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Just In Time for Fitness

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Just In Time for Fitness
I work 60+ hours per week, how can I get a great workout in a short amount of time? 
 --  J.R. Lands, Los Al

I think most of us would agree that we would love to maximize our workouts and be more efficient.  The problem is that most of us are spending too much time doing the wrong thing and our drive for fitness quickly leaves us.  If you can accomplish 50% more in 50% less time, why do more?  High Intensity Interval Training, also known as HIIT, are workouts with short bursts of high intense exercise and short intervals of rest.  

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The “BUZZ” word about Fitness: Caffeine

Tuesday, June 15, 2010


As an avid runner, I remember reading an article a few years ago about the positive effects of caffeine on fitness performance.  Is this true? How can caffeine effect on your fitness program? – Alan Grant, Z Pizza – Seal Beach 

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Kettle….What?

Tuesday, June 15, 2010


“I have been working out for years but feel like I have hit a plateau.  I am currently training for a tri-athalon in support for the Evelyn Grace Foundation and need a program that is dynamic and will get me in great shape for my event.  I have been hearing about kettlebells training. Is it a good exercise program?“ -Bobbie Doyle, Seal Beach 

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What do I Eat after a Workout?

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Out of the three options of foods there are two that should be eaten after a workout, Protein and Carbohydrates. Fat needs to be left off the after workout menu! 

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What is Functional Exercise - Paul Chek

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

1. Comparable reflex profile (Righting and Equilibrium reflexes)
When moving across any object, stable (earth) or unstable (surf board), the body uses reflexes to maintain your upright posture. People with brain and spinal cord injuries often have to perform certain exercises to restore these reflex actions. Athletes needing particular reflex responses can use specific exercises to target the reflex profile they need to improve. 

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