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Weight Loss Tips From Biggest Loser Finalist and Exercise DVD Star Tara Costa

February 3, 2010 by angishields

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Weight Loss Tips From Biggest Loser Finalist and Exercise DVD Star Tara Costa

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on Tara Costa, The Biggest Loser Season 7 finalist who lost over 150 pounds on the show. She also won a record setting 8 challenges, the most of any contestant in show history. Her story is truly inspirational and throughout her 18 weeks on the show Tara really showed her fans what determination looks like. Today, Tara stars in a couple of new Biggest Loser exercise dvds from Lionsgate. The Last Chance Workout and The 30 Day Jump Start. She wants to continue to motivate and inspire people to lose weight and live a healthy life. She has been featured in newspapers, magazines and tv shows. And on our show Tara shared some behind the scenes stories of what it was like working out with Jillian and Bob on the ranch. Tara is now running marathons and triathlons in order to continue to inspire and support her fans on Team Tara. To learn more please go to her website www.taracosta.com

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Lifetime Fitness Award Winner Kathy Smith Shares Some Workout Tips

December 23, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Lifetime Fitness Award Winner Kathy Smith Shares Some Workout Tips

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on our good friend Kathy Smith. Kathy has been a leading force in the wellness industry since 1980. She has sold over 16 million exercise videos and was recently inducted into the Video Hall of Fame. She serves on the board of the USC School of Gerontology and the Women’s Sports Foundation. And Kathy has recently been awarded a lifetime achievement award for her work in fitness from IDEA Health & Fitness. She also has a new book out titled Feed Muscle. Shrink Fat. She shared her biggest fitness tip which is to find something you love and throw yourself into it. She said one of her daughter’s is an All American 800 meter runner and her other daughter is a diver. She is real excited about NextFit where she personally coaches you on your mp3 player. And she is also involved with Go Girl Go which encourages all body types to appreciate their bodies and to find an activity they enjoy. To sign up for her free newsletter and to take her 10 day challenge as well as to learn more about what she is up to please go to her website www.kathysmith.com

Tags: coach, Exercise, expert, Fitness, health, kathy smith, mp3 player, sports, Tips, videos, Weight Loss, workout

Dr Cory Kidd Introduces Autom Your Robot Weight Loss Coach

December 22, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Dr Cory Kidd Introduces Autom Your Robot Weight Loss Coach

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on our pal Dr Cory Kidd, inventor of Autom the most awesome robot and your personal weight loss coach who will help you lose weight. Since most people can only stay on a diet for less than a month Cory decided to do something about it. His robot has a 3-5 minute conversation with you each day to ask about your day – what exercise you did, what you ate, how you’re feeling, etc. Autom then shares her thoughts about what you did and gives you friendly advice and encouragement. All the research shows that when you add this kind of interaction then people will stay compliant with their weight loss program much longer than if they are doing it on their own. In fact most people who participated in the testing did not want to give the robot back. We have been following Autom’s rise since 2007 and she is getting ready for the big time. Cory is in Hong Kong right now putting the finishing touches on her. Check out her video demonstration at his website www.myautom.com

Tags: autom, diet, dr cory kidd, Exercise, Fitness, lose weight, robot, weight loss coach, weight loss program

Getting Fit at the YMCA

December 14, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Getting Fit at the YMCA

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy shares some benefits of working out at the YMCA. It’s easy to get the whole family fit at the YMCA. The YMCA is a great choice for families on a budget. They even offer financial assistance for families with financial hardships. The YMCA offers some great health and fitness programs. They usually have regular health screenings i n addition to fitness programs for the whole family like: weight loss challenges, support groups, after school programs and family nights. The YMCA has something for everyone for adults, teens, kids and even seniors. 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 me on Twitter @FatGuy

Tags: budget, Fitness, health, senior, support, teen, Weight Loss, working out, YMCA

Forget The Ambien Go For A Run To Sleep Better At Night

December 10, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Forget The Ambien Go For A Run To Sleep Better At Night

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy shares tips to help you sleep better. A great tip for the adult or child who is having trouble sleeping through the night is to find time to exercise during the day. A recent sleep study showed that children and adults fell asleep faster, slept longer and slept deeper when they exercised that day. So if you have millions of thoughts racing through your head and are rolling around all night long skip the Ambien or Tylenol PM and go for a jog during the day… you’ll sleep better at night. 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 me on Twitter @FatGuy

Tags: children, Exercise, Fitness, improve, sleep, Study, Tips, Wellness Minute

Can You Get Fit With A Wii?

December 9, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Can You Get Fit With A Wii?

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy shares their favorite Wii fitness tips. Using the Wii for fitness is definitely possible. It is especially good for moving totally sedentary kids and adults to a more active lifestyle. Plus it gets the whiole family involved with fitness so what could be wrong with that. While you are not going to get the same workout and intensity you would from a spin class at you gym there are several Wii games that can get your heart rate up and give you a pretty good workout. Some fun Wii games that are worth checking out are: Wii Sports Boxing; Wii Dance Town; Wii Island Run and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010. 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 me on Twitter @FatGuy

Tags: active, boxing, dance, Fitness, Jillian Michaels, run, Wellness Minute, Wii, workout

How to Raise An Active Child

December 4, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

How to Raise An Active Child

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy shares tips to help your kid become more active. This is a little preview of the book we are writing on this subject. Kids need about an hour of moderate intensity exercise daily in order to be healthy and fit but sadly a lot of them are not getting enough. When we say exercise we are not only talking about aerobics classes and playing sports. There are lots of ways to be active that doesn’t require any private lessons, gym memberships or athletic skills. We encourage you to match activities to your child’s interests. Encourage unstructured play. An explore lots of non-traditional sports and activities like rock climbing, gardening, hiking and skateboarding. 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 me on Twitter @FatGuy

Tags: active, child, Exercise, Fitness, healthy, kid, play, sports, Tips, Wellness Minute

Cold Weather Training Tips

November 30, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Cold Weather Training Tips

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explains how to get the most out of your exercise program in the cold weather Winter months. You have to train your mind as well as your body when the weather gets cold. Research shows that more people exercise in the warmer months than they do when the temperature drops. So here are some simple ways you can stay more active: exercise in groups, train for an event, find the right incentive that motivates you to exercise and don’t make excuses. 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 me on Twitter @FatGuy

Tags: cold, Fitness, temperature, Tips, training, Wellness Minute

Bun and Leg Shaping Tips From Fitness Legend and Exercise DVD Star Denise Austin

November 25, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Bun and Leg Shaping Tips From Fitness Legend and Exercise DVD Star Denise Austin

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On today’s show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy had on our good friend the legendary fitness trainer Denise Austin. Denise has a new exercise dvd that you must add to your collection. Denise Austin: Best Bun & Leg Shapers. Look for some BootCamp dvds from Denise soon that include kettle bell style exercises. Denise said that exercise is the best preventative medicine. And that you are the architect for your own body. Denise shared some great tips for Thanksgiving Day – she said to laugh a lot, cook some healthy choices and go for a family walk later in the day. She also talked about how she survived Halloween and how she sometimes embarrasses her kids by exercising during commercials while they watch TV together. Denise also talked about her love of exercise balls, dumbbells and pedometers. She said the best way out of a holiday funk is to start moving – 10-12 minutes of exercise in the morning will jumpstart your day. She also has a new book coming out to kick off the New Year as well. To learn more about all things Denise please go to her website www.deniseaustin.com