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For all those procrastinators out there, time is running out for holiday gift shopping! What about those who have finished shopping but cannot figure out what to get those two pesky people that are impossible to shop for? How about that athlete that has EVERYTHING, what to get them? Grab some eggnog, take your laptop over to the fire and relax. I'm writing to help everyone out who is stumped for gift ideas, struggling to find what to get the casual exerciser or the committed athlete and those who just need better fitness gift ideas under a budget; because let's face it we could all use some extra spending money. Here is the SPORTSnFITNESS Holiday Gift Guide: Exercise Ball (For all levels) - This makes a great gift for a beginner or novice or even conditioned athletes. The exercise ball can be used in so many different ways to work the body in and outside of the gym. - Be sure to get the right size (55cm for shorter, 65cm or 70cm for taller/larger) which can start as low as $7-...

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Going to a new gym is scary all on it's own for some people while others find it difficult just to gather up the motivation for a workout. Set your mind at ease knowing that this blog post is here to help lessen the intensity of a visit to the gym. What about all those crazy words and phrases the 'regulars' are using? Some may barely understand sentences they put together (and that doesn't include all the moaning & groaning)! Sets - Group of exercises. For example, if you do 10 crunches that's 1 set. Reps - When you perform an exercise. For example, you lift a dumbbell up for a bicep curl and then lower it; that's 1 rep. Rest Period - The time in between sets. This can be strategically timed to yield different physical results. For example, a higher amount of weight and a longer rest period will yield different results than a higher amount of weight and a shorter rest period. Aerobic - Meaning your body uses oxygen to convert to energy. The majority of m...

There are all kinds of protein shakes, smoothies and recipes out there, so naturally there are so many questions. Which ones work, which ones taste good, which ones won't get you sick, which ones will make you feel like a million bucks. I am not a registered dietician nor am I a nutritionist, so all I can do is talk about one of my personal favorite protein smoothie recipe. Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Recipe: 1/2 Cup - Ice Cubes 1 - Medium/Large Banana 1 1/4 Cup - Fat Free Milk 1 Packet - Chocolate Banana Smoothie Mix 1 Scoop - Protein Powder Preparation: LESS THAN 5min 1. Place ice, banana, smoothie mix and protein powder in a blender. 2. Add milk. 3. Blend for 60-90 seconds. 4. Pour and enjoy. Depending on what you like for your smoothie preferences and your activity needs: - Add more ice for crunchy, cooler smoothie. - Less ice for more frothy taste. - Use whey protein for higher satiety. Nutritional Content: SMOOTHIE MIX Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1/4 package (14g)...

Now that you've mastered Booty Booster Part I , it's time to move onto more moves to target those glutes, calves, hamstrings and thighs. Progression is the only way to keep those muscles stimulated and continuously challenged. Here is Booty Booster Part II to help further tone and strengthen your lower body giving you those curves and definition you want without surgery or suffering. Prone Leg Lifts: - Start out lying on your stomach (prone) - Rest head on your arms - Keep legs straight and contracted - Lift legs up off the ground together slowly - Hold for a second - Lower legs to the ground together slowly 1. Lay on Stomach (Prone). 2. Lift Legs Off Ground Together Slowly. 3. Lower Legs to Ground Slowly. 4. Repeat Lift Again. Diamond Leg Lifts: - Start out lying on your stomach (prone) - Rest head on your arms - Keep heels together and bend knees 90 degrees - Keep legs contracted - Lift legs up off the ground together slowly - Hold for a second - Lower legs to the ground toge...