And the winner of the iMetabolic High Protein Giveaway Contest is: Brian Hooper!
Brian won:
1 tub of iMetabolic Perfect Meal Protein Shake
6 packs of Beef / Chicken Jerky
1 box of iMetabolic High Protein Soups
…by simply liking the iMetabolic facebook page and commenting on their wall.
If you missed your chance at some iMetabolic products, you can feel free to click through and checkout their products and purchase & try them…
If you love pancakes as much as I do, then you probably already know that it’s one of the worst foods to eat if you’re trying to get fit (due to its high carbohydrate and high fat content).
Fortunately, there is actually an ideal time for you to be feeding yourself such sweet soul food, and that time is during the post workout feeding window.
Ideally you’d want to be…
If you’ve been an athlete as long as I have, you probably have some hard-earned calluses on your hands and feet.
Calluses are natural and is your body’s way of adapting to the friction you’re subjecting your skin to day-by-day. Calluses can be a good thing since the callused areas are actually hardened dead skin that is resistant to mechanical and chemical insults (allowing your skin to take on more…
The health benefits of honey are becoming increasingly documented among nutrition journals and health websites. But did you also know that claims are now being made supporting honey as an ergogenic aid for exercise performance? According to WHFoods, a leading nutrition website, honey helps support optimal blood sugar levels during exercise, as well as replenishes muscle-building glycogen following exercise.
Why it May Work
Honey is composed entirely of sugar, a…
Oh, Valentine’s Day. One day a year dedicated to romance and showering loved ones with teddy bears, kisses and warm words written on over-priced Hallmark cards. Well hopeless romantics, Valentine’s is O-V-E-R, and all you’ve got left is wilted roses and empty heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. One day, or even a week of chocolate isn’t going to kill anyone, but now it’s time to brush the dust off your fruit…
Stress can be defined and measured in a number of ways, but there is no denying that chronic stress takes both a mental and physical toll on the human body. A wide body of research has documented stress’s physical consequences, such as reduced immune system function and increased illness, both weight gain and weight loss, reduced sleep, fatigue, and more.
Hypertension, a very specific cardiovascular condition linked to stress, is…
Last time I did a positive review on some of iMetabolic’s products and now I am ecstatic to announce that the iMetabolic guys are giving away some of their goodies to one lucky TweakFit reader. As I’ve said in the review, these items contain macronutrient ratios that are pretty ideal for workout day nutrition and rest day nutrition (see review for details on which is which). Without further ado, let’s get…
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iMetabolic (as a company) offers physician-supervised, individually-tailored weight loss programs designed for people seeking to improve his or her long term health. They also sell many different health supplement and snacks to help you satisfy any health related goals. This article reviews a few of their health supplements and snacks (not their diet program itself).
iMetabolic Perfect Meal Protein Shake
Each shake contains:
176 Calories
25 Calories from Fat
Total…
Looking for a kick-ass workout in a short period of time? Find a track (or a non-busy road)!
Luckily, I live a half mile from a university and they have a nice outdoor track. Since the temperatures have finally started to climb and it’s (sort of) beginning to feel like spring in New England, I plan to do a workout outside of the gym this weekend!
The Workout
I’ll jog…
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If you are the type that loves powdered supplements (e.g. protein powder, pre workout supplements), you’d know that fishing out the scooper in a new powered supplement tub can get quite messy. You know what I’m talking about. When these supplements get shipped, they get tossed around and somehow, the scooper always gets stuck in the center of all of the powder. When you open it, there is no scooper…
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There are so many options in the grocery store aisles and new products pop up daily. For these reasons, I can easily make grocery shopping into a several hour event. I personally like to know what I am buying and eating, so I examine food labels, read ingredient lists, and compare products. Unlike many, I actually enjoy my long grocery shopping excursions and sometimes even look forward to them. For…
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and many people are concerned as to what they should get their loved ones.
I want to help out those who celebrate the holiday by offering suggestions on fitness-related gift ideas.
Gifts for Her:
Females love to get new workout clothes! I know it helps me with my motivation in the gym. My favorite brands are Nike, Under Armour, and Lululemon Athletica. (Price range: depending…
Who doesn’t love a good Super Bowl party? I may not be rooting for the Giants or the Patriots this Sunday, but I still plan on tuning in for the excitement of getting together with friends for football and of course, Madonna. Along with the commercials, another highlight of a good Super Bowl party is the food. Typical football foods include an array of high-fat chips and dips, fat-laden fried…
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Hello tweakfit.com followers. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays and a recent move to the beautiful island of Oahu, I am back with more tips to keep you all fit and fierce. As I am writing this post, I am in a hotel room in Honolulu, since the lease for my apartment does not begin until February. One of my biggest challenges over the past week has been…
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Do you like to switch up your workout routine so you don’t get bored and you don’t hit a plateau with your gains (or losses, depending on what your goals are)?
If you’re like me, you get bored easily with your routine if you’re following the same plan over and over. I have a great workout you can try that will change all that!
High Rep Sets
For two weeks,…
An oft-forgotten benefit of exercise is its effects on bone health. As adults get older, bones become more brittle and develop pores. While women are more likely to develop osteoporosis, this condition is also common in men, as is osteoarthritis.
Interestingly, the worst thing you can do when you develop osteoarthritis or osteoporosis is to become less active. An abundance of research has demonstrated that resistance training is effective for…
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It’s been 2012 for almost three weeks. How are your New Year’s resolutions going so far? If you’re the type to use the New Year as an excuse to redefine your fitness goals, I imagine you’re still mostly on track. But if you haven’t been severely challenged yet, or haven’t thought about abandoning your resolution altogether, you likely will in the near future.
The one-month period is a critical measuring…
I’ve never been a big fan of protein shakes made with the combination of protein powder and fat free milk or water. I came across a lot of great low carb and high protein baked goods but I never seem to have ALL of the ingredients. Thus, I decided to just make a recipe up using stuff I might just have lying around and lo’ and behold – it was…
Why does it take New Year’s resolutions for people to start thinking about their health and making changes? Your bodies health, which affects your minds health, is your temple, and should always be respected and taken care of all year long. I’m grateful for new clients who come to me during January with a list of fitness goals they have set for their New Year; however, most of these goals…
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Have you thought about travelling lately, or bravely conjured up the idea of moving to another country? I did, five months ago. I moved to the south of France Aix-en-Provence this August 2011 and now reside in Paris. I have been studying one of the most beautiful languages in the world through a study abroad program. Imagine this, tranquil fountains, sunny skies as far as the eye can see, baguettes,…
