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Are You Hitting a Weight Training Plateau?

Leah Beckingham — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:22:37 -0500

For our bodies to continue to change and improve, it is really important to keep our workouts changing; and this includes our weight training!

Sports Drinks: To Drink or Not To Drink?

Leah Beckingham — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:59:29 -0500

One of the quickest ways to hit our daily caloric intake is to drink our calories.

Not Losing Weight? How Much Do You Sleep?

Leah Beckingham — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:51:23 -0500

One of the most ignored factors of our health in North America is our need to sleep.

Skipping Workout

Leah Beckingham — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:41:07 -0500

One of the most efficient pieces of cardio equipment available can usually fit into your back pocket — or perhaps a backpack if you wear skinny jeans. Skipping burns as many calories as running. It is fantastic for your heart and will get you sweating.

Recipe: Salmon and Mango Fillet

Leah Beckingham — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:14:30 -0500

Salmon is a great source of protein and is rich in Omega-3 fatty acid.

Attaining 'Beauty'

Leah Beckingham — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:29:01 -0500

We are surrounded by beauty in the media. We crave it, we thrive on it and we worship it. The question is, when are we taking it too far?

Beginner Pilates: Thighs and Hips!

Leah Beckingham — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:48:04 -0500

Pilates is fantastic for strengthening and lengthening your body. Try these basic mat exercises, which are ideal to do at home or at the gym!

Checking Your Heart...

Leah Beckingham — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:33:15 -0500

When you are working out, to see if you are getting the most out of your cardio exercises, check your heart rate!