Fitness and Diet

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A 90-day challenge: Bootcamp is for tough gals (and wussies like me)

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
August 26th, 2011

Back in August of 1980, I entered an eight-week bootcamp for the United States Navy. I was 20 years old and presumably in okay shape, but every single day of those first few weeks, I spent each and every one of them just hoping and praying I would get through it and on to the next; most of the time I honestly thought I was going to die. Just die.

But I never did die, and in fact after getting over the hump of those first few weeks, things got much easier; the focus shifted to the end game -- finishing those eight weeks -- and it was all downhill from there.

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Scott Herman's Getting Fit VIDEO: Six ways to work your forearms

Scott Herman - SDGLN Fitness Expert
August 25th, 2011

If you are trying to increase the strength of your GRIP, then you need to hit those forearms! This routine consists of 7 exercises, but all I want you to do is pick 3! Add them to your routine 2-3 times a week! Pop-Eye has nothing on you! TEAR IT UP!

(0:20)- Routine Sets & Reps
(1:10)- Standing Wrist Curl
(1:45)- Reverse Standing Wrist Curl
(2:16)- Seated Wrist Curl
(2:55)- Reverse Seated Wrist Curl
(3:40)- One-Handed Wrist Curl
(4:20)- One-Handed Reverse Wrist Curl
(4:48)- BONUS- Forearm Twist

Boot~ique: Why women’s only fitness programs?

Jaylin Allen - SDGLN Fitness and Diet Contributor
August 22nd, 2011

There are several gyms, trainers, boot camps, and workout programs. However, many of them are not gender-specific.

Having gender-specific workouts can be a great benefit, because of the differences between men and women. For many women, the idea of a fitness program designed specifically for women might be really appealing!

Here are four major reasons how women benefit from “women only” fitness programs.

A Focus on Women's Needs

These programs target women’s "problem areas."

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Scott Herman's Getting Fit VIDEO: Cabin Fever Fitness

Scott Herman - SDGLN Fitness Expert
August 18th, 2011

Stuck indoors? Going CRAZY? Well I have the perfect routine for you! Tighten up those BUNS and THIGHS in your very own home with “Operation EVOLVE: 2011 Cabin Fever Fitness!” These simple 6 exercises will have you toned in no time and is a great workout for developing explosive legs!. Push yourself past your limits and have fun!

Sets and reps will vary per exercise

(0:19)- Routine Sets & Reps
(0:43)- Alternating Jumping Lunges (4 sets of 20reps; 10 per side)
(1:56)- Calf Jumps (4sets of 100reps)
(3:33)- Single-Leg Squat (4sets of 5-10 reps; per side)

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Boot~ique with VIDEO: How to stretch after a workout

Jaylin Allen - SDGLN Fitness and Diet Contributor
August 16th, 2011

Stretching one of the most important things you can do for your body. It helps lengthen your body and limbs, maintain flexibility, increase joint mobility and stability.

You've probably always heard how important it is to stretch before you start any type of exercise, but did you know it is also important to stretch after you have worked out?

Post-workout stretching will help you maximize your workout, fitness level, and health. It is part of the "cool down" recovery process and will ensure your muscles don't freeze up after being over used.

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TransFormation: Seeing results after four weeks of Fitness Fun Camp with Chris Tina Bruce

Margie M. Palmer – Special to SDGLN
August 16th, 2011

Editor's note: Freelance writer Margie M. Palmer decided to take a four-week Fitness Fun Camp with Chris Tina Bruce, and shares her experience with SDGLN readers.

SAN DIEGO -- I think I officially hit my plateau at some point in January.

But then again, come mid-January, although I’d kept up my exercise regimen, my stringent diet began to fall to the wayside. And although I was content to maintain, I knew I wasn’t necessarily to where I wanted to be.

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Scott Herman's Getting Fit VIDEO: My chest routine!

Scott Herman - SDGLN Fitness Expert
August 11th, 2011

This chest routine will deliver a muscle burn of epic proportions! The burn sets will teach your chest to never be stubborn again when it comes to GROWTH! So if you are looking to add some size and strength to that chest, you came to the right place!

(0:14)- Routine Sets & Reps
(1:09)- Dumbbell Chest Press
(1:30)- My Tricks: Dumbbell Chest Press
(4:58)- Dumbbell Incline Chest Press
(5:20)- My Tricks: Dumbbell Incline Chest Press
(8:16)- Low Cable Flys
(11:48)- Bent-Over Single-Arm Cable Press
(15:08)- Middle Cable Chest Fly
(17:44)- Incline Chest Press (Hammer Strength)

Boot~ique: Eliminating myths about food

Jaylin Allen -- SDGLN Fitness and Diet Columnist
August 8th, 2011

Whether you're trying to lose pounds or just maintain a healthy weight, it seems there are so many food "rules" we must abide by.

Eat this, but not that ... Be careful not to eat after 8 pm… Don't drink red wine ... No, wait, red wine is good for you …

And on, and on, as these silly rules go. So how do you know what to believe?

Food Facts or Myths?

The truth is, there are many facts and myths about food. Let's work through some of them here.

1. Eat only one bite of dessert instead of the whole thing.
 

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Scott Herman's Getting Fit VIDEO: Homeland Muscularity-Military Style Workout!

Scott Herman-SDGLN Fitness Expert
August 4th, 2011

To protect our nation you must be a lean & mean fighting machine! This routine will test your strength and agility to the MAX. There may not be a gym at every army base, but you can bet that there will be a floor! That’s all you need!

15-20 reps per set
2-4 sets per exercise

(0:25)- Cross-Touch Push-Ups
(1:09)- Squat-Jumps
(1:39)- Get-Ups
(2:25)- Sit-Squats
(3:07)- Reverse Hand Push-Ups
(3:47)- Toe-Driver
(4:40)- Split Jump
(5:09)- Dead Fish
(5:58)-Superman Dead-Lift
(6:33)- Spider-Man Push-Ups

Boot~ique with VIDEO: Fat burning workout for lean legs

Jaylin Allen -- SDGLN Fitness and Diet Columnist
August 1st, 2011

Our team of fitness trainers keeps expanding as we continue to grow and develop in San Diego.

Sarah has been with us for six months now. She's a phenomenal trainer, taking our ladies in Scripps Ranch to all new levels of being fit!

In the boot camp workout video below, Sarah will take you through a three minute circuit that will shape and tone your legs.

You can do this workout anywhere.

All you need is a Gymboss interval timer, or simply use the YouTube clip itself to keep time.

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