May 2012
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May 21st
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Warm Up Properly
If your warm up, prior to weight training does not feel like a workout and make you sweat a little then you are not warming up properly!  This should involve plenty of Dynamic Stretching.
May 19th
May 17th
April 2012
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Apr 16th
March 2012
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Hip Fractures
Did you know that over 20% of Hip Fractures result in Death within 1 year!  This is all the more reason for Personal Trainers to emphasize fall prevention through strength and balance training to help prevent this, especially with Senior Clientele.
Mar 12th
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month! What are you doing to celebrate?
Mar 1st
February 2012
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Feb 1st
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January 2012
2 posts
Jan 17th
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December 2011
2 posts
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New Years Resolutions
Start Your New Years Resolutions Early! What are your Goals for 2012?  Get a head start and get to it this week.  Are you looking to lose weight, gain muscle or just feel better physically and mentally?  I would love to hear what your Goals are for 2012. Happy New Years!  I will be in the Boston area celebrating with my friends and family. Garrett
Dec 28th
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Dec 24th
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November 2011
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Customized Exercise & Nutrition Programs
Customized Exercise & Nutrition Programs are now available.  These are for people who do not want 1 on 1 Personal Training and need help with their Program.  This is a good way to get you on the right track!  See more information here: http://inshapetraining.com/programs
Nov 8th
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October 2011
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Airplane Travel and Tight Hip Flexors
Stretch your Hip Flexors before and after Air Travel. Sitting for an extended period of time shortens the Hip Flexor Muscles.  I am flying Today and will be doing this before and after the flight.  Tight Hip Flexors can cause stress on the Lower Back as the Pelvis is shifted from over tightness!
Oct 21st
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September 2011
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2011 Mr. Olympia Results - Phil Heath Wins
Phil Heath, best friend and protege of 4 Time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Wins his 1st Sandow Trophy. Friday night Phil Heath was the clear winner after Pre-Judging.  On Saturday night Jay Cutler, the Defending Mr. Olympia came back harder, drier and more determined than ever to not lose his title but it was too late! Results: 1. Phil Heath 2. Jay Cutler 3. Kai Greene 4. Victor Martinez 5....
Sep 18th
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Sep 12th
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Sep 12th
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August 2011
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Aug 10th
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July 2011
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Jul 29th
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Jul 9th
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June 2011
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Congratulations Boston Bruins!
Jun 16th
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Jun 5th
May 2011
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May 27th
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May 2nd
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Inactive Children & Video Games
While at the Playground Today with my Children, I was listening to a group of young boys talk about Running, Jumping and Fighting. It turns out they were talking about Video Games! I fear for our Children and the Obesity problem in the United States. Keep your Children active. By the way…these kids I observed did not “play” at the Playground, they just sat.
May 1st
April 2011
6 posts
Apr 18th
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HIIT Cardio : MMA Timer : Gymboss.com →
Do you have a Gymboss?  I am thinking of purchasing one today for my interval training.
Apr 15th
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Spring Workouts
It’s a wonderful Spring Morning in Boston and there are people everywhere walking, running and cycling. This is often the time of year people are extra motivated to exercise. The longer days and warmer weather really get people going!
Apr 12th
Apr 11th
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Apr 8th
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Apr 6th
March 2011
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New Studies on EPOC-The “Afterburn Effect” «... →
Strive for EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) when exercising for best results and a fast metabolism!
Mar 27th
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Mar 25th
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Prayers with Japan
Thoughts and Prayers to everyone in Japan who have had to live or die through the massive earthquake and tsunami.  They are strong people and will rebound back quickly!  Garrett
Mar 15th
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Mar 8th
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2011 Arnold Classic Results
Here are the results from the 2011 Arnold Classic: Men’s Bodybuilding Top 5 1st - Branch Warren | USA 2nd - Dennis Wolf | Germany 3rd - Victor Martinez | USA | Dominican Republic 4th - Evan Centopani | USA 5th - Dexter Jackson | USA Men’s Strongman Top 5 1st - Brian Shaw | USA 2nd - Mike Jenkins | USA 3rd - Zydrunas Savickas | Lithuania 4th - Travis Ortamayer | USA 5th - Mikhail...
Mar 6th
February 2011
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Happy Fitness Friday 2/25/11
Happy Fitness Friday! What will you be doing for exercise to kick off the weekend?
Feb 25th
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Egypt Child Named "Facebook" | Socialnomics →
I love Facebook and all, but naming your child after it?!?!
Feb 24th
A study finds drinking diet soda is linked to... →
sarahfit: Avoid aspartame.  Period.  This study is annoying because people are not mentioning the chemicals in the can.  Let’s move on now.   If you are reading my blog anyway, you already knew diet soda was bad news but as Dr Sniederman said on the Today Show this morning, it can be consumed in a healthful diet but should be taken as a treat.  I agree, and do have one on occasion but it’s just...
Feb 11th
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January 2011
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Jan 29th
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RIP Jack LaLanne
Jack LaLanne (September 26, 1914 - January 23, 2011)
Jan 24th
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Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne Dies at 96 - CNN.com →
(CNN) — American fitness guru Jack LaLanne died Sunday afternoon at his home in Morro Bay, California, according to his long-time agent, Rick Hersh. He was 96. The cause, said Hersh, was respiratory failure due to pneumonia. LaLanne had been ill for the past week. His wife, Elaine, was at his side, along with his family and friends, Hersh said. No funeral arrangements were announced,...
Jan 24th
Anonymous asked: When is a good time to take a Week Off from Exercise? Weights and Cardio? I have always been confused about this...
Jan 9th
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Leg Workout - Jan. 8, 2011
I had a great Leg Workout at the NEW Gold’s Gym in Natick, MA this evening.  One of the things I really like about the New Setup is the added Turf Area.  I was able to do a lot of walking lunges here.  I did these in between other leg exercises.  I am looking forward to more great workouts at this gym.  I also hope to train some New Clients here! Garrett
Jan 9th
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Jan 2nd
Happy New Year from IST
Have a Happy and Healthy Twenty Double One!
Jan 1st
December 2010
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Pilgrim's Pride recalls breaded chicken wings -... →
(CNN) — A voluntary recall of breaded chicken wings will take a bite out of the nation’s supply during the flurry of college football bowl games.
Dec 31st
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Dec 30th
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Happy New Year's 2011
Do you have a Health & Fitness related New Year’s Resolution?
Dec 30th
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Model who fought anorexia dies - CNN.com →
Paris (CNN) — A former fashion model who posed in a provocative ad campaigning against anorexia has died in France, her acting teacher said.
Dec 30th
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Merry Christmas from IST
Merry Christmas from In Shape Training! Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday!!
Dec 24th
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Dec 21st
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