A light schedule this morning and warm(ish) weather were great incentives to get out to Upper Table Rock for an awesome run.
Plus, I have yet to hit my goal of a 300 lb pullup (total of body weight plus weight hanging from belt), but I got one step closer this afternoon with a 300 lb chinup.
High Salt Consumption Linked to Growing Autoimmune Disease Rates in Western Societies
The frequency of autoimmune diseases in Western societies, such as multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes, has risen in recent decades. In three research papers published Wednesday, high-salt consumption was attributed as a risk factor for causing the spike in these diseases. read more
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Health & fitness articles, pics, humor and a little peek at what your trainer does to stay healthy, fit and active.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Bench Press
Even though my day was filled with personal and business chores and errands, I still made time for a bench press workout....I spent about 30 minutes working my way from light, high rep sets to some heavy 1-2 rep sets.
Find your motivation
Having a personal motivation to lose weight is important for making healthy eating and activity behavior changes. These changes are not easy to make, so motivation and support from others is critical. read more
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Find your motivation
Having a personal motivation to lose weight is important for making healthy eating and activity behavior changes. These changes are not easy to make, so motivation and support from others is critical. read more
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Lower Table Rock Run
After once again spending the better part of 3 hours sitting motionless during a fun posing session, I had a need for movement......so, I headed out to Lower Table Rock for a fantastic run in some intermittent light sprinkles.
TOPFIT Tips---Spot Reduction
Spot reduction does not work, and doing hundreds of crunches will not make you lose the fat covering your abs. Think about it---if exercising a bodypart got rid of the fat in that area, then everyone you know that talks a lot would have a skinny little face.
For more health and fitness tips and articles, visit my website at www.topfitonline.com
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TOPFIT Tips---Spot Reduction
Spot reduction does not work, and doing hundreds of crunches will not make you lose the fat covering your abs. Think about it---if exercising a bodypart got rid of the fat in that area, then everyone you know that talks a lot would have a skinny little face.
For more health and fitness tips and articles, visit my website at www.topfitonline.com
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Upper Table Rock Run
After taking care of business earlier in the day, I got out for a fantastic Upper Table Rock run in the afternoon......the trail was in perfect condition and it was sunny and warm....couldn't have been much better.
I finished my day with a couple of hours of active time with Hailey and Mason (yeah, that wore me out!).
Fitness experts separate folklore from fact
Can crunches create six-pack abdominal muscles? Do weight-lifting women risk bulging biceps? Is stretching always a good idea?
Experts say disentangling folklore from fact is not easy in fitness, where misconceptions are as pervasive as push-ups and as stubborn as love handles. read more
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I finished my day with a couple of hours of active time with Hailey and Mason (yeah, that wore me out!).
Fitness experts separate folklore from fact
Can crunches create six-pack abdominal muscles? Do weight-lifting women risk bulging biceps? Is stretching always a good idea?
Experts say disentangling folklore from fact is not easy in fitness, where misconceptions are as pervasive as push-ups and as stubborn as love handles. read more
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Sunday, March 3, 2013
Heavy Bag and Lower Table Rock
After a fairly slow start to the day, I spent 1/2 hr of quality time with my heavy bag in the early afternoon. Later, I spent a few hours traipsing around the Lower Table Rock plateau with a friend.....wildflower season is definitely getting started.
How Food Companies Exploit Americans with Ingredients Banned in Other Countries
A list of ingredients that are banned across the globe but still allowed for use here in the American food supply recently made news. read more
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How Food Companies Exploit Americans with Ingredients Banned in Other Countries
A list of ingredients that are banned across the globe but still allowed for use here in the American food supply recently made news. read more
Saturday, March 2, 2013
No Workout But Lots of Exercise
I took a break for working out today but still got plenty of exercise with a couple of brisk 1/2 mile walks with a client and several hours of helping a friend with some moving chores.
Our obsession with sugar, salt and fat
In his new book, "Salt Sugar Fat," Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter Michael Moss takes readers on a tour of the $1 trillion processed food industry, and the sights aren't pretty. read more
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Our obsession with sugar, salt and fat
In his new book, "Salt Sugar Fat," Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter Michael Moss takes readers on a tour of the $1 trillion processed food industry, and the sights aren't pretty. read more
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Leg Workout
It would have been a fantastic day for a hike, but I just didn't have a long enough break......so I did a leg workout instead....stability ball/dumbbell squats followed by circuits of plyometric alternating lunges, single leg stability ball leg curls and single leg calf raises.
TOPFIT Tips---Time
Time seems to be the excuse everyone uses when they don’t eat right or exercise, but if you don’t make time to do it now you’ll really come up short on time at the end of your life. Make time now to get healthy and stay healthy, and you’ll more than make up for it by living a longer and/or a more functional life. read more tips
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TOPFIT Tips---Time
Time seems to be the excuse everyone uses when they don’t eat right or exercise, but if you don’t make time to do it now you’ll really come up short on time at the end of your life. Make time now to get healthy and stay healthy, and you’ll more than make up for it by living a longer and/or a more functional life. read more tips
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About Your Trainer
- TOPFIT
- Medford, OR, United States
- Hi! I'm Patrick Frey, your in-home, online and on-the-trail Personal Trainer, Fitness Educator, and Strength & Conditioning Specialist. With over 35 years of fitness experience, and certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the International Sports Sciences Association, and the American Council on Exercise, I have the knowledge and experience you need to reach your health and fitness goals. My interests over the years have included running, bicycling, cross-country skiing, hiking, backpacking, bodybuilding, powerlifting, olympic lifting, volleyball, and general health, fitness and nutrition. I've trained hundreds of people of all ages and abilities from elite athletes to sedentary couch potatoes, in everything from well equipped gyms to un-equipped homes, online, in the park and on the trails. To me, there's nothing more exciting than helping people improve their health, look better, feel better, or improve their sports performance.