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How to Prevent Becoming Overweight
According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), more than 2 in 3 adults (70.2 percent) were considered to be overweight or have obesity. Obesity is a condition, connected with the excessive amount of body fat. This is not only a cosmetic concern; obesity can cause different health risks (including type 2 diabetes, joint disease, stroke, dementia, pancreatitis, asthma, different infections), that is why maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for all people, who want to stay healthy and happy.. Read on and you will find an answer to the question: “How to prevent becoming overweight?” How to Reduce Obesity Obesity is one of the…
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This is Why Potatoes are a Must-Have in Every Mountaineer’s Diet
Being a mountaineer is no easy feat. I tried climbing Mt. Pico De Loro a few years back thinking it would be a simple walk in the woods. NOPE! One needs strength, conditioning, and proper nutrition to survive a trek. For members of the UP Mountaineers, perhaps the country’s most popular mountaineering organization, some adventures were meant to be savored by the palate. What would be: Best consumed on a sweaty day spent on a tiring trail? Easy to prepare around a campfire? Nutritional for the next leg ahead? Edsel Segovia, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a National Strength and Conditioning Certified Personal Trainer (CSCS, NSCA-CPT) started things off in the challenge with a brief talk on…
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5 Benefits of CRAWLING in Your Fitness Routine
Hey awesome fellas! I’m glad you stumbled on my page. Today I’ll be sharing with you benefits of adding crawls in your current fitness routine. As you all know, I’ve been doing Wendler’s 531 on/off for a couple of years now. Sometimes I change routines to try something different. But I go back to 531 because it’s simple, fast, and effective. However, I notice a significant decline on my cardiovascular strength. That I seem to neglect because I totally abhor running on the treadmill or even cycling. That’s why I consulted my former mentor, and now current (again) Mark Limbaga to advance myself. Coach Mark was the one who introduced me to weight…
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Food Discovery: Delicious Sugar-Free Peanut Spread from Lily’s! #NotSponsored
Hey hey hey!!! I’m so excited to share my supermarket discovery. It’s obvious on my photos that it’s no other than Lily’s Peanut Spread Lite! It’s a healthier upgrade from the usual Lily’s Peanut Butter that we grew up with and it’s delicious. I was walking around the grocery isle with macho kid when I spotted this baby. My heart just skipped a beat. Y’all know how much of a sugar-tooth I am with a tendency to be diabetic according to my doctor if I don’t change my lifestyle FAST. So change lifestyle I’m slowly doing. Starting with peanut butter. Before anything else I’d like to say that this is 100% #NotSponsored. I just love…
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Berocca Review: Does it Really Work?
Quick review guys! Don’t worry this is #notsponsored hehehe. I”m a sickly lady. I easily get colds and cough especially during the rainy season. Are you also the same? *sigh* Taking vitamin C alone is not enough. That’s why during “flu season” or whenever I don’t feel my best. I take Berocca to help my body recover faster! I usually buy the orange flavor but for a change I purchased the mixed berries. Which I regret afterwards because it tastes gross. It has the flavor of tempra (or an adult cough syrup). Ewww.. But sayang naman if I don’t take it so I’ll have to suffer for a bit. EACH TABLET CONTAINS EFFERVESCENT FILM COATED Vitamin B1…
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Fitness: Can You Survive Under Armour’s Test Of Will Challenge?
Have you ever wondered your body’s maximum potential on endurance or strength? I’m sure fitness enthusiasts like me get that thought once in a while. Despite those lingering thoughts, I never got the chance to do so until I received an invite from Under Armour Philippines to participate on their #TestofWill2018 Challenge. My initial reaction? Fear, anxiety, excitement. WATCH My Under Armour #TestofWill Experience Prepared with a chug of energy drink, 1 soft boiled egg and bringing macho kid to inspire me. I braved on to be the first participant of the day! I was asking them “Where are the other 3?“. They’re warming up yet so you have to start already! WTF! HAHAHA The…
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Good Carbs vs Bad Carbs – Are You Eating the Right Type of Carbohydrates?
Whenever I hear people talk about carbohydrates they run away from it like a plague! Balance is key. There are good carbs and bad carbs. So today we’ll have a no-fuss discussion on the subject matter + a simple delicious potato recipe! Good Carbs vs Bad Carbs The three main types of carbohydrates are sugars, starches, and fiber. They’re called “simple” or “complex” based on their chemical makeup and what your body does with them. But since many foods contain one or more types of carbohydrates, it can still be tricky to understand what’s healthy for you and what’s not. Simple carbohydrates are composed of easy-to-digest, basic sugars, which can be an important source…
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How to Franchise: Gold’s Gym
Hello there! My 2nd post for my Fitness Franchises series is none other than Gold’s Gym. This is one of the oldest fitness centers that’s still up and running (successfully mind you). Some of my other blog entries will be more detailed than others. Depending on the content I can find from the company’s website and my research. For more than 50 years, Gold’s Gym has been the world’s trusted fitness authority. From humble beginnings as a small gym in Venice, California, Gold’s Gym has grown into a global icon with 700+ locations serving 3 million people each day across 6 continents. Gold’s Gym History The first Gold’s Gym opened in fall 1965 in Venice Beach,…
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Anytime Fitness Philippines – How to Franchise?
Howdy folks! Let’s talk business! Since yours truly is a 100% certified gym freak, why not help spread the word errr franchise! I’ve been into A LOT of gym facilities in the Philippines. From small-scale tita places like Curves to cycling at Ride Revolution. But my favorite has to be ANYTIME FITNESS! So today we’ll talk about to franchise Anytime Fitness in the Philippines. About Anytime Fitness AnyTime Fitness started in Minnesota, USA in 2002. The founders created the club with the goal of making it a trend-setting business that incorporates “fun, fitness, and funds” for its partner franchisees. They combined convenience and technology with the fitness business and developed a 24-hour, co-ed fitness franchise that allows members to…
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Top 3 Health and Fitness Apps on Android that I Actually Use
Hello #MachoFam! As a mom who’s focused on staying fit and healthy, I have downloaded different health and fitness software. From tracking my diet, period, and gym progress in check. There were some duds that were useless. But there are some that are really worth the download. So I’ll be sharing with you my top 3 health and fitness apps on Android that I actually use! (and you may love too!) My Favorite Health and Fitness Apps on Android #3 Sarasoft FiveThreeOne for Wendler 531 Best Wendler 531 App What’s to love? When I was just starting out with my Wendler 531 routine, I had to do everything on paper. Computing my…
