Monday, December 23, 2013

Did You Know?

Did you know that being strong Mentally is as important as being strong Physically?

Did you know? Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life.

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Did you know? Mentally strong people accept responsibility for their behavior and learn from their past mistakes. As a result, they don’t keep repeating those mistakes over and over. Instead, they move on and make better decisions in the future.

Did you know? Mentally strong people don’t view failure as a reason to give up. Instead, they use failure as an opportunity to grow and improve. They are willing to keep trying until they get it right!

Do you know if your Mentally Strong?

Sunday, December 15, 2013

It's A Purse-NO- A Cannon ball- NO- A Kettle Bell!!

The Kettle Bell has become a popular tool in the fitness world now because it will give you a kick butt workout that shreds fat and firms you up faster than anything else.
When you really take a look at it -It looks like a granny purse or a cannon ball with a handle!! It actually was used as counter weights for Russian Farm equipment. The farmers would throw it around as entertainment.
Its popularity spread throughout Russia soon they became a favored fitness tool. The Kettle Bell also became the country's national sport-they were used not just for power lifting and Olympians, military and special forces began training with them.
Now we use them as another fitness tool in our gyms.Kettle Bells are used to perform explosive workouts that combine strength training , cardio and flexibility It's a whole body workout in a shorter amount of time than long, boring cardio or endless hours lifting weights.
Kettle bells are an odd shape so your body mass is off center-It requires an individual to use muscle that mimics real life situation.
~battle on~

Saturday, December 7, 2013

GOD-Satan-and `Creation

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth he populated it with Broccoli, cauliflower,spinach,green red and yellow vegetables of all kind so that we could live long and healthy lives.
Using Gods great gifts Satan created krispy creme donuts and Jerry's Ice cream. We then gained 10 pounds and Satan smiled.
God then created healthy yogurt so women could keep what men liked to look at. Satan brought white flour and sugar and women went from a size 6-14. and satan smiled.
So god said "Try my Fresh green salad" and Satan invented Thousand Island dressing and buttery croutons. So we unfastened our belts and kept on gaining
God then said "I have sent you olive oil to cook the fish in and satan Brought forth deep fried fish and country fried steak.We then gained more weight cholesterol went through the roof. and Satan smiled.
God then created a white fluffy cake called "angel food" Satan created and dark chocolate cake called it"Devil's Food"
God then created lean beef and Satan created Mcdonalds We then went into cardiac arrest!
God Sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery,,,,

and then Satan created Obama Health Care!

Amen
:)



Sunday, December 1, 2013

The Right 2 Bare Your Arms

Are you self-conscious about your flabby arms? Then perhaps it's time to make positive change and work on getting those arms firm and fabulous! Although there is no quick-fix method that specifically targets arm fat, it is possible improve the appearance of flabby arms by combining specific arm toning and muscle building exercises, with plenty of aerobic exercise and a healthy diet! 
~Battle On~

Sunday, November 24, 2013

No Excuse Workout

NO EXCUSE WORKOUT:
20 Jumping jaxs
10 crunches
5 push-ups
10 calf raises
25 Russian twists
10 squats
20 High knees
10 reverse crunches
30 sec. plank
15 sec. plank
Remember Make yourself stronger than your excuses...Now go kick some tr-ASS-sh  :)







GIVING UP?

Let's face it` The number one result of lack of fitness motivation is "GIVING-UP"!
Before you do that remember any small milestone is worth celebrating!
Focus on the achievements that will get you closer to your big goal-This will help you to stay motivated.
Motivation Spike:
1.) If you are not seeing the results your expecting simply back off for a few days-That does not mean to stop working out completely- Just lower the intensity-this will give your body a rest. Then start to increase your workouts over a week.
2,)Make sure to mix-up and make your fitness fun! If you do the same thing over and over..of course you are going to get bored!!By adding some fun to your workouts it will give you something to look forward too~
amfightclubtv.com has a variety of online workouts to choose from-you will constantly be doing something mentally and physically interesting.
3.) Write down your fitness goals. This will help you keep track of "The Why" your working out!

Remember the girl that  gave up?........No one else does either!
www.amfightclub.com
 

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Is walking better than Sex?

IS walking is better than sex??? 

Well lets take a walk through this and decide for ourselves!!

It Burns More Calories: 30 minutes of walking at an easy pace burns 150-200 calories, whereas 30 minutes of sex generally burns only 54 calories.

It is Better Aerobic Exercise: It is easy even for beginners to sustain walking for 30 minutes to an hour and derive good aerobic benefits.

Walking Alone is socially acceptable and enjoyed by many in public. No Surgeon General ever lost her job by advocating walking alone. 


 Group Walking is socially acceptable and is often done in public.

Racewalking: You are rewarded for finishing ahead of the other walkers. 

Awards: When you finish a walking event you often get a nice medal or t-shirt for your entry fee to commemorate finishing the event.

Age of Consent The legal age for walking is unlimited, from the first steps around age one through centenarians. Walkers of all ages can walk together, nobody is "jailbait."

Low Risk: Walking does not exchange bodily fluids, as long as you do not share needles to prick blisters.

Few Religious Restrictions: Walking with or without a spouse is considered morally acceptable by most major religions, although the distance allowed may be restricted on the Sabbath. Major religious figures are known for walking, and going on a walking pilgrimage is a tradition in many faiths.

Your Reputation: Nobody insults you for walking too often with too many different people!

Less Disease being  distributed...
So What do you think??

~Battle on~ 

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Mince the Muffin Top

Fight2bFit-Tip “Mince the muffin top”
As much as one might love a good muffin now and then, no one loves sporting a “muffin-top!”  You know, the dreaded “spillage” over the top of one’s waistband? With today’s low-slung jeans and tight-knit fabrics, this can be a very real problem for women of all shapes and sizes. But I’m here to share a couple tips—some quick and not-so-quick suggestions—on how to camouflage and fix that unsightly situation!
First, check your posture! Are you standing up tall? Shoulders back?  Belly-button to your spine? If not, then stop what you’re doing and realign yourself! It might sound crazy, but it’s true! The way you carry yourself, can instantly change how you see yourself, and how others see you as well. What’s more, while you’re pulling that belly-button in, think about holding it there for 10-15 seconds at a time. Repeat this action several times in a row, and you’ve just completed a mini-ab-workout, without all the sweat!
Next, check your wardrobe. Are you wearing clothes that fit too tight, or cling too much around your waistband? If you answered yes, don’t beat yourself up. Some of the blame belongs to today’s designers who’ve been pinching our middles way too hard lately! But there is hope! Look for styles that flow freely past your belt loops. Choose breezy blouses that don’t cinch your waist, but instead gather just below it. Try a new fashion or two, like the pairing of longer tops with leggings or stretch pants. When you do, check yourself out in the mirror, and see which styles you like the best. These are just a few quick and easy solutions.
Now let’s look at a solution that takes a bit more time and commitment—whittling that middle away!  If you’ve spent years doing sit-up after sit-up, don’t worry. I’m not going to suggest you do tons more. While sit-ups will definitely help this problem area, they’re not your only option. There are many other moves available that can be just as effective. For example, stand up tall, with a slight bend in your knees. Hold your hips straight ahead, while you twist side to side. Tighten with each turn, making your moves slow and deliberate. Do several sets, anywhere, anytime! At home, at work, or at play.
Now think about lifting your knees to your chest. First your right, then your left. Scrunch your tummy muscles with every lift, and you’ll feel your core begin to strengthen and tighten. Lift your arms and pull them down with each knee lift, and you’ll add that much more resistance to this routine!
Finally, grab a couple hand weights (or even that jug of milk off the breakfast counter), and stand up straight again. With the weights by your side, slowly bend and lower to your right and then return to straight spine. Repeat, 10-12 times on the right side before you switch and lower to the left. Contract your side muscles as you move. Before long, you’ll have whittled your middle away and kissed your muffin top goodbye!
Lets Mince!

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Spark your Strong

Spark Your Strong!

 Every day brings a new battle......we are faced with the fight to be
 strong
 mentally, physically, and spiritually. Whether it's our workouts, our
 eating habits, or tending to that voice inside ourselves.....we have to
 prepare each and every day for the Fight -2B- Fit.  And that's exactly what

 amfightclubtv.com
 for inspiration and encouragement, and just to know you're not alone.
 We're
 in this battle together, and together we can WIN!

 So start each day by asking yourself, "Do I want this?" You already know
 the answer is "YES!"....So go after it!!  Set your mind to push your
 body!
 Watch your body transform and become stronger. As your strength grows,
 you'll begin to carry yourself differently with the passing of each new
 day. Be sure to share your spark with others! Be confident in your
 strong!
 But never confuse becoming STRONG, with becoming self-important. There is
 a
 very real difference!  Remember.....being strong is about being your
 best,
 not about best-ing everyone else. So strive today to be your own best,
and
 search for ways to inspire others to do the same. Together, let's fuel
 the
 fires within us, and Spark our Strong!!

amfightclubtv.com ~Battle On!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Taking Criticism


Criticism  ...How Should we take it??
We are not born with the ability to take criticism lightly.Most of us get very defensive. After all who wants to hear bad stuff about ourselves?? Its hard not to take it personal. I have found that taking criticism is something we have to learn as a skill.
Just like a muscle we have to build it and then maintain it.
The next time you  feel you are getting criticized try this thought.... Remind yourself imperfections do not make you a failure, We are made through  progress not perfection. Just because we have some rough edges doesn't make us defeated.
We can then take the constructive criticism and turn it into a positive journey to help us grow into a better person.
~battle on~
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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Willpower~ VS~ Muscle


   WILLPOWER  is Like a Muscle- So we need to have a plan of action when it gets tired!

Research shows that your capacity for self-control is very much like the muscles in your body - it can grow stronger with regular exercise.  But just as well-developed biceps sometimes get tired and jelly-like after too much use, coping with the daily stresses of career and family can exhaust your supply of willpower.  When you tax it too much at once, or for too long, the well of self-control strength runs dry.   It is in these moments that the doughnut wins.

If you've spent all your self-control handling other challenges, you will not have much left at the end of the day for resisting bad habits.  So it's important to think about when you are most likely to feel drained and vulnerable, and make a plan to keep yourself out of harm's way.  Be prepared in advance with an alternate activity or a low-calorie snack.

Remember -Don't give up what you want MOST for what you want NOW...
~battle on~

 ~Battle On~

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Fear or Fierceness

Have you ever had that annoying feeling in the center of your stomach that you can't seem to ignore?
Its called "FEAR"
Fear is a "feeling state of your mind". The next time that feeling rears its Fierceness-Think of the thing you’re most afraid of. 
Now instead of trying to change the way you feel, take your attention deeper into exactly what you feel.  Ask yourself these three questions:
Where is it showing up in your body?
What part of your body holds the strongest physical sensation right now?
What specifically do you feel in that area?
While you are answering these questions Breath Deeper...Breath it all in ..Love it all Out...
Wouldn't it be great if every time you felt fear you fought it instead of shrink over it....Imagine the things you could do! the people you would meet and the accomplishment you would achieve!
YOU have the power to let fierceness fight the FEAR..Remember it's only a feeling-state of mind standing in your way! 
You've got this!
Breath through this and "Battle On"
. Yoga is a great exercise to add to your arsenal of workouts. It can help to overcome fears by relieving inner tensions, calming the mind and generate positive thoughts. Yoga gives us the strength to overcome anxiety provoking situations. Yoga makes us inwardly and outwardly strong! Give it a try!
Body-mind -spirit! 














Monday, September 23, 2013

Fighting Stress in the AM

Health Tip Of The Day: Fight Stress First Thing





Stress got you down? Exercise can help. Working out has been shown to combat stress at any time of the day, but to prevent stress from wearing away your workout resolve, try to schedule your walks or gym visits for first thing in the morning. By setting aside time before your daily routine kicks off, you'll be exercising before your stress reaches its highest point, ensuring that you perform your best. If you can't rearrange your schedule, just add five minutes to your usual warm up so that you ease out of your stressed mindset and into your workout with a clear head.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Stretch Beyond

Did you know that as we age we may lose speed…but we can keep our flexibility?…How?…By stretching!
STRETCH yourself beyond what is comfortable—body, mind, and spirit—and I’ll bet you’ll be amazed at what you find!
Battle on!
Julie

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Focus

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new....~Battle on~

Sunday, September 15, 2013

School yourself back to Fitness

Summer is over and everyone is going back to school and now we need to back to fitness also!
It's important to  be patient with yourself, remember patience is about perseverance, faith and focus,
Set some goals-eat right- and stick to it!!
~Battle On~
Julie <3

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Keep Battling

Discouragement=Stress=Eat=Discouragement=Stress=Eat=Discouragement=Stress=Eat…
Vicious cycle…Isn’t it? When and if you find yourself spinning inside this self-sabotaging cycle, one way to battle your way out is to find a DISTRATION! Start doing something you love….go for a walk, take a hot bath, window-shop, grab your journal, call a friend, exercise…..
Just Keep Battling!
 <3
Julie

Sunday, September 1, 2013

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Sunday, August 18, 2013

No Time? ~Deskercise~



Fight2BFit-tip
Does it seem to you that there are less and less hours with each passing day? Do you find yourself using that all too-familiar excuse, “There’s just no time to exercise,” more and more? What if you could replace that tired old phrase with, “There’s no time like the present!” and really mean it!? What if you could actually work out while you’re at work?! Well, you can! And today I have a few tips to help you do just that!
These moves may not help you get to the Olympics, but they will help you stretch and strengthen some neglected muscles and even provide some short stints of aerobic exercise—all right at your desk! Since doctors claim that any amount of exercise is beneficial, why let a day sitting in a chair mean getting only a mental workout when your body could get one too?!! Besides, sitting too long in one particular position can produce back pain, headaches, and listlessness. Over time, all this inactivity may lead to less productivity.
Deskercise- is exercise designed for those holed up inside a cubicle and/or those behind a desk. These moves will get your blood pumping, relieve the pressure of carpal tunnel, and work to strengthen your core. Deskercise is not designed to eliminate your gym workouts, just help fill them in! www.amfightclubTV you can find more online workouts to do right at your desk….and eliminate, once and for all, that no-good, “No-Time” excuse from your vocabulary!
Now get out there and kick some ass!
Julie :)

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Battle Cry

Your desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the same....~ Lets ROAR~

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Make room for the new " HELLO"

Don't ever settle for less than you deserve- Some day you will look back and regret it. Be patient enough to wait for what YOU deserve. Sometimes we get knocked down lower than low...It is then that we stand up taller than the tallest you ever were before.  When the tears happen..think of it  as the possibilities  that are becoming more clear.
 Remember when you become brave enough to say goodbye ~ Your life can then reward you with a new "HELLO".....~Battle On~Happy Sunday Everyone!

Now lets go kick some Trash!!

julie

Friday, August 2, 2013

What is Sweat Made of?

What is Sweat Made of?
IMG_8571All the times we’ve analyzed the benefits of various diets or explained the added burn of intermediate workout techniques like isometric holds, we’re looking to boost your calories burn and increase your muscle growth. We want you to push, pull, jump, and strike with maximum efficiency to increase your heart rate, speed up your metabolism, and force the maximum amount of sweat out of your body.
So what’ s actually in your sweat and why is sweating good for you? We’re glad you asked!
MAKE UP
The actual make up of sweat varies from person to person and is influenced by what you eat and drink. That being said, sweat is mostly made up of water and trace amounts of minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, chromium, nickel, lead.
Other elements in sweat include urea and ammonia. These waste elements are the by-products of protein breakdown and a sign of a healthy body. Your consumption of waterelectrolytes, and minerals for their role body processes, allow your body to sweat properly since sweating is one of the most important functions of your body.
BENEFITS
One of the main benefits of sweating is that it cools the skin through evaporation. As your muscles work, your heart pumps faster and your blood flow speeds up, your breathing rate increases, your temperature increases. Since your skin is the largest muscle in your body and acts as a barrier, one of it’s primary functions is temperature control. As your skin pores open up to allow your body to sweat, other impurities in the skin are released. Another sweating related benefit? When your body temperature increases, your production of white blood cells increases, and white blood cells are one of the backbones of your immune system.
WEIGHT LOSS
You don’t actually lose any fat through the sweating process, just water weight, which means once you rehydrate you’ll replace those fluids in the body. However the act of sweating is a sign your body is burning more calories as a results of increased muscular activity and metabolism, so consider it a confirmation that you’re working hard! Sweating itself requires a small amount of energy so it will boost your calorie burn as well.
RELAX
Sweating is also an important mechanism in allowing your body to rid the muscles of tension. When you sweat your body also releases endorphins, those feel good hormones that leave you with a buzz after a good workout. These effects benefit both your mind and your body as most activities that cause sweating are effective stress relievers.
SUMMARY OF SWEAT AND SWEATING
Sweating is caused by activities that burn calories at a high rate of metabolism, relieve muscle tension, burn fat (energy), cool your body temperature, remove waste products, lower your stress, and boost your immune system. Without the ability to sweat your chances of dangerous reactions like heat stroke would be a lot more common, and your skin would have a much harder time breathing.  So you want to lose weight, build muscle and burn fat? SWEATY when you are, and as sweaty as you can ever be!
Lets get  sweat-attitude!!

Sunday, July 28, 2013

More meaning for "Pumping -Up"

The term “pumping up" doesn’t always have to be about building muscle or pumping iron. It can also be about building each other up.
We all know how good it feels to get a compliment or hear a kind word. So why not try to make someone’s day today? Go ahead Encourage a co-worker, compliment a friend, or even a stranger you happen to pass on the street. A simple word or two may not only turn their day around, but it might just turn yours as well!
 Let's Go PUMP someone up today!
Julie

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Lose the Excuse's

Would you like to lose the excuses- or PUMP up your motivation, and finally score the body you want?

So many times we think to ourselves -I'm to far from my goal -Why should I start now??

 How about this for an incentive or as some call a "RUT BUSTER" Start walking a little more every day. Did you know you can shrink your waist in 12 weeks. Women that added more time to there walk without dieting lost a quarter inch from there waistlines! That seems like a goal that could be met!!  Whether you have a lot of weight to shed or a certain distance to run, break up your goal into smaller goals. The big goals are just little goals that just keep on being met!! 
~Battle On~
Julie

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

For the Love of "ROSE "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1cRWaGspUQ&feature=c4-overview&list=UUGxqvjkHGrG2gKdfAWO6P
The Rose Run will tell you the tale of a small towns love for one another.
Amfightclub.com has had the privilege to be a sponsor for The Rose Run for the past 3 years. I  never knew Rose, But people of the town always spoke very highly of her. So I decided to look farther into it and become a sponsor for the run.. What a blessing it was to have met her beautiful daughter Jess. She has kept her mothers spirit alive in the most wonderful way anyone could have ever thought possible. For the love of "ROSE"  Look at what she has done!The 5th Annual Rose Run 5k Run/Walk & Kids' 1k Fun Run     The City of Petersburg is excited to host The 5th Annual Rose Run on July 20th, 2013! Started by the family of Rose Marie Hunt, who lost her life to breast cancer in January 2009, The Rose Run has raised more than $50,000 for breast cancer research, ovarian cancer research and The Volunteer Fire Department in Petersburg. Join us again this year on a beautiful, flat course through a small town.
~Battle On~
Julie

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Summer berries and the fight to stay fit - 13abc.com Toledo (OH) News, Weather and Sports


Spent time with Rebecca on her syndicated show Full Plate and we had a lot of fun and shared some good advice about fighting to stay fit. We also talked a bit about my new book "AM Fight Club: The Fight to Stay Fit."

Click the link below and watch the show, and click below the book cover to read an excerpt from my book.

Summer berries and the fight to stay fit - 13abc.com Toledo (OH) News, Weather and Sports

Read an excerpt here.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Mince the Muffin Top

Fight2bFit-Tip &#8220;Mince the muffin top"
As much as one might love a good muffin now and then, no one loves sporting a “muffin-top!”  You know, the dreaded “spillage” over the top of one’s waistband? With today’s low-slung jeans and tight-knit fabrics, this can be a very real problem for women of all shapes and sizes. But I’m here to share a couple tips—some quick and not-so-quick suggestions—on how to camouflage and fix that unsightly situation!

First, check your posture! Are you standing up tall? Shoulders back?  Belly-button to your spine? If not, then stop what you’re doing and realign yourself! It might sound crazy, but it’s true! The way you carry yourself, can instantly change how you see yourself, and how others see you as well. What’s more, while you’re pulling that belly-button in, think about holding it there for 10-15 seconds at a time. Repeat this action several times in a row, and you’ve just completed a mini-ab-workout, without all the sweat!

Next, check your wardrobe. Are you wearing clothes that fit too tight, or cling too much around your waistband? If you answered yes, don’t beat yourself up. Some of the blame belongs to today’s designers who’ve been pinching our middles way too hard lately! But there is hope! Look for styles that flow freely past your belt loops. Choose breezy blouses that don’t cinch your waist, but instead gather just below it. Try a new fashion or two, like the pairing of longer tops with leggings or stretch pants. When you do, check yourself out in the mirror, and see which styles you like the best. These are just a few quick and easy solutions.

Now let’s look at a solution that takes a bit more time and commitment—whittling that middle away!  If you’ve spent years doing sit-up after sit-up, don’t worry. I’m not going to suggest you do tons more. While sit-ups will definitely help this problem area, they’re not your only option. There are many other moves available that can be just as effective. For example, stand up tall, with a slight bend in your knees. Hold your hips straight ahead, while you twist side to side. Tighten with each turn, making your moves slow and deliberate. Do several sets, anywhere, anytime! At home, at work, or at play. 

Now think about lifting your knees to your chest. First your right, then your left. Scrunch your tummy muscles with every lift, and you’ll feel your core begin to strengthen and tighten. Lift your arms and pull them down with each knee lift, and you’ll add that much more resistance to this routine!

Finally, grab a couple hand weights (or even that jug of milk off the breakfast counter), and stand up straight again. With the weights by your side, slowly bend and lower to your right and then return to straight spine. Repeat, 10-12 times on the right side before you switch and lower to the left. Contract your side muscles as you move. Before long, you’ll have whittled your middle away and kissed your muffin top goodbye!
Lets Mince!
Fight2bFit-Tip “Mince the muffin top"
As much as one might love a good muffin now and then, no one loves sporting a “muffin-top!”  You know, the dreaded “spillage” over the top of one’s waistband? With today’s low-slung jeans and tight-knit fabrics, this can be a very real problem for women of all shapes and sizes. But I’m here to share a couple tips—some quick and not-so-quick suggestions—on how to camouflage and fix that unsightly situation!
First, check your posture! Are you standing up tall? Shoulders back?  Belly-button to your spine? If not, then stop what you’re doing and realign yourself! It might sound crazy, but it’s true! The way you carry yourself, can instantly change how you see yourself, and how others see you as well. What’s more, while you’re pulling that belly-button in, think about holding it there for 10-15 seconds at a time. Repeat this action several times in a row, and you’ve just completed a mini-ab-workout, without all the sweat!
Next, check your wardrobe. Are you wearing clothes that fit too tight, or cling too much around your waistband? If you answered yes, don’t beat yourself up. Some of the blame belongs to today’s designers who have been pinching our middles way too hard lately! But there is hope! Look for styles that flow freely past your belt loops. Choose breezy blouses that don’t cinch your waist, but instead gather just below it. Try a new fashion or two, like the pairing of longer tops with leggings or stretch pants. When you do, check yourself out in the mirror, and see which styles you like the best. These are just a few quick and easy solutions.
Now let’s look at a solution that takes a bit more time and commitment—whittling that middle away!  If you have  spent years doing sit-up after sit-up, don’t worry. I’m not going to suggest you do tons more. While sit-ups will definitely help this problem area, they’re not your only option. There are many other moves available that can be just as effective. For example, stand up tall, with a slight bend in your knees. Hold your hips straight ahead, while you twist side to side. Tighten with each turn, making your moves slow and deliberate. Do several sets, anywhere, anytime! At home, at work, or at play.
Now think about lifting your knees to your chest. First your right, then your left. Scrunch your tummy muscles with every lift, and you’ll feel your core begin to strengthen and tighten. Lift your arms and pull them down with each knee lift, and you’ll add that much more resistance to this routine!
Finally, grab a couple hand weights (or even that jug of milk off the breakfast counter), and stand up straight again. With the weights by your side, slowly bend and lower to your right and then return to straight spine. Repeat, 10-12 times on the right side before you switch and lower to the left. Contract your side muscles as you move. Before long, you’ll have whittled your middle away and kissed your muffin top goodbye!
Lets MINCE!




www.youtube.com/watch?v=szlDJw1_61U
Mince the muffin top!

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Delightfully Dirty


Yesterday I had the privilege of spending the day with 10 awesome women doing the Dirty Girl! We experienced an awesome adventure.One of us suffered with cancer -Battled thru it and WON! So we took our toughness and brought it to the advent! We ran, climb, crawled  and best of all laughed! Oh did I forget to mention we also rolled in what smelled like Pig DOOOOO! But let me say this "It was all worth it"! What happened on our adventure stayed on the adventure!!! Right girls??? hehe
We left with new friendships formed and best of all a wonderful sense of accomplishment!

I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.

~Battle On~

Friday, June 21, 2013

Keeping The Most Important Appointment with Yourself




Time has a way of getting away from us. Too much work, too many commitments, too many outside distractions. Problem is when time is tight we often forget to keep the most important appointments with ourselves--the ones that involve exercise, eating right, sleeping well and taking good care of our health.

When time is at a premium do whatever is necessary to keep on a healthy track. There are plenty of ways to do it in this modern era. If you're at a computer most of the day, program reminders on your desktop. Use the "remind me" functions on your smart phone or iPad. Or if you use the paper calendar system, put the information there and highlight it with a bright color.

If you feel too tired to exercise or fix a healthy meal, remember how you're going to feel afterward. Exercise and healthy foods give us energy and calm stress levels. The hardest part is starting. For most of us, once we've begun the activity
it's easy to keep going and do more.

Having extra time in your day will always be a tough one. Your life isn't slowing down anytime soon so make sure you commit to the most important appointments--the ones that keep you happy and healthy.




Monday, June 10, 2013

What They're Saying About AM Fight Club

We're flattered by the praise we get from our clients. We are so happy to help them and no thank you is needed.

Here is one testimonial of which we are pretty proud:

I am unsure how to begin, so I guess I would like to start out by just saying "Thank You" Julie Diver and AMFIGHTCLUB.  I can say with the utmost sincerity, that my Instructor Julie Diver is truly an inspirational, motivated and fun person to have as an instructor.
My experience with AMFIGHTCLUB has been such a positive force in so many aspects of my life.  Thank you for believing in me and training me. The journey over the past year and a half has been challenging and difficult at times, but always fun. Some days I may struggle to get up at 4am for those early morning workouts, but when I walk out that door, I am so thankful I got up!  The workout at AMFIGHTCLUB continues to guide me back to a positive attitude.  I am not the same person I was 1 1/2 years ago. I am happy to have found a workout routine that I enjoy going to with and instructor that gives it her all and a group of women who become very close during those 60 minutes of class time! I have a great respect for Julie, as well as the women in class. I am forever grateful and indebted to my friend, Jolene Witt for introducing me to Julie and AMFIGHTCLUB.  
I can only say to all of you out there try AMFIGHTCLUB and I can guarantee you it will have a positive impact on your life!  Step up to the challenges it can offer you and you will never regret it!  Julie Diver and AMFIGHTCLUB will make you sweat and force you to give 110% when you think you can do no more!  Just beware…when you think you are on your last set of “10 sit-ups, or pushups” you will hear “GIVE ME TEN MORE!”
Susan