A very good article I wanted to share with you:

No More Exercise Excuses!

Busting 5 Common Workout Excuses

– By Leanne Beattie, Health and Fitness Writer

I really do get asked this all the time:

“When is the BEST time to workout?”

Well, in reality, the best time truly is whenever you are actually going to do it.

Look, some people love to get their training in first thing in the morning.

Some love to go during their lunch hour.

And, of course, many people just wait until after work.

Hey, with some many people completely out of shape and unhealthy I’m happy whatever time you go and workout, so long as you actually go!

But many people are confused as to what and when they are supposed to eat based on when they get their workout in.

And they are also baffled as to when they should take their supplements.

You’re in luck if you’re one of the confused! My partners over at Prograde Nutrition have created this really simple chart that shows you examples of what you can eat and when, and it’s all based on what time of day you workout.

Plus, it also shows good times to fit in your supplements for optimal results.

Even better is that they made a version for men and a version for women.

Check out the female version here: http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/how-to-use-prograde-products-female.html

OR

Check out the male version here: http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/how-to-use-prograde-products-male.html

Yours in health,

Memré

PS – And don’t forget, Prograde has their BRAND NEW Branched Chain Amino Acids at 17% off this week ONLY. Stock up on those now at:

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Strength training, strength training, strength training…

You hear about it all the time these days.

You hear how it’s great for your Metabolism.

You hear it’s imperative for that beach body you’re looking for this summer.

Well, what’s the real science behind it?

Does it really help?

The easy answer is right here from my partners at Prograde:

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/strength-training-and-metabolism.html

Yours in health,

Memre’

PS – Yes, in case you were wondering, their awesome new Prograde Metabolism IS in stock right now.

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/prograde-metabolism.html

Train your mind – Listen to audio books while you exercise – Self-improvement and motivational books are an especially great choice. You’ll feel twice as productive, highly energized, and the time will fly by. As you work out, you will not only be focused on feeding your body, but also your mind. What a great way to give yourself a gift twice over!

Exercise of the day: Band Lat Raise Single Arm – The Band Lat Raise Single Arm is a great isolation shoulder exercise that will help you strengthen the entire shoulder area while traveling on the road or in the comfort of your home gym.
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Fitness Gear: Ankle Weights

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Use a daily training planner – You have important commitments scheduled into your planner or calendar, right? Volunteer work, doctor”s appointments, children’s activities, etc. Where’s the exercise??? This commitment is as important as your other activities. If you”re having trouble fitting in a workout, mark “EXERCISE” in your planner with a bright colored marker, so it stands out as a reminder to get your butt in gear.

Exercise of the day: Ball Dumbbell Squats – The Ball Dumbbell Squats is an excellent lower body leg movement that uses the flexibility of dumbbells and the stability focus of an exercise ball.
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Marietta, Ga. Announces the Arrival of Top-Notch Fitness Programs

Dallas-based boot camp takes flight and lands in Marietta, GA. 

MARIETTA, GA May 19, 2010 – The Transformation Boot Camp announced today its newest location in Marietta.  The Transformation Boot Camp Marietta offers non-military, completely motivational fitness programs for men and women of all levels on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m.

“With the success of this program in the Dallas area over the past 5 years, we really felt the need to make it available to the men and women of the United States looking for a fitness solution,” said Mike Thornton, creator of the Transformation Boot Camp.  “With campers losing anywhere from 10 to 100 lbs, we knew we had found a formula that worked for men and women of all fitness levels.”

Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m. at Mount Bethel Park.  For additional information or to register, please visit http://www.transformationbootcamp.com/marietta_boot_camp.

About the Transformation Boot Camp:
The Transformation Boot Camp was started in Dallas, Texas in 2003 by fitness expert Mike Thornton and offers its participants a non-military approach to boot camps.  Using positivity and encouragement as motivators, the Transformation Boot Camp combines metabolic-boosting workouts with education to help men and women of all fitness levels achieve their fitness goals.

Contact:
Memré Savant
Fitness Savant
(404) 909-0358
memre@transformationbootcamp.com
http://www.transformationbootcamp.com/marietta_boot_camp

It’s my guess this Monday you might very well be looking for ways to increase your metabolism.

It’s my guess this Monday you may have “misbehaved” a little bit this past weekend.

Well, lucky for you my partners over at Prograde Nutrition have just released another brief special report on some shocking research about Metabolism.

There’s some good news AND some bad news.

Find out for yourself how this story ends by reading it all right here:

http://fitnesssavant.getprograde.com/part2–supermarket-slimming-secrets.html

Yours in health,

Memré

(Author: Prograde)

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Fitness Tip: Supplementation and Your Meal Plan – There are billions of dollars spent each year on meal and dietary supplements, from vitamins to protein bars and even those magic weight loss pills sold over the counter. The most important thing you need to understand is how is what you are taking really benefiting or supporting your overall fitness or health goals. Make sure you READ the labels and look for clean products that still support a healthy meal plan. Multivitamins are an excellent choice to fill in your nutrient holes from your eating plan and sometimes protein powders as well as protein supplements can help support a busy lifestyle.

Exercise of the day: Ball Band Upright Row – The Ball Band Upright Row really gives your entire shoulder region a workout as you tone and tighten your upper body with the help of your stability ball and exercise bands.
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(From eFitnessTracker)

Keep it simple, silly (or stupid if you prefer)! Something single motherhood has taught me is learning to cut corners by deciding what the truly important things are. If you really want something, you have to sacrifice something to get it. This applies to time management and finding time to fit your workouts in and even stay on your nutrition plan. One thing that absolutely slays me and will tell me immediately when someone really doesn’t want to get fit is the moment I hear “but…” come out of their mouth. Everything after the “but” is just baloney (or BS if you prefer).  I can’t work with excuses. I can and will only work with the truly willing.

Can’t find time to exercise? Then here’s some excuse busters:

• Carry your gym bag everywhere. Leave it in your trunk.
• Pack your gym bag with shoes, bands, a ball & pump, a jump rope and any other portable fitness devices.
• Print out some fab workouts like these and keep them handy in your bag. If you have eFitness Tracker, you can download straight to your PDA.
• Voilà! Try the Ultimate Core Fitness COMBO for an Instant On-The-Go gym!
• Download exercise videos to your iPod. A friend turned me on to Sean O’Malley’s Cardio Coach series to get the most out of your cardio workouts. Boredom buster for sure!
• You can always walk, and all that takes is some shoes.
• Close your office door at lunch, pop a DVD in the computer, or stream one, and get busy.

Can’t find time to eat right? Then here’s some excuse busters:

• Got a crock-pot? Then use it. Throw a bunch of chicken in with some BBQ sauce, make some turkey or chicken chili, or toss in some veggies and chicken. It cooks without you having to stand there.
• Freeze your portions so you can just grab and go.
• Carry protein bars wherever you go, put some in the car and at your desk. Don’t give me that “but they taste nasty” excuse. These bars have come a long way from the old cardboard ones. Sample until you find one you like, or better yet make your own. For me, they help take care of that sweet craving.
• Schedule your meals. Yes, I said schedule them. As it is, you should be eating about 5  times a day, about every three hours. A friend of mine actually has alrms set in her phone to remind her.
• Use a menu planner that virtually plans out your meals and even prints shopping lists for you. I have planned my menus by hand, and it literally could take hours! Save your self the aggravation with some simple software. The Daily Plate at Livestrong.com is another great resource.

Armed with all this, I am able to stay on plan most days. When my son played soccer, I came up with a band workout in advance using my software, so I was prepared to spend those practice hours wisely.  He’s now going to be playing football, and I am thinking of getting with the other football moms to have a mini-boot camp during practices. You can do that, too. If you need workout ideas, visit here,

Fitness Tip: The last rep of any set should be very difficult – Remember that the point of resistance training is to OVERLOAD the muscles. Muscles will only get stronger if they need to due to progressive training. But make sure you are advanced in your training program and are well prepared for overloading by being engaged in a on going exercise program. Participants at a Beginner and Intermediate level or those who had longer breaks in their program are advised to first consult a fitness specialist before engaging in intense overloading of the muscle.

Exercise of the day: Ball Forward Bend – The Ball Forward Bend will give you a great low back stretch as you use your fitness ball for stabilization.
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Fitness Tip: Do not allow your blood sugar levels to drop in between meals. By eating more often and eating the right types of foods that are on the low end of the glycemic index, you can keep your blood sugar levels more even throughout the day, and ensure that you are not getting those mid-afternoon yawns and also help keep the excess weight off. Remember that when you spike your blood sugar by eating simple sugars and refined carbohydrates, this will potentially cause your body to store fat!!!

Exercise of the day: Band Decline Chest Press – The Band Decline Chest Press is a versatile on the go chest exercise that works the lower chest region while traveling or working out in your home gym with fitness bands.
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Fitness Gear: RopeSport DVD- Basic Program

Fitness Tip: Watch those liquid calories that add up – One great alternative to soda is a fresh brewed glass of decaf Green tea. Brew green tea with cloves and cinnamon stick and sweeten it lightly with Splenda and a fresh wedge of lemon or lime juice. It’s a great health drink with NO Calories and high in antioxidants. So drink to your health and Lose Weight. Remember that liquid calories can really add up in your daily intake. So drink wisely.

Exercise of the day: Ball Band Arm Firmer – The Ball Band Arm Firmer is your answer in developing your tricep region with the use of fitness bands.
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Fitness Gear: Foam Roll