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I'm a NASM Certified Personal Trainer who provides in-home personal training for women and couples in the South Suburbs of Minnesota, as well as online training for anyone, anywhere. Please visit my website at www.hollyshomefitness.com.

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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics How to get six-pack abs: 1 of 11
Still trying to get that six-pack? For rock hard abs, try these 5 exercises in a circuit. No need to count reps - just do each one to muscle failure (until you can't do another rep or hold the position with good form). Rest no more than 10 seconds between each exercise. When you're done with the 5, rest for 90 seconds, and t... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Health Savings Accounts: 2 of 7
Do You Know the Cost of Your Doctor's Visit? Bringing the Marketplace to Health Care Would you buy a car without knowing the price? A surgical procedure in the United States can cost far more than an automobile, yet a patient is almost never told this information before going under the knife. The third-party payer health car... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Exposing fitness myths: 7 of 23
Ladies, Don't Worry About Bulking-Up When You Lift Weights There are many women who still believe that if they lift heavy weights, they will bulk up just like men, and they avoid resistance training for fear that it is true. How pervasive is this myth? Well, when you go to the gym, how many ladies do you see on the weight ro... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Latin America The future of Socialism in Latin America: 7 of 20
Ortega on Track to Become the Chavez of Nicaragua In a move sure to boost Daniel Ortega's chances of becoming chief executive for life, the Nicaraguan Supreme Court has scrapped presidential term limits, clearing the way for him to run for re-election in 2011. Under the current constitution, presidents cannot serve consecuti... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to burn fat: 4 of 10
So you're already aware that to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume. This usually is accomplished by eating less and exercising more. If that seems an unfortunate fact of life, take heart. These 5 foods will help boost your metabolism to help you burn fat more efficiently. You might lose weight by si... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Dieting: Tips for soothing hunger: 2 of 5
8 Tips for Feeling Fuller Longer 1. Follow the old-fashioned food pyramid. Oh come on! The food pyramid? Yes, the food pyramid. Like it or not, the food pyramid (updated periodically by the USDA) is still one of the best guides for healthy eating. A low-sugar, high-fiber, and balanced diet will help you feel fuller longer. T... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues How weighing yourself can become an unhealthy obsession: 1 of 2
Lose More Weight By Weighing In Less: Why Not to Step on the Scale Every Day It's often said that if you want to lose weight that you should weigh yourself every day. Logical, right? But is it effective? Not so much. The scale doesn't lie, of course, but it doesn't tell the whole story either. Body weight can fluctuate from ... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Am I vitamin D deficient?: 6 of 11
Are you vitamin D deficient? The answer is likely yes. Although vitamin D is considered an essential component of a healthy diet, very few individuals get enough of it. The reason? It is nearly impossible to obtain an adequate amount through natural means. For this reason, health professionals are increasingly recommending t... More..