Life in the Groove with Tina Anderson

My first basic interval workout for intermediate exercisers is here. Just under 40-minutes total featuring basic instructions for each song, this is a practical tool to help you get some cardio HIIT with a little extra motivation. The workout has general guidelines and is geared for someone who is already training and has done both intervals, resistance work and body weight training. If you're a beginner, you can still use it, but pace yourself and build up to the higher ranges during the HIIT songs. If you're advanced, you can also use it. Add intensity to parts or the entire workout via pace, resistance, incline and/or speed.

There are countless claims on cellulite removal and reduction. Do any cellulite creams or scubs really work and if they do, are the results permanent? Does anything work besides fat loss and tighter muscles? Is it genetic? Find out in this 19-minute interview with dermatologist, Dr. Lorrie Klein, who is always on the forefront in the latest skin care and so-called wonder treatments. She'll tell you the truth, once and for all! (FYI: Podcast will download as longer, but content ends around 19-minutes.) Dr. Lorrie Klein's website and medical practice info: http://www.ocdermatology.com    

You'll find new meaning and motivation from "use it or lose It," and "why don't you take a walk and clear your mind." Don't neglect one of the most important organs in your body. You can start today and you don't have to pound the weights or run a marathon to charge up your brain power and reverse biological aging. This is a good 12-minute segment for both the active and sedentary; kids to adults. Reinforces why we need to move our bodies, but this time it's not just about hard workouts. In fact, I'm giving you a legitimate reason to enjoy a 20-minute casual walk! Especially, you hard-core fitness freaks!

The Female Body Breakthrough, The Revolutionary Strength-Training Plan for Losing Fat and Getting the Body You Want by Rachel Cosgrove is the topic of this podcast. Hear my favorite three "breakthrough secrets" and key pages that feature my favorite "Visualization Tools" that I am still using today. Written about and for females but excellent material for anyone and especially trainers with female clientele. I include a basic rundown of her chapters and overall philosophy. If some of the concepts are new to you, this book could very well revolutionize your workouts and/or those of your clients!

From the mid-90's,  sports medicine and fitness pro's have been trying to debunk this myth, or at the very least, clear up this often misunderstood training concept. There is a way to use lower level intensity in your fat burning efforts, but it's only one aspect in becoming successful fat-burning machines and it will not automatically "melt" fat off your body despite being your body's source of fuel. Find out why!

Are you setting yourself up for metabolic slow-down, conserving fat and quelling your fat loss goals? The answer could be yes if you drop your calories too low and skip breakfast on a consistent basis. Within about 15-minutes, you will know why low cal dieting is not the sure-fast way to a lean body and how to calculate your calorie needs. This is definitely important information if you are battling with weight loss right now!

A big picture view of this topic via a phone interview with Kristie Richardson, an RD and exercise physiologist. Learn about the two ingredients that she says to stay away from and the one that might be safe for suppressing appetite. She also discusses fat blockers. Important warnings and reminders if you or anyone you know is considering this as a form of weight management.

January is long gone. Achieving your goals? Scale it down to these seven basic guidelines on failing and succeeding. Sometimes all we need is a little clarity or a little motivation. I think you'll find that with these simple, practical and ready-to-use principles.

Mental roadblocks and self-sabotaging. Don't be the one to hold yourself back from achieving and obtaining that which is so important to you this year. A straight forward discussion with NLP, Rachael Cadden as I ask a few basic questions about why we do things we know aren't good for us. You won't believe how simple the answer is!

Did you "pile high" your goals and resolutions with the New Year? How many will you keep or even remember in a few months? Use these very simple and practical suggestions to find daily motivation and keep yourself rejuvenated. Probably NOT what you expect! And, a bonus tip at the end with one of the (proven) top weight loss tactics used by successful dieters.

This is the second part of my Holiday Survival Guide series. I am offering my Lucky 7 Tips that are easy to use and very practical. Use even one to help you survive the holidays and stay out of that undesirable group of people who often gain bodyfat between Thanksgiving and New Year's.

Make a point of not gaining any body fat or excess weight this holiday season. You can make it happen if you have a plan and you stick to it. Here are ten easy tips and reminders to help you do just that! (Follow up podcast: Tips to Help You Prevent Overeating!)

When time stands still and you lose self-consciousness. When you use your strengths and talents towards a goal and even a higher purpose. Have you ever experienced flow during an activity or task? Have you ever been "in the zone" during physical activity or during a challenge? It brings you incredible life satisfaction and a natural high that can catapult you into realizing your life purpose. This short podcast reminds you of this powerful and energizing facet of being human.

Short and long term recovery periods are an essential aspect in balanced, safe and effective training programs. Do you schedule annual "rest" periods or pay much attention to your recovery process? Not only do you get stronger during the rest cycles, you also allow your immune system and energy stores to replenish. The harder you train, the more critical it is that you allow your body to recuperate. Injuries, fatigue, boredom and even overtraining syndrome can result from improper recovery. Even fat loss will be enhanced if your body gets adequate rest. Don't be one of the many who overlook this key component in the overcompensation process.

What to eat and what to be careful of...it really comes down to healthy choices and consistency. This segment provides you with both general guidelines and specific lists so you can make good choices at the market, the kind of choices you can make on a consistent basis without guilt!