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Marc Ouellette

May 14, 2019
4 min

Better Than Crunches?

Your basic ab crunch is good, but isn’t the only effective way to get toned abs. It simply doesn’t activate your core muscles to the extent that other exercises do, it can sometimes hurt your back, and the small motion doesn’t do much by way of calorie burning. So why are you still just doing crunches? What the basic ab crunch does have going for it is its no-equipment, on-the-go nature. You could plop down onto the ground in a park, a hotel room, at the beach or at the gym

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Marc Ouellette

Apr 21, 2019
2 min

Want To Get In Shape For Summer?

I’ve got just the no-fail fat loss plan to get you there. Follow these 5 steps to transform your body over the next 12 weeks… 1. Go Gluten Free: Going gluten free for a couple of months is such a simple way to accelerate fat loss. Just think of all the extra carbs and calories that you’ll be saving yourself from. And it’s not so bad, once you get used to it. Wrap sandwiches and burgers in lettuce or on top of a pile of greens. 2. Exercise 5 Times Each Week: Take the next few

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Marc Ouellette

Apr 7, 2019
3 min

What Is A Burpee?

To keep fit, you don’t need all the expensive equipment found in infomercials. Miracles happen if you work hard for them. More calories burned off during the day than eaten is the key to making weight loss and fitness work for you. An effective and totally free way of improving your fitness is with burpee exercises. A burpee workout is the ultimate toning, weight loss and cardiovascular exercise system. No expense needed – just a good hard exercise program to help you lose

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Marc Ouellette

Mar 31, 2019
3 min

What Is Endurance Fitness?

The capacity to maintain the needed intensity for a particular sport or activity is called endurance fitness. There are four basic kinds of endurance: aerobic, anaerobic, speed and strength. Aerobic endurance is built up through interval and constant running. While at work, the body is supplying the oxygen and energy needed to meet the necessary demands to perform an activity. Water and carbon dioxide are released through exhaling and sweating. When a person’s body needs to u

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Marc Ouellette

Mar 22, 2019
3 min

The Problem With Some Low Calorie Diets

Throughout the year, we often see low-calorie diets advertised as the answer to all our weight loss problems. Almost everybody has been on a diet at some point in their lives, whether this is an attempt to lose weight, a requirement due to an allergy, or simply a new lifestyle habit. However, some diets aren’t always the best options. We often hear about low-calorie diets, but what is the problem with these diets and why are we so often advised against following them? What is

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Why It's Important To Have a Strong Core

Marc Ouellette

Mar 2, 2019
2 min

Why It's Important To Have a Strong Core

While most people realize that exercising on a regular basis is a requirement to stay in good shape and be physically fit, many people end up overlooking some of the most important exercises. For those looking to being in good physical condition, incorporating a strong core workout into your exercise routine a few times per week is very important. Strong core exercises will provide you with a variety of different benefits. While most people correlate having a strong core

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Marc Ouellette

Feb 24, 2019
3 min

What Is a Fitness Challenge?

How to CRUSH a Fitness Challenge One of the best ways to make a dramatic improvement in your body and your fitness level is to participate in a challenge. It is a chance to take a hard look at where you currently stand with your weight and conditioning, and to set a goal with an end date for making big changes and progress. It’s your opportunity to produce really impressive “before” and “after” photos. Do you have what it takes to stick with a challenge all the way through? W

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Marc Ouellette

Jan 28, 2019
4 min

Never Crave Bad Foods Again

You wake up each morning with every intention of eating “good” today. You’ll skip the drive thru line on your way to work. You’ll refuse to get fast food with co-workers at lunch. You’ll boycott the vending machine in the mid-afternoon. And you won’t even think about having dessert after dinner. But then your cravings kick in… Your friend drops by with a big fluffy muffin and a latte for breakfast. A group of co-workers invite you to that greasy spoon down the street for lunc

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Marc Ouellette

Jan 21, 2019
3 min

7 Simple Resolutions You Can Keep

Are you feeling reluctant to create New Year’s Resolutions? After years of failed resolutions past, I don’t blame you. However, if you pick the right resolutions, you’ll face the New Year head on, ready to make good on your big plans from January 1 all the way to December 31. What kind of resolutions will you actually keep this year? Good question. Here are seven resolutions that you can keep and that will help you achieve big strides towards your fitness goals in 2019: Resol

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Marc Ouellette

Jan 13, 2019
3 min

New Year…New You!

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, New Year’s resolutions are a good thing. If you struggle to believe that, it’s probably because of a history of failed resolutions. This year, however, you owe it to yourself to become the new person you want to be. Not in order to impress other people. You’re going to do it to remind yourself that yes, you can do whatever you put your mind to—you can become a better person. Ready to get started on the road to a new you? Keep reading to find out what you

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Marc Ouellette

Dec 30, 2018
3 min

Get The Body You Want in 2019

Here’s to a Happy and Healthy New Year and to getting everything that you want out of 2019! Today you have a clean slate with a brand new year spread out in front of you, filled with endless possibilities. How will you harness your potential to create the very best you? I recommend using the teachings of Dr. Maxwell Maltz in his legendary book ‘The New Psycho-Cybernetics’. Dr. Maltz created the original science of self improvement and success, so who better to turn t

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Marc Ouellette

Dec 11, 2018
5 min

Why Your Weight Won't Budge?

Wanting to drop pounds but not able to? There are few things more frustrating than wanting to be slimmer and to tone your body, without any success. Read the following 7 Reasons Your Weight Won’t Budge to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin your fat loss journey. Reason #1: Your Mind Your mind is your number one ally when it comes to achieving your goals. However, until your mind has been programmed for success, it will do more to derail

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Marc Ouellette

Nov 25, 2018
2 min

How To Quickly Get Better Looking Abs

Everyone wants to have a better looking body. Whether you are man or a woman, having great looking abs is a great way to improve your self-image and confidence. After reading the advice in this article, you will have a better understanding of how to get the abs you have been dreaming of. Just follow these simple steps and you will have a better-looking body in little to no time at all. The first thing you need to consider when trying to improve your abs is how your diet is af

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Are You Exercising During Your Pregnancy?

Marc Ouellette

Nov 14, 2018
2 min

Are You Exercising During Your Pregnancy?

Exercising during your pregnancy has numerous benefits, both for you as well as your child. Many women who maintain a regular exercise routine while pregnant report to feeling less stressed, are less likely to develop diabetes as a result of their pregnancy, and often have an easier labor and delivery. If your plan is to continue exercising during your pregnancy, we commend you! This article will let you know what you need to do, as well as what you should avoid, to have a he

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Marc Ouellette

Nov 9, 2018
3 min

13 Reasons Why You Need Exercise Now

Let's face it, some days you just don't feel like exercising. You get too busy, too stressed and quite simply too tired. But this shouldn't stop you from lacing up your shoes and heading out for a workout! Here's a list of 13 of the top reasons to exercise now. Pull out this list and read it when you need a reminder of why exactly exercise is worth your time... 1. To Prevent Disease: Exercise has been proven to reduce the risk of just about every single health prob

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Marc Ouellette

Nov 1, 2018
2 min

Your 12 Week Holiday Survival Strategy

There's no denying that the holidays are going to arrive soon! I can tell you this with Halloween just around the corner of writing this article, then Thanksgiving and right into Christmas parties. It's no secret that most people gain 5, 10 and even 15 pounds over the next few months. With all the parties, special meals and edible gifts, weight gain is pretty much inevitable...right? Not So fast!!! I've come up with a survival strategy to keep the holiday pounds from

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Top Benefits For Women Looking To Getting Fit

Marc Ouellette

Oct 28, 2018
2 min

Top Benefits For Women Looking To Getting Fit

When it comes to fitness, it is important for both men and women to exercise. By following the tips below, women can tailor an exercise routine to benefit their lives. Everyone should be exercising their whole body. However, women often focus on different areas of their bodies than men focus on. Women typically want to work on their abdomens and thighs and rear ends. Men typically work on their upper bodies. These separate focuses are a great way to achieve results in one par

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Marc Ouellette

Oct 24, 2018
4 min

Once Fat, Always Fat?

Less than 1% of the formerly obese will maintain weight loss for more than a year, according to a study conducted in the UK in 2015. Specifically this broke down to just 1 man out of 210 and 1 woman out of 124. Does this mean that once fat we are all doomed to stay fat? Participants in the study were told to eat less and move more, a method that failed to deliver long-term results. Clearly this sound bite advice wasn’t enough. Now I could launch into a debate over whether or

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Fitness and Nutrition Are The Keys To Slow Aging

Marc Ouellette

Oct 16, 2018
2 min

Fitness and Nutrition Are The Keys To Slow Aging

As you age, your body naturally tends to lose muscle and gain fat as your metabolism begins to slow down. When you exercise, you give a boost to your metabolism that can help reverse or prevent this process. It helps your body to function the way it is supposed to by increasing circulation, maintaining flexibility and increasing endurance. Exercise also controls your moods. When you exercise, natural chemicals are released into the body that can help fight depression, stress

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5 Exercises That Make A Great Short Workout

Marc Ouellette

Oct 12, 2018
3 min

5 Exercises That Make A Great Short Workout

A common complaint for many aspiring exercisers is that they can't find the time to work out. Even if time is an issue for you, chances are you can find the time to do a few simple exercises every other day. Use the following simple but effective exercises to create a solid daily routine that you can complete on your lunch break or during the morning or evening hours. Squats: are a great way to tone your butt and legs. Even better, the simplicity of a squat makes it an exerci

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