tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88743984372492971792024-03-05T09:51:38.683-05:00got drive?Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-33435075386035702322011-12-26T22:38:00.004-05:002011-12-27T01:33:02.696-05:00Choosing a trainer: Staff vs. independent<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAXpZ019JlsFSwtpiII0S-J56mfZqeWKH5XKoRnehuqJxITPvbENR4TFMzVm0NDXHdDuHxh1jfbz2HOz3ZWeVmMsIzccVNdKHzfrONmrorXfZs9rIy-Zk__aVn8TTxz_pNjDBpxqkPvc/s1600/personal+trainer_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAXpZ019JlsFSwtpiII0S-J56mfZqeWKH5XKoRnehuqJxITPvbENR4TFMzVm0NDXHdDuHxh1jfbz2HOz3ZWeVmMsIzccVNdKHzfrONmrorXfZs9rIy-Zk__aVn8TTxz_pNjDBpxqkPvc/s200/personal+trainer_.jpg" width="200"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have been a gym-goer for the last 10 years, but only recently have I gained understanding of how greedy corporate gyms really are. Working as a staff trainer for the past few months has really opened my eyes to the differences of the working conditions of in-house trainers vs. independent trainers. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Let's say you are looking for a trainer. I believe you should look for an independent trainer rather than a staff trainer. Here is why:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/12/choosing-trainer-staff-vs-independent.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-5319252566518951512011-07-13T22:33:00.001-04:002011-07-13T22:34:58.367-04:00Workout on the road<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfqYh31R7n9mF418AtYloaitMCoC5Ti9jAR5gVfQSb9zAl2paV2YU5nx99grwk0b6AW-7X63qQMg-4rztXiGu1DpepiBrbrAVE1lEMVmkf59wwKdjLPTjRAc6kXxPjBvo57DD00l2YrA/s1600/workout+on+the+road.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfqYh31R7n9mF418AtYloaitMCoC5Ti9jAR5gVfQSb9zAl2paV2YU5nx99grwk0b6AW-7X63qQMg-4rztXiGu1DpepiBrbrAVE1lEMVmkf59wwKdjLPTjRAc6kXxPjBvo57DD00l2YrA/s1600/workout+on+the+road.jpg"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image by <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=2280" target="_blank">digitalart</a></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">In a few days we'll be hittin' the road to move cross-country! We've been to the gym for eight days straight now, and I definitely need a day off. Yet, I am worried about what four days on the road with little physical activity and less than ideal food will do to my performance and physique. Provided I have the energy to exercise I plan to do this mini-workout at least a couple of times until I get the chance to hit the gym again. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/07/workout-on-road.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-20651922791005566482011-07-11T02:56:00.001-04:002011-07-11T02:59:27.611-04:009 elements that make for a good workout:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mrg.bz/IyaBZ1" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://mrg.bz/IyaBZ1"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a list of ideas that can make your workouts even better:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Having a plan for your workout. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">- Eating appropriately prior to working out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
- Dressing comfortably (including comfortable shoes). </div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/07/9-things-that-make-for-good-workout.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-13463648884878385562011-07-10T02:55:00.003-04:002011-07-10T03:57:42.184-04:00Rant: "Functional training" is bogus (Yes, I said it!)<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/13fbecec4aa591cf82ab1efaee7d611d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/13fbecec4aa591cf82ab1efaee7d611d.jpg"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/andrewmalone/" target="_blank">Andrew Malone</a>.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Functional training has roots in physical therapy where patients receive therapy to improve function lost due to disease or injury. Functional training is, similar to therapy, geared towards improving ADL (activities of daily living). But people striving to improve performance or body composition should do a lot more challenging work than people in rehab. Has the human race physically deteriorated so much that it is necessary to introduce exercise to make housework and carrying groceries easier?</span></div><div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"></span></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/07/rant-functional-training-is-bogus-yes-i.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-690666250249176162011-07-09T01:15:00.002-04:002011-07-10T04:00:16.756-04:003 redundant fitness gadgets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">T-Core</span>:<br>
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What can this thing do that weighted crunches can’t? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br>
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/lAlx9ZWCRPw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br>
</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/07/3-redundant-fitness-gadgets.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-39791106892423322312011-07-07T14:10:00.002-04:002011-07-07T14:59:13.746-04:00Pass up on these refreshing drinks<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySLKuok2UEcd9oGQkR-RO4xudW4J6oF9mPXMnTEDwVajzffaeMPjTZcAK4UNLwDJV2Dfjkwkyk2f6WqAqG9xv85QvyvvuaTTpT9Wtrml9HTqOFlZTpb2oKiKx_MbSQCyfxW3btXeebtc/s1600/unhealthy+drinks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySLKuok2UEcd9oGQkR-RO4xudW4J6oF9mPXMnTEDwVajzffaeMPjTZcAK4UNLwDJV2Dfjkwkyk2f6WqAqG9xv85QvyvvuaTTpT9Wtrml9HTqOFlZTpb2oKiKx_MbSQCyfxW3btXeebtc/s1600/unhealthy+drinks.jpg"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cafemama/" target="_blank">Sarah Gilbert</a>.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">These tempting tasty treats are bad for your health and your figure. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br>
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"></span></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/07/pass-up-on-these-refreshing-drinks.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-76203062966911148642011-07-06T03:05:00.003-04:002011-07-06T03:26:23.404-04:006-minute total body workout. Really?<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACpEMZq2FC8HCX_bG-CzXauKEs1jD8oYxRwH_8qY3G_1L0eLUsY4RTofDUuHrkrVt0T9nHQhTUhWi706HmyGc2-njtR2kM4TOq_ubH6WILfdPCSLoqcYHeZ3Gv-PboimA3oigkCkQ5Rs/s1600/total+body+workout.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhACpEMZq2FC8HCX_bG-CzXauKEs1jD8oYxRwH_8qY3G_1L0eLUsY4RTofDUuHrkrVt0T9nHQhTUhWi706HmyGc2-njtR2kM4TOq_ubH6WILfdPCSLoqcYHeZ3Gv-PboimA3oigkCkQ5Rs/s1600/total+body+workout.png"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">You can do better than this.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Check out <span id="goog_179443602"></span>this video<span id="goog_179443603"></span> from the Oxygen website: <a href="http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/Jamie-Easons-6-minute-workout.aspx" target="_blank">Jamie Eason's 6-minute workout</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">"All you need is a set of dumbbells to do these four form-sculpting moves."</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/07/6-minute-total-body-workout-really.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-38954902472388051182011-07-04T04:45:00.003-04:002011-07-04T04:50:12.972-04:00Training for your body type<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEshzUDzG26aOZSgCvtPNKFY-JNNghWz3QoRfytMTr8N-enboYFhuo4njHZiH-tSMuKBEt_aktS1Ah74P678XjhMtZ2n41GYCzo2xrOllQe_DwB_SdmLUKsg25zXVHO8WVBm4twr35QvE/s1600/training+body+types+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEshzUDzG26aOZSgCvtPNKFY-JNNghWz3QoRfytMTr8N-enboYFhuo4njHZiH-tSMuKBEt_aktS1Ah74P678XjhMtZ2n41GYCzo2xrOllQe_DwB_SdmLUKsg25zXVHO8WVBm4twr35QvE/s1600/training+body+types+2.png"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The theories around psychological traits and somatotypes, or body build, are considered outdated. Yet, evidence exist that different body types tend to excel in different fields of sports and respond differently to various forms of exercise. </div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/07/training-for-your-body-type.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-16426923639932688532011-07-03T03:49:00.000-04:002011-07-03T03:49:55.613-04:00Major goals and minor goals<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7uGPa_rgrAFriL91wly699YoF-02zEHgqMlKom6nhMUXZ7ajRjuQC_UNWRenKFkUNN61BUFn6Y_szccNBMBhIb7BDX7t4f22J9XGbBANdY-i6WrAaLNoUA8w4MldT5ZDXHN46hGFUZSE/s1600/impossible-is-nothing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7uGPa_rgrAFriL91wly699YoF-02zEHgqMlKom6nhMUXZ7ajRjuQC_UNWRenKFkUNN61BUFn6Y_szccNBMBhIb7BDX7t4f22J9XGbBANdY-i6WrAaLNoUA8w4MldT5ZDXHN46hGFUZSE/s1600/impossible-is-nothing.jpg"></a></div>Whether your goal is to lose fat mass, increase muscle mass, run a marathon, or compete in fitness, your ultimate goal may seem overwhelming at first. There is no need to feel discouraged even if you are far from reaching your main goal.<br>
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</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/07/major-goals-and-minor-goals.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-885369826095269252011-06-30T00:11:00.003-04:002011-06-30T00:17:26.828-04:00Being fat is the norm (and we think it's normal)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhRNgIDX_IdbwlgKDnll0g2bfrw1htAa9IP01raYOYCFB1n35k3tKiymmxnHcmRQ-jvtXlHU6teukhLBYmi0WFwa5rw-0TRVJRf3pVasGaIsdnZ5jF8VSafV6CUIsalbEx2mx9Vs_PnA/s1600/fat+people.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhRNgIDX_IdbwlgKDnll0g2bfrw1htAa9IP01raYOYCFB1n35k3tKiymmxnHcmRQ-jvtXlHU6teukhLBYmi0WFwa5rw-0TRVJRf3pVasGaIsdnZ5jF8VSafV6CUIsalbEx2mx9Vs_PnA/s1600/fat+people.png"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image by greenphile.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Two-thirds of of American adults are overweight or obese. With overweight being more prevalent than healthy weight, the perception of what is considered "normal" weight is skewed. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/being-fat-is-norm-and-we-think-its.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-76686442418628466772011-06-28T04:05:00.001-04:002011-06-28T04:07:35.131-04:00Lower medical expenses by making the right choices?<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i1etV6Zj0g_JDmyPoANQxFI1haqL4K5bPYQkl6OVLyb-YeDQ7R-t6Heqy5HnJM_B-dShLGQQwtPeJUFSB3wnmIhxAnvisoZPLxcKcI6S2CoUiosJO-WjNBbBrJU_bAZwQBSs2j6WJLA/s1600/medical+expenses.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i1etV6Zj0g_JDmyPoANQxFI1haqL4K5bPYQkl6OVLyb-YeDQ7R-t6Heqy5HnJM_B-dShLGQQwtPeJUFSB3wnmIhxAnvisoZPLxcKcI6S2CoUiosJO-WjNBbBrJU_bAZwQBSs2j6WJLA/s1600/medical+expenses.png"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image by m_bartosch</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Every year billions of dollars are spent on treating preventable lifestyle diseases. It is expected that by 2018, more than 20% of medical expenses will go to treating obesity-related diseases. It is estimated that average yearly medical expenses will amount to $8,315 for an obese individual, compared to $5,855 for a healthy weight individual. An obese individual will have 30% higher medical expenses than a healthy weight individual. </span></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/lower-medical-expenses-by-making-right.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-34174605567369068072011-06-27T02:21:00.010-04:002011-07-10T04:13:56.002-04:00Sling training (a.k.a. suspension training)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIroz1Dsqn69QToGRI705nYE7o5Fn3U4LLSuXRNuMJ_38ZNAZXX2id3KBHuPccF3Ag-JfGprjkkBIkKy6arXGaC29fFSnGk69UVlFht9R31WoN_c4ZmUzIasKH4LE66EeKzbOu9kGGpGI/s1600/suspension+training+picture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIroz1Dsqn69QToGRI705nYE7o5Fn3U4LLSuXRNuMJ_38ZNAZXX2id3KBHuPccF3Ag-JfGprjkkBIkKy6arXGaC29fFSnGk69UVlFht9R31WoN_c4ZmUzIasKH4LE66EeKzbOu9kGGpGI/s1600/suspension+training+picture.JPG"></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US">I love the versatility of sling training. A simple pair of adjustable ropes can be used to train virtually any body part. There are several commercial suspension systems available. Some of the best known are TRX, Jungle Gym XT, Vegas Pro Straps, and </span><span lang="EN-US">Redcord.</span><span lang="EN-US"> </span><br>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/sling-training-aka-suspesion-training.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-9889300132644376372011-06-25T03:49:00.006-04:002011-06-25T04:11:11.672-04:00Thoughts on physical self-image and body satisfaction<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://mrg.bz/xIuBbi" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://mrg.bz/xIuBbi"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US">As my husband and I were doing our weekly grocery shopping a woman working in the deli section made a joke about how I made her feel bad about herself. According to her, next to me she looks fat. Trying to be polite I laughed along with her, but I found the situation quite bizarre. I’m not sure if she was trying to pay me a compliment or if she really meant what she said. I cannot wrap my head around the idea that just by existing and minding my own business, I made someone feel self-conscious.</span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br>
</span></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/thoughts-on-physical-self-image-and.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-85086444489781558042011-06-22T04:06:00.007-04:002011-06-22T04:19:21.574-04:00The fitness industry loves your money<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_631572553"></span><span id="goog_631572554"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image by digitalart.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">So you want to gain muscle and trim the fat. You have heard the hype about some personal trainer online who invented <i>the</i> formula to get strong and muscular. Also, you have heard that the supplements X and Y are supposed to make you grow like weed in just 12 weeks (they are endorsed by Mr. Olympia so they must work), and that supplement Z will make you shed fat in no time. But then you ask yourself: Can I achieve similar or better results without spending a fortune on unproven products and theories? I think that with some effort you can. And since you have already decided to get fitter you must be ready to do work, so why not spend some time educating yourself on the topic of diet and exercise?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/fitness-industry-loves-your-money.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-47276933254537174432011-06-19T21:11:00.006-04:002011-06-19T21:24:40.792-04:00Progress pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDGgBpM_SCb0TvF9fYWeWG1-EPfpcRW22BijSscoj4kMgjXi9xDkMXzi7TjRFX5kvmmp2G9iJFSplqLIFzf4WoyXWQBsXTWk0WhdEoSM9GliTtrIjKrlBY18F6Hiise9mPUlun_0W0_U/s1600/progress+upper+body+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDGgBpM_SCb0TvF9fYWeWG1-EPfpcRW22BijSscoj4kMgjXi9xDkMXzi7TjRFX5kvmmp2G9iJFSplqLIFzf4WoyXWQBsXTWk0WhdEoSM9GliTtrIjKrlBY18F6Hiise9mPUlun_0W0_U/s400/progress+upper+body+front.jpg" width="400"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love looking at old photos and seeing how my body has developed over time. When I started working out seriously in 2006 I never thought I would have the results I have had so far. Best of all - it's 100% natural.<br>
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</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/progress-pictures.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-64551890204871168422011-06-18T03:16:00.007-04:002011-06-23T01:10:39.752-04:00Training for results<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDFrE6ZwfwmAGY0DxAazveYi6xeRC5oVlcI_iwz7RnSsvRg8ibxdZ3MLHedTy1HBR1HkoNhTQawr2FU7w_JLnsJ_x4Lz-ZYdEMcC9LZFMQSDxp6FRYxXFOdJ-9JYPifFPZu20T3cBe3M/s1600/training+for+results.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDFrE6ZwfwmAGY0DxAazveYi6xeRC5oVlcI_iwz7RnSsvRg8ibxdZ3MLHedTy1HBR1HkoNhTQawr2FU7w_JLnsJ_x4Lz-ZYdEMcC9LZFMQSDxp6FRYxXFOdJ-9JYPifFPZu20T3cBe3M/s200/training+for+results.jpg" width="200"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image by Simon Howden.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"> “Will I get a toned body by going for a walk twice a week?” </span><span lang="EN-US">“</span><span lang="EN-US">Will I get a bubble butt by doing the elliptical every day?”</span><span lang="EN-US"> I hear questions like that more often than Djokovic wins a match. (Go Nole!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"></span></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/training-for-results.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-22676247192400170952011-06-15T23:58:00.005-04:002011-06-16T03:21:05.383-04:00All calories are not created equal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mrg.bz/akBIJn" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="http://mrg.bz/akBIJn" width="200"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A calorie is a calorie? Not quite when it comes to what happens after we ingest them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/all-calories-are-not-created-equal.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-7307829694676700392011-06-14T01:31:00.005-04:002011-06-14T01:47:18.512-04:00Nobody starts out fit and muscular<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Result of years of dedication to fitness</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">I remember when I first started going into the weightlifting section of the gym. I was anxious and worried that everyone would look at me thinking I was a weakling who had no clue what she was doing. There were not many women in the weightlifting area, if any at all. I felt certain that everyone was looking at me because I was doing something wrong or because I didn't "belong" there. </div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/nobody-starts-out-fit-and-muscular.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-49581501862092526872011-06-12T15:43:00.001-04:002011-06-12T15:45:17.548-04:00Lifting straps<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPAZo3PPujow5tQO0z6UeiJ7h88WwG7AXNRfM4cK9Fc308NQFK_gO-gs3EH8_F8-o_yys_Da7gb86ed_tCCRppgcnouBDvqOTa2OOprs04d3CwyNUoFIVWDMqEoxyaLRL0jxZ1mVqsLk/s1600/litfting+straps.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPAZo3PPujow5tQO0z6UeiJ7h88WwG7AXNRfM4cK9Fc308NQFK_gO-gs3EH8_F8-o_yys_Da7gb86ed_tCCRppgcnouBDvqOTa2OOprs04d3CwyNUoFIVWDMqEoxyaLRL0jxZ1mVqsLk/s200/litfting+straps.png" width="200"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Traditional lifting straps are two strips, usually made of cotton or leather. The end of each strip has a small loop into which the opposite end of the strip goes into, creating a larger loop. By tightening the strap (large loop) around the wrist and wrapping the long part of the strap around the bar, some of the weight lifted will be transferred to the wrist. This results in an increase in the amount of weight one is able to lift, provided that the grip is the weakest link. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">While some consider the use of lifting straps useful, others think straps hinder the development of grip strength. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/lifting-straps.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-48796301587376526312011-06-10T02:29:00.000-04:002011-06-10T02:29:34.508-04:00Have you considered getting a new workout buddy…<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:HyphenationZone>21</w:HyphenationZone> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>NO-BOK</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">… and saving a life at the same time? 4 million cats and dogs are euthanized every year in the US. If you are considering getting a pet, please consider adopting from a shelter. There are millions of dogs out there looking for new homes.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"></span></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/have-you-considered-getting-new-workout.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-65422905336762572632011-06-06T17:18:00.001-04:002011-06-06T19:45:07.352-04:00No gym? No problem!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Have you considered taking your workout outside now that summer is here? You don't need a lot of equipment to have a great workout. Switch up your workouts from time to time. Variation helps motivation. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br>
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Check out these videos for inspiration:</div><br>
<a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/no-gym-no-problem.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-955960130754195842011-06-03T15:34:00.002-04:002011-06-03T15:41:21.789-04:00Exercise during stressful times<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvL5CDiaSlfdLY7DgmQ0dIQtYlMF1j8johTVVn51XElcvF0m9VykerWOr0sz9io7GBP5izTKrE4uDnlNiB8IATJOdKP785IVm_7EMYjVgUtp1GpI59Kz80BtjtpgFuV03KUTXy7-mdyNc/s1600/stress_exercise_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvL5CDiaSlfdLY7DgmQ0dIQtYlMF1j8johTVVn51XElcvF0m9VykerWOr0sz9io7GBP5izTKrE4uDnlNiB8IATJOdKP785IVm_7EMYjVgUtp1GpI59Kz80BtjtpgFuV03KUTXy7-mdyNc/s200/stress_exercise_1.JPG" width="59"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't skip your workouts during stressful periods in your life. Exercise helps in dealing with stress in several ways. It promotes well-being, and it can be a distraction from stressful factors in our lives. Let your workout time be time you take for yourself and your health and well-being. Leave your problems outside of the gym and focus on your workout. In times when you feel there are issues in you life you are not in control of, let your workouts be the factor in your life you <i>are</i> in control of. It will make you feel more in control of your life.<br>
</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/06/exercise-during-stressful-times.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-53875662901946140682011-05-30T03:17:00.007-04:002011-05-30T03:35:27.686-04:00Big belly no hindrance<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DLhF77sk6G76ff6H_89C8MERmuYFU4NaRXa-CDd-az8yhfdO3xQJU3eR8-9nP5OUs9M9JW1K-gOMGG7VpKjaOnig5gEiVu_IjkzI9T0reIQPFBStlUu0Fn7aCIoaPZ3Fg9n9LNrrTDo/s1600/pregnant_fitness.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DLhF77sk6G76ff6H_89C8MERmuYFU4NaRXa-CDd-az8yhfdO3xQJU3eR8-9nP5OUs9M9JW1K-gOMGG7VpKjaOnig5gEiVu_IjkzI9T0reIQPFBStlUu0Fn7aCIoaPZ3Fg9n9LNrrTDo/s1600/pregnant_fitness.JPG"></a></div><span id="goog_280870914"></span><span id="goog_280870915"></span>I am fascinated and impressed by these pregnant ladies working out with a big pregnant belly. Judging by some of the comments to these videos, some people seem to think that exercising during pregnancy can be harmful, when in fact there are few exercises and activities that are contraindicated in a healthy pregnancy.<br>
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</div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/05/big-belly-no-hindrance.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-23231664830762871312011-05-29T01:45:00.001-04:002011-05-29T01:50:26.430-04:00Fiber is your friend!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchNDtIpsQyYUrFGStlIor5WG4s2AAtETMxIPqa353GfMizcM1_ibhxflm_IHY_anA74sz6nLwWt8t6d57_w1jjkK0MaRnnec2TTRKWf3Vd78MHQw8B0HkVFHhlgX-vtQ4I8fPtK_AP68/s1600/wutumeandisn128507679707031250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchNDtIpsQyYUrFGStlIor5WG4s2AAtETMxIPqa353GfMizcM1_ibhxflm_IHY_anA74sz6nLwWt8t6d57_w1jjkK0MaRnnec2TTRKWf3Vd78MHQw8B0HkVFHhlgX-vtQ4I8fPtK_AP68/s200/wutumeandisn128507679707031250.jpg" width="200"></a></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ingesting 20-30 g of fiber daily has several benefits:</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br>
</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- It promotes intestinal health and regular bowel movements </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- It may lower your risk of cancers of the digestive system, pancreatic cancer, and even breast cancer </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "inherit","serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1,2,3</span> </span></sup></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">- It decreases your risk of developing heart disease due to its ability to lower cholesterol </span><span style="font-size: small;"><sup><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "inherit","serif"; line-height: 115%;">4</span></sup></span></div><a href="http://gotdrive.blogspot.com/2011/05/fiber-is-your-friend.html#more">Continue reading >></a>Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001346723033383888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8874398437249297179.post-56065020089088463162011-05-28T01:03:00.001-04:002011-05-29T01:54:53.215-04:00To my one and only;<div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP29uMemD2TmKmX1C68aBrVOl1ZhsQAKjlV4q8q95JWzZPXU_-7-RkmMvgROoszylhGFd_wtp92VPiqiOhteB0O12JreUGf1M8VgRWgRDPCelDCTmPnappR_s2DEbIbzjZZDL9NMAtlT4/s1600/birthdayframe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP29uMemD2TmKmX1C68aBrVOl1ZhsQAKjlV4q8q95JWzZPXU_-7-RkmMvgROoszylhGFd_wtp92VPiqiOhteB0O12JreUGf1M8VgRWgRDPCelDCTmPnappR_s2DEbIbzjZZDL9NMAtlT4/s400/birthdayframe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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