Christie’s Fitness Tips
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Weight Loss Secret: Why Diet & Exercise Aren’t Enough. Part 2
In Part 1 of this post I told you how not getting enough sleep can affect your ability to lose weight - even if you're dieting and exercising. But if you have trouble sleeping, how do you fix that? Here are 6 tips to help you drift off more easily and stay asleep...
Weight Loss Secret: Why Diet & Exercise Aren’t Enough. Part 1
Does this sound familiar: You've made a serious commitment to your health and weight loss goals. You've hired a trainer who's helping you exercise more often and more vigorously. You've changed your diet, swapping out bagels and pizza for lean fish, whole grains and...
How To Combat Stress, Anxiety and Depression
The Most Effective Way To Combat Stress, Anxiety and Depression Most people know that exercise can improve physical health in many ways, from maintaining a healthy body weight and lean muscle mass to preventing obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure. But did...
Why You Need To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
The Muscles You Didn't Know You Had - Until They No Longer Work You might not think about your pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) when you're working out, but perhaps you should. For both men and women, a strong pelvic floor reduces the risk of incontinence, improves core...
5 Reasons NOT To Do A Juice Cleanse
Ah, the juice cleanse. Many people swear by them, believing they can rid their body of "toxins," give their organs a rest and kick-start a weight-loss program. But scientists, nutritionists and doctors are generally much more sceptical of the benefits of juice...
Taking Our Pulses: Lose Weight And Save Money By Adding This One Food To Your Diet
Eating healthy on a budget can seem like a challenge. But one of nature's most nutritious foods is also one of the supermarket's least expensive: dried legumes. Legumes, or pulses -- the family of grain seeds that includes lentils, beans, peas and peanuts -- are so...
Free “How-To” Exercise Videos
Free "How-To" Exercise Videos Are you a fitness newbie and a bit uncertain about how to do exercises correctly? Or maybe you're a regular gym junkie who's ready for precision instruction on your form. Whatever your skill level, you've come to the right place! On my...
Strong Core Yoga Audio Class – Now (Finally) Available!
60 Minutes of Strong Core Yoga Goodness! Hi everyone! I'm happy to announce this class is now back in the store after being absent for a few weeks (sorry for the technical glitch!). This is a full hour of core-strengthening yoga that begins with a gentle flow warm-up,...
7 Reasons To Hire A Personal Trainer
Hiring a personal trainer is an important step towards getting and staying fit and healthy, no matter what your age or income level. Personal trainers aren't just for accomplished athletes with a lot of experience. In fact even if you're a complete fitness newbie,...