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How working out can affect your work
2011-12-02 19:26:00
A study at the VU Medical Center in Amsterdam found that people who worked out at least twice a week took half the number of sick days than those who did not work out.
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Great Job ? Ben and Barbara!!!
2011-07-07 23:34:00
SUPER CONGRATS to my clients Ben and Barbara Ridings for completing the Peachtree Road Race!! You are an inspiration that regardless of age and circumstance, we can all do things we set our mind and training to!! I am extremely proud of you!!
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Organic and Vegan ? Make sure they are still healthy
2011-06-23 01:48:00
My brother in law is a vegan and an organic farmer and one of my favorite phrases of his is “just because it’s vegan does not make it healthy” The same goes for organic. Eating organic and eating lots of natural foods such as vegatables and fruits is of course a healthy thing for you. ...
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Enjoy the benefits of exercise and health
2011-06-21 01:39:00
So often people are focused on things that really are not all that important when it comes to fitness. As a runner, I have seen too many people worry about their time in races. How fast did you do it? Everyone asks. But there is so much more to being fit than that. Are you ...
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Real Results
2011-06-19 01:31:00
Everyone is always looking for a quick fix. The sad reality is that real results in anything come from hard work. I always laugh at those Holiday Inn Express commercials where the guy is hanging with professionals and they are like HUH — life just isn’t that though. I went to Stone Mountain today with ...
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Fruit ? Quit calling it the bad guy!
2011-05-29 14:02:00
I am a bit tired of all the low carb enthusiasts trashing fruit. Sorry but a low carb diet is a temporary thing — not a permanent solution. Reducing your carbs is great — most people eat too much of them but ditch bread, rice, and anything white before you start tossing anything natural. Fruit ...
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Trans Fat = Belly Fat
2011-05-24 19:33:00
Wanna blast some belly fat — check your trans fat intake. Now a lot of things with trans fat are allowed to say “Trans Fat free” because they don’t have much but seriously you should not have any. Look for words like hydrogenated and REDUCE YOUR PROCESSED FOOD. Whole foods like fruit and vegetables are ...
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June is Men’s Health Month — Tips on staying healthy from Dougl
2008-06-09 03:40:00
Think you are healthy? Check out the following list of healthy habits and see how you are doing. Do you smoke? This is a death nail in your coffin. If you smoke, do everything you can to quit. It makes all other health problems worse! Do you drink alcohol? A couple of drinks on occasion with friends may not have long-term effects on most people. If you have other health problems, you should discuss your drinking habits with your doctor as they affect other conditions and medications. An example is diabetes. Alcohol is a NO-GO for diabetics as well as some other conditions. When was the last time you went to the doctor? There are MILLIONS of men in the US who have not seen a doctor in more than 10 years. If that is you, go for a check-up. Hypertension and diabetes can cause you lots of problems without being obvious so if it has been a while, go for a visit. Is you plate colorful and full of a variety of foods? A healthy diet has lots of variety and lots of natur...
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Getting Fit when you are strapped for time - Tips on an efficient workout
2008-06-01 21:43:00
Being busy, you need to look at doing efficient moves to reduce the amount of time that you spend without sacrificing your workout. Multi functional moves may be your best bet. They make you work hard and they do double duty. Some great moves combine upper and lower body, such as side lunges with lateral raise or squats with a bicep curl. These moves really make you work so you will continue to burn calories at a higher rate than if you split them into separate moves. Another great time saver is to cut out your rest periods. You need to be careful here! You want to ensure the body part still gets a rest – so you move on to another body part. An example would be doing one set of push-ups (upper body) and then moving right into a set of squats. This way, your upper body is resting while you work your lower body. Be sure you are lifting enough weight to make a difference. A study by the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that participants chose a ...
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Getting Fit this summer ? Fitness in Douglasville with Personal Trainer Dav
2008-05-26 07:14:00
I know you think it is hard but fitness, especially weight loss is a matter of numbers. It is math, basic math. Calories in LESS Calories out = Amount of weight gained. In order to lose weight — you need to reverse the numbers and make a deficit. Best way ...
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Portion Size ? Nutrition Tips from Douglasville Personal Trainer Dave Hanse
2008-05-19 02:42:00
Nutrition is a HUGE part of weight loss and as a Douglasville personal trainer, I try to make my clients understand that weight loss and fitness require a balance in all parts of your life. Working out, lifting weights, doing cardio, getting enough sleep, eating well……. Portion control is one of the most critical things ...
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Weight Loss is found on the other side of hard work, exercise and nutrition
2008-05-10 23:38:00
I get a lot of people tell me how much they want to lose weight. How they would do anything — really?? - to be fit and healthy. It borders on depression and obsession but sadly, it does not always lead to fitness success. Getting and being fit requires a lot ...
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Chapel Hill News Article ? Running ? Is it the sport for you - more from Do
2008-05-04 21:57:00
Running — The Sport for you? David Hansey NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist NASM Certified Sports Fitness Specialist NASM Certified Personal Trainer As you read this, I will have ? hopefully ? completed my 6th Marathon, the ING Marathon right here in Atlanta. As I write this I am making the last minute preparations for the race. Since it ...
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Board Certified Personal Training Here in Douglasville
2008-04-28 02:22:00
Well I am in the process of renewing my Board Certification for Personal Training . Since I track on this, I have taken all of the continuing education required and I have maintained my CPR and AED certifications with the American Heart Association. But it means that almost 4 years ago, I earned my board ...
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Working Out, Nutrition and RESULTS
2008-04-21 04:44:00
I have lots of people tell me almost daily that they are doing EVERYTHING but are just not getting results. Now, to me — this means you are not DOING EVERYTHING And I do not mean that in a cruel way. Sometimes — actually MOST OF THE TIME - these people believe they ...
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Preventing Injuries - Chapel Hill News Article
2008-04-05 18:07:00
Preventing Injuries David Hansey NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist NASM Certified Sports Fitness Specialist NASM Certified Personal Trainer I get a lot of questions from people on how to recover from injury and how to work out without aggravating an injury. Well, the best time to think about injury prevention is before you start training. We are all ...
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Functional Training - Chapel Hill News Article
2008-04-05 18:03:00
Functional Training ? Not just for Sports David Hansey NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist NASM Certified Sports Fitness Specialist NASM Certified Personal Trainer I talk a lot about training for sports here. And while sports are a fun part of a lot of people?s lives, I think sometimes people think that personal training is only for the athlete. They ...
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ING Marathon ? WOOOT ? I finished !
2008-03-31 01:14:00
Now, not my first marathon but it always feels like such an accomplishment to finish a marathon. I am 38 years old and I can still finish a marathon which makes me so proud. It was perfect weather for the marathon and congrats to all my friends and clients who also ran — AWESOME JOB!!
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ING Georgia Marathon vs. Douglasville Personal Trainer
2008-03-26 00:05:00
Yes, it is that time of year again — WOOT!! This weekend I will be running the ING Georgia Marathon . Ran it last year and fully expect to be fine but you know a marathon is a long way so I have been training but there is always that excitement that comes with such ...
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The Best workout for you ? Tips from the Gym with Douglasville Personal Tra
2008-02-24 20:33:00
I get all kinds of people asking me what is the best workout for them. And I see all kinds of ads and promotions here in Douglasville promoting this class, that class or that gym as the best group fitness class or workout program for everyone. So let me lay it out for you. ...
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Dehydration - How to stay hydrated and live better from Douglasville Person
2008-02-19 00:18:00
Many people live life in a state of perpetual dehydration. There are external forces that cause it, sure. Like forced air heating, hot weather, sweating from a workout. But I don’t usually find that people are dehydrated because they worked out too hard — sure sometimes — but not usually. ...
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Great February Recipe ? From Douglasville Personal Trainer Dave Hansey
2008-02-04 00:04:00
In the mood to try something healthy FAST and delicious — Then check out the February recipe of the Month THAI CHICKEN PIZZA Also be sure to check out the great tips for February — pick up a copy at the gym here in Douglasville or check them out here on 4 Fit bodies. ...
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Chapel Hill News ? January 2008 ? Finally Fit in 2008
2008-02-03 19:16:00
Finally Fit in 2008!! YES YOU!!! David Hansey NASM Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist NASM Certified Sports Fitness Specialist NASM Certified Personal Trainer This time of year, as our thoughts shift from sugarplums to fit bodies, many people make resolutions to get fit. This will be the year!! No more excuses, this time it will really happen. Well I have to ...
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Sticking with it ? Tips for Beginners from Douglasville Personal Trainer Da
2008-01-31 20:54:00
Well I know it is not easy to begin a new routine. And I know it can seem overwhelming — change your food routine, when you eat, what you eat and then add cardio and strength training. I got a great cartoon from one of my new favorite clients yesterday and it was a ...
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Cold Weather does not mean you should stop working out
2008-01-27 21:09:00
Now I know it is hard to work out when it is cold. You just feel like bundling all up and not doing anything. And that is why a lot of people gain weight in the winter. Well here in Douglasville, it is not really a COLD place. I grew ...
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Personal Training for Beginners
2008-01-24 22:31:00
Now, personal training is something that obviously I am very passionate about. I see people meeting their goals every day with personal training when they have struggled for years, either with their weight, an injury, a disease, or just not feeling “right”. Fitness gives you an energy that you cannot get from ...
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The First Step on your Road to Fitness ? From Douglasville Personal Trainer
2008-01-20 00:31:00
The first step in a new or changing fitness routine is a visit to your doctor. What? Yep — your doctor will probably jump for joy.. But he will also tell you if your blood pressure is normal — this is a critical piece if you are going to start ...
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Keeping motivated for fitness
2008-01-16 02:38:00
It is the time of year that so many people are in the gym and it is also the time of year where they start to burn out. I saw a man today who literally was STRAINING to work out. Do you think he is going to want to get up ...
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