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How To Choose The Right Fitness Trainer, Regardless of Fitness Level

ArianneUpdated on December 18, 2017December 18, 2017Leave a Comment

Choosing the right personal fitness trainer is very important. To pick up the phone and call the first trainer that popped up in a Google search, could end up being both a waste of time and money. Therefore, personal training is a valuable service, but it is best to pick a fitness trainer that can achieve the goals that YOU are after.

How To Choose The Right Fitness Trainer

There is no such thing as a stupid question. We recently quizzed a top Los Angeles fitness trainer on what anyone regardless of their fitness level should look for in a trainer. Remember, it is your body and it deserves only the best. With that in mind, here are a few things to definitely keep in the forefront when making your decision.

1. What are their achievements?

The Answer: Pick a trainer whose achievements closely match your goals. If you want to run a race, a runner with marathon experience would fit. If you want to lose weight, a personal trainer who has lost weight his/herself would be a great match.

Of course this is not always the case. I have trained men for mass gain and have been plenty successful. If you find a trainer you want to work with, ask if they have experience in the area. Furthermore, any great trainer will get one of their previous or current clients to call or e-mail you, with a testimonial if you request one.

2. What is their availability?

The Answer: If you want to train full force at three or four times a week, make sure the trainer has the availability. A great personal trainer is really busy, and some can only fit in 1 or 2 sessions per client a week. If you want to work with them anyway, see if they will provide you with a custom program for working out one or two days a week on your own.

Choose The Right Fitness Trainer (Cont.)

3. What are you looking for in a personal trainer?

The Answer: Do you just need someone there to make sure you are exercising hard enough? Do you want someone who will motivate you like a drill Sergeant? Do you need to work on technique? Or perhaps, do you have any injuries or conditions that need a more experienced and knowledgeable trainer?

As you can see, a little analysis is required. Definitely be sure to pick out a trainer that will provide what you want. Everybody has different expectations of what a good trainer is. Find the right match for what you need to get out of your workout sessions.

Personal training is a service that fast tracks results safely and surely. A great way to find a trainer is through friends and family who can recommend their trainer to you. Alternately, do your research, and hire the best trainer for your goals and needs.

The Right Fitness Trainer

A truly skilled personal fitness trainer can help you learn not only how to get into the best shape ever, but maintain it. This kind of knowledge is simply invaluable. Los Angeles fitness coach, Erin Williams demonstrated how important it is to listen to as well as learn from the best. Furthermore, Williams shared with us a nutrition tip that can really help you shed the pounds! Enjoy.

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Jenifer Lewis High Kicks-Learn From Mom, Add This to Your Workout!

Arianne Suggs December 5, 2017December 5, 2017Leave a Comment

Actress and favorite film as well as TV mom Jenifer Lewis broke the Internet with the release of her new book, The Mother of Black Hollywood. The Jenifer Lewis High Kicks in celebration of her memoir shot around the online realm in mere hours. Her energetic display had us girls putting down slices of pizza and starting to rethink our fitness routines.

Yet, for good reason. Did you know that learning and mastering the high kick has NUMEROUS benefits? If you are looking to shape up, burn calories and infuse your workout with a new move. We suggest taking a page out of mother Lewis’ kick book and get those legs up!

Jenifer Lewis High Kicks-Learn From Mom, Add This to Your Workout

Let’s just cut right to the chase, shall we? High kicks are great when utilized as a warm up exercise or as a killer cardio move. Some of the benefits you can gain from this one explosive exercise are:

Tone the abs
Healthy stress reliever
Sculpt the legs
Burn calories and melt fat
Enhanced coordination
Improve the flexibility of the hamstrings
Fast movement (kicks) gets the heart pumping which in turn helps to burn more calories
Increases lower body as well as core strength
Can improve performance in martial arts, cheerleading and gymnastics

An exercise that hits two common problem areas? Uhm, count us in! High kicks can be performed starting from a lunge or squat position. Or by simply balancing on one leg while kicking the other leg up and as high as you comfortably can.

Start by doing three sets of 15-20 reps. Work up to being able to kick for an extended amount of time or even a set amount. Some pros even do a 1,000 kick challenge! Not necessary to see real results, but nothing like a good challenge in order to reach your fitness goals.

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Singer Fantasia Snatched By Bella Body Shaper and Night Workouts

Arianne Suggs July 19, 2017July 19, 2017Leave a Comment

Put down the creams and forget any teas. If you really want a banging body then in the words of Miss Britney, “You Betta Work!” Nevertheless, do not think for a moment that there are not any products out there that can help you reach your fitness goals. For instance, singer Fantasia just got snatched by a combination of the Bella Body Shaper and Night Workouts. Ladies, Fantasia is finally letting us in on her getting fit secrets!

Singer Fantasia Snatched By Bella Body Shaper and Night Workouts

If you have been keeping track of the lovely Fantasia, you may have been wondering, “How is she getting in shape like that?!” Well, she assures it is by no magic pill, but sweat, hard work and a nifty little shaper by Bella Body. Fantasia talks about her new fitness regimen stating,

“Late night workouts! I felt pretty today in my new dress, but realized I’d lost more weight since I had purchased it, in my sides and lower back area. That motivated me to keep pushing!

So here I am at 10 p.m. at night doing more resistance sets and cardio. My Shaper has me drenched in my waist area at the end of a solid training session! Bella body [is] much needed for when I do my lat pull downs; keeps tension on your core. It helps! I’m wearing the all Black today.”

As you can see it is all about dedication! Regardless, of the time of day if you really want to see changes you must be consistent and get it in. Moreover, if you would like to try out the Bella Body Shaper at discounted price, use Fantasia’s code, BodyandSoul at the checkout.

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Fitness Tips: How to Figure Out the Right Size Sports Bra For You

Arianne SuggsUpdated on May 17, 2017May 17, 2017Leave a Comment

Do your girls hang low, do they wobble to and fro? A good question indeed, especially if you are working towards achieving your dream body. No one can truly concentrate on a workout if they are enduring their melons performing a rendition of wheels of the bus go round and round. Furthermore, most ladies would be shocked to know that they are in fact NOT wearing the right size sports bra. Therefore, why should this be addressed and what are some quick tips in order to locate the perfect fit?

Fitness Tips: How to Find the Right Size Sports Bra

Many girls wonder, “Do I really need a properly fitting sports bra?” Let’s answer that with an additional question, “Would you want a sexy, toned dime piece body with stretched out droopy boobs?” Of course not!

The bust should be lifted as well as firm and a good bra can help it stay that way. However, when engaging in activity requiring a lot of movement while wearing the wrong sports bra, it can unfortunately throw a monkey wrench into your fitness. The wrong fit will not help to give you the support that you really need. This can lead to irritation as well as tons of discomfort. Something us girls can all agree on that we would like to avoid, especially since it’s tough enough to pause a Netflix binge to huff and puff for half an hour.

Therefore, let’s get to it dolls! Here’s a comprehensive chart with everything you need to know in order to choose the right size sports bra.

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Help! I Blew Cheat Day! How to Get Back on Track Without Drastic Measures

Arianne Suggs April 26, 2017April 26, 2017Leave a Comment

You’re pacing the room franticly as you wonder how you fit a grab bag, two Twinkles, theater popcorn, cake and Italian dinner into your body. As a result, you stare at your full belly hoping and praying you didn’t just undo all your hard work. First, breathe. Everyone has had a day where they ate a little bit too much of this and that. To get a dream body it takes tons sacrifice and dedication. Which is why a cheat day is not only welcomed by many but an absolute must!

No one wants to go the rest of their lives without a little “fun treat” here and there. However, what many come to find out is that including a cheat day is sometimes an even harder challenge than maintaining a nutritious diet. However, you can survive cheat day and come to use it as a valuable asset in your weight loss journey!

Help! I Blew Cheat Day! How to Get Back on Track Without Drastic Measures

Did I blow it? That’s a question many ponder after a botched cheat day. However, the answer may be surprising. Most likely you did not. That is because it takes 3,500 calories in order to gain a pound of fat. So then, if you are normally eating between 1200-1800 calories a day it is very unlikely you ate 2300-1700 extra calories.

Also, it is about if cheat day turns into cheat month. If you got right back to your regular routine the day after you put yourself right back on the road to success. However, if things snowball out of control then your day of treats did unfortunately knock you off balance a bit. Therefore, the thing to remember is that one day in the long run will not mess you up, it depends on how you respond after.

Lastly, many think that the best solution to overeating is to starve off the extra calories. This is a bad move. Starvation can cause you to lose muscle and be dehydrated. The better option would simply be to add in a little more exercise. You will burn off the calories and keep fitness at the forefront of your mind. So then, remember one day of treats is not bad and as long as you didn’t gorge you are most likely fine. Moreover, your actions after are truly the key, get right back on track and your goals shall be achieved.

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Workout Buddy – 3 Questions That Will Prove You’ve Found the Right One

ArianneUpdated on April 24, 2017April 24, 2017Leave a Comment

Every new year millions around the world resolve to get into the best shape of their lives. Social media profiles get changed, memes are posted and gyms become more packed than a can of sardines. However, then life sets in, goals slowly fall to wayside and the masses at the gym once again trickle down to just the regulars. It’s not that good intentions were not involved, it’s just that sometimes we all could use a little extra push in the right direction in order to keep going. With that being said, have you ever personally thought about looking for a workout buddy? Having the right one by your side can help you reach your fitness goals and at times even faster than you thought!

Yet, you will want to be a tad bit selective if you do decide to go this route. It’s like going shopping while looking for one thing in particular. There may be several variations available but only one will be a great fit do to perhaps the price, packaging and overall vibe. The same is true of a workout buddy. You want to select a buddy that will inspire, motivate, remain consistent and fit with your overall fitness goals and aspirations. So then, how in the world are you supposed to find the right one?

Workout Buddy – 3 Questions That Will Prove You’ve Found the Right One

A few of our fitness pro pals filled us in on a few reflective questions that can help. In regards to a potential workout buddy ask yourself:

Will this person be able to meet in order to workout on a regular basis? Remember consistency is major key to getting in shape. Moreover, if someone is flaky they are not for you!
Is this person supportive or quite discouraging when it comes to your fitness goals? Any one who projects negativity or laughs at your goals does not need to be around while you are in the process off becoming an even better, healthier you. Negativity can zap your energy as well as inner motivation. Therefore, ignore or cut off the haters. Misery loves company and everyone like that can set at their own table.

Will your buddy be able to not only keep up, but push you to work harder during workouts? A great workout buddy will not just be another talking head, but a friendly a dedicated pal to light a fire under you when things start to feel a little “lazy.” That type of person will not allow you to settle for mediocre.

Know of someone? Good! Use the above criteria when making your final selection and you as well as your future fitness buddy will be on your way to getting fit and toned!

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Serena Williams Pregnancy AND 10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting

ArianneUpdated on April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Leave a Comment

First, Bey is having twins, Ciara is throwing baby showers and now the Serena Williams pregnancy… we just can’t deal! All these beautiful ladies are so deserving in extending their families and are looking amazing while doing it. Serena gave the world quite an OMG moment when one little photo surfaced. We are sure you have seen it, if not we got it right here!

Serena Williams Pregnancy

Serena… girl you win at keeping a secret! Williams has always kept her personal life, well, personal. However, she continues to shock fans over and over. Not too long ago she hit us with engagement news via reddit. Now she quietly slid in the fact that there’s a little bun in the oven and the world could not be happier for her.

Her cute snap photo shot around the world with lightening speed and the congrats soon followed. In the photo Serena shows off her toned physique and little bump in a yellow swimsuit. The selfie pic came with the accompanying caption, “20 weeks.”

Serena Williams Pregnancy – 10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting

Being a world class athlete Serena already knows all the tricks to getting as well as staying fit. Even at 20 weeks aka five months Williams still looks like she can take anyone on the court… and win! Nevertheless, if you are a mom-to-be like Serena here are 10 tips that will have you looking like a hot mama right after delivery.

Talk to your doctor – Your doctor will be able to provide tons of helpful advice. Also, make sure it will be safe to continue your normal fitness regimen or find out safer alternatives.
Get your cardio – Be sure to stick to low impact exercises. This means no jumping or hopping around. Hitting a treadmill or elliptical are much safer options. Get a good sweat but never overheat.
Chair Squats – Do 2-3 sets of 20 reps of this exercise to keep your lower body in check. Bye bye thunder thighs!
Invest in Dumbbells – Purchase a lightweight pair in order to perform curls, presses and kickbacks for the upper body. These exercises can be done in the comfort of a chair and will help keep your muscles toned.
Learn to love walking – Walking is one of the best low impact exercises for pregnant women. It’s a simple and easy exercise that can be done anywhere as well as anytime. Aim to walk for 30-60 minutes or if you are too exhausted it is totally okay to break up your workout. Try shorter increments of time like 8-10 minutes each throughout the day. It all will add up in the end and the point anyway is to keep moving throughout your pregnancy as long as your doctor approves.

10 Tips For Staying Fit When Expecting – (Continued)

Ready for the final five? These next tips will help you stay trim when the fork is in your hand and on the right track.

Don’t overeat– Most women only need between 300-450 additional calories during pregnancy. So as fun as it sounds to eat 5 more cheeseburgers than usual, it is not really necessary.
Dine for two – Eat high quality protein and healthy mono and saturated fats. This is good for you and the development of your baby. This high satiety diet will help reduce cravings making you want to snack while keeping your blood glucose levels nice and stable.
Chase Waterfalls – Drink TONS of water, at least 64 ounces and tack on an additional 8 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise. Water will help you stay hydrated and reduce nausea, tiredness as well as overeating.
Take a rest – You don’t have to go all balls to walls to stay in shape. Listen to your body, if you need rest take it. You can always get back to your regular program once you’re no longer exhausted.
Go to bed – Get some beauty rest for you and your future bundle of joy. Getting AT LEAST 8 hours every night will help you recover from your fitness routine and the changes that occur as your baby grows.

By keeping the above tips in mind you will keep the physique you desire. Let Serena be your inspiration and like her you will be able get through your pregnancy like a champ.

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Electrolyte Drinks – When Should I Consume Them During My Workout?

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 7, 2017April 4, 2017Leave a Comment

Is it in you? We have all seen the commercials advertising electrolyte drinks showing athletes being able to work harder and longer. They’re jumping over 10 feet of blocks, biking Everest and throwing footballs halfway around the world. However, most of us are not training to win gold medals or championship rings. Yet, it would be nice to enjoy the same recovering advantages as a pro athlete. Therefore, let’s dive into the world of electrolyte drinks and see if as well as when us girls should be drinking them.

Electrolyte Drinks – When Should I Consume Them During My Workout

When you are trying to get into shape, which is why we are sure you are reading this, it is important to eliminate any unnecessary calories. Easy ones to spot would be unhealthy snacks and soda. Empty and unnecessary calories get you absolutely no where near your fitness goals and can even derail you.

Gatorade and Powerade-esqe drinks can be tempting for a number of reasons. Maybe you are not so fond of drinking water in its pure form and appreciate a little extra flavoring in order to get your chug on. Or perhaps maybe you really do like the idea of having additional electrolytes aiding you in your workout.

Electrolytes are a chemical substance found within your body. They have several vital functions that enable your cells and body in general to function properly. These include helping your muscles to contract so there’s movement as well as regulating your heart beat. Some examples of electrolytes or nutrients in your body would be: potassium, calcium, sodium, chloride, magnesium and phosphate.

Moreover, as their name highlights, electrolytes have an electric charge. As they dissolve in your body fluid they take on either a negative or positive charge. The big problem arises once you start working up a sweat. These minerals leave the body as you perspire. Basically, this means when water goes out of your body so does electrolytes. This is why it is important to replace any lost electrolytes so that you keep a nice balance.

Electrolyte Drinks and Your Workout

So all of this begs the question, “Do I really need to consume electrolyte drinks after exercising? It has been shown that dizziness, muscle fatigue as well as nausea can occur when electrolytes have not been introduced back into the body.

However, there are a few factors to keep in mind. It largely depends on how much you sweat, intensity of exercises or what was weather while you were moving about outside. As a result, not everyone will need to gulp down a Gatorade after expending some energy.

Actually, reaching for such a drink may just be empty calories you don’t need. Of course, it is important to stay hydrated during any workout session. Nevertheless, drinking water is usually fine and will do the trick.

Hold up though, there is an exception. If you plan to workout for more than an hour then feel free to reach for electrolyte drinks to replenish any lost lytes. The beauty of it all is now there are lower calorie sports available now so that can replace without the waste… of calories.

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Nicole Murphy Releases Fitness Program App

Arianne Suggs February 22, 2017February 22, 2017Leave a Comment

There is a reason why the gorgeous Nicole Murphy gets thousands upon thousands of searches a month for her body. It is simply sick! From head-to-toe Nicole is absolutely perfect. Nevertheless, now the fashionable mom and model is dishing how to get an amazing physique just like her. All you have to do is click download.

Nicole Murphy Releases Fitness Program App

After a busy day at school or work the thought of heading to a gym seems like Medieval torture. However, let’s just be honest. If you want a bomb body you HAVE to put in the work. There is no shortcut or way around the equation of getting into the best shape of your life.

Nicole Murphy recognizes such challenges and has recently released an app dedicated to living that fitness life. Imagine being able to turn your home into your gym and your smartphone into your trainer. Murphy wants to train you and get you ready for summer!

Being that it is only February, if you start now you can easily get in shape in time for warmer weather. As they say when exercising it takes 4 weeks for you to notice changes, 8 weeks for friends and fambam and 12 weeks for the world. 12 weeks is only 3 months; therefore, by May you will be ready to seriously strut your stuff. So then, we suggest that you download Nicole’s spanking new app ASAP.

Nicole Murphy Releases Fitness Program App – What You’re Getting

Now that you know why you should get Murphy’s app, you probably want to know what to expect. Regarding her app Nicole says, “You all asked and I finally did it! I am launching my fitness app! [There’s] a link at NicoleMurphy.com. Fashion and fitness are two of my favorite things. Be a part of my fitness journey and become a member now.

Get summertime ready with my fitness program. Workouts, tips and healthy recipes. Showing [you] how to make it a healthy lifestyle.”

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Before getting started always remember that you must make a commitment. Keep in mind, its not about just exercise, it is truly a lifestyle. The more you commit the better results you will receive. Therefore, do you need a little inspiration? Nicole Murphy is also known for her motivational quotes. Here are a few of our favorites:

“Ladies it’s time for us to all come together as strong women of all colors and start being women who walk with style and grace. Time to think more of yourself. Start being the queen that you are set out to be. Love yourself.”

“Self love is self worth ladies!”

“By my stride or by my eyes, you will see my determination, my focus, my drive. Love the skin you’re in, because there is only one you.”

Still needing a little push to get up off that couch? Here are a few photos of the stunning Nicole Murphy and her toned bod. We are sure these will convince you that her awesome app is SO the way to go!

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Gabrielle Union Covers Women’s Health Mag March 2017 Issue!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 21, 2017February 20, 2017Leave a Comment

In our Usher voice, “These are my confessions. Just when I thought I said all I could say!” The stars are letting it all out and our girl Gabby is one of them! In health and fitness news we are glad to reveal that Gabrielle Union Covers Womens Health March 2017 Issue. Looking good mama!

Gabrielle Union Covers Womens Health March 2017 Issue

Mrs. Wade is the perfect fit for Womens Health Mag March edition. From her Bring It On days till now, she has always maintained a very toned physique. Moreover, Gabrielle continues to wow us in very tiny itsy bitsy bikinis. For instance, Union was recently spotted having some fun out on the seven seas along with her NBA hubby.

Union sported a sexy red two piece that revealed her famous rock hard, flat abs and sculpted legs as well as derriere. The Wades were not alone in all of their frolicking fun. Fellow NBA couple, the Boshes, joined the pair on their vacation escapades. Scroll to the end to see photos!

Nevertheless, whether on holiday or on the big screen Gabrielle always looks amazing. For the WH issue Union discusses how she stays so fit while eating… GASP, Carbs! To announce her big cover and feature Union stated,

“I’ve got something to CONFESS… I’m on the March cover of Womens Health Mag! Pick up their first-ever CONFESSIONS issue where I spill on staying fit, looking young and my dream of a bacon-scented candle. Thanks to the entertainment editor Elycia Rubin.”

Women’s Health also excitedly announced their upcoming March cover girl. They hit up social saying, “So pumped to announce our new cover star, Gabrielle Union! She’s on our March Confessions issue. Our March confessions issue is on newsstands now! Pick up a copy to get juicy secrets from Gabrielle Union, Keanu Reeves, our editors and more!”

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