The 3 Best Abs Exercises

I'm not a big fan of traditional abs exercises like sit-ups and leg lifts. They impose too much stress on the spine and provide little benefit.  Instead, my favourite way to train the core and abdominals is to use functional movements that preferably keep the spine in a neutral position (ie. no excessive flexion).

With that said, I would like to share 3 of my best abs exercises with you.

=> Click here to find out what they are...

YURI

Eating Raw Foods and a Big Mistake I Just Made

As you probably know by now, I'm a big advocate of eating more raw foods.  Although I'm not a 100% hardcore raw foodist, anyone will benefit from eating fresh living foods. I mean, can you even compare a meal that comes in a box to one that comes straight from the earth?  I don't think so!

However, I do from time to time slip back into "dead" cooked foods, even though I know of their deadly powers.  Just a few days ago I made such a mistake.  

Let my mistake serve as a valuable lesson to you on healthy eating.

=> Click here to read about my mistake and why we should eat raw foods....

YURI

Raw Food Recipes for Beautiful Skin

This just in...raw foods beautify your skin!

Oh, my bad, you already knew that.  Well, in case you didn't, now you do.  And to show how and why raw foods work their magic I've posted 3 free raw food recipes that contain specific nutrients that are known to build beautiful (and strong) skin, hair, and nails.

Enjoy these recipes.  They're on me.

Click here to grab your 3 free raw food recipes...

YURI

Home Workout, Hot Body - Part 2

Here's Part 2 of the Home Workout, Hot Body series.  All you need for this workout is an exercise band.  Watch and enjoy!

YURI

P.S. Did you Part 1?  Click here to watch Home Workout, Hot Body 1

Meet Laila - Our Little 8-Week Old Mini Daschund

Here are some pics of Laila, our little mini daschund (aka."wiener dog").  We just got her last week and she's just 8 weeks old.  We wanted to bring her to our family to give Jax (our 2 year old mini wiener) a companion. After all, they are  pack animals.  

The great thing is that, so far, they've gotten along really well with some hilarious wrestling matches and some fun snuggles. 

Jax - supervising his little sister.

Jax and Laila - snuggled on my stomach. I'm covered in "poopies"! (haha)

YURI

Foods That Boost Your Energy

What are some foods that boost your energy levels naturally?

Do they have caffeine, high amounts of sugar, or other "special" ingredients?

Well, guest writer Alisa Johnson sheds some insight on this popular question.  

Continue reading here to see the foods that boost your energy...

YURI

Train Like a Pro - Here's How

After almost 3 years of launching my original 12-week Fitter U weight loss workouts, we are just about ready to introduce the sequel - Fitter U Fitness!

If you want to create a fit athletic body and are tired of boring workouts that take too long and produce too few results, then you won't want to miss the great stuff that's coming your way.

In fact, you can register right now to learn more about this incredible athletic-based "fitness system" and even get into for FREE when we launch.

All you have to do is visit www.FitterUFitness.com today to get started.

I look forward to having you join our team!

YURI

Continuous vs. Interval Running - Who Wins?

Have you ever wondered whether it's better to spend more of your time doing interval running instead of long duration, continuous runs? I know I have, and that's part of what led me to develop the Treadmill Trainer interval running workouts.

But what is the difference, both in structure and results, between interval and continuous running? Let's have a look at each one and then see what some of the research says about improving running performance and burning fat.

=> Continue reading to learn whether interval running is best...

YURI

4 Ways to Help You Run Faster

Do you want to run faster?

If so, then you'll need to pay attention to 4 areas that will increase your running speed.  Not paying attention to any one of these 4 components will limit your ability to run fast.  

There are 2 biomechanical and 2 physiological factors.  Learn what they are and to how to run faster here.

YURI

Circuit Training Workouts to Lose Weight

Circuit training is one of the best ways to lose weight in less time.  It involves doing several exercises back to back with little to no rest in between each.  As such, circuit training workouts can also fall into the category of cardio training because as you go through them it literally feels as though your heart is jumping out of your chest.  

So if you want to lose weight and don't want to spend as much time working out, then I've got several circuit training workouts that you're going to love.  Click on each of the following two links to check them out.

• Circuit Training Workouts - 2 great workouts (one bodyweight, one resistance)
• Workouts to Lose Weight - 3 workout videos for home and in the gym circuit workouts.

Give them a shot and let me know your results!

YURI

Fat Burning - 3 New Reasons and Ideas

Recently, I've really been pumped to write as much good content as I can on the topics of fat burning, weight loss, nutrition, and many others.  I guess I'm just in my creative groove.  

Today, I want to share 3 such articles with you.  Specifically, these articles deal with the importance of losing weight and burning fat for the health of your heart and other health measures.  You'll also learn the 3 best ways to measure your body fat and finally discover the best way to burn fat in looking at what the research is saying in relation to both animal and human studies.

Click on the following links to read each article:

• Exercise and coronary heart disease
• Best way to burn fat
• How to measure your body composition

Considering that I can't seem to stop writing right now, please let me know if there are any topics that may be of interest to you.  Most of the stuff that I write is a direct result of what people are looking for and I'm all about giving you what you want.

Let me know.

YURI

2 Great Resources for Beginning Runners

I have to admit that a lot of our Treadmill Trainer clients are beginners who are looking to learn to run or become better runners after a period of time away from running.

So with that in mind, I decided to put together a few helpful running workouts for beginners and an 8-week running plan to help the absolute beginner gear up for a 5k run.

Both of these resources on myTreadmillTrainer.com and you'll can click on the following links to be directed to each one, respectively:

• Learn to run - 8 week running plan
• Treadmill workouts for beginners - 3 great interval runs for beginners

Enjoy!

Yuri

20-Minute Exercise Ball Workout

Today, I'd like to take you through one of my favourite exercise ball workouts.  The great thing is that it only takes about 20 minutes and can be done pretty much anywhere as it requires no weights.  

You'll be doing 4 exercises in a circuit training workout with each exercise lasting 30 seconds.  There's no rest between exercises and you'll be completing 3 sets.

Follow this link to get your exercise ball workout plan...

YURI

Best Diet to Lose Weight - The Answer is...

Many so-called "weight loss diets" will in fact help you lose weight but at a great price? Your health! 

In many cases the health of your vital organs such as your liver and kidneys can be compromised by following the wrong type of weight loss diet. This is a common concern with high protein diets which place undue stress on the kidneys (as they filter uric acid and protein).  

Unfortunately, when weight loss is the goal, health seems to be of second priority.  But I'm here to tell you that if you eat for maximum health, you'll lose weight quicker (and it will stay off) then any of the latest fad diets to hit the bookshelves.

To find out which is the best diet to lose weight then click this link to keep reading...

YURI

Home Workout, Hot Body - Part 1

Ok, I'm putting together a series of workout videos that you can do at home called "Home Workout, Hot Body". The premise of these videos is to use less equipment, less time, and less space, while achieving tremendous fat burning and muscle toning results.  

All of these workout videos are being filmed in my 950 sq ft loft.  So if I can do them, you can do them as well!  The goal of this series is to take any and all excuses and show you some great exercises and quick workouts that you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Here's part 1:

Let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions or exercises you'd like to see in future home workout videos.

YURI

Why Eat Raw?

The benefits of eating more raw foods are numerous and once you understand them you'll probably wonder why you haven't eaten more raw in the past. You'll also think twice about eating dead cooked foods ever again.

I don't think I know of a single person who eats at least 80% raw foods who doesn't enjoy far more energy than the average person, has a slimmer and fitter body, and skin that makes them look at least 10 years younger!

Want to know the powerful secrets of a raw food diet?  

Continue reading to find out more of the benefits of a raw food diet...

YURI

5k Training Schedule - Tips and Considerations

Training for a 5k?

What's the best way to schedule your running workouts to run your fastest 5k yet?  This is a common question I receive and it's a very important one.  That's because many people simply go out and run with no structure or plan in mind.  This leads to poor results and potential injuries.

Think of it as driving at night without headlights!

So if you've set a 5k running goal, then please remember that how you train may be the most important factor determining how well you do. There are 2 very important training elements that you'll want to keep in mind.

Continue reading to find out what they are...

YURI

Trouble Losing Weight?

Are you having a tough time shedding unwanted pounds?

Well, the answer to your problem may be simpler than you could possibly imagine.  You see, when it comes to losing weight most people talk about creating a negative energy balance.  But a recent study out of Dubai has shown that it may not be a simple as that.  There is something even more basic that can you help lose weight faster (and safer) than you ever thought possible.

Continue reading to find out what it is...

YURI

Raw Food Diet Recipes Made Easy

You may know that I'm not a huge fan of spending hours upon hours preparing meals.  Maybe you're the same way.  I do, however, really enjoy eating raw as much as I can for the health and energy benefits are simply undeniable.

With that in mind, I thought I would put together a bunch of my favourite raw food recipes.  The great thing about these recipes is that they take less than 10 minutes to prepare.  They are truly the solution to making the raw food diet as easy as possible.

Check them out and let me know what you think....

YURI

Is One Type of Cardio Better for Losing Weight?

Considering that for every liter of oxygen you consume your body burns roughly 5 calories, it is interesting to know which form of cardio is best for burning the most calories and; thus, helping you lose weight.

So let me ask you...

“If the goal is to consume large amounts of oxygen, then what do you think would be the ideal form of cardio to do?”

Well, let’s look at the typical options. Running, biking, swimming, elliptical, rowing, walking, stair climbing/stair master, upper body ergometer, and obviously many outdoor sports such as cross-country skiing.

So there are many forms of cardio to choose from and they all work. It’s important to always remember that. All forms of exercise will work in the long run given the right training program and consistent effort.

But we’re interested in not only what works but works what best! We want to get the best bang for our buck, right?

CLICK HERE  to find out which type of cardio is best for losing weight...

YURI

Burning Fat with Interval Training iPod Workouts

One of the wonderful things about interval training ipod workouts is that they offer tremendous fun and variety to your cardio workouts! That alone makes interval cardio training so much more enjoyable and effective than long, boring, and monotonous continuous aerobic exercise.

Instead of trying to figure things out on your own, iPod running workouts (like the Treadmill Trainer) coach and guide you right over your headphones, so that you don't have to think about what to do, how fast to run, and all the other little details that can wear you down.

But there are also more benefits to these audio guided interval running workouts as well, including an unparalleled ability to burn fat.

CLICK HERE to continue reading...

YURI

How EPOC Helps You Burn Fat

Exercise after-burn, also referred to as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), is the number of calories expended (above resting values) after an exercise bout.

EPOC represents the oxygen consumption the body uses to return to its pre-exercise state.

The physiological mechanisms responsible for increased metabolism following exercise include oxygen replenishment, phosphagen (ATP-PC) resynthesis, lactic acid removal, increased ventilation, and increased blood circulation and body temperature.

Your body can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 48 hours to fully recover to a resting state. Studies have found that the magnitude and duration of EPOC depend on the intensity and duration of exercise.

CLICK HERE to continue reading about the incredible powers of EPOC...

YURI

Can't Lose Weight? Check Your Thermostat!

Having a tough time losing weight?  You may want to check your thermostat.  

"But Yuri, what on earth does a thermostat have to do with losing weight?"  

I thought you might ask that question.  And the answer is that it has everything to do with weight loss.  But we're  not talking about the type of thermostat that you find in your home. No, I'm referring to the thermostat that you have inside your body that is dictating the fluctuations in your weight.

Continue reading to find out more about this mysterious "thermostat"...

YURI