http://thehealthyminute.com Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:54:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/10-transformation-weight-loss-contest-tips/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/10-transformation-weight-loss-contest-tips/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:30:52 +0000 Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=1213 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg1(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg1' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg1' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } [Editor’s Note: I am a HUGE fan of using a transformation weight loss contest to dramatically improve your weight loss success! In fact, I personally entered two transformation weight loss contests in the past two years AND a muscle building transformation contest. This is in addition to the 2009 Lucas County (Ohio) Million Pound Challenge weight-loss initiative (it [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/10-transformation-weight-loss-contest-tips/feed/ 0 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/synergistic-diet-and-exercise-for-ridiculously-fast-fat-loss/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/synergistic-diet-and-exercise-for-ridiculously-fast-fat-loss/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 20:52:26 +0000 Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=958 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg2(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg2' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg2' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Joel Marion, CISSN, NSCA-CPT www.XtremeFatLossDiet.com Most people treat their diet and exercise programs as two separate entities — Totally WRONG if you’re looking to lose fat at the fastest possible rate. You see, if you can learn how to use the most effective exercise strategies to “mirror” the goals of your diet each day [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/synergistic-diet-and-exercise-for-ridiculously-fast-fat-loss/feed/ 0 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/best-way-to-burn-belly-fat/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/best-way-to-burn-belly-fat/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:23:24 +0000 Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=942 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg3(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg3' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg3' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTraining.com I often get asked, “What’s the best way to burn fat and lose my belly?” People want to know if aerobics is better than strength training, or if traditional cardio exercise is better than intervals. Well, to say I’ve done them all would be an understatement. With over 15 [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/best-way-to-burn-belly-fat/feed/ 1 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/the-5-laws-of-new-school-fat-loss/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/the-5-laws-of-new-school-fat-loss/#comments Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:48:12 +0000 Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=859 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg4(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg4' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg4' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTraining.com Turbulence Training is a structured routine that I came up with that allows you to get the most results in the least amount of time, no matter what your goals…but it works especially well for fat loss. This revolutionary new workout system evolved from both scientific principles as well [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/the-5-laws-of-new-school-fat-loss/feed/ 1 http://thehealthyminute.com/general-health/sprint-training-benefits/ http://thehealthyminute.com/general-health/sprint-training-benefits/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:06:07 +0000 Vince DelMonte http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=835 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg5(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg5' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg5' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Vince DelMonte If you are looking to improve your physical conditioning, the benefits of sprint training are numerous. Basically, it is one of the best ways to train your body. Many individuals prefer sprint training because it takes a lot less time than traditional forms of cardio that have you going for thirty to [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/general-health/sprint-training-benefits/feed/ 8 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/biggest-fitness-mistake-women-make/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/biggest-fitness-mistake-women-make/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:44:24 +0000 Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=819 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg6(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg6' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg6' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS www.TurbulenceTraining.com Following the cardio mentality and depending on the cardio confessional is the biggest fitness mistake that all women make when it comes to fat loss. Let me explain… On Saturday morning I was walking home from the gym when I passed by a young women – about 28 years [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/biggest-fitness-mistake-women-make/feed/ 0 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/why-some-people-quit-and-some-never-give-up/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/why-some-people-quit-and-some-never-give-up/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:13:24 +0000 Tom Venuto NSCA-CPT CSCS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=771 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg7(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg7' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg7' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS www.BurnTheFat.com Throughout my 18 years in the fitness industry as a trainer, nutrition consultant and motivational coach, I have noticed that some people who start a nutrition and exercise program give up very easily after hitting the first obstacle they encounter. If they feel the slightest bit of discouragement or [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/why-some-people-quit-and-some-never-give-up/feed/ 1 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/are-cardio-workouts-effective-for-losing-fat/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/are-cardio-workouts-effective-for-losing-fat/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:39:50 +0000 Mike Geary, CNS, CPT http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=640 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg8(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg8' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg8' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Mike Geary, CNS, CPT Are cardio workouts or weight training more effective for losing fat… In this article, I have an intriguing discussion about cardio workouts, which will hopefully get you thinking differently, and trying new things. You may know I’ve been called the anti-cardio guy before, but this week I’m back posing the [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/are-cardio-workouts-effective-for-losing-fat/feed/ 1 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/new-way-to-fight-belly-fat/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/new-way-to-fight-belly-fat/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:30:58 +0000 John Romaniello http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=622 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg9(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg9' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg9' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By John Romaniello Like many people, you probably suffer from regional fat storage issues. That is, while you store fat over your entire body, it’s probably most noticeable in certain areas, and it’s from these areas in which we struggle most to lose fat. You know–the problem areas. These problem areas are influenced heavily by [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/new-way-to-fight-belly-fat/feed/ 4 http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/use-count-down-motivation-to-improve-fitness-success/ http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/use-count-down-motivation-to-improve-fitness-success/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:32:57 +0000 Tom Venuto NSCA-CPT CSCS http://thehealthyminute.com/?p=599 function sbmgValidateFormPostPg10(name,email) { var name_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg10' + '_' + name); var email_fld = document.getElementById('sbmgValidateFormPostPg10' + '_' + email); var reg = /^([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\@([A-Za-z0-9_\-\.])+\.([A-Za-z]{2,4})$/; var msg = ''; if ( name_fld.value == '' ) msg = '- Name Required\n'; if ( reg.test(email_fld.value) == false ) msg += '- Valid Email Required'; if ( msg == '' ) return true; else alert(msg); return false; } By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS www.BurnTheFat.com There are many fantastic ways to get focused and motivated to begin a diet or exercise program, but often the most difficult thing to do is keep that drive and ambition alive for more than a few weeks and see your goal through to completion. Within just weeks of [...]]]> http://thehealthyminute.com/weight-loss/use-count-down-motivation-to-improve-fitness-success/feed/ 0