tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65451162009-11-06T15:19:16.477-05:00A simple guide to useful, interesting, and up-to-date fitness info from all over the Web...JCnoreply@blogger.comBlogger683125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6545116.post-90621599794988381072009-03-06T03:12:00.007-05:002009-03-06T12:38:21.910-05:00

We get lots of questions about the best way to lose 20 pounds, 30 pounds, 50 pounds -- sometimes as many as 100 pounds -- in the fastest way possible. The questions are usually from someone who knows little or nothing about healthy weight loss but has some kind of big event, such as a wedding or party, coming up in the next few weeks.Unfortunately the truth is that there's no simple answer to

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Have a weight loss, exercise, diet, or supplement question you'd like answered? Then let us know! We are set to launch a brand new fitness blog in the beginning of 2009 that, hopefully, will become one of the best health and fitness resources on the web.After 5 years of running the Really Useful Fitness Blog we know that many of the best ideas for high-quality, useful content come from visitors

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Hey everybody! We just wanted to let you know about a new fitness blog called Full Tilt Fat Loss. If you're looking for BS-free information about losing fat and creating a great-looking body in the fastest, healthiest way possible... you'll love what you find there!Check it out at:http://fulltiltfatloss.blogspot.com/Tags: fat loss blog, fitness blog

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Most people are quite capable of losing 10-20 pounds in just a few weeks... and in a simple, healthy way. Just remember this very important rule:Starving yourself is not the solution!Cutting calories drastically might help you lose some weight but it'll slow your metabolism and set you up for long-term failure. A much better approach to losing 20 pounds quickly -- in a safe, healthy, simple, and

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Looking for the real "secrets" of losing weight quickly and transforming your body from flabby to fit and sexy? Here are 7 of them from one of the true experts in the field of healthy weight loss...7 Weight Loss Transformation SecretsBy Craig Ballantyne, author of Turbulence Training for Fat LossMillions of men and women want to lose weight because they are sick of their excess body fat and low

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Want to lose body fat, get fit, and build a better-looking body fast? Here are 4 things anyone can do to accomplish these goals:1. Energize yourself. Without high energy levels, you're not going to do the things necessary to lose body fat and get fit quickly. For optimal energy you'll need to get at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep a night. You'll also need to avoid junk food, processed sugars, and

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Almonds are among the healthiest foods known to man. They also happen to be one of the few "perfect" weight loss/fitness foods, simply because they're loaded with healthy fat, fiber, and complex carbs, not to mention vitamins and minerals. When it comes to healthy snacks, it's tough to beat almonds!Here's a great article about using almonds in place of carb-rich foods for faster, healthier weight

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Summer's coming and many people want to get rid of their extra stomach fat as quickly as possible. No matter how fit you are, having an extra layer of ugly fat hanging off your hips and belly just doesn't look very good... especially when you're in a bikini or swimming shorts!Most people, in their rush to reduce stomach fat, go to extremes by doing thousands of crunches, performing "marathon"

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Swimsuit season is coming soon and many of us need to lose 10 pounds of flab fast. Losing body fat doesn't have to be as difficult as many people make it. Here are 7 proven ways to lose 10 pounds in a fast, healthy, and easy way...1. Boost your protein intake. Lean protein is a "hot burning" food that requires lots of energy to digest. It also happens to increase feelings of fullness and help

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If you want to get fit fast, circuit training is definitely one of the best options available to you. A good circuit training program is an extremely efficient way to burn fat while building and toning muscle at the same time. It's also a great way to get fit without getting bored!Here's a great article about circuit training from fitness expert Deborrah Cooper...Circuit Training - The Fastest

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Interested in losing more fat in less time and with less effort? Craig Ballantyne -- one of the world's top experts on healthy fat-burning -- provides 3 very useful tips for losing body fat in a faster, easier way. I always enjoy reading his stuff and I think you will too. Enjoy...3 Ways to Lose More Fat from an Expert Fitness TrainerBy Turbulence Training author Craig BallantyneOnce you get in

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Has someone you know made a New Year's resolution to finally lose weight and get fit? Are you looking for the perfect gift for that special someone (or maybe yourself??) that can help them "get the edge" in their quest for a leaner, tighter, better-looking body?The best fitness gifts are unique, interesting and make working out and getting fit fun.Look no farther! Below you'll find 5 of the best

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Interested in foods that burn fat? Well, in reality, many foods have the ability to increase fat burning and assist with weight loss. But a few are better than others. Below you'll find a nice list of some of the best fat-burning foods around. One thing not mentioned that I would add to the list is hot peppers/chilis, as these have been shown to help boost the metabolism. Overall though the list

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Do you travel a lot? I know I do. It can definitely be difficult to stay in shape while you're on the road. But with a little creativity you can get a great fat-burning "travel" workout anytime using just your own bodyweight, a hotel gym and/or some light dumbbells. Here's a good article that describes how busy travelers can squeeze in effective workouts from Turbulence Training author Craig

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In the past few weeks I've gotten quite a few questions about the new diet pill called Akavar 20/50. This is an appetite suppressant (aka "caloric restrictor") that promises to make it much easier to cut calories and lose weight. In fact, the maker of Akavar -- a Utah-based supplement company called Dynakor Pharmacal -- claims that you can "eat all you want and still lose weight!" Obviously,

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CrossFit training is a method of "functional" fitness training that has become very popular in recent years. It borrows many of the most effective training techniques from various sports -- including gymnastics, weightlifting, and track & field -- and combines them into one highly effective method for achieving great overall fitness.One of the best things about CrossFit is that just about anyone

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Ever wonder how Hollywood movie stars and top celebrities stay in such great shape year round? For most of them, it involves a lot more than just following some "celebrity" fad diet. Here's a list of some of the things many of the top stars incorporate into their training and lifestyle in order to keep body fat levels down and fitness levels up...1. They don't eat "white" foods -- Just like most

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Anyone who has worked out regularly for any length of time knows that the human body quickly adapts to just about any exercise routine you can throw at it. Once that happens, muscle building and fat loss progress can slow dramatically. Here's a great article about changing up your "training variables" in order to stay on the fast track to creating a great-looking body...Build Muscle and Lose Fat

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I'm a huge believer in working out to develop "functional" fitness and strength. This can only happen if forget about weight machines and focus instead on bodyweight movements as well as free weight exercises. Here's a great article about functional exercise that goes into more detail...Functional Exercise That Makes SenseBy Ben GreenfieldMany people spend the majority of their workout time

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Oatmeal is among the best when it comes to healthy carbohydrates and "quality" calories. Due to it's high fiber content and high levels of certain fat-burning antioxidants it can also be considered a "fat burning" food. If your goal is to lose belly fat you can't go wrong with eating a big bowl of oatmeal each morning. Personally I also usually add some to my protein shakes to increase fiber

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I'm always looking for good snack foods that help control hunger and burn fat at the same time. Here's a nice article that lists 10 of the best diet foods in the world...----------10 Snacks That Burn FatBy Ben Greenfield, Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning CoachWhether lying awake in bed at night when hunger pangs strike, or at a social gathering where snack plates are circulating, most

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Well summer is almost here and, like many people, you might be trying to lose some body fat quickly, before "bathing suit season" officially begins. In general, most fast weight loss techniques don't work very well. Dramatically cutting your calories while working out like a crazy person -- a technique thousands of people use to lose weight fast every spring -- might slim you down a little. But

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Every wonder how bodybuilders, models, and fitness competitors get that "ultra ripped" look right before shows and photo sessions? What do they do to achieve such super low body fat levels? Here's a great article from a true weight loss expert that describes exactly how they accomplish this feat...The Low Body Fat Secret Of Bodybuilders And Fitness ModelsBy Tom Venuto, author of Burn the Fat,

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Here's a great article about how to exercise in order to achieve faster, healthier weight loss. Craig Ballantyne is a very well-respected fitness writer and a true expert when it comes to showing people how to burn fat quickly. If you're interested in getting a great-looking body you may want to take a look at his Turbulence Training fat loss guide.----------Weight Loss Workouts - How to get

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Want to decrease the level of muscle pain you experience after your workouts without using painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil)? Besides the fact that these and pretty much all painkilling drugs can have seriously bad side-effects, there's also evidence that they can lower the benefits you get from your workouts (including blunting the muscle-building effects of weight training).So how

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