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Archive for August 18th, 2010

Drink Fat Free Milk!

Fat free milk is virtually white colored water that not only can build strong bones but supply quality protein as well. 

In a study out of Harvard, people who drank more than one glass of fat free milk a day lowered their risk for colon cancer by 15 percent and they lost fat weight too.  The calcium and vitamin D in milk may work together to halt the growth of cancer cells and that’s a major benefit to the 33% of Americans who will get cancer in their lifetimes. 

In addition, fat free or reduced fat chocolate milk is a great post-workout snack!  Forget the expensive and heavily marketed bodybuilding drinks that are simply full of unpronounceable chemicals – drink fat free or reduced fat chocolate milk instead!

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The Definition of Resiliency!

If you work diligently to maintain balance in your life and a high level of physical fitness, you’re more likely to be prepared and mentally ready to bounce back from tough times when they occur; and that’s the definition of resiliency.  The ability to cope with rough waters and to bounce back with renewed determination regardless of the circumstances you’re dealt. 

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Need a Home Gym?

For a basic and well structured home resistance program there’s nothing better than an innovative pair of PowerBlock dumbbells and a quality variable angled bench.  Both items will last a lifetime!  For a more complete home resistance program… add a simple pulley-system, a squat rack and an olympic barbell with weight plates!  Avoid all-in-one resistance machines – the majority are JUNK! 

Contact StrengthLab Personal Training if you need discounts on fitness equipment or a DiY (Do It Yourself) Individualized Resistance Program (with or without personal training instruction).

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Progress, not perfection!

Your health and fitness goals should be judged on progress, not perfection! 

Each time you consume fresh fruit rather than processed crackers from a bag you’re making progress.  Every time you make the brisk walk or the training session that you planned on doing, you’re making progress!  The ultimate goal is progress…

You’re either moving away from health and fitness… or toward health and fitness through your actions.

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