* I have been certified as a Personal Trainer with AFAA. * I've been interested in, living, and studying fitness and nutrition for over 20 years now. * I struggle living the type of life many people now lead; sedentary job, kids, little time or energy for taking care of myself. So I feel your pain...
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Exercise the Recession Away!
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
I read an article the other day that said gym visits have actually gone UP since the recession started. The authors believe this is happening because people are heading to t ...
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DFP for Saturday, 12-13
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
After doing upper body work on Thursday and lower body work on Friday, you might expect today off. No so! Instead, today is all cardio, but you get to choose. I like to play ...
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DFP for Friday, 12-12
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or gain weight the DFP can help. Remember, gaining or losing weight is about calories in vs. calories out. Eat the right number of calor ...
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DFP for Thursday, 12-11
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Sorry the DFP email didn’t get sent out yesterday. It was an off day, so I hope you rested up for today’s workout!
Daily Exercise Plan:
Warm up + cardio - (10 minutes ...
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DFP for Tuesday, 12-9
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Leg day! Work ‘em hard and work ‘em fast, then get on with life. Be sure to give your legs a good stretch when you’re done, especially if you have a desk job like I do and t ...
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DFP for Monday, 12-8
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Remember, any workout can be a good one if you train hard and keep moving. And any workout can be poor if you mostly stand around and take long breaks. My workouts are inten ...
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DFP for Wednesday, 12-3
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
The key to a good workout when they’re this short is intensity. Except for the warm ups you should be going all out with every exercise.
Sorry there’s no link to the seat ...
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DFP for Tuesday, 12-2
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Remember, record keeping can be your best friend. Keep good records on the weights you used during a workout so you know exactly what you need to use next time. Need a templ ...
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DFP for Sunday, 11-30
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
First off day! Be sure not to just veg out, find something active to do, like walk the mall while you finish your Christmas shopping!
Daily Exercise Plan:
OFF
Daily ...
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DFP for Saturday, 11-29
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Black Friday hangover editon! Get roughed up out shopping with the masses yesterday? Time to build some upper body strength:
Daily Exercise Plan:
Warm up - (5 minutes) ...
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Getting Fit for Ski Season
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
I know it’s not necessarily like this in many parts of the country, but here in Colorado when fall begins peeking around the corner it means ski season is nearly here.
Sk ...
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Fun Facts On Bike to Work Day
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Bob M.
Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise
Today is bike to work day here in Colorado. For some reason it’s on a different day than the national bike to work day, which is held the 3rd Friday in May. Perhaps this i ...
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