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Getting Back Into Fitness After Cancer Treatment

April 28, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Woman Stretching

  This guest post is by Kaitlyn Teabo, featured author with the Mesothelioma Center. During cancer treatment, it is common for patients to reduce or stop their fitness routine altogether.  Even after completion of treatment, it may be difficult to get back into the swing of things, but physical activity during the recovering process may help improve [...]

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The Great Detox Hoax

April 28, 2013 by tdfitness 2 Comments
Lady Drinking Juice

Spring is here, and with it comes feelings of a fresh start and spring-cleaning. Some take spring-cleaning to a new level, hoping to cleanse their bodies of unwanted waste and toxins. The most common forms of these cleanses are detoxification (detox) diets and juice cleanses. But are they necessary, and more importantly, are they safe? [...]

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Seriously…This is the Small Size?

April 13, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Popcorn Sizes

  When I started the TD Fitness blog over two years ago, I remember thinking “I hope I don’t run out of things to write about.” For some reason, I thought that eventually I would exhaust all of the possible topics of interest related to health and fitness. I was wrong. There is always misinformation [...]

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Runners and Lifters: Six Tips for Injury Prevention

April 1, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Running Injury

  Recently a friend and I were discussing career longevity for professional athletes. After bit of research (i.e. a quick search on Google), we found that the average career length in each of the four major professional sports in America was less than six years. This is a relatively short amount of time – surely [...]

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Top 10 Weight Loss Mistakes

March 29, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Extreme Diet

Incorrectly thinking you need to lose weight.  Too often I see friends and trainees who claim they need to lose weight, yet they don’t understand that they’re already at a healthy weight. What they’re actually looking for is a specific size, not weight. Adding to the problem is that our society promotes “skinny” as “fit” [...]

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Nutrient Considerations for Active Vegetarians

March 29, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Arm of Nuts

  The decision to follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle today may be fueled by good evidence that highlights how those who follow plant-based diets have increased longevity, better immunity and dramatically less chronic disease risk. However, athletes and those with active lifestyles can find that their divorce from meat leads to diminished energy and [...]

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Stay Healthy & Fit…By Sleeping Like a Baby

February 26, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
IMG_2382

  The majority of people I train are looking for one of two things, weight loss or improved physical performance. So often we get caught up in the obvious areas that need to be addressed (such as diet and exercise), but one vital and often neglected piece of the puzzle is sleep. Getting the appropriate [...]

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What’s Your Risk For Disease?

February 25, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Heart & Stethoscope

  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Put simply, it occurs when the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood become damaged or diseased. Heart disease is typically due to a gradual buildup of plaque inside these blood vessels. This buildup can restrict adequate blood flow and [...]

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The Truth About 11 Popular Diets

February 24, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Diet Scale

  Last month’s article focused on what makes a successful diet by looking at a few of the most favored ways to lose weight and improve health. This month will expand on 11 of today’s most commonly advertised diet plans. We’re often fascinated by new diets promising fast weight loss with no downsides. Unknowing followers [...]

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Fitness and Forgiveness

January 27, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Broken Livestrong

  Like most other men, this month marked my first time tuning in to OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. I have nothing against the channel – it just typically gets trumped by sports, news, or movie channels when I have the remote. But this month marked a watershed for anyone who is remotely interested in [...]

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Killing Ourselves…The Dangers of Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyles

January 27, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Plus Size Lady Liberty

  It’s 2013, and although we’re not teleporting from one place to another, there have definitely been huge advances in technology and comfort. We now have the ability to track our steps, calories and heart rate on our watch. We can wirelessly upload this data to our online account and keep track of fitness trends [...]

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The Secret Recipe for a Successful Diet

January 27, 2013 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Old Fashioned Recipe

  As 2012 came to a close, so did the tallying of votes for the year’s best-ranked diets. Considering that two thirds of Americans today follow some type of diet plan, the results of the U.S. News rankings are of interest to many people. Successful diets and nutrition practices contribute to many lifestyle aspects, and [...]

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Twelve Steps to Better Fitness

December 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
New Year's Resolution: Plan a Healthy Lifestyle

With so many fitness resolutions for the New Year, we’ve decided to break them up into smaller, incremental fitness goals…one for each month. Changing too much too fast can lead to failed attempts. Try these monthly goals to feel better, move better, and become stronger. For added benefit use these tips with our Twelve Steps [...]

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Twelve Steps to a Healthier Diet

December 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
calendar - diet goals

Twelve months…twelve small changes. Let’s break up the big New Year resolution in to 12 smaller “bite-sized” nutrition steps. Any number of these small changes will make a positive difference in your diet. Give them a try, one each month. By the end of the year, you’ll find that you’re 12 healthy habits closer to [...]

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Flexibility Series – Workout 2

December 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Foam Roller

Workout Name:  TD Fitness Foam Rolling Sequence Type: Flexibility Body Parts:  Full Body Movements: Foam Rolling Sequence Difficulty: Moderate Total Time: 15 minutes Download the foam rolling sequence here. Share this:

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Flexibility Series – Workout 1

December 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Stretch Beach

Workout Name:  TD Fitness Stretch Sequence Type: Flexibility Body Parts:  Full Body Movements: Stretch Routine Difficulty: Light to Moderate Total Time: 20 minutes Download the stretch routine here.   Share this:

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Make Your Resolutions Stick – 3 Tips for Success

December 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Resolution Stickies

As each New Year approaches, many of us set resolutions for weight loss and fitness. We reflect on the gap between where we’d like to be with our fitness goals, and where we actually are. For some, this aspiring gap is the size of the Grand Canyon. For others, their ideal life is only a [...]

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Minimum Time, No Equipment Training Plan

December 19, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Pushup

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, this training plan provides four levels of intensity to choose from. It’s great for starting a new regimen, maintaining fitness during travel, or for reduced-intensity workouts as you gear up for a more intense regimen. Improve heart health, build your core, and increase strength – all in [...]

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Choosing a Gym…A 6-Point Checklist

November 24, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Gym

December is here, and as another year winds down, motivation for most is at its lowest point. A combination of colder temperatures, fatigue from participating in school activities, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, and the desire to take part in the family tradition of great food for the holidays can simply drain [...]

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Holiday Meals – The Answer to Better Health

November 24, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Family Holiday Meal

Most people don’t think about how the holidays will help their health goals. Throughout the year’s frenzy of choosing carbs, proteins and fats, many get preoccupied with the pursuit for healthier and fit bodies. While this isn’t a bad practice, it often underscores some other important aspects of what being healthy really means. With the [...]

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Two Simple Rules for a Healthy Lifestyle

October 30, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Apple Tape Weights

  As a society, we’re always searching for the ‘shorter’, ‘quicker’, ‘more efficient’, and ‘most direct.’ This holds true in the realm of heath and fitness too. We’ve gone from an hour a day to six-minute workouts. The questions then, are these: How much is enough and what should I do? In determining how much [...]

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The Minimalist Guide to Fitness

October 30, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Baby TD Fitness

  The Takeaway: If it’s difficult for you to find time for exercise, focus on these three rules to take care of your body as best you can: If there’s no time for a workout, at least stretch your muscles. When exercising several times a week, even if only for a few minutes, make cardio [...]

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Marathon Finisher…Your Post-Event Recovery Guide

October 30, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
marathon finish

  As competitors, it’s normal to get fixated on the finish line of a race. After weeks of brutal pavement pounding, the last thought in a runner’s mind is what to do once this test of endurance is over. However, it still doesn’t hurt to know some recovery tips for the calorie burning mayhem the [...]

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Motivation Through Adversity

October 2, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Baseops

In 2007, my father passed away from cancer. It was a tough time, but it’s something I’ve used since then as motivation. Each year, around the anniversary of his passing in June, and around his birthday in September, I try to do something to commemorate his long life of helping others. This September, I set [...]

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The Three Most Common Fitness Ailments and How to Fix Them

October 2, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
backache

As a trainer, and particularly with TD Fitness, my goal is to help as many people as possible. But I’m limited in reaching everyone, and there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to apply the individualized approach that everyone needs (and deserves) to the number of people that I want to help. Realizing that [...]

Filed Under: All Posts, Fitness Tagged With: knee injury, knee pain, low back pain, shoulder injury, shoulder pain

Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Diet Right Now

October 2, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Nutrition Three

There are plenty of drastic changes we can all make to our lifestyles to live healthier or better manage our weight. Big moves like going vegan, cutting simple carbs or eating at home more may shrink your waistline and improve your health. However, in reality these extreme diet attempts rarely last long because they’re simply [...]

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The One Thing Every Trainer Should Provide

August 27, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Number One Trainer

The Takeaway: Although there are many reasons why people hire personal trainers, every trainer should help you reach your health and fitness goals. I often think about why people come to me for personal training. So many times, trainers commence with programs without even considering the true reason why individuals sought their help in the [...]

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The WRONG Sports Drink – Is It In You?

August 25, 2012 by tdfitness 4 Comments
Sports Drinks

The Takeaway: Many sports drinks claim to enhance performance and recovery, but by knowing what your body needs, you can determine whether these drinks are worth the time and money. Nowadays, sports drinks are advertised to just about anyone who might possibly ever become dehydrated, active or not. Highly specialized beverages like Gatorade’s G series drinks [...]

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How to Combat Stress

August 21, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Stress Ball

This guest post is by Ryan Rivera, founder of calmclinic.com. Maintaining your fitness is a crucial part of living a healthy life. Exercise affects every process in your body, from your heart and muscles to your hormones and organs – and the more you maintain your general fitness level, the greater your likelihood of living [...]

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You…The Olympic Athlete

July 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Gold Medal

The Summer Olympic Games are in full swing now and I’ve been trying to catch as much of it as I can (I even watched archery). It’s amazing to watch elite athletes, peak performances, and healthy rivalries on the world stage. As I watch all of the excitement, I can’t help but compare the athletes [...]

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Nutrition Tips for Increased Energy and Brain Function

July 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Big Coffee Cup

While most people are far from being world-class competitors, each of us has an area of life where we would like to perform our best. These common areas of performance include work, the gym, social settings or life at home where days of low energy or lack of focus can drive the average person to [...]

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Why We Exercise

July 29, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Family Crest

Perhaps a better title for this post is “Why We Should Exercise,” but I feel as though we get too much of that already. People telling us that we need to be healthier, go to the gym, eat this, not that…  As a trainer, I know that this is largely true. Most Americans are overweight [...]

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Putting the “FUN” Back in Functional Fitness

July 2, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Hanaumu Bay

The Takeaway: Don’t make fitness a chore. Make it a fun part of your normal activity. My wife and I have been enjoying a vacation in Hawaii before our first child arrives…we’re on our “baby-moon.” Usually when I travel, I take one of two fitness paths. The first is to pack up the TRX, heart [...]

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Can’t Keep Track? 2 Ways to Manage Calories

June 18, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Colorful Numbers

The Takeaway: Calorie control is a staple among all of the popular diets. You can use technology to help manage your calorie intake, and to help reach your health and fitness goals. Consider MyFitnessPal, MyPlate, or a calorie counter to help you track.   Today, there are countless obstacles that keep people from living healthier lives. [...]

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How Food Has Changed…And What To Do About It

June 17, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Tomato Basket

The Takeaway:  The food we eat today is different than that of the past. This is largely due to the amount of processing that occurs today. It’s important to know that eating heavily processed foods oftentimes means eating less healthy. See the bulleted list at the bottom of this post for some ways to ensure the food [...]

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Training Your Core – The Right Way

May 29, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Abs and Lower Back

The Takeaway: Your core acts as a brace, providing stabilization during movement and activity…therefore, it must be trained differently than other muscle groups. Why is this important?  Training the core in traditional ways (sit-ups, etc.) actually increases the chance of injury.   The Core Is Different… Muscles are muscles, right? Well, yes, but different muscles [...]

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Who Should You Trust for Health Advice?

May 24, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Woman Whispering

All of my posts are inspired by either personal experiences or questions from those I train and interact with. This post is of a somewhat personal nature. I recently witnessed some questionable information being given to someone I’m close to…my wife…at a pregnancy checkup…by a medical professional. The short story is that we went to [...]

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The Paleo Diet – An Objective Look

May 22, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Strawberry on Fork

Did cavemen have it right? Proponents of the Paleo (short for Paleolithic) diet say that our old cavemen ancestors were healthy, strong and free of today’s diseases, largely due to their diet of fruits, vegetables, meats and fat. Since legumes, dairy and grains were not eaten by the early hunter gatherers, these foods are specifically [...]

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Top 3 Ways to Take Care of Your Muscles

April 30, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Woman Exercising With Resistance Bands

  Before discussing muscle care, I must at least mention fascia. For those who are unfamiliar with this term, fascia is the connective tissue that runs throughout our bodies, underneath our skin, that holds our muscles (and prettymuch everything else) in place. Our muscles and organs are contained in and connected by fascia. Why is [...]

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Don’t Make These Mistakes With Injury and Recovery

April 30, 2012 by tdfitness 2 Comments
Knee injury

          “I’ve had some pain in my right shoulder lately.  It’s only when I raise it above my head and extend it to the rear. It’s a recurring injury that has never quite healed since 2009. I’ll just avoid that type of movement and try to strengthen the joint, being careful [...]

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How To Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank

April 29, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Food and Cost

When it comes to grocery shopping, calories are cheap, but buying good nutrition can be a burden on the wallet. Why? Well healthy foods are usually priced higher due to increased production costs and added value. Also, food manufacturers know that we’ll pay a little more if we think their product is benefiting our health. [...]

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Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes With Your Run Training

April 1, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Running Injury

Marathons and other long races are popular among runners (and the rest of us too!). They provide attainable, yet challenging goals and can be a badge of honor among those who complete them. Long runs are also great for building your endurance and improving heart health. But be careful – training can be harmful if [...]

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18 Signs of Overtraining

April 1, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Pain Areas

Yes, it is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to fitness. Exercise and training, just like anything else, should be tempered with moderation. Do you know the warning signs your body uses to signal overtraining? Check out the list below and don’t overdo it. (Taken from NSCA’s Essentials of [...]

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My Top 3 Reasons to Participate in Fitness Events

March 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Triathlon

Spring is here and it’s the time of year where many get excited about training for races and outdoor events. More and more opportunities are available these days, from 5K races to marathons, mud runs to ultimate adventure races, and sprint triathlons to ironman races. The opportunities are endless and so are the benefits. Here [...]

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Two Endurance Training Secrets Every Athlete Should Know

March 31, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Marathon

If you train for endurance and don’t pay much attention to your nutrition, you could be sacrificing  performance or worse, putting yourself in an unsafe situation. There is no other sport in which your performance is more dependent on good nutrition than endurance events such as marathons and triathlons. Improved nutrition can be the key [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 9

March 16, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Barbell

Type: Strength Body Parts:  Chest, Back Movements: Horizontal Push, Horizontal Pull Difficulty: Moderate, but easily varied depending on weight and repetition Total Time: 45 minutes (5 minute warmup, 25 minutes of work, 15 minute stretching) Calories Burned: 375 Description: The chest and back pairing is a staple among those who lift weights. I like to pair the two because you can create [...]

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10 Things Your Personal Trainer Won’t Tell You

March 5, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Shhh silence please

You may not need a trainer. If you’re in shape, are self-motivated and you’re comfortable in the gym, a tailored workout plan or information on where to find credible fitness advice may be all you need. If your trainer doesn’t do an adequate assessment and help you set goals, you’re missing the most important part. [...]

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Understanding Calories – The Ultimate Guide

March 5, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Good vs Bad Food

  In all foods there is a balance between calories and nutrition. Foods that provide little or no nutritional benefit and have lots of calories are called “calorically dense” foods. Some people refer to them as empty calories. These include candy, alcohol, desserts and sweeteners. On the flip side, you have “nutrient dense” foods like [...]

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How To Improve Fitness While Working a Desk Job

March 5, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Stretching Businessman

Is your day consumed by hours of sitting at a desk? Join the thousands of others in the same boat. We now have the ability to communicate from our desks, without even picking up the phone in many cases. This may make us a little more efficient at work, but it comes at the expense [...]

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Workouts – Shoulder Injury Prevention

March 3, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Shoulder

If you’ve been living weights for any period of time, you’re likely to have “tweaked” your shoulder at some point. My most serious shoulder injury came during a military deployment when I was working out twice daily, sometimes with heavy weight. I experienced overuse injuries with both of my shoulders and was forced to avoid [...]

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Core Series – Workout 6

February 27, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Abs and Lower Back

Type: Core Body Parts:  Core, back Difficulty: Intense Total Time: 40 minutes (5 minute warmup, 25 minutes of work, 10 minute stretch) Description: On core workout days, I’ll often place a “filler” between core exercises to keep the heart rate up and give the core muscles a short rest. Good fillers are pushups, jumping rope, and pull-ups. This week’s filler [...]

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High Intensity Series – Workout 1

February 23, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Box Jump

Type: High intensity training Body Parts:  legs, back, glutes, adductors, abductors Difficulty: Intense Total Time: 45 minutes (10 minute warmup, 30 minutes of work, 10 minute stretch) Calories Burned: 650 Description: Perform this workout with as little rest between exercises as possible. If able, jog from one exercise to the next station. Stay hydrated throughout. Workout: 4 rounds of: 15 box [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 8

February 22, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
TRX Home Training Bundle

Type: Functional, Strength, Core Body Parts:  Chest, Back, Core Movements: Horizontal Push, Horizontal Pull Difficulty: Light to Moderate Total Time: 35 minutes (5 minute warmup, 20 minutes of work, 10 minute stretch) Calories Burned: 550 Description: Today I used the TRX Suspension Trainer for my strength workout. If you haven’t used the TRX, it may be difficult to imagine how you can [...]

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Core Series – Workout 5

February 20, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Abs and Lower Back

Type: Core, Cardio Body Parts:  Abs, hip flexors, obliques, glutes, chest Difficulty: Moderate Total Time: 90 minutes (30 minutes of cardio, 45 minute workout, 15 minute stretch) Calories Burned: 1150 Description: With some extra time today, I jogged for a leisurely pace for 30 minutes (2.5 miles). The core work was next, focusing on the lower abdominal region and the [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 7

February 16, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Barbell

Type: Strength, Preventive Exercise Body Parts:  Chest, back, shoulders, adductors, triceps Movements: Horizontal push, horizontal pull, vertical push Difficulty: Moderate Total Time: 90 minutes (15 minute warmup, 60 minutes of lifting, 15 minute stretch) Calories Burned: 980 Description: Today I worked opposing muscle groups of the chest and back. I also did a squat and press exercise with a barbell plate overhead [...]

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Agility Series – Workout 1

February 15, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Agility ladder

Type: Agility, Functional Body Parts:  Legs, back (lats) Movements: Vertical Pull Difficulty: Moderate to Intense Total Time: 50 minutes (5 minute warmup, 30 minutes of work, 15 minute stretch) Calories Burned: 970 Description: At times it’s important to step out of the normal routine of weights, cardio, and core work. Agility training is not just for athletes. It provides a way [...]

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Core Series – Workout 4

February 14, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Abs and Lower Back

Type: Core Body Parts:  Abdomen, lower back, obliques and transverse abs Difficulty: Moderate Total Time: 50 minutes (5 minute warmup, 30 minutes of core work, 15 minute stretch) Calories Burned: 500 Description: We used the power wheel again today to target the abs. Also used the swiss ball for lower back extensions. Rounded off the core work with side planks [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 6

February 12, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Barbell

Body Parts: Shoulders, Traps, Hip Abductors & Adductors, Back (Lats) Type: Strength, Injury Prevention Total Time: 45 minutes Description: Preventive shoulder exercises to strengthen rotator cuff and shoulder girdle. Added trap work for upper body definition. Workout: Shoulder Stability Complex on Freemotion Cable Machine (light weight) Smith machine shrugs (3 sets of 10) EZ bar [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 5

February 8, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Barbell

Type: Strength Difficulty: Light Body Parts: Back, Chest, Legs, Shoulders Movements: Horizontal pull, horizontal push, vertical push, quad dominant Total Time: 50 minutes (40 minutes of work, 10 minute stretching) Calories Burned: 640 Description: Worked opposing muscle groups with chest and back exercises. Added full body movement with dumbbell squat and press. Workout: 5 minute [...]

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The Best Diets 2012

February 7, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
US News

U.S. News released its Best Diet Rankings this month. I’ll let you see for yourself which diets took the prize in each category, but it’s important to remember a few things when it comes to diets and nutrition.   Not all diets are for everyone. Ultimately, the best diet for you is one that you can stick [...]

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Stress – The Fitness Killer

February 7, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
time_pressure

This month, we answer a question submitted by a member of the TD Fitness community. S.M. asks, “Can we combat cortisol and stress induced belly fat?  Is it irreversible?”    The immediate effects of stress are positive, and in fact, aid in the body’s fight-or-flight response. Continued stress over a period of time however, causes the [...]

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Barefoot Running and Minimalist Shoes

February 7, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Foot X-Ray

I recently had the opportunity to view a webinar given by Michol Dalcourt – educator, author, trainer, and an industry leader in the areas of human movement and performance training. Michol spoke on “Footwear and Function – Views Around Barefoot Training.” Given the explosion of barefoot running and minimalist shoes in recent years, interest in this [...]

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Cardio Series – Workout 1

February 7, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Interval Training

Type: Cardio Body Parts:  Cardiovascular system, legs Total Time: 60 minutes (work 45 minutes, stretch 15 minutes) Calories Burned:  690 Description: Light to moderate cardio for time or distance. It’s important to remember that you don’t always have to “take it to the max” with your workouts. Light cardio days serve to give your muscles [...]

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Interval Series – Workout 1

February 6, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Stopwatch

  Type: Interval, core Body Parts: core, cardiovascular system Total Time: 50 minutes (work 35 minutes, stretch 15 minutes) Calories Burned: 750 Description: Interval training followed by core workout. Difficulty: Intense Workout: 20 minutes on treadmill. Match incline to the minute showing on running clock. For example, incline = 0 until 1 minute is reached, [...]

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Great Workout – It’s the Little Things

February 3, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Omni Health and Fitness - Fayetteville

Whenever I travel, I find it hard to maintain the quality and intensity of workouts that I’m accustomed to at home. My most recent travel took me to a familiar place – Fayetteville, NC. Having spent seven of the last nine years there, I’m pretty familiar with the numerous workout facilities in the area. However, [...]

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Core Series – Workout 3

February 3, 2012 by tdfitness 1 Comment
Abs and Lower Back

Body Parts: Core Type: Functional, Core, Cardio Total Time:  90 minutes Calories Burned:  1060 Description: With a little extra time today, I was able to get an hour long cardio session as well as some core training with the TRX. Today’s cardio goal was duration, not distance or intensity. I alternated jogging and walking on [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 4

February 3, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Barbell

Body Parts: Lower back, hamstrings, glutes, back, quads, shoulders, chest Type: Strength, Interval Movements: Hip dominant, quad dominant, horizontal push, horizontal pull, vertical pull Total Time: 60 minutes (45 minutes workout and 15 minutes stretching) Calories Burned: 800 Description: Pressed for time and wanted to combine multiple workouts today since I’ll miss other days this week. [...]

Filed Under: Workouts Tagged With: Back, Chest, Glutes, hamstrings, interval, Lower back, quads, Shoulders, strength

Core Series – Workout 2

January 29, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Abs and Lower Back

Body Parts: Core Type: Core Movements: Planks, Twists Difficulty: Intense Total Time: 25 minutes Description: Focused on the core today. Focused on upright twisting movements for obliques, core and abs. Workout: Rip Punches and presses (3 sets of 20 per side). You can simulate the TRX Rip punches with a cable and bar. Power wheel [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 3

January 29, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Barbell

Body Parts: Cardio, Chest, Back, Legs, Shoulders Type: Strength, Interval Movements: Horizontal Push, Horizontal Pull, Hip Dominant, Vertical Push, Vertical Pull Total Time: 45 minutes Calories Burned: 800 Description: Had to combine a couple of workout due to my work schedule this week. The variety of exercises in a short period of time was good [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 2

January 29, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Barbell

Body Parts: Chest, Back Type: Strength Total Time: 20 minutes Description: I often pair opposing muscle groups to maintain symmetry and save time in the gym. (One set of muscles can rest while another set is working.) Because I was pressed for time today, I balanced this workout with a horizontal pushing movement (bench press) and [...]

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Core Series – Workout 1

January 29, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Abs and Lower Back

Body Parts: Core, Glutes, Lats, Type: Functional, Core Difficulty:  Intense Total Time: 30 minutes Description: Today we tested the newest addition to the TD Fitness equipment arsenal, the Power Wheel. This was our first time using it, and we loved it! It was a great core workout. We didn’t have a lot of time for [...]

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Strength Series – Workout 1

January 17, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Barbell

Body Parts: Shoulders, Traps, Biceps, Triceps Type: Strength, Preventive Exercise Total Time: 45 minutes Description: Preventive shoulder exercises to strengthen rotator cuff and shoulder girdle. Added trap work for upper body definition. Although I typically omit “finishing” exercises like bicep curls and tricep extensions, I’ve added more recently to work on arm definition. My intent [...]

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Word of the Day: Satiated

January 13, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
satiated

Pronounced: SAY she ate it. Being satiated means having a feeling of fullness or satisfaction when it comes to your appetite. Put another way, you’re not hungry anymore. (Not to be confused with gorging yourself or being completely stuffed after a Thanksgiving meal.) Why is this important? Simple. When you’re satiated, you don’t have the [...]

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Cheating On Your Diet?

January 3, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
cheating diet

As much as I’d like to say that I never eat fast food and that I’m always strict with my intake, I have to be honest.

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Building a Complete Fitness Program

January 2, 2012 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
wrenches

It’s a new year and resolutions are abound. Since most resolutions are health and fitness related, I’ll offer a bit of advice for planning your fitness routine…

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Portion Sizes – When Did Things Change?

December 28, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
fast food

At what point did our society ditch the small option for meals? I suppose we could contemplate this question, but what’s more important is this – what can we do about it?

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Making Fitness a Priority

December 23, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Female Pushup-Small

CNN recently published a story where President Obama’s trainer commented on the President’s ability to find time for fitness despite his busy schedule. It may be difficult to compare the President’s schedule to yours, but the fact remains that one of the main things keeping people from working out is lack of time.

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Three Exercises I Now Stay Away From

December 18, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
stop

As a trainer, I’m always looking for the best information to provide to those I train. Here are three exercises you may think are safe, but can actually be harmful to your fitness goals.

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Ten Survival Tips for Holiday Eating

December 18, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Holiday Eating

Don’t stress over how you’re going to control your weight over the holidays. Follow these 10 tips to help you stay on track and still enjoy the season…

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Feeding Your Workout

November 1, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Smoothie Banana

There are many questions surrounding nutrition and exercise. Allow me to make it a bit easier to understand. Think of time surrounding your workout as three distinct periods – prior to exercise, during exercise, and post-exercise.

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Cardio or Weights First – Does it Matter?

October 31, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Cardio or Weights

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the order of your daily workout, but it’s important to see the big picture and remain focused on your overall goals.

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Three Organic Questions Answered

September 29, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Organic

We’ve all seen the organic label on foods in the produce section. But what exactly does this label mean? We answer three common questions regarding organic foods and lay out what you need to know.

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TD Fitness Answers – Joint Pain and Supplements

September 29, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Joint Pain

Joint pain is no stranger to most of us. But we often look for a temporary relief before asking the underlying reason for joint pain. Find out what you should also consider and which supplements we recommend for pain.

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How Often Should I Change My Workout?

September 29, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Calendar

Are you having trouble meeting your goals even though you’re consistent at working out? Maybe you should consider a change…

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Healthy Snacking

September 28, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Healthy Snack

The key to effective snacking is in finding something healthy, yet sustaining. Here, we list some healthy snacks you can munch on between meals.

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Back to the Basics – Primal Diet and Barefoot Running

September 27, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Caveman

Every few years, the pendulum of humanity swings back to a time long gone. Recently this trend has been seen in the nutrition and fitness fields as well. The Paleo Diet is a way of eating that mimics those of our ancestors from thousands of years ago. Barefoot running with minimalist footwear has also become popular.

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Product Review – TRX Suspension Trainer

September 2, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
TRX Home Training Bundle

The benefits of functional training cannot be overstated. There is more to fitness than large muscles and marathon endurance. What most of us need is the ability to handle our body weight and momentum as we perform the activities of daily life. It’s also important to have strength to push, pull, lift, and carry items everyday. The body works as a unit and should be trained as such.

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The TD Fitness Top Three Exercises

September 2, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Top3

I would never recommend doing only three exercises for the remainder of your workout days, but like it or not, everything has a ranking. Your favorite foods, songs, outfits, books…you name it. I’m not talking about Musketeers and Stooges here. These are my top three exercises and reasons why…

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Ten Ways to Help Loved Ones Be More Active

July 28, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Workout Motivation

How do we encourage loved ones to be more physically active? This question is one that many of us struggle with as overweight and obesity trends affect friends, family, and those we love.

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Coconut Water – 8 Things You Should Know

July 25, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Coconut Water

Coconut water has been described as an all-natural sports drink with claims of reducing illness and fighting disease. It has even been used in some countries as an intravenous hydration fluid (IV) where medical saline was unavailable. With the growing popularity of coconut water, it’s time to ask, “What do I really need to know about this wonder liquid?”

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The Buzz Around Hot Yoga

July 25, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Hot Yoga

Bikram Yoga, also called Hot Yoga, has become increasingly popular. Created in the early 1970s, hot yoga is meant to enhance stretching and breathing through exercise in increased temperatures. Like other styles of Yoga, Bikram also relieves tension and eases the mind.

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Three Facts about Zero Calorie Soda

July 25, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Diet Soda

The diet cola and zero calorie trends are more popular than ever. But does zero calorie really mean “healthier?” Here are three things to remember…

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Why Functional Training?

July 10, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Trainer T. at Metrodash

Today, more and more people are interested in alternative methods for fitness, outside of the traditional cardio and weight training. Functional workouts are a challenging and effective way to vary your workouts. So what are the benefits of functional training, obstacle courses and the like?

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Cellulite

July 1, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Surprised Baby

Cellulite may be one of the most widely believed misconceptions when it comes to weight loss gimics and product sales. There is no difference in cellulite and fat found in other parts of the body.

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Spot Reduction

July 1, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Spot Reduction

Someone recently asked me if it there is any truth to spot reduction. For those who haven’t heard this term before, spot reduction involves performing exercises to target a specific part of the body in an attempt to lose weight in that particular area. Despite this popular misconception…

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From the Pyramid to a Plate

July 1, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
My Plate

The USDA recently replaced their food pyramid with a plate icon. The previous symbol, known as MyPyramid, has now become ChooseMyPlate. ChooseMyPlate is a way of depicting the recommended quantities and ratios of different food types for nutrition.

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The Other Side of Training

May 26, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Running Outdoors

About a month ago, I played in a charity softball game. My old high school hosted a game between the 1993 State Baseball Champs (that was us) and the 2010 State team. I expected to go out, beat up on the young guys for a bit, have some fun, and catch up with old friends. What I didn’t expect…

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Need Motivation? Try an Event!

May 22, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Mud Run

We’ve all been there. You’ve been consistent with exercise, but you don’t seem to have the same level of motivation anymore. The cardio is getting stale and weight training doesn’t seem to be paying off either. Well, you are not alone. Even the most die-hard fitness buffs go through periods of decreased motivation from time to time. The good news is that there are several ways to get motivated…

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Consistency – A Key to Results

May 17, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
Calendar

Of the numerous variables associated with working out (variety, intensity, duration, load, repetitions, sets, etc.), perhaps the one most overlooked, and arguably the most important, is consistency. I often preach this to those that I train, but I was reminded of this fact today as I overheard two gentlemen in the locker room talking about the very same issue.

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Catching UBL – Your S.E.A.L. Training

May 10, 2011 by tdfitness Leave a Comment
American Flag

Last week’s capture of Bin Laden brought closure for many, and a plethora of reporting from different news agencies. Just as prominent in the headlines was how the operation took place. Some of the nation’s best special forces did what they do time and time again, working with precision and know-how that only comes with high levels of training in a variety of skill sets.

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