Made Fit TV - Health & Fitness Entertainment

I don't know about you all but I am beyond annoyed at magazines, tv commercials, and movies telling me how I should look, how I should feel, or how I should eat. They don't even need to say a word. Just looking at the majority of people represented in them could make anyone wonder "Why don't I look like that?". We are all unique and at our healthiest, but we will still never necessarily look the same - And that's a good thing! We are all born with predetermine strengths that make us either natural runners, natural bodybuilders, natural pilates pros, natural swimmers... the list could go one. Instead of feeling inferior with your health and fitness and giving up, find out what YOU are good at! In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I bring you the first in a five-part series of steps on "How to Achieve the Right Goals for You." It is geared to improve your self-esteem, teach you how to explore your natural physical talents, and put them to use to achieve your own optimal health and fitness!

The human body can do extraordinary things when put to the challenge. We test our bodies everyday (or, we should be) whether we're at the gym, on the track, or living our action-packed daily lives. If that doesn't quench our thirst for challenge, we kick it up a notch with sports and extreme physical goals. One in particular, that is the extreme, is the sport of Powerlifting. In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I join a fellow personal trainer and powerlifter, JJ Thomas of Detroit Barbell, as he shows me a raw look at the sport and what goes into the training. You will be amazed at just how strong these athletes are and how your own goals can benefit through their training style!

Your time is valuable and that's why I show you three exercise movements that may be wasting your time. Find out what they are, why they're not effective, and if you're an offender of them in this week's new Made Fit TV episode! Whether a piece of exercise equipment, a supplement, or training method, all of these things are simply tools that, when combined with healthy nutrition, cardio, strength training, and time, get you the results you want. They do NOT automatically deliver the results in just "ten minutes a day for one week", or whatever they say! In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I review a couple of innovative exercise products by my Michigan-based friends at The Burn Machine. I make an example of how the equipment can help boost your workout, or end up under your bed collecting dust. In the end, it's YOUR choice!

From the "Thigh Master" to "Body by Jake," exercise equipment comes in all shapes and sizes... and types of claims. But how accurate are those claims? The answer, my friends, is up to you. Whether a piece of exercise equipment, a supplement, or training method, all of these things are simply tools that, when combined with healthy nutrition, cardio, strength training, and time, get you the results you want. They do NOT automatically deliver the results in just "ten minutes a day for one week", or whatever they say! In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I review a couple of innovative exercise products by my Michigan-based friends at The Burn Machine. I make an example of how the equipment can help boost your workout, or end up under your bed collecting dust. In the end, it's YOUR choice!

It's inevitable that eventually gravity, diet, and age will begin to take their toll on our derrieres! However, as long as you are taking care of your body NOW and continue to do so as you age, you can keep your butt as close to the shape it was in back in your hey day. In addition to your lifestyle of a healthy cardio and eating plan, you want to perform the best moves that give you more bang for your butt... I mean, BUCK! In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I show you three moves that you may not be doing now that can help push you out of your plateau and train your glutes in a way they've never been trained! WARNING: You may need some assistance sitting down after this workout!

Why is ice cream so irresistible? When you break it down, ice cream is really just a sweet liquid made of cream, milk, vanilla, and sugar frozen into a solid. But there’s just something about it that keeps us coming back for more! And as much as we would love to eat a pint a day, we would be putting our health in major jeopardy! In this week’s Made Fit TV episode, I am bringing you a great idea that was sent to me by a loyal fan. Her idea was to make a healthy, virtually fat-free ice cream made with one main ingredient: Banana! So, check out the video and see me try it out for the first time, and how I add my own spin on it!

In this week's new episode of Made Fit TV, our friend Michelle Kobernick from Gourmet Everyday and Michigan-based organic farmer Lee Uhlianuk give us easy tips on how anyone can get started in implementing organic and local foods into their meals.

Trying to find out what workout program is best for you can be overwhelming and discouraging. In this week's Made Fit TV podcast, I show you a different way to approach this common dilemma and how you can turn your quest for a perfect workout into a fun journey of self-discovery! Watch the video and check out the simple steps below on how to get yourself started.

http://www.MadeFitTV.com - In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I introduce to you the Pyramid Method of strength training. The method is geared toward increasing strength shape in a muscle group by gradually increasing the amount of challenge the muscle is taking on in a given training session.

http://www.MadeFitTV.com - In this week's episode of Made Fit TV, I talk about what protein brands are being singled out and how to balance healthy foods while still consuming some of your favored protein supplements in moderation.

http://www.MadeFitTV.com - In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I show you how to make a very simple and truly mouth-watering summer salad that is guaranteed to fuel your body with anti-oxidants, healthy fats and carbohydrates - all while feeding your tastebuds!

http://www.MadeFitTV.com - Made Fit TV, Chris, and I are celebrating 100 episodes this week! We are amazed by the support we have gotten over the past two years that we wanted to devote this episode to YOU as a thank you for all that you have done for us.

http://www.madefittv.com - Healthy foods have a bad reputation of being bland and boring on the taste buds. But we can't just let our taste buds run the show. If we did, we would be gorging ourselves on sodium-packed, sugar-laden, MSG-pumped foods all the time. Yeah, I know... sounds great, right? Well, your body would definitely not appreciate it, and, eventually neither would you! There are endless creations that you can make with combining different spices and natural flavors that can make your food delicious and super healthy for you, while aiding in your health and fitness results! And adding in these spices don't require much work in the kitchen, either. In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I tell you about five of my most favorite spices, why they're beneficial to you, and what foods you can enhance with them! Check out the list below for reference. Cinnamon Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidant Controls blood sugar levels and insulin Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) Improves indigestion Garlic Powder Antioxidant Manages blood pressure and cholesterol Improves circulation Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal Prevents heart disease Cancer-fighting properties Benefits immune system Cayenne Pepper Boosts metabolism Improves circulation Promotes healthy stomach and intestinal tract Cancer-fighting properties Oregano Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal Joint support Supports a healthy respiratory system Ginger Anti-Inflammatory Good for digestion Relaxes blood vessels Cancer-fighting properties Prevents heart disease Shown to fight cold and flu symptoms

http://www.madefittv.com - It can be so easy to fall into the same routine when you are training at the gym or taking group classes. Having a monotonous routine in a repetitive atmosphere may cause you to become bored with your workout program. This can lead to a plateau in your results, or worse, having you give up on your goals altogether! A program that challenges the entire body in strength, endurance, and creativity must include these four "C's": Cardio, Circuits, Compound Movements, and Core. In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I show you how to incorporate all of these into a quick workout that requires no equipment at all! All you need is your local high school track and a sunny day!

http://www.madefittv.com - We all have habits that serve and fulfill a purpose in our lives. One that we can all relate to is the dreaded food cravings. We all have a sweet spot for something; fast food, sodas, coffee, frosting, cheese... the list of crazy comfort foods could go on. Small indulgences are healthy once in a while. But when those indulgences begin interfering with your thoughts, actions, and even your everyday life, that's when you should take a step back and see if these "cravings" are not more of an "addiction." In this week's Made Fit TV episode, I provide some tips that may help you fight those nagging food cravings that always steal your attention or sabotage your health plan. In addition, I have provided some questions below that you can ask yourself to see if your cravings are something more severe. Please note that if you believe that you may have an addiction of any kind, you should contact a doctor or specialist that handles that specific issue. Are Your Food Cravings an Addiction? Are you really hungry for what you are craving? Do you overindulge to the point that you make yourself sick every time you give in to your craving? Do you allow your cravings to dictate the events or outcome of your day? What actions and/or events lead to the cravings? (Where are you when they happen? Who are you with? What are you doing? What time of the day do they occur?) How are you thinking when you crave? (positive or negative, happy or sad, angry or excited, depressed or content) Do you place blame when you crave? (onto yourself, other people, situations, environment, entities, circumstances) How do you function if you do not give into the craving? Do you turn to another addiction to fulfill the initial craving?