by Amber O'Neal | Dec 9, 2014 | Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, Personal Training, weight loss, working out, workout schedule, Yoga & Pilates
There is an important concept that we often ignore as we progress in our workout routines. Most experienced athletes know how vital long-term recovery time is to their routine, but still it’s often ignored. As a mom, I know the feeling of “Recovery? When do I...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 17, 2014 | burn calories, Cafe Physique Blog, cardio, exercise, fitness, Fitness Tips, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, wellness, workout schedule
It’s no surprise that walking is a healthy activity to engage in; and luckily, it’s one of the easiest. Research has proven again and again that even moderate physical activity helps to reduce the risk of a whole bunch of diseases. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 12, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, burn calories, cardio, exercise, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, workout schedule
AppetizerMany of us have been trained to feel like we’re not working out unless we’re actually at the gym or using expensive infomercial equipment in our basements. The truth is that you can create your own workout anywhere, at any time. Main CourseYou...
by Amber O'Neal | Jul 26, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, weights, wellness, work out, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerMake it to the gym more often. Main CourseSome days, you just won’t feel like working out. Maybe you haven’t been able to get as much sleep as you need or you’ve been having some stress at work or in your personal life. No matter the reason, sometimes...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 19, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, burn calories, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizersDon’t let your cubicle interrupt your fit lifestyle. Main CourseYour body is designed to be exercised, but physical activity can be tough to come by when you work at an office and spend most of your day parked in front of a computer. That’s why all office...
by Amber O'Neal | May 4, 2008 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, weights, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerAlways work towards progress. Main CourseWhen you first started out with your fitness program, you probably found that you made big strides every week. You were always able to lift more weight, run longer and for greater distances, and stretch further than...
by Amber O'Neal | Mar 31, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerExercise can be a powerful way to improve your life. Main CourseSometimes I’m asked, “Why work out?” To these people, a healthy lifestyle seems like all work and no benefit, a constant struggle for nothing. But of course, nothing could be further from the...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 26, 2008 | healthy lifestyle, wellness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerThere is no substitute for a good night’s sleep. Main CourseGood sleep gives you energy, helps you recover from exercise, builds muscle, and helps you stay focused throughout the day. Some studies even show that sleeping well can act as an appetite...
by Amber O'Neal | Feb 4, 2008 | burn calories, cardio, diet, diets, exercise, fitness, food, healthy lifestyle, weight loss, weightloss, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerDon’t let your family and friends lead your fitness plans astray. Main CourseIf you are like most people, you’ve probably cheated on your diet because of your family and friends. Maybe someone from the office brought a batch of homemade cookies and...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 19, 2007 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, working out, workout schedule
Appetizer plan (plān) n. = A scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an objective In order to meet your healthy lifestyle objectives for 2007, you will have to create a plan. Main CourseTip #6Stick to a Schedule. Put yourself on a...
by Amber O'Neal | Jan 2, 2007 | Atlanta dietitian, Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, fitness, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerDon’t spend any MORE time worrying about what you did or did not do last year. Turn your sights toward tomorrow, and start making plans for your healthy living journey. Main CourseTip #2Avoid Peak Gym Hours – Crowded gyms can be frustrating and since...
by Amber O'Neal | Sep 19, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta pilates, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, working out, workout schedule
Appetizer Pay MORE attention to gym etiquette when working out in a public area. Some of the behavior that I’ve seen at the gym lately is causing me to scratch my head in wonder. Are people really this rude? Maybe (hopefully) they just don’t know how to be...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 4, 2006 | exercise, fitness, workout schedule
Appetizer Spend MORE time planning your resistance training workouts. There are many different ways that you can put together a workout “split” which is a term given to how you split up your routine – which days you train various muscles. Main...
by Amber O'Neal | Aug 2, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, exercise, fitness, healthy lifestyle, weights, work out, working out, workout schedule
AppetizerSpend LESS than 1 hour lifting weights. Unless you are planning to compete in a bodybuilding or figure competition, you do not need to weight train for more than an hour at a time. After 45 -60 minutes of training weight training, the muscle building &...
by Amber O'Neal | Jun 25, 2006 | Atlanta personal training, Atlanta prenatal workouts, Atlanta yoga, exercise, fitness, work out, working out, workout schedule
APPETIZER Lift MORE weights. While cardio is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle, you should never under estimate the value of strength training. You can’t have a well-rounded fitness routine if you’re not including some type of resistance...
