Fitness Newsletters

Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs
Foods are made up of three macronutrients that provide calories in the diet: protein, fat and carbohydrate. Carbohydrate and protein provide four calories per gram while fats provide nine calories per gram. It's important to include the proper balance of these three nutrients in your menu planning to ensure a healthy diet. Carbohydrates have been in the news for the past few years, mostly as a result of the flood of diet books in the market, with the Atkins and South Beach being the two most popular.

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Protein Powders For Gaining Muscle
The primary function of protein in the body is as a building block for muscle. Extra protein is needed to replace protein that is broken down during exercise and to build muscle mass. Protein breakdown is more extensive when long periods are spent exercising. Intensity of exercise also bears a high cost. The more intense the exercise the higher the protein breakdown.

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Weight Loss Success Story - Corinne
When I had my son I hated the mother I was becoming. I was always too tired and too out of shape to keep up with him. I didn't want to be one of those moms who plopped their kid in front of the TV with a pop tart because I was too lazy and out of shape to go outside and play. I also lost two grandparents to cancer around this time. Seeing them pass the way they did was a total wake up call.

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Forums - Ask Questions & Get Answers
Our fitness forums were developed for our visitors so they can ask questions and get answers to common fitness related topics. It is a community for health and fitness enthusiasts who want to get information and help motivate others to get into shape and stay fit so they can live a healthier life. Learn about nutrition, strength training, exercises and much more. Read our latest forum topics today!

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Weight Loss Tip - Detailed Exercise Plan
You would never build a house without a site plan, would you? You would never just pick up a hammer, some nails and start pounding away hoping your dream home will be built perfectly. Just like building a house, when you build your body up, you need a plan to adhere to and follow. Don't just wander in and pick out the first five exercises you see. Have a detailed plan of action and know which body part you will be training...

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Become a ShapeFit Fitness Writer!
Here is your chance to write articles for us and help thousands of people learn more about health and fitness. As a ShapeFit writer, you will receive a very high level of exposure on our website and be seen as an expert in your field. You will be in front of over 400,000 unique visitors every single month! We will create a FREE optimized showcase page for each fitness professional who decides to be part of our team.

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