February 2012
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FitClub...WeBright!!
Check out Team Bright Life, the organization that I co-founded with my good friend Marceid Hatcher. Our motto is to live life outside the box and we host and participate in many events ranging from health and fitness, to arts and culture, to business and social networking, and community service- encouraging people to try things they may not ordinarily do.
On most Saturday mornings, we host the...
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“I discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to...”
– Langston Hughes
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WatchClient. Friend. Inspiration. Queen. Liana Sims shares the story of her weight loss journey through candid photos, videos, and commentary with hopes of helping others discover the “Freedom to Live!”
You can also check out her blog for more on her struggles, victories, and the overall wonderful woman that she is!!
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Hold It Right There!!
Fitness trends change almost as quickly as fashion trends. You can always count on a fad diet or trendy piece of equipment to sweep the nation and change the world! There a few staples, though, that always seem to stand the test of time. While dynamic exercises defintely serve their purpose, isometric training- having been around thousands of years in yoga and martial arts-most certainly has...
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FIT & FAB Challenge!!!
DAY 1: FIT & FABULOUS CHALLENGE!! So excited, grateful, and honored to have this opportunity to change lives and help people reach their health and fitness goals- for the challenge duration and beyond. I’ll keep you all posted about the goings on of events and, of course, the GRAND PRIZE winner!!! Stay tuned and thanks for your support!
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Know Your Numbers...
In health and fitness there are always tests, measurements, and charts. Oftentimes, we go into the doctor’s office, they write a bunch of stuff down, and we never have a clue what it means until it comes back irregular and then we’re nervous. One of the numbers that we can measure at home and that’s a good indicator of our risk for other conditions is the waist-hip ratio- that...
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Target Heart Rate
A lot of us THINK we’re working hard but that’s usually because our minds are typically weaker than our bodies. A sure fire way to know if you’re pushing yourself to the limit is to consider your heart rate during your workout. To use the method I’m going to show you below (The Karvonen Formula) you need three things: your resting heart rate, your maximum heart rate, and...
January 2012
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Diary: 002
Exactly one month ago, on Dec. 15, 2011, I set a goal for myself to finish strong. The end of the year was fast approaching and, like many others, I was anxious about what 2012 would bring. Last year was a doozy for me…in a good way. I launched my functional training company (this blog a product of that, thanks for the support!!), I experienced some significant personal and spiritual growth,...
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Switch It Up!
Doing the same workout routine over and over may reap benefits for a short period of time, but to see continued progress towards your fitness goals, continuing to challenge yourself is a must.
I’ve heard a few different theories on how often you should change your routine; some say every 4-6 weeks and I’ve even heard every 8-12 weeks is sufficient. Truth is, if it...
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FIT & FABULOUS: Mind, Body, Spirit
EAT.SLEEP.SWEAT. has teamed up with Folliclez 360 Salon to bring you the FIT & FABULOUS: Mind, Body, Spirit Challenge.
Learn fitness and nutrition tips you can incorporate into your daily routine and in 13 weeks, watch your not only your body transform but your LIFE!!
The winner(s) of the challenge will receive 10 personal training sessions, a makeover and other prizes worth a...
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GOALS.
Today, my trainer asked me to give him three fitness goals that I’d like to achieve by the end of the year. I had been so busy setting goals for the company and other areas of my life that it hadn’t even crossed my mind.
Just because fitness is already a part of my everyday life doesn’t mean there’s no room for growth and improvement. I can always be stronger, faster, and...
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“People say I eat like a bird and that’s true. Birds eat just enough to...”
– Michael Jordan (His Airness)
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Clarity&Honesty.
This has been my mantra as of late.
As we have arrived at the end of another a year. I can’t help but to first be thankful to God for walking beside and carrying me when I couldn’t walk on my own. Like many of you, I have been pensive and reflective over this last month or so. Remembering where I’ve been, analyzing where I am, and planning for where I want to go. In all things,...
December 2011
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WatchIs a weak core keeping you from getting the most out of your workout? Find out and fix it here!
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(LOVE.) thyself
every part.
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Cork Screw.
hard to reach lower abs and obliques…you can run but you can’t hide.
This abs exercise targets both the lower abs and the obliques. Lie on your back, with your legs raised directly over your hips. Your knees should be slightly bent. Place your hands at your sides with the palms down. Use your lower abs to raise your hips off the floor and toward...
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WatchFeel. The. Burn.
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“we are what we habitually contemplate.”
– -George Russell
i am strong. i am beautiful. i am amazing. i am strong. i am beautiful. i am amazing. i am strong. i am beautiful. i am amazing.
Finish Strong.
As we’ve hit the half way point of the final month of 2011, I seek to challenge myself to I finish this year strong and set myself up for a powerful 2012.
A few weeks ago, I picked up the latest edition of the iPhone and immediately downloaded the Nike Training Club app. Tried a few of the workouts and I LOVE IT!! Each time you reach a milestone, you unlock a badge which got my wheels...
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SLEEP.
Sleep gives the body a chance to repair muscles and other tissues and replace aging or dead cells. It also gives the brain a chance to organize and archive memories so we are cognitively alert for the tasks ahead of us when we awaken. If you take a look at the photo above, you’ll see that sleep occurs in phases and each phase has specific attributes and purposes. You must have...
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100 Songs to Sweat To →
The lovely folks over at Tumblr Gym have provided 100 songs to workout to including their beats per minute so you can make the perfect playlist for every workout occasion. Studies have shown music with a tempo of 120-140bpm make for optimal performance. Click the “source” link to see the entire list.
Rihanna & Jay-Z - Talk That Talk - 84 BPM
Dev - In The Dark (DJ Kue Remix) -...
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Song: Tightrope
Artist: Janelle Monae
Album: The...
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Do this functional move to target your chest, triceps, hamstrings, glutes & abs!
Lie with your head and upper back on a Swiss ball and raise your hips so your body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders. Hold the weights along the sides of your chest with your palms toward each other. Press the weights up, then lower them halfway down. Keeping the...
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“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.”
– Jim Rohn
psychathlete asked: Hey I was wondering if you had a total-body resistance training plan I could use
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The Truth About 6-pack Abs
As a trainer, when I talk to my clients about their health and fitness goals, there are a few things that tend to come up more frequently than others. For both males and females, six-pack abs is a popular topic. Here are some things I tell my clients when they ask how to get those oh-so-desirable washboard abs.
-You can do sit-ups until the cows come home, leave, and...
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Soar.
“Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know it so it goes on flying anyway.” -Mary Kay Ash
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James Bond Workout?!
yes, please.
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what to eat, when.
tips on the most beneficial pre and post workout meals that’ll help you maximize your fitness potential, muscle growth and performance levels.