http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress Personal Training by Alison Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:11:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you've been exercising for a while now, you may be finding that you're not getting the results you did when you first started. It could be because you've been doing the same routine for too long. After a while, your body adapts to exercise, and ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=52 It's Christmas time... have a happy & safe Holiday Season! Here's a healthy & delicious recipe you can use for an appetizer:Tomato Skewers Cherry Tomatoes Mozzarella Cheese Fresh Basil Layer tomato, a small piece of cheese, & a piece of the basil on a skewer. Make as many as you need, and then drizzle Italian dressing ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=47 As a personal trainer, it always makes me happy to hear people say they want to get healthy, so that they can continue to do the things they've always done. It's always important to keep moving, and do some strength training. Walking is now being touted as the fountain of youth! ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=38 You know....that "midlife spread" around the middle that seems to hit us even if we're not overweight....especially for menopausal women. Abdominal fat, not the kind you can grab around your middle, but the fat that grows around our organs which is visceral fat. It's this visceral fat that can cause a ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=33 Studies of identical twins suggest that longevity is based 1/4 on your genetics, & 3/4 on your behaviour & lifestyle? Something to think about. http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=30 Well, my Valley Women's Network Makeover has come to an end. That doesn't mean though that my work outs with Alison will!! I can honestly say I have not looked so fit since I was in my 20's! All the inches I lost have left me with a sleeker & more ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=28 Today the Valley Women's Network, Langley Chapter had it's first meeting after the summer break, and what an exciting meeting it was. Today was the climax of the Extreme Makeover, and the lucky winner Karen was revealed to the excited crowd! She looked absolutely fabulous! Karen & her business partner Janice ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=26 Well, time for another Blog entry! Alison has had me on my new program for 3 weeks now. I LOVE IT!!! At first I thought there is no way I could do the circuit once, but I have already worked up to going through it twice in my hour work out. I ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=24 Hi all...... Well Karen has finished her 2nd week on her new program, and, although it is hard, she is rising to the challenge! Her business partner Janice came over last week to take some pictures of Karen working her butt off. They are also taking pictures of all the other business ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=23 Well, while Karen's away on holidays this week, I'll be writing a new workout program for her. After two months, she's ready! She's going to love it (!!?) even though it will be a harder program. As I mentioned before, when you are working out, it's important to make sure you ... http://www.abtraining.net/wordpress/?p=22