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		<title>30 Day Bootcamp Challenge Rules!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kalev</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attention Kalev Fitness Bootcamp Challengers! Firstly, we want to say how happy we are that so many of you are challenging yourselves to upgrade to YOU, Version 2! This is an opportunity to take your fitness and motivation to the &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/30-day-bootcamp-challenge-rules">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p><em><strong>Attention Kalev Fitness Bootcamp Challengers</strong></em>! Firstly, we want to say how happy we are that so many of you are challenging yourselves to <strong>upgrade to YOU, Version 2</strong>! This is an opportunity to take your fitness and motivation to the next level &#8211; to show yourself what you are capable of! And for that, you are already well on your way to success.  We are offering some <em>amazing prizes</em> at the end of this event for some of you hard working and great clients! In order to make sure YOU are eligible to win, be sure to look over our Challenge Rules!</p>
<p>They are as follows:</p>
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<li><strong>You must complete <em>21 group fitness classes in the 30 days</em>.</strong></li>
<li><strong><em>16</em> of the classes completed must be a ‘boot camp’ (tabata,</strong><br />
<strong>mikewondo, fit like a fighter, or bondi body)</strong></li>
<li><strong> <em>‘Check In’ on Facebook or Foursquare</em> each time you</strong><br />
<strong>attend a class (please advise the front desk if you have an older model phone </strong><strong>that does not access these location features)</strong></li>
<li><strong>At the end of the challenge, <em>write us a review on Google</em> and let</strong><br />
<strong>us know your challenge experience!</strong></li>
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<p>If any of you are still interested in nutritional support, please don&#8217;t hesitate to let us know! Just contact:</p>
<ul>
<li> Virgil@Kalevfitness.com<span style="color: #444444;">  for </span>supplementation from Nikken</li>
<li>Samantha@Kalevfitness.com<span style="color: #444444;"> </span> or Josh@Kalevfitness.com</li>
<li>for supplementation from Body by Vi.</li>
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<p><em>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Front Desk ladies and they will be happy to help! Our instructors are the <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/training/one-on-one"target="_self"title="best personal trainers in vancouver" >best personal trainers in Vancouver</a> &#8211; here to support and help you reach your goals!<br />
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		<title>Health No-No’s! Hindering Habits and How to Fix Them</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kalev</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Health No-No’s!  Hindering Habits and How to Fix Them Many of us don’t realize the bad habits that hinder our health and slow us down. Acknowledging our bad habits and altering them will always contribute to positive progress!  For a &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/hinderinghabits">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2520" title="Breakfast" src="http://www.kalevfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Breakfast.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="130" />Health No-No’s!  Hindering Habits and How to Fix Them</span></em></strong></p>
<p>Many of us don’t realize the bad habits that hinder our health and slow us down. Acknowledging our bad habits and altering them will always contribute to positive progress!  For a healthy body and mind, here are three to consider:</p>
<p><strong>You Skip Breakfast. </strong></p>
<p>Morning’s can be a very rushed time of day – but taking the time to include breakfast into your schedule activates your metabolism right away, giving you the energy and nutrients you need to start your day off right! It is called <strong><em>break</em></strong>-<strong><em>fast</em></strong> for a reason &#8211; when you sleep, your body goes into a state of inactivity which includes your <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_term=bad%2Bhabits%2B&amp;utm_content=healthy%2Beating&amp;utm_campaign=health%2Bno%2Bno's%2B">metabolic functions,</a> similar to fasting.  Waiting hours after you awake to consume a meal hinders weight loss because your body does not get that kick-start to burn off the fuel it is given! Instead, your body will safe guard any food you put in, grabbing hold of calories and keeping them in, promoting fatigue and eventual overeating later in the day.  Studies show that people who eat breakfast lose more weight, are more successful at keeping it off, are in better moods, perform in school/work more productively, and consume hundreds of<a title="calorie counter" href="http://www.livestrong.com/myplate/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_term=bad%2Bhabits%2B&amp;utm_content=calorie%2Bcounter&amp;utm_campaign=health%2Bno%2Bno's%2B" target="_blank"> calories</a> <em>less</em> than those who skip out.  Whether you grab a banana on the go, or have time for some cereal or yogurt, your body will get the fuel it needs for a good day.</p>
<p><strong>You Don’t Get Enough Sleep.</strong></p>
<p>Of course we would all love to get the exact amount of sleep we need each night – but the reality of that is often laughable. Busy schedules often take the place of shut-eye; but taking the time your body and mind need to recharge is <em>essential</em> to your health.  <a title="sleep deprivation research" href="http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/node/1690?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_term=bad%2Bhabits%2B&amp;utm_content=sleep%2Bdeprivation&amp;utm_campaign=health%2Bno%2Bno's%2B" target="_blank">Sleep deprivation</a> not only makes you cranky, it has a huge influence in unbalancing certain hormones in your body, many of them related to weight.  This encourages your cells to hold onto the fat you consume, lowering your body’s ability to burn calories and storing unnecessary fat!  Not only will it affect your body in a negative way, but sleep deprivation is also largely attributed to depression and anxiety issues as well as vulnerability to high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Taking the time to plan ahead and make sleep a priority is vital for your health.  So try your best to let go and rest up, and your body and mind will thank you!</p>
<p><strong>You Go All or Nothing</strong></p>
<p>“Slow and steady wins the race,” is not just an idea, it’s a reality for getting into shape.  Whether it is poor nutrition or an extended absence from working out&#8230; it is never too late to fix your health regime! The mistake comes when people go from extreme to extreme. Reflect on the changes you would like to see in yourself and acknowledge that they may not happen overnight. Don’t punish your body with a strict diet or ridiculous workout program – make healthy changes like cutting out fast food, including more balanced meals, getting more sleep, and being active a few days a week. Overcome those goals, and continue onwards and upwards! Small changes add up! Those who take the time to change their bad habits as a lifestyle are more likely to maintain it and see amazing results.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tracey Ferris – Kalev Fitness Solution</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">w: <a href="http://www.kalevtraining.com/">http://www.KalevFitness.com</a> t:604-568-6006 e:<a href="mailto:Kalev@KalevTraining.com">Info@KalevFitness.com</a> b: <a href="http://www.rippedmansecrets.com/" target="_blank">www.rippedmansecrets.com</a></p>
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		<title>Playoff Pressure: A Few Smart Tips on Eating Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 17:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kalev</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Playoff Pressure: A Few Smart Tips on Eating Out Keep in mind what you put into your body is important to staying on track – but there is no reason you can’t enjoy these Playoffs (ESPECIALLY now that we&#8217;re in &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/playoff-pressure-a-few-smart-tips-on-eating-out">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2513" title="Fans at Pub" src="http://www.kalevfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Fans-at-Pub-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="114" height="100" />Playoff Pressure: A Few Smart Tips on Eating Out</p>
<p>Keep in mind what you put into your body is important to staying on track – but there is no reason you can’t enjoy these <a title="Canucks Webpage" href="http://canucks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=559465">Playoffs </a>(ESPECIALLY now that we&#8217;re in the Finals!!) without compromising your diet! Everyone likes to indulge every once in a while, and Playoffs seem like the perfect time to do that. But if you want to have your cake but not feel guilty about eating it too, here are some suggestions to consider if you are craving an order of something which probably belongs on the ‘naughty list’: •	Portion control: Try a half order instead! This is a common tip used for people who are watching their <a title="Livestrong Calorie Counter" href="http://www.livestrong.com/myplate/">caloric intake</a> &#8211; restaurants are used to hearing it!  Instantly, half the calories you may worry about are cut and you can enjoy without necessarily <a title="Tips from real women on portion control" href="http://www.canadianliving.com/health/nutrition/how_i_stop_myself_from_overeating.php">overeating</a>. As you eat any food, and especially during meals where you eat and watch TV at the same time, eating slowly and <a title="Hungry or Thirsty? - Info" href="http://www.care2.com/greenliving/thirsty.html#">consuming water</a> will help you feel fuller faster! •	Pregame Snack: Another great tip is to eat before you head out to a restaurant or pub to catch a game. Not only will you make a better choice when deciding what to order because you aren’t starving, but your wallet reaps the benefits as well!  Unfortunately, Binge = Bulge.  •	Get it on the Side: Having a salad instead of fries is an obvious choice to better a meal out, as well as asking for dressings/sauces on the side.  Much of the hidden calories from restaurant and pub food (even salads), comes from those.  •	Hydrate: If you’re going to consume alcohol, simply make sure you are also having water in addition to everything else.  The average beer has around 120 calories in it – and the average glass of wine, deemed by most health professionals as the ‘better option’ for <a title="Alcohol Calorie Chart" href="http://www.hornetjuice.com/calories-alcohol.html">alcoholic indulgence</a>, has about 100 calories. Not only do we mistake hunger for thirst, but water helps to hydrate your body after the dehydration it feels from drinking – this will make you more inclined to make a healthy choice, as well as have you strong for the gym during that post-indulgence workout. You don’t have to feel guilty &#8211; just keep this saying close: “Everything in moderation.” Go Canucks Go!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Tracey Ferris – Kalev Fitness Solution</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">w: <a href="http://www.kalevtraining.com/">http://www.KalevFitness.com</a> t:604-568-6006 e:<a href="mailto:Kalev@KalevTraining.com">Info@KalevFitness.com</a> b: <a href="http://www.rippedmansecrets.com/" target="_blank">www.rippedmansecrets.com</a></p>
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		<title>Turkey Hangover</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kalev</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you went a little ... well overboard this season don't worry, you're not alone... most people gain about 2 pounds on average during the Christmas season.  <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/turkey-hangover">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/RoastTurkey1.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-2166];player=img;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2201" title="RoastTurkey" src="http://www.kalevfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/RoastTurkey1-300x275.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="121" /></a>If you went a little &#8230; well overboard this season don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;re not alone&#8230; most people gain about 2 pounds on average during the Christmas season. I know, that doesn&#8217;t sound that bad does it? The scary thing is that most people don&#8217;t lose that extra weight over the course of the year and in 5 years that&#8217;s and extra 10 pounds! Yikes. I don&#8217;t like to plan my whole life but there are certain things I believe need good, solid planning and I think health and <a title="Kalev Fitness New Year Promotions" href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/training/discount?utm_source=December%2BNewsletter%2B2&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=Promotions&amp;utm_campaign=Turkey%2BHang%2BOver" target="_blank">fitness goals</a> are some of them. That&#8217;s why this year I&#8217;m thinking about my <a title="Wiki Definition" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_resolution?utm_source=December%2BNewsletter%2B2&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=new%2Byears%2Bresolution&amp;utm_campaign=Turkey%2BHang%2BOver" target="_blank">resolutions</a> early. It&#8217;s much easier to play defense than offense when it comes to health and fitness. Start thinking of where you want to be in January&#8230; If it&#8217;s not five pounds heavier, try planning out your days this holiday season and including some workout sessions. Make sure you stick to the plan and actually go. If it&#8217;s a friend you haven&#8217;t seen in a long time, do a coffee / yoga date. Eat a healthy meal before you go out to a party and skip the soda&#8230; soda water is your friend, coke is not! Little things like this will go a long way and make your resolution seem a lot less daunting come January. If you think you&#8217;ll need an extra push in January with some <a title="Find a personal trainer" href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/?utm_source=December%2BNewsletter%2B2&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=personal%2Btrainer&amp;utm_campaign=Turkey%2BHang%2BOver" target="_blank">personal training</a> start looking at your schedule now and figure out what days and times will work for you when you&#8217;re ready to start. Planning early will allow you to get used to the idea of having a scheduled workout and allow you to shuffle other aspects of your life around if need be. If you&#8217;re looking for classes; <a title="Kalev Fitness Yoga" href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/classes/yoga?utm_source=December%2BNewsletter%2B2&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=yoga&amp;utm_campaign=Turkey%2BHang%2BOver" target="_blank">yoga</a>, <a title="Kalev Fitness Pilates" href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/classes/pilates?utm_source=December%2BNewsletter%2B2&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=pilates&amp;utm_campaign=Turkey%2BHang%2BOver" target="_blank">pilates, </a><a title="Kalev Fitness spin" href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/classes/spin?utm_source=December%2BNewsletter%2B2&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=spin&amp;utm_campaign=Turkey%2BHang%2BOver" target="_blank">spin</a> or whatever it is you like to do, look at some <a title="Kalev Fitness Online Schedule" href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/classes/schedule?utm_source=December%2BNewsletter%2B2&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_content=Online%2BSchedule&amp;utm_campaign=Turkey%2BHang%2BOver" target="_blank">online schedules</a>, pick the studio that matches what you&#8217;re looking for and schedule it in. Boxing week, call the studio or personal training company and take advantage of their deal.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jessica Slonski, </strong><strong>Vancouver Pilates Instructor</strong><strong> </strong>- Kalev Fitness Solution<br />
w: <a href="http://www.kalevtraining.com/"><strong>http://www.KalevFitness.com</strong></a><br />
t: <strong>604-568-6006<br />
</strong>e:<a href="mailto:Kalev@KalevTraining.com"><strong>Info@KalevFitness.com</strong></a><br />
b: <a href="http://www.rippedmansecrets.com/" target="_blank"><strong>www.rippedmansecrets.com</strong></a></p>
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		<title>CARDIO VS. STRENGTH-TRAINING WORKOUTS</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kalev</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CARDIO VS. STRENGTH-TRAINING WORKOUTS In one corner: Dumbbells. In the other: A jump rope &#8211; dicing the research to determine whether strength or cardio rules. To KO fat &#8212; and keep it off&#8230; Cardio&#8217;s edge Calorie for calorie, cardio has &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/cardiovsstrengthtraining">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="file:///C:/Users/KALEVT%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.png" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/Users/KALEVT%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png" alt="" />CARDIO VS. STRENGTH-TRAINING WORKOUTS</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignleft" style="border: 0pt  none;" src="http://cdn.womenshealthmag.com/files/images/0709-a-wh-fitness-1847.preview.jpg" border="0" alt="0709-a-wh-fitness-1847" width="89" height="77" />In one corner: Dumbbells. In the other: A jump rope &#8211; dicing the research to determine whether strength or cardio rules.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">To KO fat &#8212; and keep it off&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Cardio&#8217;s edge Calorie for calorie, <a title="where to find a trainer" href="http://www.kalevtraining.com/" target="_blank">cardio</a> has a slight advantage. You&#8217;ll burn 8 to 10 <a title="Definition of Calorie" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie" target="_blank">calories</a> a minute hoisting weights, compared with 10 to 12 calories a minute running or cycling.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Strength&#8217;s edge Lifting weights gives you a <a title="Definition of Metabolic Rate" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolic_rate" target="_blank">metabolic spike</a> for an hour after a workout because your body is trying hard to help your muscles recover. That means you&#8217;ll fry an additional 25 percent of the calories you just scorched during your strength session. So if you burned 200 calories lifting weights, it&#8217;s really closer to 250 overall.&#8221;And if you lift heavier weights or rest no more than 30 seconds between sets, you can annihilate even more.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">To read more go to: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/cardio-vs-strength-training-workouts</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Vancouver Pilates Instructor Jessica Slonski </span></strong><span>-    <span>Kalev</span> Personal Training</span><br />
w: <a href="http://www.kalevtraining.com/"><strong>http://www.KalevTraining.com</strong></a><br />
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<h5>CARDIO VS. STRENGTH-TRAINING WORKOUTS</h5>
<h2>A WH Fitness Face Off</h2>
<h3>In one corner: Dumbbells. In the other: A jump rope. The ref: WH,  slicing and dicing the research to determine whether strength or cardio  rules.</h3>
<h4>Liz Plosser</h4>
<p><strong>Passat or Prius?</strong></p>
<p>Trader Joe&#8217;s or Whole Foods? And when it comes to getting the body you  want: strength training or cardio? Back when you carpooled in Ma&#8217;s  minivan, men went to the weight room and women hit Jazzercise. But  recently, taking a cue from <a title="Female  Athletes: Women in Sports &amp; Adventure Sports" href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/sports">athletes</a>, many <a title="Tips &amp; Advice from Best Personal Trainers in the US" href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/expert-fitness-moves" target="_blank">fitness  gurus</a> insist that strength training is where it&#8217;s at. Some even  suggest ditching cardio altogether.</p>
<p>To resolve the strength vs. cardio conundrum, we culled research and  chatted up experts to find out how each would fare in a head-to-head  matchup (don&#8217;t worry, nobody&#8217;s going to bite anyone&#8217;s ear off). Whether  you want to get buff, torch calories, or run your fastest mile ever,  we&#8217;ve decoded which discipline you should devote your sweat to &#8212; and  created a workout that&#8217;s perfectly proportioned to give you all the  benefits. Now, let&#8217;s get ready to rumble&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>To KO fat &#8212; and keep it off&#8230;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cardio&#8217;s edge</strong> Calorie for calorie, cardio has a slight advantage.  You&#8217;ll burn 8 to 10 calories a minute hoisting weights, compared with  10 to 12 calories a minute running or cycling, says Wayne Westcott,  Ph.D., director of research at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy,  Massachusetts.</p>
<p><strong>Strength&#8217;s edge</strong> Lifting weights gives you a <a title="Physical &amp; Physiological Effects of Exercise" href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-exercise" target="_blank">metabolic  spike</a> for an hour after a <a title="Free  Exercises for Your iPod: Downloadable Workouts To-Go" href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/ipod-workouts" target="_blank">workout</a> because your body is trying hard to help your muscles recover. That  means you&#8217;ll fry an additional 25 percent of the calories you just  scorched during your strength session, Westcott says. &#8220;So if you burned  200 calories lifting weights, it&#8217;s really closer to 250 overall.&#8221; And if  you lift heavier weights or rest no more than 30 seconds between sets,  you can annihilate even more.</p>
<p>And there&#8217;s more good news when it comes to iron&#8217;s fat-socking power.  &#8220;For every 3 pounds of muscle you build, you&#8217;ll burn an extra 120  calories a day &#8212; just vegging &#8212; because muscle takes more energy to  sustain,&#8221; Westcott says. Over the course of a year, that&#8217;s about 10  pounds of fat &#8212; without even changing your diet. Yes, please.</p>
<p><strong>Winner:</strong> Strength</p>
<p><strong>To squash stress&#8230;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cardio&#8217;s edge</strong> The head-clearing effects of, say, swimming or  playing tennis show up faster than it takes to get a brow wax. Just 15  minutes of aerobic activity two to three times a week can <a title="Stress &amp; Foods: Calm Your Nerves &amp; Cure Your Cravings to  Lose Weight" href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/stress-and-weight-gain" target="_blank">reduce anxiety</a> significantly, according to a 2005  study in the <em>European Journal of Sports Science</em>. Go at it 3 to 5  days a week and you can cut fatigue by nearly 50 percent. &#8220;Cardio  elevates serotonin levels in the brain, a key neurotransmitter involved  in improving symptoms of <a title="Foods That Beat Stress: Gain Calm, Cure Depression &amp; Lose  Weight" href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/stress-busting-foods" target="_blank">depression</a>,&#8221; says Madhukar Trivedi, M.D., director of the  University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Mood Disorders Research  Program and Clinic.</p>
<p><strong>Strength&#8217;s edge</strong> A big question mark. Scientists note promising  results on the mood-altering effects of pumping iron. But more research  is needed to nail the intensity and duration necessary to match cardio&#8217;s  benefits. So, for now</p>
<p><strong>Winner:</strong> Cardio</p>
<p><strong>To love standing naked in front of the mirror&#8230;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cardio&#8217;s edge</strong> Sports psychologists have been studying the effect  of aerobic activity on self-confidence for decades. And they keep coming  to the same conclusion: Runners, cyclists, swimmers, and other athletes  have high confidence levels because of the sense of accomplishment they  feel each time they cross the finish line &#8212; even when they bring up  the rear.</p>
<p><strong>Strength&#8217;s edge</strong> Think you look hot immediately after a workout?  It&#8217;s not your imagination. Blood has rushed to your muscles, making them  swell and appear more toned. Beyond vanity, you feel confident because  you just pressed some major poundage. In 2006, researchers at McMaster  University in Ontario tested subjects&#8217; body image &#8212; how they felt about  others checking them out, and how satisfied they were with their own  appearance before and after 12 weeks of strength training. The women  made significant improvements, and they were particularly influenced by  the physical results of increasing the amount lifted. So try this: Keep a  log of how many sets and reps you complete and how much weight you&#8217;re  hoisting for each move. Every 4 weeks, go back and review your first  workout. Feel the rush of pride, then strut your stuff.</p>
<p><strong>Winner:</strong> Strength</p>
<p><strong>To stay off the sideline</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cardio&#8217;s edge</strong> [<em>radio silence</em>] The repetitive nature of <a title="Prevent Injuries &amp; Improve Your Recovery Time: How to Avoid  Injuries During Exercise" href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/sports-injuries" target="_blank">cardio puts serious pressure on your joints,  ligaments, muscles, tendons</a> &#8212; and the cartilage in between. If  you&#8217;ve got a weak link, you&#8217;re screaming to be benched. That is, unless  you hit the weight room.</p>
<p><strong>Strength&#8217;s edge</strong> In a 2006 study in the <em>American Journal of  Sports Medicine</em>, researchers found that a balance-training program  &#8212; think single-leg squats and anything on a wobble board &#8212; reduced the  risk of ankle sprains in athletes. &#8220;Functional strength training  teaches your brain to allow muscle contractions that are quick enough to  prevent or minimize injuries,&#8221; says lead study author Tim McGuine,  Ph.D., senior athletic trainer and research coordinator at the  University of Wisconsin-Madison. Your best bet: Choose moves that work  your core, improve your balance, and force you to bend at multiple  joints &#8212; so lunges, rows, squats, and presses are all fair game.</p>
<p><strong>Winner:</strong> StrengCARDIO VS. STRENGTH-TRAINING WORKOUTS</p>
<p>A WH Fitness Face Off</p>
<p>In one corner: Dumbbells. In the other: A jump rope. The ref: WH, slicing and dicing the research to determine whether strength or cardio rules.</p>
<p>Liz Plosser</p>
<p>Passat or Prius?</p>
<p>Trader Joe&#8217;s or Whole Foods? And when it comes to getting the body you want: strength training or cardio? Back when you carpooled in Ma&#8217;s minivan, men went to the weight room and women hit Jazzercise. But recently, taking a cue from athletes, many fitness gurus insist that strength training is where it&#8217;s at. Some even suggest ditching cardio altogether.</p>
<p>To resolve the strength vs. cardio conundrum, we culled research and chatted up experts to find out how each would fare in a head-to-head matchup (don&#8217;t worry, nobody&#8217;s going to bite anyone&#8217;s ear off). Whether you want to get buff, torch calories, or run your fastest mile ever, we&#8217;ve decoded which discipline you should devote your sweat to &#8212; and created a workout that&#8217;s perfectly proportioned to give you all the benefits. Now, let&#8217;s get ready to rumble&#8230;</p>
<p>To KO fat &#8212; and keep it off&#8230;</p>
<p>Cardio&#8217;s edge Calorie for calorie, cardio has a slight advantage. You&#8217;ll burn 8 to 10 calories a minute hoisting weights, compared with 10 to 12 calories a minute running or cycling, says Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., director of research at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Massachusetts.</p>
<p>Strength&#8217;s edge Lifting weights gives you a metabolic spike for an hour after a workout because your body is trying hard to help your muscles recover. That means you&#8217;ll fry an additional 25 percent of the calories you just scorched during your strength session, Westcott says. &#8220;So if you burned 200 calories lifting weights, it&#8217;s really closer to 250 overall.&#8221; And if you lift heavier weights or rest no more than 30 seconds between sets, you can annihilate even more.</p>
<p>And there&#8217;s more good news when it comes to iron&#8217;s fat-socking power. &#8220;For every 3 pounds of muscle you build, you&#8217;ll burn an extra 120 calories a day &#8212; just vegging &#8212; because muscle takes more energy to sustain,&#8221; Westcott says. Over the course of a year, that&#8217;s about 10 pounds of fat &#8212; without even changing your diet. Yes, please.</p>
<p>Winner: Strength</p>
<p>To squash stress&#8230;</p>
<p>Cardio&#8217;s edge The head-clearing effects of, say, swimming or playing tennis show up faster than it takes to get a brow wax. Just 15 minutes of aerobic activity two to three times a week can reduce anxiety significantly, according to a 2005 study in the European Journal of Sports Science. Go at it 3 to 5 days a week and you can cut fatigue by nearly 50 percent. &#8220;Cardio elevates serotonin levels in the brain, a key neurotransmitter involved in improving symptoms of depression,&#8221; says Madhukar Trivedi, M.D., director of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Mood Disorders Research Program and Clinic.</p>
<p>Strength&#8217;s edge A big question mark. Scientists note promising results on the mood-altering effects of pumping iron. But more research is needed to nail the intensity and duration necessary to match cardio&#8217;s benefits. So, for now</p>
<p>Winner: Cardio</p>
<p>To love standing naked in front of the mirror&#8230;</p>
<p>Cardio&#8217;s edge Sports psychologists have been studying the effect of aerobic activity on self-confidence for decades. And they keep coming to the same conclusion: Runners, cyclists, swimmers, and other athletes have high confidence levels because of the sense of accomplishment they feel each time they cross the finish line &#8212; even when they bring up the rear.</p>
<p>Strength&#8217;s edge Think you look hot immediately after a workout? It&#8217;s not your imagination. Blood has rushed to your muscles, making them swell and appear more toned. Beyond vanity, you feel confident because you just pressed some major poundage. In 2006, researchers at McMaster University in Ontario tested subjects&#8217; body image &#8212; how they felt about others checking them out, and how satisfied they were with their own appearance before and after 12 weeks of strength training. The women made significant improvements, and they were particularly influenced by the physical results of increasing the amount lifted. So try this: Keep a log of how many sets and reps you complete and how much weight you&#8217;re hoisting for each move. Every 4 weeks, go back and review your first workout. Feel the rush of pride, then strut your stuff.</p>
<p>Winner: Strength</p>
<p>To stay off the sideline</p>
<p>Cardio&#8217;s edge [radio silence] The repetitive nature of cardio puts serious pressure on your joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons &#8212; and the cartilage in between. If you&#8217;ve got a weak link, you&#8217;re screaming to be benched. That is, unless you hit the weight room.</p>
<p>Strength&#8217;s edge In a 2006 study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that a balance-training program &#8212; think single-leg squats and anything on a wobble board &#8212; reduced the risk of ankle sprains in athletes. &#8220;Functional strength training teaches your brain to allow muscle contractions that are quick enough to prevent or minimize injuries,&#8221; says lead study author Tim McGuine, Ph.D., senior athletic trainer and research coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Your best bet: Choose moves that work your core, improve your balance, and force you to bend at multiple joints &#8212; so lunges, rows, squats, and presses are all fair game.</p>
<p>Winner: Strength</p>
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		<title>Keep on Running! &#8211; Vancouver Personal Trainer Tip</title>
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		<dc:creator>ChrisK</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shin splints is an umbrella term used to describe a common overuse injury among runners. This term suggests pain in the front portion of the lower limb located between the ankle and knee. There could be many different problems arising &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/shinsplints">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Shi<img class="alignleft size-medium  wp-image-927" style="border: 5px solid white;" title="shin-splints" src="http://kalevtraining.com/personaltrainerblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/shin-splints-300x300.jpg" alt="shin-splints" width="180" height="180" />n splints is an umbrella term used to describe a common overuse injury among runners. This term suggests pain in the front portion of the lower limb located between the ankle and knee. There could be many different problems arising to cause pain in this area but the most common is<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shin_splints" target="_blank"> medial tibial stress syndrome</a> (MTSS).</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Signs &amp; Symptoms</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The most distinctive symptom is pain in the front portion of the lower limb on the inside edge of the<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibia" target="_blank"> tibia</a> during or after high impact running. Usually develops when running is increased drastically by intensity, frequency, and/or duration. Running on hard surfaces or wearing shoes without proper support can also contribute to this pain.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Treatment</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Rest – Avoid high-impact activates for 7-10 days. However, you should maintain conditioning with low impact exercise in a pool or riding a bike. Make sure to tell your trainer if you are experiencing any shin aches before any sessions!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Ice – Apply ice for approximately 20 minutes after running. Light compression and elevation will also help to alleviate the pain.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-steroidal_anti-inflammatory_drug" target="_blank">NSAIDs</a>- Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to decrease inflammation such as aspirin or ibuprofen.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Prevention</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Don’t go too hard too fast. Gradually get back into running if it has been awhile. Follow the <a href="http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/10percent.htm" target="_blank">10% rule</a> and only increase your intensity or duration of running by 10% each week. Start off running on soft grass that is not slanted too much and then slowly progress to steeper inclines and harder surfaces.  Don’t let shin pain get in your way of running!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Vancouver Personal Trainer   Christian Kubas</span></strong><span> – <span>Kalev</span> Training in <span>Yaletown</span></span><br />
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		<title>Common Injuries &#8211; Tennis Elbow &#8211; Vancouver Fitness Tip</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Virgil</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tennis Elbow (officially known as lateral epicondylitis) is simply an inflamation of the lower outer edge of the humorus (lateral epicondyle) that results in discomfort.    Tennis elbow is a repetative strain injury which means that overuse over the course of &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/common-injuries-tennis-elbow">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignleft" style="margin: 10px 10px 0px; border: 1px solid;" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:RnvrlkEFynEnmM:http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5028226/dreamstime5898888-main_Full.jpg" alt="See full size image" width="153" height="153" /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_elbow" target="_blank">Tennis Elbow </a>(officially known as lateral epicondylitis) is simply an inflamation of the lower outer edge of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humerus" target="_blank">humorus</a> (lateral epicondyle) that results in discomfort.    Tennis elbow is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repetitive_strain_injury" target="_blank">repetative strain injury</a> which means that overuse over the course of months, or even years, can lead to tiny tears in the tendon and eventually injury.  Any repetitive impact while gripping can cause this disorder.    Squash, tennis, badminton and occasionally weightlifting are the most common causes of this injury, however, it can result from something as simple as using a computer mouse all day long for years on end.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Most common treatments for tennis elbow include taking anti-inflamatory drugs (asprin, ibuprofen, etc.),  rest,  cooling after use, heating to relax muscle and compression bands to relieve tensions on the tendons.  Rehab for tennis elbow involves stretching, strengthening the affected tendons, and massaging the injured tissue.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Vancouver Personal Trainer Eric Walker</span></strong><span>- <span>Kalev</span> Training in <span>Yaletown</span></span><br />
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		<title>Golf Much? &#8211; Vancouver Sports &amp; Fitness Tip</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Virgil</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you play GOLF???? What are the key components of golf???  What are the key things you can do to take your game to the next level???? Golf requires&#8230; 1)  SPEED 2)  MUSCLE CONTROL (PROPRIOCEPTION) 3)  BODY BALANCE &#8211; POSTURE &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/golf-much">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Do you play GOLF????<br />
What are the key components of golf???  What are the key things you can do to take your game to the next level????<br />
Golf requires&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">1<img class="alignleft" src="http://www.golfgameaccessories.com/images/1golf-labda-770461.jpg" alt="" width="259" height="220" />)  SPEED<br />
2)  MUSCLE CONTROL (PROPRIOCEPTION)<br />
3)  BODY BALANCE &#8211; POSTURE<br />
4)  POWER GENERATION THROUGH:</p>
<ul>
<li>CORE STABILIZATION</li>
<li>TORQUE ROTATION</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: left;">5)  FLEXIBILITY<br />
6)  BODY AWARENESS FOR INJURY PREVENTION<br />
7)  MUSCULAR ENDURANCE AND MUSCLE SUSTAINABILITY</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">
<p style="text-align: left;">A few things you can do right now to help&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Exercise 1) Standing Lateral Medicine Ball Throw&#8230; </strong><img class="alignright" style="border: 1px solid; vertical-align: bottom;" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:IWrRdZ724yCMyM:http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cLbr1ziwRS4/SazkpcmlZQI/AAAAAAAAA58/6cAfBN6Gsuc/s320/MB%2BRotational%2Bthrow.jpg" alt="" width="111" height="118" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* Practice generating full body power using whole body execution with this multi-joint exercise.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* This is both a goal and process oriented exercise. How hard can you throw? And are you throwing with the proper hip-body-shoulder-arm execution?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* Understanding full acceleration: Go from 0 &#8211; 100 faster than you ever have before! Just like your golf swing &#8211; this will help you execute power and speed through acceleration.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>2)  Standing squats on Stability Board</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* Get clarity on where your Center of Gravity is within your Base of Support.<img id="ipfm1PZ-Urq9mX_JM:" class="alignright" style="border: 1px solid;  vertical-align: bottom;" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:m1PZ-Urq9mX_JM:http://images.allegrocentral.com/ED/E5/Fitter-Wobble-Board-Wood-211356-PRODUCT-SMALL_IMAGE.jpg" alt="" width="78" height="78" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* Maintain your balance with ease within a moving environment</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* Make your coordination more automatic allowing your attention to be on the more important aspects of your swing and spatial awareness</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* Get clarity on where your Center of Gravity is within your Base of  Support.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* Maintain your balance with ease within a moving environment</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">* Make your coordination more automatic allowing your attention to be on the more important aspects of your swing and spatial awareness.</p>
<ul style="text-align: left;"></ul>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Other ways you can help you game&#8230;</strong></p>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li style="text-align: left;">Increase the precision and strength of you muscles while decreasing the amount of effort.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Learn how to generate more power and distance in your swing.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Train your muscles to work SMARTER and more efficient. Shave fat off your body AND off the STROKES OFF YOUR SCORE!!!!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Learn proper bio mechanics to have a calm cool soft touch on execution, while executing perfect precision to sink your putts.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Understand your body type to capitalize/maximize your natural strengths and minimize you weaknesses through diligent work and clarity of your bodies inner workings on and off the course!!!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Turn your driving range swing in to your everyday game swing.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Understand your body so you can adapt to any surroundings on any terrain.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Exercise prevents shoulder and elbow injuries.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Studies have proven that strength training will improve your game of  golf&#8230; and your game of life.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Speak to the Kalev Personal Training team about sports specific training boot camps and/or one-on-one sports specific personal training sessions to get you cruising along the fairway with ease this summer!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span>Vancouver Personal Trainer Andrew Ahlsten</span></strong><span>- <span>Kalev</span> Training in <span>Yaletown</span></span><br />
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		<title>The Gun Show! Bigger Biceps Now! &#8211; Vancouver Fitness Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Virgil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Weight Training]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, I&#8217;m writing this post for you people out there who just LOVE to work your guns. Personally, I never isolate my arms. I prefer to let them get worked as secondary muscle groups when I do compound &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/the-gun-show">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignleft" src="http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/8/7/9/c/Man_flexing_bicep_65a6.jpg" alt="" width="190" height="162" />First of all, I&#8217;m writing this post for you people out there who just LOVE to work your guns. Personally, I never isolate my arms. I prefer to let them get worked as secondary muscle groups when I do compound movments like chest presses (triceps &amp; shoulders) and pull ups (biceps &amp; shoulders). But, there are some of you who just adore sitting on your butt doing bicep curls, so&#8230;this ones for you! I thought I&#8217;d share the wealth of this <a href="http://www.menshealth.com/men/fitness/exercise-of-the-week/incline-offset-thumb-dumbbell-curl/article/9cc382ec55207210vgnvcm10000030281eac" target="_blank">article</a> I stumbled upon with you.  Here&#8217;s a better way to work your biceps and get the guns you&#8217;re really looking for!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Your <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biceps_brachii_muscle" target="_blank">biceps brachii </a>is responsible not only for elbow flexion, but for forearm rotation &#8211;  supination (palms up) and pronation (palms down). When performing your bicep curls, try grasping the dumbell towards the outside of the handle. With the majority of the weight now on the inside of your palm, your biceps brachii will be working not only to flex the elbow but also to keep the forearm supinated (to keep your palms up). Try doing this while sitting on an incline bench so your arms hang behind your body, putting more stress on the long head of your biceps, and you&#8217;re well on your way to <a href="http://www.ebicep.com/images/larry_scott_60s.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-766];player=img;" target="_blank">flexing with conviction</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Some other ways to target your biceps the same way are to do supinated cable curls with a rope instead of a bar. Again, try doing this while sitting on an incline bench, and you&#8217;ll be cocked and locked, ready to fire! BOOM!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Vancouver Personal Trainer Virgil <span>Isaacs</span></span></strong><span>- <span>Kalev</span> Training in <span>Yaletown</span></span><br />
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		<title>Burn Baby Burn &#8211; Vancouver Personal Trainer Tip</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Virgil</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fat loss &#8211; the most common fitness goal amongst everyday people. You can&#8217;t blame them when you look at the food sources that are available to us, but that&#8217;s another blog post. One common misconception is this: sit-ups will trim &#8230; <a href="http://www.kalevfitness.com/archives/burn-baby-burn-vancouver-personal-trainer-tip">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="alignleft" src="http://decidetostayfit.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fat-loss.jpg" alt="" width="157" height="132" />Fat loss &#8211; the most common fitness goal amongst everyday people. You can&#8217;t blame them when you look at the food sources that are available to us, but that&#8217;s another blog post. One common misconception is this: sit-ups will trim your gut, and lunges will cure your saddle bags. You&#8217;ve heard it before. Maybe you&#8217;ve even thought that at one point. Fact of the matter is that no matter how many sit-ups you do, you&#8217;re never gonna have washboard abs until you melt the layer of fat on your mid section. Ladies, your glutes are never gonna be nice and tight until you hop on that stair master and burn the bags away. Strength training merely gives your muscles underneath some shape and firmness, but unless you&#8217;re running a calorie deficit, that shape will never show. You have to burn it away, bottom line. So what&#8217;s the best way to burn?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The best way to burn is different for everybody. Maybe your knees hurt when you run, so you can only use elipticals, bicycles, or swimming pools. Maybe your butt gets to sore when you sit on the bike for long periods of time. Maybe you feel like a hampster on the weel when you&#8217;re on the eliptical staring out the window at the people in the streets. Whatever your preference is, follow it. You&#8217;ll be more motivated to stick to it, and consistency is the key. It really doesn&#8217;t matter what the heck you do, just make sure you&#8217;re running a calorie deficit, or you&#8217;ll just be spinning your tires out.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">One good way to do this is to do your cardio right when you start your day, before you eat anything. You&#8217;ll be relying on your supply of energy consumed the night before, a lot of which will be stored as fat already if you didn&#8217;t burn it away the night before (like if you went to bed shortly after eating for example). Another way to ensure rapid fat loss is to plan your meals wisely and ensure you&#8217;re consuming a well balanced diet high in protein, moderate in carbohydrates, and minimal fats. Please feel free to share your methods of fat loss, and ask your personal trainer for more <a title="kalev personal training" href="http://www.kalevtraining.com/services/" target="_blank">training methods</a> and <a title="kalev personal training" href="http://www.kalevtraining.com/nutrition/" target="_blank">nutritional methods</a>.</p>
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