Twelve minutes—that is all that it takes to kick your metabolism into high gear and build lean, strong (read: sexy!) muscle.This time-efficient high-intensity interval training workout is the perfect routine for women who want to see and feel results fast. Better yet, there is no equipment required: All you need is a timer, a mat, and your own bodyweight.The workout includes your warm-up and cool-down, and synergistically combines strength training and cardiovascular conditioning to target every major muscle group while keeping your heart up. So there’s no need to jump onto a cardio machine or lift any weights after 12 minutes—when you’re done, you’re done!

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Upcoming Events 03.23.14 Mercer Island HalfMercer Island, WA 03.29.14 Spring Classic DuathlonPortland, OR 04.05.14 The Slime RunCarnation, WA 06.07.14 Blue Lake Sprint Triathlon & DuathlonFairview, OR 06.27.14 Tour de Crest – Bike Rides at Pacific CrestSunriver, OR 08.02.14 Wahine All Women’s Triathlon & Duathlon – PortlandFairview, OR 08.03.14 Mid-Summer Triathlon & Duathlon Fairview, OR Make your event a PREMIUM EVENT LISTING & get priority highlighted placement and extra exposure throughout the site!Periodization of Resistance Training for Endurance AthletesJanuary 7, 2014You have to get slower in order to get faster. What? Please hear me out.Interestingly enough, it is difficult to maintain the body at a peak level for a long time. Therefore, it is critical to plan your off season program so you can take advantage of your peak performance at the time when you need it the most

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New year, new you, right? We couldn’t agree more. What’s more, with a whole host of new workouts on the block, getting (and staying) fit really has never been so fashionable. Read on for our roundup of the hottest fitness trends to try today…1.

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By the strictest of definitions a calorie deficit means ‘any amount of calories that falls short of the amount of calories needed to fuel the energy needs of your body’. Or, put another way: A calorie deficit is any amount of calories that is unable to maintain a persons body mass.
A calorie deficit is ANY amount of food that results in loss of body mass.
By this definition you cannot be in a deficit if you are not losing body mass. You can be eating less, a little, not much, and not lose body mass since these are all subjective descriptions of an amount of food, but if you are eating less food than is required to provide the energy you need to power your daily activities then a loss of mass must occur. The loss may be small, barely noticeable except by the most advanced of scientific equipment, but it […]

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By the strictest of definitions a calorie deficit means ‘any amount of calories that falls short of the amount of calories needed to fuel the energy needs of your body’. Or, put another way: A calorie deficit is any amount of calories that is unable to maintain a persons body mass.A calorie deficit is ANY amount of food that results in loss of body mass.By this definition you cannot be in a deficit if you are not losing body mass. You can be eating less, a little, not much, and not lose body mass since these are all subjective descriptions of an amount of food, but if you are eating less food than is required to provide the energy you need to power your daily activities then a loss of mass must occur. The loss may be small, barely noticeable except by the most advanced of scientific equipment, but it needs to be there.. and if it is there, then you were eating less calories than you needed.It does not matter if you were eating 700 calories or 7,00 Calories of some special super-scientific diet… If a loss of body mass occurred you were in a deficit, if it didn’t then you were not in a deficit.This is where experts and gurus prey on people – by playing with the meanings of words.  A deficit is NOT a number less than what a calculator told you to eat

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The Hottest Trend in Workouts: HIIT, Tabata & Crossfit Consider these workouts the hot buttons for the New Year. Why? You not only feel like you have worked out to the max, your body registers the intensity and burns more calories. Shred mega calories in under 25 minutes! HIIT – High Intensity Interval TrainingSarah Joseph, a colleague of mine with a Masters in Exercise Science, explains it best

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Email PrintWhile some trends in health and fitness come and go quickly, it appears that high- intensity interval training (HIIT) will be here to stay. According to an American College of Sports Medicine survey of nearly 4,000 fitness professionals, HIIT will be the hottest fitness trend for 2014. HIIT ranks in the top 20 for the first time in the survey’s eight-year history, surpassing other previously popular exercise regimes such as strength training, Zumba and Pilates.High-intensity interval training involves short bursts of intense exercises followed by a short period of recovery. Typically, HIIT workouts can range from 10 minutes to about 30 minutes, and little or no gym equipment is needed. Some studies have shown that HIIT workouts burn more fat than longer, more mundane workouts, and also could be better for your heart

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January 6, 2014 | By Dr. Sara Solomon Jump the Plank!That was a terrible pun, but I couldn’t restrain myself. Besides, this workout consists of jump rope and planks!Do it NOW! This is a Jump Rope and Core circuit. It’s 10 minutes long and consists of very intense jump rope drills mixed with various styles of planks.Remember: You don’t need long workouts or fancy equipment to get a killer body.

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This time of year, fat loss is an extremely popular topic. As with most topics, the fitness industry is full of many controversial opinions as to the right way to go about it. However, over the years I have found that many of what seems to be a raging debate can be quickly settled with a simple understanding of context. What is an excellent approach to take in one context can be totally inappropriate in another

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What is “HIIT” and How Does It Effect Heart Health? Posted by North Ohio Heart | Ohio Medical Group on Mon, Jan 06, 2014 How would you feel if you could exercise less with more benefits? Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?You’ve probably heard of interval training before, but the practice has gained a recent resurgence in exercise communities under the acronym “HIIT,” which stands for High Intensity Interval Training. The premise is simple: short, intense bursts of high exertion are followed by a period of active rest, and then repeated over a 20-30 minute workout.So, what are the benefits of HIIT?It’s efficient. Don’t think you have time to work out

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