Avoid the Skinny Fat Syndrome

April 20, 2012
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If you’ve been browsing the net for fitness tips for a while or follow some fitness guru or other, you might have heard of the term “skinny fat person”. This expression refers to people who have a low body weight but still have a relatively high body fat percentage. This is where the distinction comes in between “weighing less” and “being lean”. Weighing less is just that, to have a lower weight. To be lean is to have a low body fat percentage, which typically translates to someone looking strong, with good muscle tone. Being “skinny fat” isn’t a...

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Abs Twist

March 7, 2012
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Abs Twist

Muscle Group Targeted:   Abdominals (Obliques) Instructions: Using the door anchor at the “middle” position, hook band of desired resistance to your cuff. Stand straight by engaging your core muscles and hold your cuff at about lower chest height. Hold your cuff with open hands. Start by twisting to the...

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Ham Curl, Alternate

February 29, 2012
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Ham Curl, Alternate

Muscle Group Targeted:   Legs (Hamstrings) Instructions: Using the door anchor at the “low” position, hook band of desired resistance to both ankle cuffs. Lay down on your stomach, putting your arms in front your face in order to rest your head on them. Start by raising one leg up...

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How to Stall Sugar Cravings

February 22, 2012
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When craving sugar, try going for a protein and high fat snack instead of the donut staring at you in the office snack room. My favorite snacks are almonds, yogurt and apple with peanut butter (banana works too). It’s a great way to feel satisfied until your next meal...

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Leg Lunge

February 22, 2012
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Leg Lunge

Muscle Group Targeted:   Legs Instructions: Hook the desired band to your grip-free cuffs. Step onto the band with one foot half-way through the band to maintain the same resistance on both sides. Hold the cuff with an open hand. The other leg should be about 2 steps behind you...

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Priorities are Priorities

February 18, 2012
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Priorities are Priorities

I am currently sitting in Starbucks, having a delicious lactose-free hot chocolate in one of the busiest streets in Mexico City: Avenida Insurgentes. World Trade Center, Mexico City My wife is next door in the World Trade Center attending the “Expo tu Boda” Trade Show (… on everything related...

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Leg Raise

February 15, 2012
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Leg Raise

Muscle Group Targeted:   Lower Abdominals Instructions: Using the door anchor at the “low” position, hook band of desired resistance to both ankle cuffs. Lay down on your back keeping your back straight by engaging your core muscles. Start by raising one leg up to about 45° from the floor,...

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Still Hungry?

February 15, 2012
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Do you feel hungry after a meal? Does this happen often? Like you’re eating, eating and eating and not satisfied? Check your macronutrients on your plate. Make sure you have a source of protein and/or healthy fat first then complement with vegetables. Not eating a balanced meal will make...

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I was doing so well

February 9, 2012
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I had a fantastic three days so far… Until this afternoon when I simply “went for sugar”. My old mindset sprung out and I start to get angry at myself. I was feeling so good for 3 days, no bloated, no uncomfortable feeling in the stomach, I felt light...

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Shoulder Raise, Side Lateral

February 7, 2012
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Shoulder Raise, Side Lateral

Muscle Group Targeted:   Shoulders Instructions: Hook the cuffs onto the band of desired resistance. Step with one or both feet onto the band, ensure that the band lands in the arch of your feet (do not exercise without shoes). Make sure you step about half-way through the band so...

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Slow and Steady Indeed

February 3, 2012
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As I mentioned in my previous post, knowing my body, I know that it takes me about 6 weeks to see results and indeed, it’s the end of week 5 and I’ve seen a significant drop in my weight and bodyfat percentage. I was 73.4 kgs (161.8 lbs) at...

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