Fit over 40

How to Stay Fit After 40

Think back to your twenties, do you remember when you realized that you could no longer eat whatever you wanted to? I sure do, I used to be able to eat everything I wanted and never have to think about exercise. Those times were the best, weren’t they? Well once I realized I couldn’t eat like that anymore, I had to reevaluate my eating habits. Read the rest of this entry »

It's like Yoga, Only Hotter

It’s like Yoga, Only Hotter

December 14th, 2011 by Ingrid Macher posted in: Body Sculpting, Exercise, How To’s, Stretching & Flexibility, Weight Loss

What is hot yoga you ask? Well, it’s yoga… only hotter. It’s when 26 yoga poses are performed in hot or humid temperatures. When I say hot, I’m referring to 96-100 degrees hot. So needless to say, you’re going to break a sweat. Read the rest of this entry »

Sculpt you Butt and Abs with Bootcamp

Sculpt your Butt and Abs with Boot Camp

November 30th, 2011 by Ingrid Macher posted in: Body Sculpting, Exercise, Stretching & Flexibility, Weight Loss

Three years ago, before I got into the great shape I am today, my husband and I thought up a reason to celebrate all the time. “Oh, you got a promotion? Great, lets break out the wine!” or “It’s our anniversary honey, let’s go out to celebrate!” or even, “It’s Wednesday!” Read the rest of this entry »

Pounds Melt with Interval Training

Pounds Melt with Interval Training

November 16th, 2011 by Ingrid Macher posted in: Body Sculpting, Exercise, Stretching & Flexibility, Weight Loss

There are many different types of gym-goers. In my first stages of fitness, back when I first started working out, I was a slow poke. I was the lady on the bike for a half hour slowly spinning away. I wanted to take my time for a few reasons. Read the rest of this entry »

Why You Need to Try Pilates Reform

Get Long Lean Muscle Here

November 2nd, 2011 by Ingrid Macher posted in: Body Sculpting, Exercise, Motivation, Stretching & Flexibility, Weight Loss

When I lived back in Las Vegas, I didn’t live the healthiest lifestyle. I was newly married and packing on the honeymoon weight. Laugh all you want, I’m not ashamed, it happens to the best of us. Anyway, I live next door to a super model. Was she really a super model? Well, I don’t know that for sure, but she definitely looked like one. She had one of the most beautiful bodies I’ve ever seen, it was hard enough for me to not stare at her, I couldn’t really blame my husband. Read the rest of this entry »

Your Body is Your Temple- Through Yoga

Your Body is Your Temple- Through Yoga

October 19th, 2011 by Ingrid Macher posted in: Body Sculpting, Exercise, How To’s, Stretching & Flexibility, Weight Loss

I have a girlfriend who has a hard time staying active. She’s always loved sports and living an healthy lifestyle.  Until recently when she’s developed some serious body pains and found it too painful to workout. As much as she iced and even took medication, the pain was to tough for her to handle and ultimately prevented her from working out. Read the rest of this entry »

Kettlebell Workouts

Why You Should be Doing Kettlebell Workouts

October 6th, 2011 by Ingrid Macher posted in: Body Sculpting, Exercise, How To’s, Stretching & Flexibility, Weight Loss

Kettlebell training was once thought of as a passing trend. Although it was used centuries ago to strengthen armies and train athletes, it never quite hit mainstream North American fitness; that is, until now. Trainers are kicking their clients’ butts with Kettlebell workouts. Look close enough and you’ll see the round ball with a handle on it lying around somewhere on your gyms floor. Because of the odd shape and mysterious way to use it, many people often overlook the Kettlebell or pass on training with it merely because they don’t know what to do with it. Well, allow me to enlighten you. Read the rest of this entry »

Flexbility Training Benefits

Stretch to Burn Even More Fat

September 27th, 2011 by Ingrid Macher posted in: Exercise, Stretching & Flexibility

I see you, yeah you! The one sneaking out of the fitness class five minutes early. Sure, the real workout is finished, but stretching is just as important. You may think it’s a waste of time, but flexibility is one of the most essential components of physical fitness.

It’s important to include flexibility training in your workouts for these 8 reasons: Read the rest of this entry »