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Exercise

Power of Contrast

February 6, 2007

The people you spend the most time with profoundly impact your life. If they make more money than you, chances are your income will rise. If they make less than you, chances are your income will fall.
It seems to me the same principle holds true with physique. If the people you spend the most time [...]

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In the doldrums about holiday clean-up?

December 30, 2006

I’m sure that most of us are dealing with a lot of extra housework now that the holiday season is coming to an end. Many of us are probably facing taking down all of our holiday decor and deep cleaning our kitchens from all the yummy Christmas treats we’ve been making.
Although I love getting [...]

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Build Muscle To Burn More Calories

September 19, 2006

One of the best ways to kick-start weight loss is to build muscle through strength training.
Why?
Because by adding muscle to your body, you’re increasing your metabolic rate. You will naturally burn more calories throughout the day. (Muscle tissue “eats up” calories, even at rest.)
If you are trying to lose weight, a diet alone is a [...]

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Partner Up

March 15, 2006

Ever since Stephanie and I started working out together again, we’ve been super consistent.
We hit the gym at least 2 times every week, usually 3.
After Owen’s birth, we had to exercise separately. I’d go while Stephanie watched the kids. Then she’d go while I watched the kids.
It effectively doubled the amount of time it took [...]

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Music For Exercise

March 13, 2006

I’ve got a question: what’s with the heavy metal at the gym?
Talk about a bad choice for exercise…
Sometimes they’re playing popular music. Sometimes heavy metal, classic rock, techno, country, etc.
It all depends on who’s “stereo captain” for the day.
I can handle everything but the heavy metal. It’s just horrible to listen to for any length [...]

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