We Have Portion Distortion Now-a-days! Just this past weekend, we had bought strawberries one from a local farm market and some from the grocery store. The store ones were huge and beautiful looking. The local strawberries were tiny and cute with all kinds of shapes and bumps. Although, the store bought ones were pretty to… [Read More]
Asparagus
What to Eat Wednesday! Spring has sprung and so starts all the yummy fruits and vegetables of the season. Asparagus is starting to pop up at local farmers markets here in South Jersey. Here are some facts about asparagus: -Is part of the lily family. -It’s cousins are onions, leeks and garlic. -Comes from the… [Read More]
Fit Bit Workout
What are your fitness plans for today? What??… Don’t have any?! Check out this quick Fit Bit Workout! About The Author Since 2006, Nicole Simonin has been a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Shape It Up, LLC. Nicole is recognized for her well-rounded approach to fitness. Through private and online personal training, Nicole motivates,… [Read More]
Motivation Monday
Every Monday get your fitness motivation right here! We see all the great accomplishments of people we admire on social media, on television or in person… but what we don’t see is all the hard work they put in to get to where they are. Focus on what you need to do to become the… [Read More]
Fitting It All In
New clients always tell me they have a hard time fitting in their workouts and eating healthy. I am sure you may have heard similar words uttered from your lips??… 7 Tips On Fitting In Fitness Things that you consider a priority will ALWAYS come first. Now, if you don’t think your health and wellness… [Read More]
Throw Back Thursday
It’s Throw Back Thursday here at SIU… and my take on TBT is more about what you couldn’t do before that you can do now. Here’s this week’s TBT: One of my private clients, Carol received a TBT yesterday when she ran at 8mph! She was really hesitate about doing this as I clicked the… [Read More]
Tailgating Tips From A Personal Trainer
Tailgating Tips From A Personal Trainer Spring (I think) has finally sprung here in South Jersey (though that is questionable after the snow storm we had last Saturday…I digress…) Even though it is not football season, you may find yourself out tailgating at your kids sports game this weekend. As a personal trainer, I still… [Read More]
V-Ups
Shape It Up Tuesday! We are still talking about tummies! V-UPs! This particular exercise hits all the abdominal muscles. *If you have back problems, double check with your doctor if this exercise is okay for you to do. You can make this easier by bending your knees and/or placing your hands on the floor.
Throwback Thursday
Here’s a TBT from the SIU Archives! Terry M. of West Deptford lost 12 pounds and can now touch her toes (a personal goal of hers)! Terry was inactive and very unhappy with the shape of her body. She wanted to quit smoking and not gain weight. Terry found the Best Body Challenge and committed… [Read More]
What to Eat Wednesday
It’s hump day and this is about the time when things start to head down hill and barrels right into the weekend. Don’t let it happen to you! Not only will it set you back in your fitness goals but it can play mind tricks with you sending you into binge eating (not a good… [Read More]
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