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Client of the Month |
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Andy |
Congratulations to Andy on
earning our first Client of the Month award! And he definitely deserves it.
He has lost 45 pounds and 12% body fat so far!
Andy has truly dedicated
himself to improving his health and fitness. Read his
testimonial and
see how training at Fitness Together has changed his life.
Great job Andy! (and
enjoy your prize)
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Fast-Track to Flatter, Tighter Abs |
The New Year is still young, and if you've
decided to make this your year for losing the weight and tightening your abs,
you're in luck.
Getting a flat midsection really boils down to two things:
1) Getting rid of the fatty layer that is covering your abdominal muscles. 2) Tightening and
toning your abdominal muscles.
The following 7 Tight Abs Tips are your Fast-Track ticket to getting a flat,
attractive midsection this year.
Tight Abs Tip #1: Perform challenging strength training abdominal exercises at
least three times each week. Your abs are like any other muscle in your
body—they need to be consistently challenged in order to become stronger and
tighter.
Tight Abs Tip #2: Stop eating junk. Processed foods, refined sugar and high
fructose corn syrup do NOT belong in your diet, especially if you want tight
abs. Cutting these items from your diet will allow your body to maintain stable
blood sugar levels, alleviating your body's need to store excess sugar in
fat cells.
The fat stores created by excess sugar intake most often accumulate around your
waist, covering up your abdominal muscles. Cut these items from your diet and
replace them with real whole foods such as lean meats, vegetables, whole
grains, nuts and fruits.
Tight Abs Tip #3: Stop doing long and slow cardio workouts. Instead, use HIIT
(High Intensity Interval Training) for your cardio workouts. HIIT training uses
intense bursts of cardio peppered throughout your workout. This is a sure-fire
way to rev up your metabolism and to get your fat stores to shrink.
Tight Abs Tip #4: Use resistance with your abdominal exercises. Crunches are
great, but your body quickly becomes accustomed to the motion, rendering it
less effective. Hold a medicine ball or dumbbell at your chest as you perform
your crunches. This will force your abs to work harder, and will achieve better
results.
Tight Abs Tip #5: Don't be fooled. The market is flooded with products that claim to flatten your stomach. Never waste your time
or money on:
- So-called packaged health food that comes with weight loss claims. If it's
processed in a package with a bunch of chemical additives then it will not help
you achieve flat abs.
- Abdominal exercise gimmicks as sold on late night infomercials – all you
really need is your own body weight, an exercise ball and dumbbells or a
medicine ball.
- So-called weight loss supplements. The magic pill for flat abs doesn't exist,
so you'd be wasting your health and money on a bogus product.
Tight Abs Tip #6: Target your lower part of your abs. They are an
important part of the equation, but easily neglected. Incorporate V-Ups,
reverse crunches, suspended knee raises and hip raises into your exercise
routine to target those lower ab muscles.
Tight Abs Tips #7: Challenge your core often. Don't limit your abdominal
exercise to the gym, incorporate core strengthening during daily life and
throughout each workout. A strong core is the foundation for flat, tight abs.
There you have it! Seven tips that, when diligently applied, will help you shed
the fat and tighten your abs.
But, keep in mind that your results will be seriously hindered if you do the
same exercise routine over and over. Your abs need a progressive challenge in
order to transform. This means new exercises, different resistance and
increased challenge.
Call or email today to get started on a program that will challenge you,
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Instant Ab Flattener |
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How would you like to
improve the look of your stomach in a matter of seconds? Simple. Don't slouch.
When you slouch, with shoulders rounded forward, your stomach pooches out.
Instead, push your shoulders back, chest up, and pull your abdominals in. And
just like that you look slimmer, and by keeping your abs pulled in you are
strengthening your core. |
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Meetup.com |
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If you would like to attend some free health and
fitness activities, then check out the
Fitness
Together Meetup.com group. It's free to join, and by joining,
you will have access to our calendar of events, and be notified when new
activities are scheduled. Our last event was a bootcamp workout in the
park with about 20 people. It was a great workout and a lot of fun!
Anyone can join at
meetup.com. You don't have to be a Fitness Together client and there
is no charge or fee. |
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Recipe of the Month |
Healthy Winter Hash
This simple recipe is the perfect meal for a chilly winter day. It is packed
with tender vegetables, filled with protein and can be made with chicken or as a
vegetarian dish. Serve it with a salad for a quick and healthy meal that the
whole family will love.
Yield: 6 servings
Here's what you need...
• 2 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 large carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 cups chicken, cooked and cubed (or 1 package firm tofu, drained and cubed)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 can low fat chili
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large bowl combine all of the vegetables and chicken. Drizzle the
olive oil and mix to coat. Add the thyme, salt and garlic powder.
3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet, and cover well with foil. Bake
for 30-40 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
4. Remove the foil and turn on the broiler. Broil until the vegetables
are nicely browned, about 8 minutes.
5. Top each serving with a scoop of warmed chili.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 230 calories, 4g fat, 28g
carbohydrate, 6g fiber, and 20g protein.
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Fitness Together 951-302-2995 |
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Ed FerrellAs owner, manager and head trainer of Fitness Together - Temecula,
I have found that there is nothing more rewarding than helping my clients reach
their personal fitness goals. It goes far beyond helping them to lose weight and
feel better about themselves. I have seen lives completely changed when clients
learn and apply proper nutrition and exercise to their lifestyles.
No one I know has ever regretted losing weight and getting in better shape. The
improvements and enjoyment that clients experience in their daily lives as a
result of their personal training is why I do this. I may work with each client
less than an hour a day, but I known they are enjoying the benefits of their
improved energy, health and fitness all day long -- and that's what its all
about. Without your health, nothing else matters.
Contact Us
Fitness Together
31045 Temecula Pkwy. #103
Temecula, CA 92592
951-302-2995
www.fttemecula.com
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Quote of the Month
Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You
can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.
- David Lloyd George
Health Trivia
With each decade after age 30 the body will lose an average of 5-7 pounds in
lean body mass (muscle).
Healthy Humor
Books on exercise are selling by the thousands.
And there's a reason for this. It's a lot easier to read than it is to
exercise.
Health Tip
Strength training can prevent muscle loss and reverse previous loss by
building new muscle. More muscle means more stamina, more energy and better
health overall. Strength training also preserves bone density, lowers blood
pressure and helps to maintain a proper weight.
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