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Yearly Archives: 2013

When Exercising, Don’t Skip Stretching

It’s no stretch to say that a lot of us underestimate the value of flexibility.  While it’s true that stretching won’t strengthen your heart or flatten your stomach, it can help you reach those goals more efficiently. Aerobic exercise and

Why Isn’t Your Exercise Program Working?

Through my years as an avid exercise enthusiast, in my own personal life, and also in my time as a Personal Trainer, I have come to two realizations regarding most people’s exercise programs: 1. Most people want to “lose weight”

Hiit It Hard – Getting Results In Less Time With Interval Training

Interval training can help you get the most out of your workout. Are you ready to shake up your workout? Looking for a way to burn more calories without spending more time working out? Consider HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).

Wasting Time At The Gym?

Think you don’t have time for the gym? You might be right…A new survey conducted by Harpers Fitness found the average person spends 35% of their time at the gym NOT working out.  For an hour spent at the gym,

The Importance Of Goal Setting

Personal goal setting is an important part of any fitness regimen. In fact, it is just as important as keeping track of the calories you consume and the exercises you perform. When setting your personal goals, it’s important that you

Katie’s 90 Day Transformation

Katie has completed 90 days with Jon at 8 ONE 8 Fitness, and she is looking great. Since our last post, Katie has lost another 8 pounds for a total of 26 pounds in her first 3 months. She has

Katie – 60 Days

Meet Katie.  Katie is a busy wife and mom of two little girls.  She has a very full schedule between work and her busy family life, but she has not let that stop her.  Katie has completed her first 60

Why Should I Have A Personal Trainer?

The benefit of working with a personal trainer is that it provides one of the fastest, easiest, most successful ways to improve your health and fitness.  Today, personal trainers are used by people of all fitness, age and economic levels -to help