Recent Fitness Blog Posts

When Depression Gets in the Way of Exercise

by Stephanie Romero

One of the biggest detriments to a fitness routine is depression. It can easily knock you off course and make it difficult to get back on track. Yet exercise can actually help with depression. Last week was an incredibly difficult one week for our family.

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How Much Do You Value Your Life?

by Stephanie Romero

14 May 2012 06:04 AM

How much value do you place on your life? I was reading an article in the "Huffington Post" the other day where it was reported that by the year 2030, there will be 42% of Americans who are obese.

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Short and Long Term Goals

by Stephanie Romero

03 May 2012 06:44 AM

I am really big on goal setting in all areas of life, including fitness. But I also think that when it comes to this particular area, it's important to have both short term and long term goals. Let's say you are in your 30's and haven't exercised a day in your life.

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Fitness Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

by Stephanie Romero

01 May 2012 06:16 AM

With Mother's Day around the corner, it might be the perfect time to give her the gift of health. Why not encourage her in the way of fitness? Of course, you have to be careful about this. You don't want to hurt feelings.

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Exercise Clothing

by Stephanie Romero

26 Apr 2012 05:56 AM

Have you ever given much thought to what you wear when you workout? I have a confession to make about my exercise gear. For the longest time I would workout in my pajamas.

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How Do You Feel about Your Progress?

by Stephanie Romero

24 Apr 2012 06:13 AM

Every-so-often my personal trainer asks me, "How do you feel about your progress so far?

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Men Exercise More Than Women

by Stephanie Romero

20 Apr 2012 08:05 AM

I recently read in an article that the recommended guidelines of getting in at least 30 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity at least four to five times a week is more likely to happen with men. Yes women, men are apparently doing better at meeting fitness guidelines.

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How Do I Get Rid of Stomach Fat?

by Stephanie Romero

19 Apr 2012 06:11 AM

Today's blog will address a commonly asked question, "How do I get rid of stomach fat?" While most of us might think its doing exercises like crunches, abdominal exercises really don't help to flatten your stomach. They actually help to strengthen your core and back.

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Why Aren't I Losing Weight?

by Stephanie Romero

17 Apr 2012 07:09 AM

A question that is asked by many is this...why aren't I losing weight when I am eating healthy and exercising? This can be very discouraging. It seems like you are doing everything right, yet the pounds aren't dropping. Well there are some important things to consider.

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Getting Out of a Fitness Slump

by Stephanie Romero

12 Apr 2012 05:52 AM

Are you in a fitness slump? Anyone who has been exercising for any amount of time tends to hit these at some point or another. Coming out of a long winter for some, you may have been feeling the monotony of working out at the gym, running on your treadmill and using the stationary bike.

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