Why Don’t You Try… The Bosu??

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In any gym, you will find various equipment that looks appealing, but can be a little intimidating if you aren’t sure how to use it. The Bosu Ball is one of those pieces of equipment. It’s a blue dome-shaped object, …

Has Your New Year’s Resolution Stalled?

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Guess what?  It’s almost April!  That means summer is just around the corner.

And we all know what summer brings- shorts, tank tops, and even -gulp- swimsuits!  Are you ready for that?

Most of us begin every year with a …

Why Don’t You Try… Foam Rolling!

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I’m sure you’ve seen them in the gym, and probably seen a few of your fellow members using them- those three-foot long black or white cylinders that look like this:

Ever wonder what those are and what they’re for?

Well, …

Easing back and neck pain through Kettlebell Training

Many people suffer from chronic back and neck pain including myself. Many people shy away from fitness activities in fear of it causing more pain. However, failure to strengthen these sensitive areas will only create more problems. Kettlebells have been …

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

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Valentine’s day is a day to honor and spoil your loved ones, and show them how much you care. 

What better way to do that than by helping them have a healthier heart??

It’s no coincidence that American Heart Month …

The Top Ten Reasons To Train With Kettlebells.

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10.  Kettlebell Training lets you reduce overall training time- How many of us have time to fit cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training into our already packed schedules?  With Kettlebells, you combine all of these into one super effective workout!…

The Best Energy Drink?

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On this very winter-esque winter day, I made myself a pot of green tea.  This morning, to be honest, I was mostly concerned with warming up a little.  But green tea is a daily ritual for me, and I started …

Start a Fitness REVOLUTION!! Part Two

It’s been a great week at MAC Fitness!  We’ve witnessed so many determined people working harder than ever on their fitness goals.  Here are a few more tips to help get you there!

Missed Part One?  Read it here.

3.  …

Start A Fitness REVOLUTION! Part One

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So.  Another year over, and a new one just begun!  I know that many of you out there have been going strong for the first few weeks of 2012, determined to make this year the year that you finally reach …

Brain Science And New Year’s Resolutions

Brain Science And New Year's Resolutions

Brain Science And New Year’s Resolutions
By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS
www.burnthefat.com

Motivational speaker Jim Rohn once said, “I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps it’s because escape …