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Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Saturday, December 12, 2015 / No comments / exercise , exercise and fitness , fitness tips , working out , workout , workout motivation , workout music , workout tips

Workout Music for Gym Motivation

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is the biggest benefit of getting active with workout music. Working out is enjoyable, but it’s rarely comfortable. You are pushing your body to new limits every day, building strength, stamina, and toning your body. Workout music can help distract your brain from the discomfort of a workout. If you can focus on the music, rather than how your legs feel, you’ll be able to power through your workout. In the end, you will feel proud that you pushed through the pain.</span></span></div>
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Workout Music for Gym Motivation

Workout music can be just what you need to get motivated at the gym! The right workout music can take a boring exercise routine and ma...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, November 24, 2015 / No comments / 21 Day Fix , Autumn calabrese , hammer and chisel launch , home workout , Portion Control , Results , Sagi Kalev , the masters hammer and chisel , the masters hammer and chisel results , tone , Weight loss , workout

The Masters Hammer and Chisel Fitness Program

<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You have no idea how excited I am for this new workout program! Since this program was announced I have been dying to get my hands on the complete program!! I have had the opportunity as an Elite top 10 coach to be the first to try this program with 3 sneak peek videos and it is without a doubt in my mind my favorite program to date.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bzHeMMM2YHfpK-RDbpnSriGL1Q0iO8KcUbnp8vOedOGMTfxGvhZQaVMeGj7QW3KJB4f1IMPI2kOkomchkni70c6xQUrCIgQI7xrpplUDLGMfX3KpkYynVSZhbaXviQFvjA6V5fV0Fg4r/s1600/12088172_10208292176807775_3288811214417669177_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><img alt="The Masters Hammer and Chisel Fitness Program" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bzHeMMM2YHfpK-RDbpnSriGL1Q0iO8KcUbnp8vOedOGMTfxGvhZQaVMeGj7QW3KJB4f1IMPI2kOkomchkni70c6xQUrCIgQI7xrpplUDLGMfX3KpkYynVSZhbaXviQFvjA6V5fV0Fg4r/s400/12088172_10208292176807775_3288811214417669177_n.jpg" title="The Masters Hammer and Chisel Fitness Program" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let me explain a little why I am so excited!! <span style="line-height: 9.66px;">This is the newest program to be created by NPC Competitor and the Creator of the popular program the 21 day fix, Autumn Calabrese </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 9.66px;">as well as World Renown IFFB  </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">Pro Body Builder and Nutritionist Sagi Kalev.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Together they have teamed up to bring you their proven techniques to craft a "masterpiece </span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">physique."</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is an innovative resistance training system that </span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">incorporates three </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">muscle-sculpting phases</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">—Stabilization,Strength, and Power—or SSP </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #444444; display: inline; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">Training to help you </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">relentlessly </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">chip away fat and carve every muscle for a strong, visually </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">stunning body in 60 </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;">days.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; line-height: 9.66px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 9.66px;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stephaniemayerfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hammer3.jpg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; margin-top: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><img alt="21 day fix, body beast, chisel, clean eating, hammer and chisel launch group, home workout, pilot program, portion control, results, the masters hammer and chisel, the masters hammer and chisel results, tone, weight loss, workout, autumn calabrese, Sagi Kalev" class="size-medium wp-image-673 alignleft" height="209" src="http://www.stephaniemayerfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hammer3-300x157.jpg" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; float: left; height: auto; margin: 0px 1.5em 1.5em 0px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" title="" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have completed the 21 day fix, 21 day fix extreme and body beast the other programs these celebrity trainers have created and they are all incredible. First of all the 21 Day Fix has transformed my body in ways I didn’t know possible. I have had 3 babies  and am in better shape now then I was before ever getting pregnant and I owe it to this program. It uses portion control and easy 30 min workouts to sculpt and shred your body. Then there is Body Beast. Many women are nervous about Body Beast but I can promise you that you will not get huge muscles but a toned tight body. I love what lifting has done for my body and muscle is what has sped up my metabolism. You can learn more about Body Beast Here.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Maser’s Hammer and Chisel contains 12, 30- to 40-minute workouts that combine Sagi and Autumn’s proven techniques for 60 days of hardcore resistance training. Also, Sagi and Autumn make nutrition simple. Included is their easy-to-follow and completely customizable nutrition plan, along with 7 portion-control containers that show you how to portion out the right amount of food to help you reach your unique fitness goals. This offers flexible nutrition that allows you to lean out, sculpt and maintain, or build muscle. It also includes options to adapt certain exercises if you have limited access to equipment and a modifier who demonstrates some moves at a lower intensity.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just think…in 60 days, 30-40 minutes a day you will unveil your ultimate physique. A body that’s strong, chiseled, and visually stunning.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So to add to the excitement I am also going to have an exclusive Pilot Program for those of you that want to be the first to get your hands on this program as well as complete the program with me. <span style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;">I will be selecting 15 people to do this with me side-by-side. It will take place in a private online VIP accountability group and we will be accountability partner for the whole 60 days of the program. I will be providing sample meal plans, recipes, fitness tips, motivation, accountability and we are going to have so much FUN!!</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">1. I must be your free Team Beachbody Coach. If I am not yet, please do that using this link now:</span><span style="background-color: magenta; color: #999999; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/free?referringRepId=207516" style="background-color: transparent; color: #999999; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none;">HERE</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: magenta; color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; margin: 0px !important; max-width: 100%; text-decoration: none;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. You must order The Master's Hammer and Chisel Challenge Pack. </span></div><div style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">It will be on sale for December at a special release price of $160 US. Program Launches on December 1st. </span></span><br />
<b style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px;"><u>Challenge Pack Includes:</u></b><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-12 workouts</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-7 color-coded portion control containers</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Shaker Bottle</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Program Guide and Calendars</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Nutrition Guide</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Quick Start Guide</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-3 FREE Bonus Workouts</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-1 Month of Meals with Shakeology (you choose the flavor)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-Me as your Free Coach</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-24/7 Support in our Online Accountability Group</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #111111;"><span style="line-height: 26px;">-30 Day FREE Trial of Beachbody Club Membership which includes Beachbody On Demand (</span></span><span style="color: #111111; line-height: 26px;">Stream hundreds of workouts in the Beachbody Member Library. You also get complete program materials, like fitness guides, nutrition guides, meal plans, and workout calendars.)</span><br />
</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">{If you already drink shakeology regularly, we will get you set up with just the program}<br />
</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">3. You check into our VIP private accountability daily.</span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #111111; line-height: 26px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">4. You commit to absolutely changing your body from top to bottom!</span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
If you agree to these FOUR requirements please APPLY using the FORM at the bottom of this post. If for some reason it does not work for you - email me at afitnurse@gmail.com and let me know you are interested in the Hammer and Chisel Pilot Program!<br />
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The Masters Hammer and Chisel Fitness Program

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How to Make Working Out at Night Easier

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv35z-RCYDtqA-rUXwxjB8eFY-YJ7xRHfbbwaiRyqkOnRCdV_QavNkgF6TsNiqIXEEq0x9wGre4aFJOYvZbdYiGsaMVHqAuDrD3QJ3tYAhMjzo4AJu5Sqh0aMGlVYcQKu3r7gXpbo7eAgz/s1600/gym-998838_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to Make Working Out at Night Easier" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv35z-RCYDtqA-rUXwxjB8eFY-YJ7xRHfbbwaiRyqkOnRCdV_QavNkgF6TsNiqIXEEq0x9wGre4aFJOYvZbdYiGsaMVHqAuDrD3QJ3tYAhMjzo4AJu5Sqh0aMGlVYcQKu3r7gXpbo7eAgz/s1600/gym-998838_1920.jpg" title="How to Make Working Out at Night Easier" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you have a hectic schedule, sometimes working out at night is the only option! Working out at night can be challenging. After a long day, there isn’t anything we want to do more than relax at home. It is always better to get in a short workout, rather than not workout at all. I have a few tips to have a successful experience working out at night.</span></span></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-cf2d14d2-20cd-57ba-94e8-733d805b2d8a" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Be Prepared</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The first tip for working out at night is being prepared. Prepare yourself for your evening exercise, by gathering all the things you will need before you head out for the day. You should be able to take your gym bag into the car with you, so you will be able to head straight the gym after work. </span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What should you have in your gym bag?</span></span></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shoes - Make sure you have your athletic shoes and athletic socks. You won’t be able to workout without them.</span></span></div></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Gym clothes - You don’t want to show up at the gym without your breathable and lightweight workout clothes. You can’t exercise in your normal, day clothes!</span></span></div></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A water bottle - Bring your water bottle! You’ll want to stay hydrated before and during your workout. This will make your workout more successful.</span></span></div></li>
<li dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you’re working out at night, you will also want to have a pre-workout snack ready to go. I recommend preparing some on-the-go protein bars or delicious energy bites. They will kick your body into gear, so you’ll have the energy to kill it at the gym.</span></span></div></li>
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<span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Working out at night is a great way to get your body in shape, promote healthy living, and support your body’s health and wellness. For extra motivation on your fitness journey, feel free to</span><a href="http://afitnurse.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> contact me</span></a><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. I’d love to offer support and inspiration while you work toward a healthy lifestyle!</span></span>

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How to Make Working Out at Night Easier

If you have a hectic schedule, sometimes working out at night is the only option! Working out at night can be challenging. After a long day...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Friday, October 23, 2015 / No comments / exercise , exercise accessories , exercise and fitness , running , running outside , running tips , workout

Running Outside in Cold Weather

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Eyd-JupFklXRARAel-icUm4aqm6PrHVmvk7LraFwKrd4jdb6gXSxK13i9kkzeAs0n3BW2hkYxnAsFObU_gmaHuiYyTT9zxeUhDIjFQCEtUa8EUwFFWhgI3cS_dDwh6mG1dnnCWjdcHnB/s1600/road-675538_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Running Outside in Cold Weather" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Eyd-JupFklXRARAel-icUm4aqm6PrHVmvk7LraFwKrd4jdb6gXSxK13i9kkzeAs0n3BW2hkYxnAsFObU_gmaHuiYyTT9zxeUhDIjFQCEtUa8EUwFFWhgI3cS_dDwh6mG1dnnCWjdcHnB/s1600/road-675538_1920.jpg" title="Running Outside in Cold Weather" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Running outside is an easy, convenient way to get a cardiovascular workout without going to the gym. Now that it is the fall season, and cooler weather is upon us, it is important to remember how to modify your running activities for cold, winter temperatures. Here are four helpful tips and important necessities for running outside in cold weather.</span></span></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-d2b7137f-957a-5ac8-644d-fa021314730f" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Layer, but not too much.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The right amount of clothing, in layers, is important! Each person is different, but generally, a light long sleeve athletic shirt, athletic leggings, and a headband to keep your ears warm. After a few experiences running outside, you’ll be able to figure out what works for you specifically. You may realize that you need wind pants or a sweatshirt. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once it is below freezing, be sure to have long thermals, shorts over your thermals, and a warm wind jacket to keep your body warm.</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Use cold weather accessories.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Accessorizing for running outside is completely up to you, but it can make or break your workout. Consider purchasing light gloves to keep your fingers warm. You may find that your toes get cold, especially if you have breathable shoes. Look for heavier athletic socks specific to running outside in cold weather. You may want to look into specific shoes for cold weather. There are a lot of options! Being comfortable on your run will help you have a successful workout.</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Consider a running mask.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Inhaling dry, winter air can be hard on your lungs and airways. Some runners can experience pain or stinging in the lungs and respiratory system when running outside in the cold. This is generally due to the dryness of the air. It can help to breathe through your nose, rather than your mouth. You can also purchase a running mask to help moisten and heat the air before you inhale. Running masks can improve the experience of running outside in the cold!</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Be aware of your body.</span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When you are running outside in cold weather it is extremely important to be aware of your body and how it is feeling. If you are drastically cold, return home or call someone to pick you up. Don’t push yourself through something that is not safe. Don’t be upset if you are not reaching the same performance goals. Cold weather, especially weather below freezing, affects running times. This happens because of reduced muscle contractions. Cold muscles do not perform at the same level as a warm muscle. Cold weather can reduce the warmth of your muscles, hindering your speed. Keep an aware mind and don’t let these changes bring you down.</span></span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hopefully these tips for running outside, will keep you fit and energized throughout the colder months! For more tips, motivation, and encouragement on your fitness journey, </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me</span></a><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! I’d love to help you get on track with a healthy lifestyle.</span></span>

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Running Outside in Cold Weather

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Top 5 Tips To Motivate You to Get Your Workout In

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Here are 5 ways that I am doing
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First thing I
did was--I went and I got some motivational tank on! I got one that says FOCUS ON
THE GOOD STUFF and got some pink shorts! Anything motivating – whether it’s
buying CUTE workout clothes or something that you feel really good in!! make
sure it motivates you to put them on and makes you feel good about you!!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNeEBQeaR-G2wEOQ5fg9YTvaYLkcvwXEUM3RvIu4ldJq_E00YD6wP5pvL2EqJO4hn_JeewWqJTtiHn7mRfbyV4l-ZtEMqB_01HyeWz4aPt5jU2_4L8GWoeP8lNsVKI7X0SEoXkambh4Wb/s640/blogger-image--1146304299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNeEBQeaR-G2wEOQ5fg9YTvaYLkcvwXEUM3RvIu4ldJq_E00YD6wP5pvL2EqJO4hn_JeewWqJTtiHn7mRfbyV4l-ZtEMqB_01HyeWz4aPt5jU2_4L8GWoeP8lNsVKI7X0SEoXkambh4Wb/s640/blogger-image--1146304299.jpg"></a></div><br></div>
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My second tip
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I really love to weight train! Maybe for you, you like to do yoga or go on bike ride –
whatever it is that you enjoy doing – make sure it should be something to get
you going and designed to reach your goals!</div>
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My third tip is
to find a pre-workout energizer that you like! I started drinking one of these
energizers, it’s one of those pre-workout that’s all natural but when  I drink it I get so much energy and it’s
almost full proof that I need to work out afterwards! There are a lot of brands
out there on the market make sure it has clean ingredients. I like energizer by Beachbodies performance line. For some a cup of
coffee is a great pre-workout to use as well.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJNn1LWm8YBFPb_WhYpvcj89llVtIRzNFa1iHFO5mk34S65Lq3KryUKXlrDxKdu6RdQYz450UofIcHCDTQvM2EcVbOzRcBzBRnO1U9vXnDbBeEHX3o_7ujsNILg-jW-Ca6MQIW2SrdZGC/s640/blogger-image--2022308318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJNn1LWm8YBFPb_WhYpvcj89llVtIRzNFa1iHFO5mk34S65Lq3KryUKXlrDxKdu6RdQYz450UofIcHCDTQvM2EcVbOzRcBzBRnO1U9vXnDbBeEHX3o_7ujsNILg-jW-Ca6MQIW2SrdZGC/s640/blogger-image--2022308318.jpg"></a></div><br></div>
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visualization. I want you to visualize what you are going to feel like. What
are you going to look like, what are the things that you’re going to enjoy
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By going through this process, to really
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to be celebrating all along the journey and not really set up yourself for
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achieve and then break those downs into weekly goals that can make it
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My last tip for
you is FIGURE OUT what that WHY is. Why do you want to make this kind of
changes in your life? Because that’s going to create self-motivation, and
there’s nothing like a self-motivator. You can have coaches, you can have
people helping you out along your journey and keep you motivated but you really
have to have that internal jive. Have that controlling why in your life that
will keep you centered and pick you back up on days when you fall off.  Not every day is going to be perfect, you are
going to miss days in your training. You are going to eat less nutritious food
and it is really up to you to determine that that does not define who you are
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Top 5 Tips To Motivate You to Get Your Workout In

Do you need yourself to go and workout? Here are 5 ways that I am doing right now to get myself motivated, to stay dedicated to the ...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, August 25, 2015 / No comments / clear skin , daily workouts , exercise , exercise and fitness , healthy skin , pre and post workout , skin care , workout , workout tips

Healthy Skin at the Gym

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NuqScoeogowosIafma1Datdu7rTYnqfhw05qE9LNDq00kTuSYaHmaeeM0Rl1SDa96HzzSGrfVkM-fNVCOvLe7NpUsEQ-03J3s9qmmNp4GPueiuoxmN91e3DuiTyvgN6MwzZH4T-Wz1CD/s1600/exercise-841167_1280+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Healthy Skin at the Gym" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NuqScoeogowosIafma1Datdu7rTYnqfhw05qE9LNDq00kTuSYaHmaeeM0Rl1SDa96HzzSGrfVkM-fNVCOvLe7NpUsEQ-03J3s9qmmNp4GPueiuoxmN91e3DuiTyvgN6MwzZH4T-Wz1CD/s1600/exercise-841167_1280+%25281%2529.jpg" title="Healthy Skin at the Gym" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Are you experiencing breakouts since you have started sweating it out at the gym? Lifestyle changes can affect your complexion! Pores that are opened by sweating are more prone to becoming clogged and inflamed. Don’t let your skin change the way you work out, simply modify the way you take care of your skin. Here are six helpful ways to keep healthy skin at the gym.</span></span></div><b id="docs-internal-guid-971467e0-4242-0291-2908-adb0e8cce90c" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wash Face</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is important to wash your face prior to exercise. Washing your face will rid your skin of bacteria and dead cells that can clog pores while working out. When you exercise and sweat, your pores enlarge and are much more easily clogged if the surface of your skin is not fresh. Use a very mild cleanser before you work out or use facial cleansing wipes to keep your healthy skin. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Clean Machines</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It might sound like a nuisance, but be sure to clean the machines before you exercise. You cannot trust that the person who used the machine before you wiped it clean. Others’ sweat that was left on the machine can wreak havoc on your healthy skin. If you accidentally touch your face after touching their sweat, you could be dealing with a breakout. Use the gym provided machine cleansers before and after each use, to ensure that you are using a clean machine. </span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Don’t Touch Your Skin</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As stated above, touching your skin while it is sweating can be problematic. Bring a clean and soft sweat towel with you to the gym to avoid ski-to-skin contact and the clogging of your pores.</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hydrate</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you are working out and not drinking enough water throughout the day, dehydration can lead to dry skin, followed by an excess creation of sebum. This can lead to clogged pores and acne on your once healthy skin. Make sure you are staying hydrated throughout your workout and throughout the day.</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wash Your Face Again</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is a point where over drying can occur from washing your face too often, and you want to avoid this. However, you do not want bacteria and toxins that you sweat out during a workout to pool on top of your pores! Wash it off immediately after exercising. Use a gentle cleanser, rinse with tepid water, and pat dry. If possible, let your skin air dry entirely. Air drying helps prevent irritation that can be caused by touching sensitive skin. Be sure to apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer once your skin has dried. Staying moisturized will help you have healthy skin!</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Body Acne</span></span></div><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you experience breakouts on your shoulders or back, the best approach to healthy skin is showering immediately after a workout. Use your normal body wash and clean your skin at the gym. It will take a little extra time, but it will be worth it to prevent skin irritation. </span></span></div><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are beginning your journey to a healthy lifestyle, </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/p/schedule-appointment-to-chat-with-me.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me!</span></a><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I would love to help you on your health and wellness journey.</span></span>

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Healthy Skin at the Gym

Are you experiencing breakouts since you have started sweating it out at the gym? Lifestyle changes can affect your complexion! Pores that ...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Tuesday, August 18, 2015 / No comments / exercise , exercise and fitness , gym , success tips , workout , workout tips

Is it Time to Switch Up Your Workout Routine?

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you’re so bored at the gym that you do not feel like doing anything, it is time to modify your workout routine. You have to be dedicated to the workout, though! If you are the type of person that wants to switch it up after only 1-week, it would be in your best interest to try to motivate yourself to stick with your routine for at least a month. This will help you get the results you desire. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have been doing the same routine for months and it is just not motivating or energizing you anymore, it is time to switch up the routine! Try changing your form of cardio or switching one of your strengthening moves to a different exercise that works the same muscles. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Working out consistently and not seeing immediate results can be discouraging. Make sure you have realistic expectations for yourself and physical fitness. You cannot walk into a gym and leave the gym the same day with a different body. Be patient with yourself and notice the small changes! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you have been following a consistent workout plan, and you still are not seeing the appropriate results, make sure you are using proper form, and consider consulting with a trainer. If that workout just isn’t working for you, definitely consider trying a different position and implementing it into your workout routine.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Injury</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are injured, it is necessary to modify your workout routine. Do not just stop exercising! Let your body heal, but do it in a healthy active way, so the rest of your body does not suffer due to an isolated injury. Modify your workout routine until you are back to full physical health.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Schedule</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maybe you have had a schedule change in your life, and your workout routine has to be modified to fit. That’s okay, just make sure you are getting in all the important aspects of your workout and that you are still noticing results over time. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a big one! If you find your workout is too easy and that you can do it without thinking about it, you should definitely switch up your routine! A workout should be a challenge, it is the only way to see results. If you are not pushing yourself to a new level, reevaluate your workout routine and learn new ways to challenge yourself! It may mean increasing your distance on the treadmill, increasing resistance on the elliptical, or reaching a new level of weight during strength training. Just find what works for you!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are no longer feeling energized by your workout routine, you may be pushing yourself too much. A good workout should leave you feeling refreshed, not lethargic or exhausted. You may need to take a few rest days and modify your workout routine to something less strenuous. The time spent recovering is just as important as the time spent in the gym.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are looking for someone to guide you on your fitness journey </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contact me</span></a><span style="font-size: 14.666666666666666px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! I would love to help you live a healthier lifestyle and help you become the best version of yourself!</span></span>

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Is it Time to Switch Up Your Workout Routine?

Are you wondering if you should be changing your workout routine? Maybe you are struggling with motivation at the gym or not seeing the r...

Posted by Alyssa Schomaker / Sunday, August 9, 2015 / No comments / diet , exercise , exercise and fitness , fitness , fitness journey , general health , health , health and fitness , muscle , nutrition , workout

How to Prevent and Treat Muscle Cramps

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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have all been there, dealing with pinching tension in our muscle that we just cannot seem to get rid of. It’s annoying and often painful! If you have felt this before, you probably have experienced a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps are extremely common. If you are starting to exercise or if you are changing your diet, they are even more likely. It is important to understand the causes of muscle cramps and how to treat and prevent them!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Muscle cramps can be the result of dehydration. If you are working out more and sweating more, but are not consuming enough water, your muscle cramps could be caused by dehydration. Especially in this August heat, working out outside can be way more dehydrating! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Muscle cramps can also be caused by an overall lack of important nutrients! Diets that are deficient in potassium, magnesium, or calcium can be a cause of muscle cramps throughout your body. If you experience muscle aches frequently, try to consume more natural foods with these nutrients.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We all know that muscle cramps can be caused by overuse. If you’ve just started working out again, you may be overworking your muscles! Take a rest day and let your body relax and be sure to eat enough protein so that your muscles can recover!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Muscle cramps are bound to happen. If you stay hydrated and eat a healthy diet you will be less likely to get muscle cramps. Water and important nutrients help your body work the way it is supposed too. Water keeps your muscles contracting smoothly and avoids muscle irritation. Make sure you are drinking water intermittently throughout your workout and staying hydrated throughout the day. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is also important to stretch. Stretching before and after activity helps warm up and de-stress your muscles, so they will feel less fatigued. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you do get a muscle cramp, which will likely happen at some point, the first step to take is stretching out the muscle. Doing this will help the muscle contract and work the cramp out. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;">Next, drink a glass of water. This will help rehydrate your body and prevent a future cramp. If your muscle cramp feels severe, you can also take a warm bath. It will help to relax your muscles and relieve the stress and tension.</span></div>
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How to Prevent and Treat Muscle Cramps

We have all been there, dealing with pinching tension in our muscle that we just cannot seem to get rid of. It’s annoying and often pai...

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Workout Log Tips To Get You Started

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<span style="font-size: 14.6666666666667px; line-height: 1.38; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A workout log is a great way to help you track your fitness and stay motivated. No matter what your fitness goals may be, a workout log can be a valuable tool to help you reach them. If you’re interested in adding a workout log to your fitness routine, here are a few things to consider before you get started:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the best things about using a workout log is that it provides you with a realistic picture of your workouts and results. You might not always be aware of how much you are progressing, but keeping a log can make it easier to see how far you’ve come. Your workout log can help you see what is working well for you, and also spot areas where you can improve.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have spreadsheet software on your computer, you can create a chart to track your workouts. Set aside some room for each type of workout you do, and a spot to track how much time you spent along with any other details. If you want, you can also include a spot in your workout log to describe how you felt after each exercise.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are also tons of free printable workout log templates online. A quick internet search will likely turn up a version that can work well for you. You can also find apps for your tablet or smartphone to log your workouts, or keep it simple and use a regular notebook. All that matters is that you find something that works for you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Don’t let your busy routine keep you from starting a workout log. Keeping it up to date is less time-consuming than you might think. Jotting down a few simple notes as you go is all it takes to maintain your workout log. If you prefer to keep more detailed notes, you certainly can! Make filling out your workout log part of your routine, and you’ll discover how easy it is to stick with it. You can also treat it more like a workout diary, and use it as an opportunity to reflect on your day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 14.6666666666667px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you think using a workout log would be a good option for you, give it a try! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different styles and formats until you find one that works well for you. Your workout log should support your goals, not distract you from them. Remember: this is all about your needs and your success. </span></span></div>

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Workout Log Tips To Get You Started

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How to Prevent and Treat Muscle Cramps

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Workout Log Tips To Get You Started

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