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Archive for November, 2009
Monday, November 30th, 2009
When I demand that my clients incorporate rest into their intense workout schedules, I’m always met with googly eyes and a surprised, “You want me to do nothing?!”
But it’s a fact that no workout plan, or anything else for that matter, works to its fullest potential if you don’t rest properly. And, to be quite honest, after implementing all the new workout movements in your routine, having rest and relaxation on the schedule is like getting an unexpected gift!
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Tags: balance, breathing, breathwork, healing, recovery, relaxation, rest
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Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, I thought I’d share a story about something I am very grateful for: inspiration.
One morning, I was a first-time substitute at a very fancy treadmill studio in one of the pretty affluent neighborhoods in LA. The studio has top-of-the-line equipment and a high reputation, and the clientele is demanding and specific.
Needless to say, guys, I was a tad bit nervous! Although I had my almost 20-year-long resume in my back pocket (did I really just divulge that?! haha), I was apprehensive about the newness of the crowd and style. As a trainer, the thing that inspires me the most is the connection with the participants and our attitude together. Would it work this time? Would we click? Could I help them and vice versa?
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Tags: inspiration, sprinting, treadmill
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
This week, I would like you to focus on water. Whether that water is inside or outside your body, it’s going to do you tons of good.
Drinking enough water when starting a new exercise program actually helps you burn more fat, and if that wasn’t enough, it also makes us less bloated! When the water balance is right, the body doesn’t have to hold onto water, so bloating diminishes. A good rule of thumb is to drink half of your body weight in ounces. I squeeze some lemon juice in my water to make it more attractive to my senses. 
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Tags: drinking, swimming, water
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Could pesto be a prescription for swine flu? When I heard that some people are using basil as a treatment for H1N1, I had to know more. Here’s what I discovered…
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Tags: basil, flu
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
It’s time to hit the weights and get into some serious resistance training and stretching! The two go together like peanut butter and jelly (the low-cal version, of course ).
A few days ago, a dear friend of mine, and an amazing nutrition coach who also works with my clients, called me up with a worried voice. She explained that she had started weight training with a trainer about six weeks ago, and now she actually felt worse about her body shape and had experienced no significant weight loss. “Am I doing the right thing?” she asked. “Why is this not working?”
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Tags: balance ball, body weight, core, resistance, stretching, weights, yoga
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