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Exercise DVD Star Lawson Harris is the Fitness Guress

October 13, 2010 by angishields

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Exercise DVD Star Lawson Harris is the Fitness Guress

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on the fitness guress Lawson Harris.Lawson has been an innovator in the fitness industry for 27 years. She is the president of Body and Soul Bodyworks, a fitness company that includes The Fitness Guru, New York’s first fitness lab. She has created a bunch of educational fitness and pilates courses. She has even worked as a fitness expert for the George Foreman Grill folks. Lawson has a new exercise dvd out titled Pilates Everyday Training. To learn more please go to her website www.fitnessgurunyc.com

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How to Avoid Injuries and Improve Performance with iCore Sports’ Alexandra Laws

September 28, 2010 by angishields

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How to Avoid Injuries and Improve Performance with iCore Sports’ Alexandra Laws

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Alexandra Laws, founder of iCore Sports. Alex is a life long athlete from Australia who is a lifelong athlete, passionate Kinesiologist and strength conditioning professional with extensive understanding and applied knowledge of the human body and its correct function. This former student of the Corrective and high Performance Exercise Kinesiology (CHEK) at the CHEK Institute has founded iCoreSports, a forward thinking company that combines the latest in exercise conditioning with technology. She shared lots of fitness tips to avoid injuries and improve performance – for example she said that lunges and squats when done properly are the two best exercises to improve your glutes. Her website contains lots of videos of workouts and exercises all done with proper form – which is key to success. To learn more go to her website www.icoresports.com

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Stress Relief Tips

September 22, 2010 by angishields

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Stress Relief Tips

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain some simple ways to relax and get rid of your stress. Stress relief is critical in today’s ultra busy fast paced world. Everyone should be practicing some kind of stress relief just to get through each day. try deep breathing – breathe deep in through your nose then slowly out through your mouth. Doing this for a few minutes throughout the day will calm you down and relax you – as long as you don’t hyperventilate and pass out. Try organizing your life a little bit – clutter can be overwhelming and removing clutter can be liberating. Try and create some me time each day – listen to soothing music that you like, read or exercise. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow us on Twitter @FatGuy and @DrFitness6 Be our Friend on Facebook

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Roy Johnson Talks About the Spetember Issue of Men’s Fitness with Rob Lowe on the Cover

September 20, 2010 by angishields

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Roy Johnson Talks About the Spetember Issue of Men’s Fitness with Rob Lowe on the Cover

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on our good friend Roy Johnson, editor-in-chief of Men’s Fitness magazine. He let us know that Rob Lowe is the September cover and he got in the best shape of his life to get there. There is also a great spread featuring Sofia Vergara from Modern Family which is a must see. Roy talked about how outdoor adventure events are a great way to add variety to your workouts and your training. He said that there is a boxing workout that can change your body in as little as 30 days. And if you travel you’ll want to learn about the healthiest airport meals in America. This issue of Men’s Fitness magazine features 88 ways to lose weight, lose fat and get lean – tips to improve your diet and learn which diet suits your body. The mag is filled with great fitness and health and nutrition tips. As usual! And you have to check out Roy’s blog Ballers, Games and Scoundrels at www.passtheword.wordpress.com To learn more about the magazine please go to that website www.mensfitness.com

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Fitness Magazine Editor Pam O’Brien Previews The September Issue with Chelsie Hightower on the Cover

September 8, 2010 by angishields

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Fitness Magazine Editor Pam O’Brien Previews The September Issue with Chelsie Hightower on the Cover

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Pam O’Brien Executive Editor of Fitness Magazine. Pam shared some behind the scene secrets from the Chelsie Hightower cover shoot. In the magazine Chelsie shares her dance workout tips from Dancing With The Stars. Did you know on DWTS the pro dancer is responsible for the routines and costumes? This season Chelsie is paired with Michael Bolton. Pam also shared some crazy workouts her magazine has discovered like: spinning on an unbalanced bike and spinning with resistance. Fitness Magazine promotes health and wellness in a manageable non-intimidating manner with workouts, diet and health tips. The information is very reader friendly in short blurbs and with the key parts highlighted to make it easy to implement into your daily life. Learn more and subscribe at www.fitnessmagazine.com

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First Lady of Fitness Kathy Smith’s Anti-Aging Workouts with Rejuvenation

September 1, 2010 by angishields

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First Lady of Fitness Kathy Smith’s Anti-Aging Workouts with Rejuvenation

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on fitness legend and our good friend Kathy Smith. Kathy turns 59 this year and she says aging schmaging. She has put together a signature new anti-aging work-out and dvd program. Kathy has been a leading force in the wellness industry since 1980. She has sold more than $50 million in infomercial products and over 16 million workout videos worldwide – she is a member of the Video Hall of Fame. She serves on the board of the USC’s School of Gerontology and the Women’s Sports Foundation. She says that most 40+ year olds forget to work on their balance and some of the forgotten muscles – they only exercise the mirror muscles. So she has put together a program that helps improve your balance, posture, alignment and those forgotten muscles like your back. Kathy has partnered with Rejuvenation to create prevention and rehabilitation kits and exclusive exercise media to rejuvenate the growing baby boomer population. This complete line has both exercise equipment and dvd workouts for every fitness level from the very beginner to the more advanced to those recovering from injury. these workout will help everyone live a more healthful life and feel more youthful. She said that quick 10 minute workouts when you wake up will energize you more than a trip to Starbucks and a 10 minute workout before you go to be can help you destress and sleep better at night. To learn more please go to www.kathysmith.com or www.rejuvenationrehab.com

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Restorative Exercise Expert Katy Bowman is Aligned and Well

August 31, 2010 by angishields

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Restorative Exercise Expert Katy Bowman is Aligned and Well

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Katy Bowman founder of the Restorative Exercise Institute. She helps her clients increase body awareness, decrease chronic pain, increase bone density and improve metabolic health. Kay says that just as there is an optimal alignment for your car there is optimal alignment for your body. Most problems she says start at your feel and cause a domino effect throughout your body. Foot problems can cause knee problems which can cause hip and back problems. She gave the quick tip to try spacers between your toes to see if that helps decrease foot pain. She says sitting too much shortens muscles and she believes that standing desks should be mandatory. She shared some more tips about the importance of stretching – tight hamstrings and calves pulls down your shoulders. Also sliding your head back like you have a double chin helps your back as well. Her dvd series Get Aligned and Well with Katy teaches you how proper alignment can improve all kinds of chronic conditions like pelvic floor disorders, migraines, even diabetes. Katy looks at the body like a mechanic looks at a car. Katy’s series of 14 Aligned and Well dvds address all kinds of chronic ailments and diseases with simple stretches. They are available at www.alignedandwell.com. Katy’s blog is www.katysays.com.

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Fitness Magazine’s Karla Walsh. Kathy Smith and Rejuvenation’s Anti-Aging Workouts. Restorative Exercise Expert Katy Bowman is Aligned and Well

August 26, 2010 by angishields

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Fitness Magazine’s Karla Walsh. Kathy Smith and Rejuvenation’s Anti-Aging Workouts. Restorative Exercise Expert Katy Bowman is Aligned and Well

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy opened with health blogger and editorial assistant at Fitness magazine Karla Walsh. Karla turned the tables on us by interviewing us about our new book “35 Things to Know to Raise Active Kids” which is available at www.turnerpublishing.com and Amazon and whereever books are sold (hopefully). Read Karla’s blog at www.healthfulbitesblog.com and be sure to check out this month’s Fitness magazine at www.fitnessmagazine.com

Next up we had on our good friend Kathy Smith. Kathy turnsd 59 this year and she says aging schmaging and has put together a signature anti-aging program. Kathy has partnered with Rejuvenation to create prevention and rehabilitation kits and exclusive exercise media to rejuvenate the growing baby boomer population. This complete line has both exercise equipment and dvd workouts for every fitness level from the very beginner to the more advanced recovering from injury to live a more healthful life and feel more youthful. To learn more please go to www.kathysmith.com or www.rejuvenationrehab.com

We closed the show with Katy Bowman founder of the Restorative Exercise Institute. Get Aligned and Well with Katy teaches you how proper alignment can improve all kinds of chronic conditions like pelvic floor disorders, migraines, even diabetes. Katy looks at the body like a mechanic looks at a car. Katy’s series of Aligned and Well dvds address all kinds of chronic ailments and diseases with simple stretches. They are available at www.alignedandwell.com. Katy’s blog is www.katysays.com.

Remember, you can find a tip a day at our new website www.wellnessminutes.com or on iTunes here.

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Fitness Writer Elsa Simcik Shares Her Workout of the Week

August 24, 2010 by angishields

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Fitness Writer Elsa Simcik Shares Her Workout of the Week

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Elsa Simcik fitness writer and fitness instructor who has started a brand new fitness blog titled Workout of the Week. On her blog she reviews exercise dvds, gym workouts and other fun fitness routines. She shared a great tip for exercise dvd fans – go to youtube and search for your favorite exercise dvd instructor – you can find lots of free clips of exercise dvds so you can sample them before your purchase them. Check out her blog each week so you can find out about different types of workouts – and even try a new one each week. Check it out at www.workoutoftheweek.net