Fitness Newsletters - September 2006

How Many Calories Do You Need?
If you've noticed that every year, it becomes harder to eat whatever you want and stay slim, you've also learnt that your BMR decreases as you age. Likewise, depriving yourself of food in hopes of losing weight also decreases your BMR, a foil to your intentions. However, a regular routine of cardiovascular exercise can increase your BMR, improving your health and fitness when your body's ability to burn energy gradually slows down. The Harris Benedict Equation is a formula that uses your BMR and then applies an activity factor to determine your total daily energy expenditure (calories). Use our calorie calculator to find out how many calories you need to consume every day.

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Over 425 Animated Exercises - Fitness Center
Each exercise includes a very detailed animated photo which shows you exactly how to perform each movement. Along with the animated exercise photo, we include exercise instructions and advice to make sure you execute each exercise safely and effectively. The Fitness Center is one of the most popular areas of Platinum FitClub because it allows 24 hour access to review over 425 exercises and allows you learn new exercises to incorporate into your workout routines. Its like having your own personal trainer at home showing you how to correctly perform different exercises!

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Stephany's Weight Loss Success Story
Read my motivational weight loss story! I lost 120 pounds! When I started working full time and I felt that I was dragging all this extra baggage. I have a very active job and my weight was very restricting to me. A few people in my office had been working at reducing there weight...it was working...I knew that it was time for me to find a program that would work for me! Once I started to lose weight, I joined a local gym. I've been going ever since (1 year) Monday through Friday, sometimes on weekends. I love it!!! I wish I discovered this wonderful feeling of freedom years ago! Read the rest of my inspirational weight loss story!

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Celebrity Diet Secrets - Avril Lavigne
Avril is very careful of her diet these days. Avril says, "I have to have a lot of energy and I feel like certain foods can weigh you down. I eat really healthy most of the time, but I definitely pig out sometimes! It's important you've gotta live life a little so I do eat fast food every once in a while. But 90 per cent of the time I eat a vegan diet." In her spare time, she adds, she likes to cook ("soup and vegetarian dishes") apart from the 10 per cent of the time that she's scoffing junk food, presumably. And her favorite country is Italy "because I love the food - that would be one of the times when I let loose."

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How Do I Slim My Hips and Thighs?
Q. I have been doing a number of exercises for awhile now. My upper abs look great, but now my hips and thighs are huge! I was a size 3 last summer, now I'm an 8. My waist is not the problem, my shorts wont go over my legs and huge hips! My muscle in my thighs are firm, but too big. My hips are just too big! I was 125 pounds, now I'm 135. I diet and exercise everyday, run and lift light weights for my arms only. How do I slim my hips and thighs?

A. I would recommend adding shaping movements for your hips and thighs. Focus on high reps (15-20) and really try and "feel" the movement. Here are several great exercises for your hips/thighs and butt:

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Featured Model - Chaundra Tangi
I began training in August of 1997, at 162lbs. I wanted to change my body and knew the only way to do so was to have a goal. I competed in bodybuilding at the NPC Northern Colorado, just 6 months later. At 108lbs I took 5th place. My training was off and on until I tried Fitness at the Northern Colorado in 2000. I trained myself and received guidance from my current trainer, Dave Fujii. I took 1st place with no height classes. I have since earned my Pro Card by winning my class at the first NPC National Figure Championships in NYC, 2001.

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Can I Start Taking Protein Supplements?
Q. Is it ok for me to start taking whey protein supplements? I want to increase my muscle mass!

A. Yes, whey protein supplementation should be very beneficial for you. I recommend Optimum Nutrition whey protein, since its very high quality and is rather inexpensive. Shoot for 2 scoops of protein for your shake which will consist of about 40-45 grams of protein. The other factor is your ...

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New MySpace Profile - Add Us To Your Friends List
ShapeFit now has a profile on MySpace.com, one of the most popular community sites in the world. We need your help spreading the word, so we can help others lose fat, build muscle and get into the best shape of their lives! By adding ShapeFit to your friends list on MySpace, more people will learn about all the free tools and features that ShapeFit.com has to offer.

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Weekly Meal Plans & Workout Routines!
Platinum FitClub is here! You now have instant access to nutrient dense meal plans, intense workout routines and motivational tips every single week! All of our meal plans were designed by registered dietitians and all of our workouts were created by certified personal trainers from around the country. We also offer special weekly 6-pack abs training routines to help you get that washboard stomach. Signup today for instant access to Platinum FitClub and start losing fat and building muscle today!

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Weight Loss Tips - Body Fat Burning Tips
Are you ready to lose weight? Do you want to learn the secrets to finally shed your excess body fat while keeping your hard earned muscle? If you want to start losing weight safely and effectively, then ShapeFit's Amazing Weight Loss Tips eBook is just for you! We have included the top 100 weight loss tips to help you shed your excess weight and start living a leaner, healthier life.

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