Talk yourself into a great workout. Is there any truth to the idea that positive self-talk or positive affirmations can improve your workout performance? The answer seems to be yes. Here is a very detailed article I found that talks about this. For those of you pressed for time or those who don’t like to […]
Month: November 2013
Post 102: Don’t Read This If You Like Gum.
Is Gum Bad For You? What a dumb idea for a post. everyone knows gum is harmless. You can get it everywhere and doesn’t have any warning labels. It helps clean plaque and give you fresh breath. Gum is an ally in our fight for dental hygiene. It is natural. If I remember right it […]
Post 101: Protein Packed Prograde Pumpkin Pie!
Hey M Factor nation, it is day two and here comes recipe number 2. Protein Packed Prograde Pumpkin Pie! Easy to Make Easy to drink Easy to move afterwards! Put in a blender (or a large mug, if you use an immersion blender): 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tbsp. pecans walnuts or […]
Post 100: Why You Shouldn’t Hire a Personal Trainer This January.
Top 4 reasons for not hiring a fitness trainer this January. ” I am planning on hiring a trainer in January”. ” I am going to be too busy during the holidays to workout. I will start January 1″. ” I need to budget for the holidays.” You can wait and make a New Year’s […]
Post 99: Fall Pumpkin Apple Pie Shake
Guess what? Thanksgiving is coming up. You may also know that the average person gains 5-10 pounds over the holidays. So as part of my duty to fight flab and promote clean eating, I officially declare this week to be “Fall recipe week”. What better way to start than with a shake . Not any […]
Post 98: Workout of the Week: A Functional Circuit Extravaganza
Who is ready to work on balance, core strength and have fun doing it? Well I can’t promise the fun part but the the rest was true. For this week’s workout you are going to need several pieces of equipment. If you don’t have it we can improvise. Equipment needed Powerblocks or dumbbells A Bosu […]