May 16, 2014

What makes a “Most Excellent” personal training client?

Yes, you read it right.  What exactly does make the “most excellent” personal training client?  Well, this is a tough question, much like the thought process that clients must ask themselves constantly when asking the same question of hiring a personal trainer?  Trainer’s most often don’t always have the same luxury of sifting through clientele […]

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May 12, 2014

“Vibram” Barely Running

In the artice “Vibram, ‘Barefoot Running Shoe’ Company, Settles Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit”, by Huffington post editor Emily Thomas shares the story of another success made shoe company that has built their success on a foundation of lies.  As an early model “Vibram” – five finger shoe enthusiast myself, I developed a pretty loyal backing of […]

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May 3, 2014

“Ab”sessed???

Are you obsessed with the look, feel and rewarding feeling of confidence with rock hard ABS?, well you’re not alone. In reviewing a study published by the American Council on Exercise in the May edition of “IDEA Fitness Journal” – ABS! ABS! ABS!, the publication reviews the effectiveness of 16 popular AB exercises. “Tight, well-sculpted […]

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April 7, 2014

Do you, Foam Roll?

Ever feel as if your body is just dragging into the gym? I know mine is suspect to this feeling.  That’s why in the article “Roll Out to Warm Up” by Susan P. of IDEA Health and Fitness Magazine, it’s especially important to incorporate a warm up routine that wakes up your muscles and prepares […]

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December 17, 2013

9 Ways to $ave More @ the Checkout Counter

Ever wonder how to save a little more dough at the grocery checkout counter. I’ll tell you, I sure have. In an article printed in the November issue of IDEA Food & Nutrition, they share 9 excellent cost saving tips that I felt obliged to share with you. Let’s get started. Here they are….. 1) […]

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October 11, 2013

The New Science of Counting Calories

“Recent research shows why nuts, fresh fruits and uncooked foods can be attractive choices for weight-conscious clients.” According to Kadey, Matthew, MS, RD in an article produced by Idea Fitness Journal.   If you didn’t know, and I know I didn’t, the current method to determine the energy value of food is called the “Atwater” […]

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September 7, 2013

Exercise and the Autism population (Idea Fitness Journal – 2013)

As a fitness company that provides exceptional Autism fitness programing, Fitness Propelled found this article to be a phenomenal resource for all.  The article highlights multiple points which we will address below, that provide the reader with insights on how we as Fitness professionals develop the best possible fitness options for young men and women […]

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August 6, 2013

The Ultimate 10 Best Exercises for Women

http://radiomd.com/show/train-your-body/item/12200-the-ultimate-10-best-exercises-for-women In a podcast produced by the American Council on Sports Medicine’s Radio MD network, Dr. Len Kravitz, PHD, exercise physiologist for the University of New Mexico, discusses the 10 key focus areas and exercises that women emphasize on while training. Below is a summary of the focus area’s with a little Fitness Propelled (FP) […]

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