Archive for February, 2012

5 Safe Shoveling Tips – Protect Your Back When the Snow Attacks

February 29, 2012

A Post on Safe Shoveling for a Healthy Back and a Clean Driveway ;-b by Chanhassen Personal Trainer Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

 

We’re officially in the midst of another winter season here in Minnesota.  I must admit, if there’s one thing that bothers me the most about the winter (besides the sickly cold and lack of natural light), it’s shoveling snow. 

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Take a Giant Leap Towards Your Weight Loss & Fitness Goals

February 28, 2012

A Post on How to Avoid Winter Weight Gain and Actually Lose Weight During the Winter Season by Chanhassen Weight Loss Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

 

Leaping over rocks Take a Giant Leap Towards Your Weight Loss & Fitness Goals

It only comes along every four years, so why not celebrate?  It’s Leap Year. And here at Fitness Revolution, we’re taking a hard look at winter weight gain.  It’s a common problem—people tend to pack on a few pounds during the winter months.

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Think and Lose Weight

February 23, 2012

A Post About the Power of a Mastermind to Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss & Fitness Goals by Chanhassen Personal Trainer Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

 

Ever since Napoleon Hill wrote his groundbreaking book, Think and Grow Rich, successful people have been using mastermind groups to up-level their accomplishments and create opportunities for themselves and for others as well. Perhaps you have heard of mastermind groups but are not sure what they are and how you could benefit from them. 

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Mardi Gras—How to Have a Not-so-Fat Tuesday

February 21, 2012

A Post About How to Celebrate With Friends Without Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts by Weight Loss Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

Mardi Gras mask Mardi Gras—How to Have a Not so Fat Tuesday

IT’S MARDI GRAS!!!  For those who enjoy celebrating this historical holiday, it is an exciting time.  What you may not find so exciting, however, is the ‘Fat’ part of Fat Tuesday.  Traditionally, Fat Tuesday is the last night of heavy eating before the fasting of the Lenten season which begins the next day.

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Antagonist Supersets

February 15, 2012

A Post on Antagonist Superset Training by Weight Loss & Fitness Training Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

 

One of the biggest pitfalls of traditional weight training is performing straight sets of the same exercise before moving onto the next exercise in your workout.  For example, you perform a set of chest presses for 10 total reps, then rest 2-5 minutes until you feel ready for another set, and repeat until you complete the prescribed number of sets.  Since most weight lifters typically complete at least 3 sets per exercise, in this example it would take at least 8 minutes and up to 20 minutes for you to complete a single exercise for your chest alone!  Yeah; this is not a very time efficient approach to weight loss and fitness.

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Partners in Health for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2012

A Post About the Benefits of Working Out with Your Significant Other by Chanhassen Personal Trainer Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

Holding Hands by the water Partners in Health for Valentine’s Day

Working out together is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.  After all, you’ll need to work off that big box of chocolates!  And what better way to get fit than with your special someone?

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Weight Loss Motivation from Thomas Edison

February 11, 2012

A Post About Weight Loss Motivation with Lessons From Thomas Edison by Weight Loss Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

 

If there is one word associated with Thomas Edison, it is persistence.  And if there is one thing you need in order to continue with your fitness routine, it is persistence.  Today is Thomas Edison’s birthday, and his gift to you is his own example:  incredible tenacity in the face of difficulty.

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Want to Lose Weight and Be Healthy? Take a Nap!

February 9, 2012

A Post on the Importance of Sleep for Weight Loss & Health by Weight Loss & Health Expert Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

Lady Sleeping in Bed Want to Lose Weight and Be Healthy?  Take a Nap!

How often do you hear someone say, “I had a great night’s sleep last night!” or “I feel refreshed and energetic!”?  Probably not very often.  Feeling sluggish seems to be the new normal.  In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, it is the new normal:  most Americans are sleep-deprived.  But not getting enough sleep may be causing more trouble for you than just that pesky drowsy feeling:  it could be seriously harming your health and preventing weight loss! Read more on Want to Lose Weight and Be Healthy? Take a Nap!…

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Train Smart: Take a Break

February 7, 2012

A Post about Exercise Recovery for Weight Loss and Fitness by Chanhassen Personal Trainer Justin Yule, BS, CPT, FMS

 

One of the most important but misunderstood secrets to smart fitness is the necessity of taking a break.  Taking a break means (gasp!) stopping all exercise for several days or even a whole week

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