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- In Home Personal Training - Are You Using The Stability Ball In Your Workout Routine? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Marc OuelletteStability balls are one of the most innovative ways to exercise. This round ball will catch every one's fancy due to their shape and very attractive colors. The real benefit of the stability ball, which was introduced by a group of Swiss medical therapists, is a substitute of support during ...
Views: 1505 - In Home Fitness - How To Stop Making Common Exercise and Training Excuses - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Marc OuelletteExercise and training programs can take some motivation and effort in order to make into a habit. Building such a habit out of exercising can be pretty difficult especially if you see it as just some other task that needs to be done. Looking at a fitness program this way can easily make one give ...
Views: 1526 - Personal Fitness - Discover The Secrets Of Water And Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Marc OuelletteThe human body is made up of over 75% of water, and as we all know, we cannot live without water. The fact is we can only survive for a total of 3 days without water. Water has however, been replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments. Keep in mind that water ...
Views: 1439 - Benefits Of Strength Training With A Personal Trainer - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Marc OuelletteThere are times in your life that you might want to have the help of a personal trainer, and doing strength training exercises is certainly one of those times. This is a situation in which a personal trainer can really help you get the most out of your fitness goals and can really help you ...
Views: 1611 - Personal Training In CT - How To Find Time To Get In Shape While Working Full-Time - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Marc OuelletteMost people know how important exercise is to a healthy lifestyle. By exercising regularly, you can lose excess weight, tone muscles and defeat depression. However, if you work 40 or more hours a week, finding time to exercise can be challenging. If you want to exercise more regularly, the ...
Views: 1609 - Certified Personal Trainer In CT - How To Incorporate Fitness Into Your Life Without Breaking The Bank - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Marc OuelletteIncorporating exercise into your life to increase your fitness level is a great way to stay healthy. Something that may be holding you back is a lack of extra money, but in reality you do not need much money, if any at all in order to get a great workout. The following article will give you some ...
Views: 1546(1 vote) - Online Personal Training - 7 Keys Reasons You Should Start Exercising For Good Health - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Marc OuelletteMany of us need to follow an exercise program, in order to remain healthy. Below, you'll find seven good reasons why you should start exercising now. 1. Contributes to fat loss: It is well proven from scientific research all over the world that physical exercise contributes to weight loss. ...
Views: 1448 - Personal Fitness - How To Exercise At Home And Still See Great Results - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Marc OuelletteAlthough many people plan to get fit every year, very few do. One of the primary reasons people don't improve their fitness is that they think they need to go to the gym to get in shape. Going to the gym is great if you can afford it and have the time to go regularly, but you can get in better ...
Views: 1430 - Personal Training - Exercising Is The Most Effective Method For Controlling Cholesterol Levels - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Marc OuelletteCholesterol is something that is in every human being. This is just one of the many things that are produced by the person in order to function properly. Unfortunately, eating food and drinking alcohol that is high in sugar, fat and oil may do more harm than good to a person. The individual ...
Views: 1367 - Online Personal Trainer - Top 5 Exercises For Getting The Most Out Of Your Workout - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Marc OuelletteMany of us are limited in our time to workout. Because of this fact, we need a workout plan that includes just a few exercises. The five exercises below are the best five you can possibly do in order to have an effective workout plan. The single most effective exercise you can do for your ...
Views: 1349 - Online Personal Fitness Training - 6 Steps for An Effective Strength Training Routine - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Marc OuelletteMany people get excited about strength training when they learn about the major ways it can improve their athletic performance. By following the tips in this article, you will be able to train effectively and to maximize your improvements in strength and speed. Focus on good form when you are ...
Views: 1439 - Personal Fitness - Using Weight Training To Optimize Your Fitness Plan - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Marc OuelletteMost people start their fitness efforts with an aerobic exercise routine. While aerobic exercise has many benefits, a good long-term weight-training program can improve not only your aerobic performance but also your overall health. Using proper form is crucial not only to getting the most ...
Views: 1547 - Certified Fitness Trainer - Are You are Truly Satisfied with Your Current Level of Fitness? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Marc OuelletteAre you wondering if you are as healthy as you could be? Have you been considering that you may need to modify your lifestyle to be healthier? This guide has some simple questions to help you determine where you should focus your efforts. Have you recently had a physical examination by a ...
Views: 1536(2 votes) - Certified Personal Trainer CT - 8 Creative Ways To Improve Your Workouts - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Marc OuelletteRegular workouts can often become boring and less effective as time passes. This article contains a few tips to help spice up your exercise regimen. 1. Try interval training. Interval training involves pushing yourself as hard as you can for a few minutes before returning to a slower pace ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - Personal Trainer Training - How I Will Help You Burn More Calories In Less Time - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWhen I work with my clients, one of the key elements that I incorporate into all of our workouts is INTENSITY. In my view, intensity is the most critical aspect of any exercise regime and can mean the difference between someone who reaches their goals and someone who doesn't. Increasing your ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Personal Training - The Top Ways To Being Successful At Getting Fit - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Marc OuelletteGetting fit is a very important decision in someone's life. It not only has physical and mental benefits, but it can also make a huge difference in your health as well. So when deciding to get fit, keep the following information in mind in order to be successful. The first thing that you want ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Private Fitness Trainer – I Have My First Home Gym - So What Now? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIf you have your modest equipment set up or a full-blown exercise room, but don’t know where to start here are a few tips to help you. It is wise to consult a doctor to get cleared to exercise and advice on healthy eating. Most people don’t understand how important this first step is, ...
Views: 1601 - Personal Training - Circuit Strength Training For Muscle Toning - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Marc OuellettePeople undertake circuit strength training for all sorts of reasons, but muscle toning is probably the biggest one of all. There’s no doubt that people who take the time to focus on the muscles in their body and honing them to a chiseled state are probably among the most fit people. We can ...
Views: 1345 - Personal Trainer - Are You Adding Good Quality Foods To Your Diet? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIn strength training, your diet is one of the most effective weapons you can have if you want to achieve maximum potential. Diet is so important to the fitness training individual, as it not only supplies the body with the energy needed to perform your exercises as well as giving you the ...
Views: 1217 - Home Trainer - Healthy Eating Options For Losing Weight - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWith all the fad diets on the market, it is easy to receive conflicting information about the right foods for weight loss. This is often confusing and frustrating, especially when the foods you are eating do not lead to the numbers you want to see on the scale. What it all comes down to is ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - Personal Fitness - How To Lose Weight The Easy Way - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIf you desire to lose weight, it can be tempting to fall victim by looking for unrealistic ways to weight loss. You might be considering some of these unhealthy ways to lose your unwanted weight, but keep in mind that there are much healthier alternatives. Diet pills and fad diets are not ...
Views: 1505 - In Home Personal Training - 5 Strength Training Tips And Why It's Great For A Woman - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Marc OuelletteMen aren’t the only ones who can build a great body. Strength training for a woman is a great way to lose weight, get fit, and look great. An effective strength training program won’t make a woman look muscular necessarily, but adds lean muscle. This is one reason why many women hesitate to ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Private Personal Trainer - Nutritional Facts To Help You Obtain Your Dream Body! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Marc OuellettePersonal trainers understand that nutrition in your fitness training program is very important for anyone serious about getting lean. Good nutrition is essential for a healthy life, but it is most important for a fitness enthusist who is looking to lose weight, burn fat and add lean muscle ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Certified Personal Trainer - Using Resistance Bands In Your Stomach Exercise Routine - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Marc OuelletteUsing resistance bands can be an effective component of any workout routine, and stomach exercises are no exception. There are a number of exercises targeting the midsection that incorporate resistance bands. Resistance bands come in a variety of difficulties, usually indicated by the color ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - Private Fitness Trainer – I Have My First Home Gym-What Now? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIf you have your modest equipment set up or a full-blown exercise room, but don’t know where to start here are a few tips to help you. It is wise to consult a doctor to get cleared to exercise and advice on healthy eating. Most people don’t understand how important this first step is, ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Fitness Trainer Shelton, CT - 5 Strength Training Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Marc OuelletteStrength training or any type of exercise can be intimidating for a beginner. Especially going to the gym for the first time, or trying new exercises at home by yourself. Provided below are some tips that can help you get started on strength training and gain confidence in your workout ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Personal Trainer Shelton, CT - Top Benefits Of Strength Training For A Healthier You - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Marc OuelletteThe benefits of a good strength training program are almost endless. It can lessen disease, strengthen bones, promote healthier joints and most importantly, having a stronger and leaner body. In this article I want to point out the ways strength training can help improve your lifestyle now ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Private Personal Training - How Are The Pounds On Your Body Hindering Your Weight Loss Efforts? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIndividuals who are overweight experience a multitude of physical and mental hassles on a daily basis. Dealing with these hassles can cause a negative self image, and it often keeps people from ever meeting their weight loss goals. In order to lose weight, you have to accept who you are and take ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Strength Training – What Are Some Common Exercises To Shape Your Upper Body? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Marc OuelletteOver the past years there is a lot of talk about what exercises actually help build muscle and which ones don’t. When I train fitness clients one of the first things I do is to start them on a workout routine which consists of compound movements. These strength training exercises get the most ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Fitness Training - Strength Training Suggestions for Women - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIf you are interested in developing a strength training routine designed for women, this article has several tips to help you along the way. You can develop your muscles and increase your strength, leading to a healthier body. You need to do a combination of exercises to gain the greatest ...
Views: 1222(2 votes) - Fitness Training Programs - How to Lose Weight Through Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIf you are interested in losing weight, you have probably already learned a lot about what you should and should not eat. However, physical activity is just as important if you want your weight loss plan to be successful. Improving your diet without increasing your level of fitness will not give ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - Fitness Trainer - Exercise And Fitness Are The Key To Slow Aging The Natural Way - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Marc OuelletteThe aging process involves many changes to your body and mind that you want to try to avoid if you can. Maintaining your fitness level into old age is one powerful way to put off these changes for years. Consider the advice below to see how you can stay healthy and independent as you age. As ...
Views: 1203(2 votes) - Personal Training – Use Better Nutrition To Help Yourself Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Marc OuelletteToo many people who need to lose some weight find themselves struggling with doing so. With so much advice out there, it can be hard to know what to believe and what to ignore, so people end up flailing around and not making any progress. One important part of weight loss that can help give ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Exercise Tips - Best Exercises To Build Muscle Size - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteMany people workout without really knowing what exercises really add muscle size. All workouts will help you add some muscle, but certain ones add considerable amount of muscle mass. I like to call these the basic exercises for getting big. Most beginners should start out with these first ...
Views: 1572(2 votes) - Fitness Plan - How To Follow A Fitness Plan To Get Fit - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteThere are many fitness plans out there to help you stay fit. What does it take to follow a fitness program? One of the most important steps to stay fit, is to pick a time of the day that is best for you. It's a fact that more people get better results with their exercise routine when they ...
Views: 1307(2 votes) - Fitness Tips - Fitness Tips For Senior Citizens - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteAs senior citizens get older it is very important to stay active in order to maintain overall health. Some of you cannot exercise like you use to, but you can still workout and keep safe at the same time. Here are some tips to help you. I recommend checking with your doctor if you have not ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - Exercise Tips - How To Exercise The Right Way - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteExercise should be part of your lifestyle. There are many benefits of making exercise part of your daily workout routine. Please check out these helpful hints. Cardiovascular exercises are important for many reasons. Cardio helps the lungs and heart stay strong. Also cardio aids in weight ...
Views: 1064(2 votes) - Workout Tips - Workout Schedule To Build Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWhat type of workout schedule do you need to build muscle? That is an important question to understand if you want to see progress in your exercise routines. Scheduling is something everyone should consider when starting a workout program. It is very hard to stay in a routine if you don't ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Workout Tips Revealed - The Best Ways To Work Out At A Home Gym Or Public Gym - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteHome gym or public gym is a question you should ask yourself before you consider an exercise program. Knowing this will help you determine what you will need to succeed. I have always found this to be a very important decision to make especially for beginners. You will have to ask yourself ...
Views: 1073(1 vote) - Workout Tips - What Does It Take To Build Muscle? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteThere are many programs out there showing you how to build muscle. The only problem is if you don't have the motivation to work out, you will never see any results. In order to build muscle you must have determination to exercise. The only way an individual is ever going to see good results ...
Views: 927(1 vote) - Exercise Tips - It's Now Time To Start Exercising - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteSo what's holding you back? I know there are tons of excuses not to exercise. Now I want you to think about it. If you don't start at some point, you might be hurting your chances of ever having an opportunity to get into great shape. My goal in this article is not about scaring you into ...
Views: 963(2 votes) - Weight Lifting Plans - 5 Steps On How You Can Build Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteHow you can build muscle is all about resistance training. The more resistance a person can do the larger the muscle becomes. It sounds easy but there are certain procedures an individual should follow before lifting very heavy. I will go over several steps to help you. I always have found it ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Exercise Tips - How You Can Exercise After 40 Years Old - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteSo you're now forty years old. Is this the time to start modifying your workouts? I thought it was time to write an article for people who are forty or older. When my friend turned forty years old it was not a big deal. Exercising has always been a part of his life for so long, that he never ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - Workout Plans - How You Can Workout To Get A Flatter Stomach - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteEverybody wants to have a flatter stomach. It takes discipline, simple eating habits, and the right exercise program. So where to start? I have found out that in order to look your best from working out, your abdominal muscles must be a part of your fitness program. If that's the case your ...
Views: 978 - Exercise Tips - How You Can Find Time To Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteThe hardest part about working out is finding the right time to exercise. With everything going on in your life just finding time in your schedule is hard enough. Well what if you had a proven system that worked for you? The majority of people are so busy all the time most people just don't ...
Views: 864 - Exercise Routines Revealed: The Best Way To Build Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWhy is it important to build muscle? I have found over the years and especially as we get older it is critical to exercise to maintain the muscle we have. As we get older our muscles become weak if we don't use them. That's when the problems start to occur, such as osteoporosis, arthritis and ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - Workout Routines - How You Can Get Into Great Shape - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteNowadays everybody seems to have gimmicks that they want to sell you. From workout routines to exercise machines that don't work, there are still methods that have been around forever that still work the best. Please check out below. Everybody at one time or another has purchased a gimmick ...
Views: 966 - Certified Personal Trainer - Discover The Top 5 Steps To Working Out And Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIt is almost impossible if you are working out not to see results. But if you are exercising incorrectly which means cheating, or doing exercises wrong there is a good chance you are not seeing the results you desire. There are 5 steps needed in order to see the results you desire. If these ...
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