Fitness & Function

01/04/2015

It's the official start of a New WW Year with our week 1 topic, PORTIONS 101. Join the hands-on fun at this week's meetings, and in the mean time make a small change commitment beginning today to 'weigh & measure food more accurately'. Some suggestions:
1) pick one meal this week, for example Dinner, and weigh/measure all components
2) Pre-portion out the next 5 days worth of healthy-on-the-go-snacks, then take then with you
3) Purchase after dinner treats in single-serving packages, then commit to having only one a night

See you on either--> Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. OR
Thursday at 10:30 a.m. / 12:00 p.m., oh, and here's to resolving to KEEP GOING in 2015!

08/13/2013

My newest munchie find ... Egg White Chips by Intelligent Protein Snacks. Flavors include Cinnamon Sugar, BBQ, and Sea Salt & Black Pepper

06/26/2013

How will you make it happen today?

06/11/2013

Did you know that straight bar lifts, as well as lot of the fitness equipment in use today, can mask a 60-40 participation between the left and right sides of the body. It’s very obvious on the bench press or the squat that torques, twists, turns and bad form are really us trying to muscle one side because we’re substandard or inefficient on the other side.

The best way to get the twist out of your squat is to first make sure both legs have symmetrical mobility, symmetrical stability and then symmetrical strength—in that order, not in that reverse order that most people attempt.

Want to learn more? Check out "Key Points about Key [Functional Movement] Exercises: http://www.functionalmovement.com/articles/Corrections/2013-05-17_key_points_about_key_exercises

The back story behind the Key Functional Exercises You Should Know DVD.

06/10/2013

Are you trapped in the "oops-punish-repeat" cycle? That's when you make up for an unplanned splurge (or even an all-out binge), by punishing yourself with starvation and/or hours of exercise for the next three days. You know your in the cycle deep when you actually start intentionally justifying an imminent binge by vowing to make up for it over the next few days. If this is you, STOP the cycle today!

Try to think of each meal as an opportunity to make a healthy food choice, and each day as your next opportunity to be active in a way that's fun, engaging & safe. Learn from experience, but leave the 'oops' in the past where it belongs!

06/08/2013

Does muscle weigh more than fat? No-o-o-oooo, but would you rather have 5 pounds of mucle or 5 pounds of fat?

06/06/2013

What the heck is FUNCTIONAL FITNESS anyway???

Functional fitness means that the goal of working out is preparing your body so it can perform daily activities -- walking, bending, lifting, climbing stairs -- without pain, injury or discomfort! Functional fitness training challenges you to use multiple muscle groups in an integrated way, and in doing so reap the benefits of a stronger core, improved flexibility, and toned muscles too!

06/03/2013

Did you get your 3 in today???

06/02/2013

Check out this article on Hot Weather Exercise just in time for the heat wave! http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/hot-weather-exercise

Hot-Weather Exercise

05/21/2013

Welcome to our Fitness & Function page! A place to connect with like minded folks living a healthy lifestyle and reaping the benefits.

Looking for a short-term challenge to take you into the summer months? We've got you covered-->

Lose 6 in 6 "Summer Challenge" at Body Chemistry ... a challenge to lose up to 6 pounds in 6 sessions, as we head into Summer!

How does it work? sign up & meet once a week for 6 sessions to participate. You will receive:
•a weight-loss food plan to follow
•weekly weigh-ins to track progress
•a unique fat burning Fitness & Function class lead by Angelica McQuade and Gina Capitani
•a chance to win 2 one-on-one 1/2 hour Personal Training sessions

Where? Body Chemistry Fitness - 55 Walnut Street, Norwood, NJ 07648

When? Pick one of the following options-->

Option 1: Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm = June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8*
Option 2: Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am = June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10*

Cost? Only $129.99 for all of the above, plus the chance to win 2 1/2 hour PT sessions! All participants who lose 6 pounds or more are entered into a raffle to win two 1/2 hour personal training sessions! Of course you also stand to lose 6 pounds or more!

SPACE IS LIMITED - TO SIGN UP TODAY MESSAGE Gina & Angelica via this page!

*Minimum 5 participants needed to run class. 10% discount on renewals; Bring a friend & receive 10% discount!