Decoding the salad bar can be tricky, so we’re making it easy for you: here are five things not to do with your salad. Do them, and, well, you might as well have a cheeseburger.
U.S. News column: 15 Great Fitness Gifts Under $50
December 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
Whether you’re wrapping up some last-minute Christmas shopping for the fitness buff on your list or wondering how you’ll tackle your exercise resolutions in 2011, you can’t go wrong with one of these budget-friendly fitness buys: iPod Shuffle, $49 (Apple Store). Hardy and feather-light, the simple 2-gigabyte iPod Shuffle is a gym staple. The built-in [...]
5 Ways to Avoid Fitness Impulse Buys
December 20, 2010 By 6 Comments
Next time you feel the urge to stock up on new fitness gear, even if it comes highly recommended by fitness professionals, ask yourself these 5 questions first.
3 Keys to Unlocking Your New Year’s Resolutions
December 14, 2010 By 14 Comments
You’ve spent December clearing your mind (and scarfing down treats—last time, promise). So what are you getting ready to start in the New Year?
How To Splurge At Holiday Parties and Still Lose Weight
December 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
We have all done it splurged, stuffed ourselves, or completely lost control at a holiday party. You may have planned on doing it all along. Or you have just been following the crowd. I mean typically American’s put on 5-10 pounds during the holidays so pretty much everyone is doing it. If you continue splurging [...]
Ask Fitness Coach Goes Mobile
December 5, 2010 By 2 Comments
Hi There Everybody! We just wanted to send out a quick announcement letting you know that the same great articles that you’re used to reading here at Ask Fitness Coach are now available in an easy to read format for all your touchscreen smartphones including Blackberry, Android, the iPhone and even the iTouch. You don’t [...]
U.S. News column: Confused About Muscle Confusion? Here’s the Deal
December 4, 2010 By 14 Comments
Confused about muscle confusion? You’re not alone. This fitness industry buzzword refers to applying varying types of stimuli in a fitness program so you can stay ahead of the body’s adaptive curve. (In other words, you’ll avoid the plateau effect.) So you’ll do spinning on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and weight training on Wednesdays and Fridays, right? [...]
6 Excuse-Proof Ways to Exercise Before Work
December 1, 2010 By 11 Comments
Maybe you’re not a morning person. Or maybe you refuse to be caught mid-dash between your car and the office restroom in sweatpants that say “Pink” across the rear.
Either way, here’s how you — yes, you — can master the morning workout.
Revealed: Why Your Workout is Putting You to Sleep
November 22, 2010 By 20 Comments
When boredom and fatigue strike at the gym, it could be your brain—not your body—that’s to blame. Here’s a simple way to get your mind back on track.
U.S. News column: 10 Ways to Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel
November 15, 2010 By 4 Comments
Never mind the pie and creamy mashed potatoes; the journey to and from your relatives’ houses can be what does you in! Here are 10 solid ways to handle the ride, de-stress and squeeze some exercise in.
