5 exercises to remember on leg day
Leg day is often the easiest session to skip in the gym for one simple reason — leg training is tough — making it tempting to forget your leg workouts in favor of easier training...
5 exercises to work your core and rock your abs
Ask people what they think of when they think of their abs and many will point to a bulge over the top of their pants – if they think of their abs at all. In...
5 exercises that burn more calories than running
When people are looking to burn calories they often think of running. Going for a run is a simple and inexpensive way to work off calories and increase your fitness level — all you need...
5 benefits of adding flaxseed to your diet
Flaxseed has grown in popularity in recent years as some preliminary studies show that it may help fight heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer. According to WebMD.com, flaxseed was first cultivated in Babylon as early...
Nutty Banana Smoothie
Try this delicious recipe, courtesy of Juice Plus Complete, to spice up the morning and give yourself some extra pep throughout the day. With only a handful of ingredients needed, these Juice Plus+ Complete recipes...
Cherry Lemonade Pops
These cherry lemonade pops make for a refreshing and healthy choice on a hot summer day. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted 1 cup coconut water 1 tsp. raw honey 1 lemon, juiced 1 tsp. chia seeds...
Dealing with sprains, strains and tears
A sprain is an injury to a ligament, while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. No matter which one you have, it can result in lost time from your workouts. According...
Treadmill or indoor bike? Both have their advantages
You’ve finished your schedule workout and now you want a high-intensity exercise to help add an extra boost to your cardiovascular fitness. And then you see them: the indoor bike and the treadmill. But which...
Curried Black Bean & Sweet Potato Skillet
This dish contains one power house ingredient after the next, as it includes Swiss chard, black beans, quinoa, sweet potatoes, onions and garlic. Ingredients: 4 cups of sweet potatoes, chopped 1 red onion, diced ½...
AMP Fitness Testimonial – Frank C.
A little more than five years ago, I decided it was time to do something about the shape I was in. Never in my wildest dreams did I think about what a difference a personal...