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The Top 8 Fitness Myths Exposed!

Myths of the fitness industry can act as priceless moments of humour to the personal trainer but they can also produce consistent banes of frustration as well regularly witness exercisers practicing ineffective or useless protocols on the basis of a mythical rumour. Many fitness myths come and go, however some seem as if they're here to stay. Only through dependable promotion from trainers and the fitness industry will we hopefully see these ridiculous myths finally put to bed.

Fasted Cardio For Weight Loss - Is it Worth It?

Ever thought about getting up first thing in the morning and doing some cardio training before breakfast? Many individuals perform this ritual in order to burn more body fat and attain that wonderful, lean physique! The theory behind cardio training before breakfast is that as you don't eat anything at all for perhaps 10-12 hours prior to exercise, your body will be in somewhat of a fasted state.

Weight Loss Supplements - Lose Your Money, Not Your Weight!

Supplements marketed for losing weight are a multi-billion dollar industry with so many people (mainly women) seeking the "get rich quick" solution to their weight loss desires. Unfortunately for most they are simply wasting their hard-earned money as the supplements do not do as they say on the tin.

Why Eating Breakfast is Important For Weight Loss!

I have looked over hundreds of food diaries and it is fairly common for many people to skip breakfast as they don't feel hungry then or do not have the time to eat breakfast first thing before work. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as they say, eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper! A study by the Journal of International Medical Research (2008) demonstrated three good reasons why eating breakfast is important if you are looking to lose weight.

The Slow Metabolism Myth - Not a Factor For Gaining Weight!

A common remark to justify weight gain is for one to claim that they have a slow metabolism and even though they do not eat a great deal of food, they still manage to store a lot of body fat and subsequently gain more and more weight. People are often quite surprised to discover the even though having a slow metabolism does exist in theory, it is very rare and not considered a factor at all for contributing to weight/fat gain.

Best Celebrity Workouts 1 - Supersets!

Supersets are a fantastic method of training to increase the intensity of your workouts. By increasing the intensity of a workout, we are burning more calories, more fat, losing more weight, releasing powerful fat-burning hormones and creating quality lean muscle tissue!

Ten Key Things Celebrities Do to Stay in Great Shape!

Celebrities get motivated, usually through pressure, maybe vanity, but they know they're under scrutiny, some more than others, but regardless of the stimulus, in order to exercise with the required intensity, you need to be up for it, and know why you're training so hard. Goal-setting can be a powerful motivator, so write down some short-term and longer-term goals for yourself then get to work!

Best Celebrity Workouts 2 - Tri-Sets!

As a Celebrity Personal Trainer I am constantly looking for techniques and methods to increase the intensity of my client's workouts in order for them to burn fat and achieve a lean and wonderful physique. Celebrities do not have an abundance of time, contrary to public belief, they need time efficient workouts that produce quality results. Adding on from the Best Celebrity Workouts 1 we now have an extension to super-setting with a method known as Tri-Sets.

Top Five Exercises to Achieve Awesome Celebrity Abs!

Magazines today are rife with a fascination on how celebrities keep in shape with guides as to how they diet and exercise. In my position as a celebrity trainer I use key exercises that give celebrities the best bang for their buck as many celebrities have little time to exercise on certain days when movie or tour schedules are busy. Key point: celebrity abs cannot be achieved without a quality diet.

Celebrity Diet Plan For Incredible Fat Loss Results!

You need to lose 10 lbs in two weeks for that red carpet! You have a movie premiere coming up and you're over your celebrity weight limit! Well here is a great example of a diet that a celebrity may use in order to trim up for that special occasion!

How to Achieve Gwen Stefani's Abs!

Having trained US singer Gwen Stefani for the better of the last fourteen years, I am in the best position to explain how celebrities such as Gwen Stefani get so lean and have amazing figures. So many women are asking how Gwen Stefani can obtain a six-pack after having had two children. How does Beyonce have such great legs?

The Five Worst Exercises You May Be Doing in the Gym!

Firstly there are really no "bad" exercises. There are exercises that are higher risk for little benefit and some exercises that are lower risk and maximum benefit.

Five Great Reasons For Building Your Own Home Gym!

It may seem strange for the owner of a Personal Training Studio to be promoting home gyms, but Fitness Studios and Health Clubs are not for everyone. Some people have many challenging issues that prevents them from being able to attend Studios and Health Clubs. Having a home gym provides numerous benefits and can really improve your physical conditioning and appearance.

Ten Ways to Motivate Your Workouts!

The saying that, "a change is as good as a rest" holds true for many fitness enthusiasts and the spark you may need could be a change in your fitness environment. If you're a runner then look on the internet for a new and challenging running route. Perhaps it's time for you to change fitness clubs and become stimulated with new exercise equipment.

What it Takes to Be a Celebrity Personal Trainer!

I have had the wonderful experience of working with both individuals who have more common occupations and those who hit the screens or the big stage! I've worked with actors, entertainers and singers including long-term Personal Training relationship with US singer Gwen Stefani. I'm often asked if there is a difference between training a client who has an "everyday" job and a celebrity whose figure very much plays a key role in their marketing and their image.

How Strength Training Can Eliminate Back Pain!

Experiencing back pain can be, for many, a debilitating condition, and the prospect of extended drug use to control the pain is not an inviting prospect. Many individuals are advised to get as much rest as possible and use pain killers during that time. There may be one method that many are apprehensive about undertaking in order to reduce or eliminate their back pain.

Five 'Must Know' Facts About Weight Training For Women!

Weight training will reduce the risks of osteoporosis. One thing that really frustrates me is the amount of postmenopausal women who are still performing a lot of cardio training such as walking on the treadmill, using the elliptical machine, or cycling. Billions (yes billions) of dollars are spent each year on medical care treating women with hip fractures.

Why Sit-Ups Are a Complete Waste of Time!

Everybody wants a toned mid-section, a tight waist, or a sculpted six-pack, called it what you will. In order to achieve that people are performing hundreds of situps and crunches which is completely unnecessary. Firstly a six-pack is at least 90% diet.

Five Foods You Should Be Eating Right Now For Health and Weight Loss!

Tomatoes. An antioxidant is a chemical that helps prevent cell damage to a cell's components due to oxidation. This in turn greatly reduces the risk of cancer and/or heart problems.

Five Foods You Should Rarely Eat If You Wish to Lose Weight!

French Fries French Fries are loaded with fat. The potatoes themselves are going to raise our blood sugar levels, but then you dump them in oil.

Exercise - The Greatest Orgasm?

I imagine by now you've heard of individuals who are "addicted" to exercise; people who just can't seem to get through their day without having a quality workout. How does happen?

The Ten Greatest Weight Loss Tips!

If you eat a large meal with many calories, your body will use what it needs for its processes, but the excess will be stored for energy in the form of body fat. We must avoid large spikes in insulin production which promotes body fat storage, so smaller meals are without question a must for weight loss.

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