Posted by on June 8, 2009 under Uncategorized | 
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Our first BetterBodies Boot Camp is now open for registration! It will be held at Winchester Country Club on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday schedule from 6:00am - 7:00 am. Camp will run June 29 - July 24th.
Registration deadline is June 26th.
Head on over to www.afsbootcamps.com to register today!
Posted by on May 14, 2009 under Nutrition, Weight Loss | Be the First to Comment
Many of those who struggle with weight loss do so because they have a hard time controlling their caloric intake. To help with this, try drinking 8-12 ounces of water before each meal. This provides two benefits.
1) Helps fill your stomach so you consume less food
2) Helps increase your water intake which is vital for anyone wanting to lose weight
Give this little tip a try over the next week or two and see how it works for you!
Posted by on May 11, 2009 under Nutrition | Be the First to Comment
Here is a quick and easy smoothie recipe that I enjoy quite frequently.
1/2 medium size banana
5 strawberries
1 cup skim milk
5 ice cubes
Put everything into a blender and mix for a delicious shake!
Nutrition Content
Calories - 168
Carbs - 33 g
Fiber - 4 g
Protein - 9 g
Fat - 0 g
Posted by on May 4, 2009 under Sample Workouts, Weight Loss | Be the First to Comment
Here are 5 of the most effective exercises you can do if you’re trying to lose weight:
1. Squat
2. Deadlift
3. Push-Ups
4. Pull-Ups
5. Burpees
Posted by on March 13, 2009 under General Fitness, Strength Training | Be the First to Comment
With today’s post, I want to take the time to address a question that pops up quite frequently when working with my clients. How far apart should my feet be? This question usually comes up when performing exercises such as the squat, deadlift, romanian deadlift, and leg press. It also applies to a wide variety of other exercises, but I think these four will provide the best visual.
Generally speaking, there is no “correct” answer to this question. Or, should I say, there is no “incorrect” answer to this question. Your stance can be wide, narrow, or somewhere in between. There really is no “wrong” stance. It’s more a question of, “what is the goal of the exercise and exercise program?” Each stance will provide a different training effect. I personally will use specific stances to achieve a specific training effect. However, for most individuals who workout on their own, I recommend they vary their stance from time to time to keep the stimulus fresh.
In conclusion, don’t get too caught up with the width of your stance. While stance width will provide for specific training effects, most general exercisers will benefit from incorporating a variety of stances into their program.
Posted by on February 23, 2009 under Sample Workouts, Strength Training, Weight Loss | Be the First to Comment
Working out at home with limited equipment can become a bore if you don’t have an extensive exercise library stored in your brain. However, if you allow yourself to get away from exercising body parts and instead focus on movements, you will open the door to an endless array of exercises. Here are a few exercises to give you some ideas:
1. Turkish Get Up (can be performed with a dumbbell if a kettlebell is unavailable)
2. Windmill
3. Inchworm
