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5 Vegetables to Help With Weight Loss

5 Vegetables to Help With Weight Loss
I picked these vegetables because they 5 of the best vegetable to eat for weight loss.  They are low in calories and on the glycemic index.  I have also given easy recipes for each one.  Vegetables low on the glycemic index keep your blood sugar stable, which is important because you are less likely to... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
Monday at 8:58 pm
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Is it dangerous to eat too much seafood? My 4 Top Picks

Is it dangerous to eat too much seafood? My 4 Top Picks
When I was pregnant I monitored the amount of fish that I consumed.  I tried to stick to the basic guidelines to avoid the potential of mercury poisoning.  It was a silly consideration, but when you are pregnant you think more thoroughly about things- really just way too much!    So the 3 basic criteria... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 16, 2012 at 8:33 am
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Is it worth it to know your body fat?

Is it worth it to know your body fat?
I think it is worth it to know your body fat. Although it is scary to ever be placed in a category  (i.e. healthy, fat, obese etc..), it is important to have data to reference as you grow older and significant events happen in your life. Although most people who lose weight, and are successful... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 15, 2012 at 8:42 am
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Easiest way to prevent shin splints

My favorite way to prevent shin splints is walking in the sand.  However, when the beach is not available I rely on heel walking.  Heel walking can be done in shoes or barefoot.  It is a simple exercise you can do to strengthen the muscle that runs along the shin (the anterior tibilias).  If you... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 13, 2012 at 2:26 pm
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Jump Rope Training for February’s Heart Healthy Month

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I started my training career at the East Bank Club in 1994.  I was lucky in many ways when I began teaching and doing privates there – the fitness market was wide open for new ideas.  One of my favorite classes to teach at EBC was Cardio Rope Interval Training.  This interval class super-setted jump... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 10, 2012 at 12:50 pm
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Do you know why some eggs are brown?

Do you know why some eggs are brown?
I have always wondered why some eggs are brown verse white.  It turns out that brown eggs are more expensive because they come from a different type of hen than the ones that lay white eggs.  There are different breeds of hen.  Those that lay the brown eggs are larger and therefore require more food. ... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 8, 2012 at 8:14 am
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5 Reasons to Eat Bison: The new healthy red meat.

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If a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is what you follow, then the title of this blog will probably upset you.  There seems to be a very well defined line in the sand between those who eat meat and those who don’t.   If you are against meat and believe it has no nutritional value for humans... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 6, 2012 at 3:11 pm
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Are 5 finger shoes really better than running shoes?

Are 5 finger shoes really better than running shoes?
Most trainers who work in a gym have seen an increase of people wearing the 5-finger shoes.  It seems very popular with the body building crew and the person who sits on the recumbent bike.  But surprisingly, this shoe that reminds me of an Aquaman costume has had growing double-digit sales since early 2010 when the shoe became a trend... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 3, 2012 at 9:00 am
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5 Worst Superbowl Dishes: Avoid so your butt & gut won't be bigger on Monday!

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Superbowl parties are one of those celebrations that are more about the food (and commercials) than the game.  The teams playing are not relevant to most guests at a Superbowl party unless they are from the city of one of the teams playing... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 2, 2012 at 8:05 am
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Harder Abs = Harder Planks

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I will admit that planks in general are really in style for trainers.  The truth is they are a really perfect exercise.  When you add dumbbells, movement, explosive actions they evolve to perfect-plus (+).  Also trendy in fitness is, ‘working the core.’  Not only doing lots of ‘core’ training, but also saying the word ‘core.’  I feel self-conscious sometimes saying – ‘do you feel your core when you do this?’ Almost like I did in the 90s asking clients if they feel the burn... Read more »
By Katalin Rodriguez Ogren,
February 1, 2012 at 9:09 am
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