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Postpartum Weight Loss- How to Tone Back of Arms

November 13, 2009 on 12:53 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off

To Sara of Fit by Sara: “I’m 50 years old, I workout regularly but I can’t seem to get good definition and muscle tone on my upper arms.  What do you suggest I do to tone up the back of my arms?”

From Sara of Fit by Sara: “Take 3 things into account. 1. Your age 2. Your nutrition 3. Exercise.  As we age it’s more challenging to obtain muscle tone and a “cut look”.  So be sure to be the best you versus an image in a magazine.  Depending on how often and what you eat can determine how much body fat you have, and the more body fat we have the less you’ll be able to see muscle definition/tone.  So be sure to eat plenty of veggies, fruit and water, and consume “back of your fist size” portions of low-fat meats.  For exercise you want to do exercise that will target the back of your arms or “triceps”.  Yoga is excellent for targeting the upper arms and shoulders as well as toning the entire body.  You may also like to add tricep extensions with light weights (3-5 lbs) or use a tricep extension machine at the gym.  Work up to 3 sets of 10-15 reps 3 x per week.” -Sara Holliday

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Postpartum Weight Loss- How to Tone Flabby Arms

November 10, 2009 on 11:57 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off

To Sara of Fit by Sara: What exercises do you suggest to tone my flabby arms?

From Sara of Fit by Sara: Exercises that work your biceps, triceps, and shoulders will give a nice look to your arms.  A common yoga pose that really works your shoulders and triceps is called “chutarunga”.  This posture goes from a push-up position (plank) to hugging your elbows back and into your sides and balancing an inch above the floor if possible (you can also rest on your knees). Yoga is also an excellent form of exercise that will tone your entire body and leave you feeling more balanced and at peace. As far as weight training goes start incorporating these machines at the gym- tricep extensions, bicep curls, and shoulder press.  Work up to 3 sets of 10-15 reps.  Ask a personal trainer for assistance for proper seat adjustments and to check your alignment.”-Sara Holliday

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Review: Joel Marion’s Cheat Your Way Thin Diet Program

November 10, 2009 on 10:58 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Joel Marion is a former Body for Life champion, personal trainer, established author (he's written for Men's Fitness, Muscle Media, Woman's Day, SELF, Muscle & Fitness Hers, MuscleMag International, Oxygen and more) and the brains behind the new "Cheat Your Way Thin" diet program.

Pregnancy Exercise- Can I get more toned while pregnant?

November 10, 2009 on 12:17 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off

To Sara of Fit by Sara: “Can I become more toned while pregnant and look great after having the baby?”

From Sara of Fit by Sara: “It IS actually possible to get in better shape while you’re pregnant, particularly if you are exercising more consistently and eating better while you’re pregnant.  Prenatal yoga is an excellent form of exercise to lengthen and strengthen your muscles while releasing tension in muscles that typically causes pregnancy pains in the hips and buttocks.  Walking, swimming, low-impact aerobics, and light weight lifting will all result in an increase in muscle tone.  However this is NOT the time to diet (nor is it ever a good time to diet in my opinion!)-be sure to “fuel” your body and your baby with healthy foods that will keep you energized.  Eat plenty of fresh veggies, fruit, yogurt, low-fat cheeses, and whole grain breads, pastas, and cereals.  The healthier and more fit you are during your pregnancy the easier it will be to get your body back!- Sara Holliday

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SomnaSlim Review: The Best Night Time Diet Pill?

November 9, 2009 on 5:09 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off "Lose weight in your sleep", boasts the advertising for the night time diet pill SomnaSlim, "or get your money back, guaranteed!" Wow! Now that's taking the whole "losing weight is easy" thing to an entirely new level.