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  • Exercises,  General,  Training

    My New Training Mix vs Old

    March 6, 2017 / 1 Comment

    For thirteen years (as of 2015), I followed a bodybuilding training regime. Now for the past year, I’ve been following a new training mix of athletic training: mobility, flexibility, and functional exercise. Why the change? I found flaws in my old routine. Strict bodybuilding practices, with limited focus on flexibility,…

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  • General,  Lifestyle

    Standing at Work

    March 4, 2017 / No Comments

    Many people sit at work, sit in the car, then plop down on another seat when they get home. They may even get a meal via a drive-thru, when they can, instead, get out of the car and order inside. This type of lifestyle can adversely affect one’s overall health, not just one’s body…

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  • General,  Lifestyle

    A Word for New Year’s Gym Goers

    January 3, 2017 / No Comments

    I have to share this image every year because it’s the same story e v e r y year. Here’s some tough love: DON’T BE A STATISTIC! If your resolution is to get fit this year, stick to it. Don’t be part of the temporary crowd that is a detestable…

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  • Online Personal Training,  Slider Posts,  Training

    Custom Exercise Plans

    December 12, 2016 / No Comments
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    What’s your goal? Fat loss, muscle gain, toning, improved mobility, strength?   Your custom exercise routine will be created from 14-year veteran, fit mom, and trainer, Sylvia Petro, who specializes in all the above. This is no BS training. If you are dedicated, you will get results, and fast. Testimonials…

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    Custom Meal Plans

    December 10, 2016 / No Comments
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    What Comes in Your Meal Plan? ABCs of healthy eating guide – What is an A grade food, what is a D grade food? A quick guide to selecting top-quality foods to stay lean with little effort. Custom meal plan based on your body goals, activity level, and body composition…

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  • Clothing,  Glutes,  Lifestyle,  Slider Posts

    Best Pants for Athletic Legs

    December 9, 2016 / No Comments
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    I’ve ripped a few pants in my adult life, thanks to my muscular legs, but I’d never consider losing muscle to fit into a pair of pants. Instead, I buy what fits me. Athletic, shapely legs need room. Not just for comfort and fit, but also for healthy blood circulation. This is why super-tight…

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  • Nutrition

    Simple Chicken Meal w/ Sazón Seasoning

    December 9, 2016 / No Comments

    A simple pre-workout lunch: chicken, linguine, spinach, organic pasta sauce and sazón seasoning for the chicken.

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    Fitness Longevity Tip: Train for Yourself, Not for Others

    September 2, 2016 / No Comments

    Have you read the blog image? I’ve seen that sort of thing a lot. Five years after a major and restricting injury is one thing, how about 10, 15, 20 years? Why work so hard on racking the weights and appearing strong (ultimately to impress others) when you are the…

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