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Title Nine Fit Fest For A Better Fitting Bra

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on March 25, 2016
  • Body Image

About a year ago, I was invited to the Title Nine Fit Fest, which hosts local bloggers for a bra fitting, a complimentary bra, and a bra to give away. Public parties with Title Nine “bravangelists” follow soon after the blogger […]

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The Most Overlooked Way To Get Freaky Muscle Definition

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on February 16, 2016March 2, 2019
  • Cardio

Ginny is a 41-year-old client of mine who loves lifting and has developed a strong, athletic body in the last eight months. She’s proud of doing four unassisted pull ups (so far) and gaining five pounds of lean muscle mass. Ginny enjoys a […]

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How I Lowered My Cholesterol With Lifestyle Tweaks

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on October 21, 2015
  • Cardio

In the last three months I’ve tweaked my lifestyle in a personal challenge to decrease my cholesterol. The results are in, and yow! Changing your lifestyle really can work. Here’s how I did it and how you can […]

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Fun Run to Launch New Balance Fresh Foam 980

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on February 10, 2014
  • Cardio

Many of my clients love running, so I’m excited about the New Balance Fresh Foam 980 running shoe launching this week! This shoe provides a completely NEW approach to neutral running by combining ultra-plush cushioning with a reduced drop […]

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Are HIIT Workouts Superior to Steady-State Cardio?

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on December 3, 2013
  • Cardio

Is  high-intensity interval training (HIIT) really the answer to weight loss and improved cardiorespiratory health? In the last few years, HIIT workouts have become the “go-to” cardio.  Word on the street is that if you’re not doing […]

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The Benefits of Intervals and Interval Timers

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on April 9, 2012
  • Cardio

Congrats to April Sorrow (@AprilS_2010), the winner of the giveaway! Thanks to everyone who entered. Now that you’re thinking about intervals, let’s see how you can use them to achieve your goals! _____________________ For people wanting […]

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Using HIIT for Weight Loss, Endurance & Strength

  • by Suzanne
  • Posted on January 18, 2012
  • Cardio

I get bored with long bouts of cardio on the elliptical, but high-intensity interval training (HIIT) makes the time go fast. Not only can I burn calories, but I feel energetic for hours after HIIT. […]

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