5 WAYS TO GET GREAT ABS FASTER....

VIDEO FITNESS COACH ANITA STONE 5 WAYS TO GET GREAT ABS FASTER.... Oct 31, '09 12:04 PM for everyone No matter what your age, body type, or fitness level, we're pretty sure one of your main workout goals is to improve your abs. And why not? A flat midsection, with or without a visible six-pack, is the ultimate symbol of being fit and lean. (And yes, it looks great at the beach.) But it's not just a matter of vanityâa strong core helps stabilize your entire body. That's why every BEACHBODY WORKOUT PROGRAM includes a variety of ab-tightening exercises. Still, whatever you're doing to get fit, there's always room for improvement where the core is concerned. Here are five tips to help you to get those great abs faster than ever: Work your entire core. Your "core," the trunk muscles of your abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, is a whole system that supports your body as you stand up straight, perform everyday activities, and work out. And it's important to strengthen all these muscles, not just the rectus abdominis (the main "six-pack" muscles targeted by crunches). At the very least, you should strengthen the spinal erectors of the lower back to balance out your abs, which will help your posture and reduce the risk of back pain. Think of total-core training as increasing your functional fitnessâmeaning you won't just look better, but you'll also be able to do things better too. P90X'S CORE SYNERGISTICS WORKOUT AND CHALEAN EXTREME'S EXTREME ABS workouts are great examples of complete core workouts. Take it slow. When you're doing crunches or other ab-focused exercises, it's easy to speed up and lose proper form, especially when you start to get tired. Either you let momentum carry you through much of the movement or you pull yourself up with your back and shoulders. But you'll get the most benefit (and the least chance of injury) from your workout if you concentrate on measured, controlled movements. And keep the abdominals contracted the entire time. After all, they're the ones that should be doing the work. (Doing some Pilates-style movementsâlike CHALAN EXTREME'S PILATES ROLLUP, in which you lift your upper body to a count of 8âis a good way to train yourself to slow it down.) When you can't do any more reps with the proper form, it's time to stop. Don't overdo it. If you really want great abs, you may be tempted to grind out crunch after crunch to the exclusion of other exercises, or to do more ab-centered workouts than your fitness program recommends. But directly working your abs too often can do more harm than good. Like any muscle, the abdominals need to recover between workouts. If you find you aren't improving the number of reps you can do or the amount of weight you can handle, that's a sign that you're overtraining, and you need to cut back. Don't neglect the rest of your body. The more you work your entire body, the better it is for your abs. In fact, just about any full-body or compound movement, from push-ups to squats to deadlifts, takes a lot of ab effort. (That's the whole point behind programs like HIP HOP ABS AND REV ABSâ¢, which give you great core results without focusing on crunches.) What's more, working your full body will burn many more calories and raise your metabolism, which is important, because you also need to . . . Lose the fat to make your abs flat. No matter how much you strengthen your abdominal muscles, the only way to get a flat midsection is to lose body fat. That's going to require a diet that's high in protein and fiber, low in simple carbs, and full of bulky, nutrient-dense foods that keep you full with fewer caloriesâand of course, plenty of water. If you're on a meal plan associated with a particular workout, make sure you're really following it and not fudging here and there. (Keeping a food diary can help.) When you combine an effective full-body workout with a proper diet, getting the flat abs you've always wanted is just a matter of time.   By Ben Kallen Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: Tags: fitness, workout, form, exercise, health, bodybuilding, abs audio reply video reply Add a Comment www.videofitnesscoach.com, www.videohealthcoach.com, www.teambeachbody.com/fitnessusa, www.beachbodycoach.com/fitnessusa, www.fitness.supersitesdirect.com, www.timetogetfitrecipes.blogspot.com

LEAN FOR LIFE FOOD PLAN

VIDEO FITNESS COACH ANITA STONE LEAN FOR LIFE FOOD PLAN Oct 31, '09 12:12 PM for everyone Lean phasing in ChaLEAN Extreme has its place in the eating plan, too. As you progress through the Burn, Push, and Lean phases of your workouts, you need to fuel your body with the right foods in the proper proportions for each stage of muscle building and fat burning. You need protein for muscle, bone, and tissue growth, and healthy carbohydrates and heart-smart fats to supply you with the energy and nutrients you need to Get Extreme! But don't worryâChalene's got you covered. Besides packing her Fat-Burning Food Guide with tips and eating guidelines to help you form lifelong healthy eating habits, she's included over 80 delicious recipes that are simple to prepare and laid out for you in an easy-to-follow plan that you can customize for your caloric needs. Here's a sneak peek at what's insideâa scrumptious lunch recipe and a light chicken dish for dinner. Buh-bye to the days of fat-filled fast food. As Chalene says, "Nothing tastes as good as lean feels!" Cajun Fish Tacos 5-oz. fish filet, any type of white flaky fish Cajun seasoning 4 leaves butterleaf  or Boston lettuce 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded 1 plum tomato, diced 1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed of brine 1/4 cup store-bought salsa PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Coat fish with Cajun seasoning, place onto a baking pan, and bake for 12 to 18 minutes or until done. Drain excess juice and transfer to clean plate before cooling. Wrap fish in lettuce leaves with cabbage, cheese, and tomatoes. Serve with a side of black beans and salsa. Calories: 368  Protein: 50 g  Carbs: 24 g Fiber: 8 g  Fat Total: 11 g   Chicken Bruschetta 5-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. olive oil 1 plum tomato, diced 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, thinly sliced 1 tsp. garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups steamed green beans PREPARATION: Season chicken with onion powder and chili powder, and grill or broil with olive oil until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. To make bruschetta, combine tomatoes, basil, and minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top chicken with the bruschetta and serve with steamed green beans. Calories: 377  Protein: 48 g  Carbs: 22 g Fiber: 3 g  Fat Total: 10 g   Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: Tags: protein, lose weight, weight loss, diet, exercise, health, abs audio reply video reply Add a Comment www.videofitnesscoach.com, www.videohealthcoach.com, www.teambeachbody.com/fitnessusa, www.beachbodycoach.com/fitnessusa, www.fitness.supersitesdirect.com, www.timetogetfitrecipes.blogspot.com

"TURBO JAM" AND CHALENE JOHNSON

"TURBO JAM" AND CHALENE JOHNSON Oct 31, '09 12:20 PM for everyone Where was Chalene Johnson born? Chalene Johnson was born and raised in Michigan. She credits her mother, one of the first "Jazzercize" instructors in Michigan, as her greatest inspiration. She and her younger sister went to their mother's classes and changed the records for her between routines. You can see Jenelle in ChaLEAN Extreme, following her sister's moves and continuing their mother's passion for fitness and good health. What was Chalene's first Beachbody program? Turbo Jam. Turbo Jam  launched in August 2005 and quickly became the #1, best-selling infomercial on TV. Today, there are thousands of hardcore Turbo fans all over the world. It's even been translated into Japanese! Chalene flew to New York City to be interviewed on Gayle's show, part of the Oprah and Friends XM radio network, in October. If you know anything about Oprah Winfrey, you know that Gayle is her very best friend. Turns out, Gayle has been exercising with Turbo Jam since the summer of 2007, and recently got Oprah to do some Turbo workouts while they were on the Obama campaign trail. How many "Elite" signature moves are there in Turbo Jam? Eleven. The moves target your core and abs and are inspired by dance and martial arts, two of Chalene's lifelong interests. Each one targets a specific muscle group or body part to strengthen and sculpt your physique, and promote overall balance and core strength. How much body fat can you burn in 3 months on the ChaLEAN Extreme program? Up to 60 percent! By building lean muscle mass, you increase your metabolism and burn fat even after your workout. You lose fat and inches and get tighter and more toned because Muscle needs energy, which makes you BURN Fat! By Jude Buglewicz Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: Tags: lose weight, workout, exercise, abs, fitness, aerobics, weight loss, diet, bodybuilding audio reply video reply Add a Comment

THIS WEEK'S HEALTH HOMEWORK

HEALTHY LIVING from videofitnesscoach.com THIS WEEK'S HEALTH HOMEWORK Sep 7, '09 7:20 PM for everyone Your HEALTH HOMEWORK for the week: Go to the store and buy 14 small apples.  Eat two apples a day for 7 days. Stay tuned for next week's assignment! Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: Tags: lose weight, fitness, weight loss, diet, health audio reply video reply Add a Comment Copyright 2009 Multiply Inc  http://www.videofitnesscoach.com http://www.videohealthcoach.com http://www.timetogetfitrecipes.blogspot.com  http://www.fitness.supersitesdirect.com

RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES

DO YOU HAVE THE RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES? RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES Aug 22, '09 9:15 PM for everyone The causes and risks for each type of diabetes vary, but genetics plays a role. Experts are not positive what causes type 1 diabetes. They believe an autoimmune disorder, in which the body makes antibodies that destroy pancreatic cells, may be the culprit.   The main cause of type 2 diabetes, in which the body doesn't process blood glucose as well as it should, is obesity.   A recent survey showed a 33 percent increase in the number of Americans with type 2 diabetes over an eight-year period. The increase skyrocketed to 70 percent in people ages 30 to 39 years old and was linked to a sharp rise in obesity in that group. Other risk factors for type 2 diabetes include age (people older than 45), lack of physical exercise, high blood pressure (defined as a blood pressure equal to or greater than 140/90), low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol and a high triglyceride level.   Diabetes and Ethnicity Type 1 diabetes is more common in Caucasians than in other ethnic groups. Experts don't know why some northern European countries, including Finland and Sweden, have high rates of type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is more common in African-Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans and Pacific Islanders. It is also more common in older people, especially in those who are overweight. Native Americans have one of the highest rates of diabetes in the world. On average, they are 2.2 times as likely to have diabetes as Caucasians of a similar age.   Diabetes and Women Women can be more prone to type 2 diabetes if they have a history of gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes may be caused by above average weight gain and increased hormone levels, which work against insulin. Hormonal changes linked to menopause are also a risk factor for women.   Research has shown that walking briskly for 30 minutes a day at least five days a week reduces a woman's risk of developing type 2 diabetes.   Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: Tags: fitness, aerobics, weight loss, diabetes, diet, health, exercise audio reply video reply Add a Comment

SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS

SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS   SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS Aug 16, '09 3:19 AM for everyone It's not just cutting calories... Eating less, or cutting back on fat in your diet, won't keep the weight off. What you really need to do is strike a good balance between the number of calories you consume and the number you burn. And the only way to do that is to exercise.   Don't groan! By exercising, you can lose weight while you eat more calories than if you simply went on a diet. Regular physical activity is much more effective at keeping the weight off in the long run than any diet.   One choice is aerobic exercise With aerobic exercise, you can lose weight without drastically reducing the calories you consume or sacrificing important nutritional needs. One reason for this is because aerobic exercise not only elevates your metabolism while you're exercising, it can also keep it elevated even after you're done, depending of course on how long and how strong you exercise. You've probably heard about exercise programs that actually turn your body into a "fat-burning machine." Aerobics can do that. An aerobic program you stick with can help you lose weight easier because it can stimulate your body and make it burn calories. If weight control is your goal, some types of aerobic activity will work better than others. Low-impact aerobics, like walking, step aerobics and low-impact aerobic dance are your best bets. Some good no-impact aerobic activities you can benefit from include swimming, bicycling and rowing. If you're just getting started, begin with as little as 15 minutes of low-impact aerobics three times a week. Gradually increase to 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity four times a week.   Strength training = weight management Your muscles burn calories during physical activity. What you may not know is your muscles also burn calories when your body is at rest. Increase your muscle mass, and you'll be increasing your body's capacity to burn calories both during activity and at rest. Add to that the research that shows diets that restrict calories substantially can cause the loss of lean muscle mass, along with the loss of fat. By incorporating strength training into your activity program, as well as following a moderate diet, you'll be able to maintain lean muscle mass while you lose fat. Start any strength-training program with one set of exercises and a weight that allows you to complete eight to 12 repetitions. Your program should exercise your legs, arms, chest and upper back. If you want to strengthen your stomach and lower back, increase the number of repetitions with weights that offer less resistance.   Success means good eating and good exercise Follow a moderate low-fat diet and an exercise program that combines aerobic activity and strength training. That's the key to losing weight -- and keeping it off. Begin slowly with exercises you find comfortable and build as your body becomes accustomed to the activity level. Don't start out too hard or too fast. Chances are you may injure yourself or quit before you've done yourself much good. And remember, you can't lose weight overnight. Set a realistic weight-loss goal for yourself -- like one to two pounds a week -- eat healthy, get going on a program of regular physical activity, and you'll be delighted by what you accomplish. Maintaining a lower, healthier body weight is something you can accomplish. So start now and keep on going! Source: American Council on Exercise   Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about:   Tags: workout, health, exercise, abs, fitness, aerobics, weight loss, diet, bodybuilding audio reply video reply Add a Comment Copyright 2009

Free Report "What Kids Should Eat for Optimal School Performance"

FREE REPORT: "What Kids Should Eat for Optimal School Performance" Aug 12, '09 12:36 PM With video games, TV, computers, fast food, and the internet, children are facing a health crisis.   Children are less healthy than they used to be. Diabetes â- thought to be a mainly adult disease in the past â has been on the rise among children.  An obese child usually translates into an obese adult, which can lead to all sorts of health problems, such as high blood pressure and an increased chance of suffering from a heart attack or stroke.   With this in mind, here is a TOP 10 LIST OF NUTRITIONAL TIPS and healthy eating guidelines for children: Set a good example and keep your child active. Children learn by example, and if their parent is healthy and active, chances are they are too. Make activity fun for your child, and enroll them in as many sporting activities as you can. Make sure your child eats PROTEIN for breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and a necessity for a balanced healthy diet. It will give them the fuel they need throughout the day. Make sure you guide them towards making healthy breakfast choices, such as eggs, oatmeal, and whole grain cereals. Keep your child hydrated, especially if it's very hot outside or they're engaged in a sporting activity. Make sure your child gets enough protein and carbohydrates in their diet. Foods that are good sources of protein and carbohydrates include fish, poultry, meat, cheese, milk, and beans.  Kids should eat at least 10 grams of protein at every meal and snack. Provide healthy nutritious snack foods after exercising. Instead of handing them a chocolate bar, hand them fruit instead. Provide variety in their diet. If your child is eating the same things day after day, chances are that they're missing out on some nutritional building blocks. Besides that, they will get bored with their diet. Instead, have them help you choose a variety of meals that are healthy for the entire family.  Work with a dietitian or a nutritionist. They can help a great deal when it comes to healthy meal planning for you and your growing children.  You may not be able to depend on your family doctor for good nutrition information.  Many doctors have not devoted extra time to learning about nutrition.  Try to make home-cooked meals as opposed to eating out. Fast food is generally not a good way to instill good eating habits in your child. Budget burgers aren't healthy!  You will save more money eating at home. Throw out the soda and limit the juices. Soda is jam-packed with calories and juices are typically full of sugars. Instead, give them water, milk, and iced tea.  Teach your child about proper portion sizes. Most people eat way too much food at each meal, which contributes to weight gain in both adults and children. Proper nutrition and a healthy diet is important for both children and adults. Together you can make your house a healthier environment, where everyone can reap the benefits.   Don't let poor nutrition and lack of activity ruin your child's health. Make a difference that will last a lifetime.   YOUR VIDEO FITNESS COACH, ANITA STONE Join Video Fitness Coach today! LOSE WEIGHT * GET FIT Name: Email: I would like to watch an online class about: CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE REPORT: "What Should My Child Eat For Optimal School Performance?"

"Training and Nutrition Insider Secrets" BONUS FOR "HEALTHY LIVING" MEMBERS

BONUS! FREE INSIDER SECRETS "Training and Nutrition Insider Secrets" BONUS FOR "HEALTHY LIVING" MEMBERS Aug 5, '09 2:14 AM for everyone Training & Nutrition Insider Secrets for a Lean Body by Mike Geary (a $17.99 value) This e-book, created by Certified Nutrition Specialist & Certified Personal Trainer, Mike Geary, details over 27 specific metabolism-boosting secrets that you can use to strip off your stubborn body fat faster and easier. Contains 65 PAGES of unique workout methods and nutritional strategies to slash body fat and take your body to a whole new level of lean! Click here for your FREE BOOK written by Certified Fitness Pro Mike Geary audio reply video reply Add a Comment