broccoli florets 1 1½ cups small cauliflower florets 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided 1 ½ cups green beans, halved lengthwise 1 cup sugar snap or snow peas, ends trimmed medium red or orange bell pepper (or both), thinly sliced small yellow summer squash, sliced 8 ounces uncooked rainbow fusilli 2 scallions, minced 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons minced basil 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted (optional)
Directions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and salt and saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until onion begins to soften.
Add broccoli, cauliflower, and half the garlic to skillet. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are just barely tender. Add green beans, peas, bell pepper, and squash. Cook approximately 5 minutes more, then stir in remaining garlic. Cook another minute and set aside.
My youngest one has been sick so I haven't been able to update as much as I'd like to, which is everyday. I'm back now though and will be posting daily.
Here's the workout I did yesterday & wow did it feel good!
Flat Bench: 35# 1 set x 12 reps, 40# 1 set x 12 reps, 45# 1 set x 10 reps, 50# 1 set x 8 reps, 55# 1 set x 9 reps
Preacher Curls: 10# 1 set x 15 reps, 20# 1 set x 10 reps, 20# 1 set x 15 reps
Military Press: 35# 3 sets x 8 reps
Seated Rows: 45# 1 set x 15 reps, 50# 1 set x 15 reps, 55# 1 set x 12 reps
I could really feel the burn in my chest, arms and back. That always makes me feel real good. :)
I have come across some very helpful forums dedicated to women and fitness. The members of these forums share their personal experiences and recommend supplements. Some even keep a journal of their fitness program. If you have any questions, the members of these forums are ready and willing to help you out. :)
for the best prices.
. You can get it for $6.99!
