uses for coconut oil and working out

The Best Fat Burning Cardio

With the New Year around the corner, I’m in the mindset of setting goals and aiming to shed off a few extra pounds that I’ve put on the last month. I’m a big fan of lifting weights, but also have to remember to add in cardiovascular activity at least 3 times a week. Cardio can definitely get boring at times, so I decided to try something new – high intensity interval training. I spoke with Justin Deming, NASAM Certified Personal Trainer, about the benefits of high intensity interval training to get his insight on why this type of cardio is […]

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Train Like Superman with Coconut Oil

Tonight is a night that my boyfriend has been anxiously for…the Superman- Man of Steel movie premier! He was so pumped for tonight’s viewing that he even bought a Superman shirt! Having a passion for health and fitness, I was excited when I found an article on how actor Henry Cavill prepped for his role in Superman. Celebrity trainer, Mark Twight, used a training technique called the “tailpipe”- a 100-rep workout that was designed to smoke calories, fat, and leave you exhausted! As with any workout, recovery is extremely important. The moment you finish an exercise, it’s recommended take eight controlled […]

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Top 5 Ways to Get Back on Track after the Holidays

With the holiday season at an end and the New Year in place, it’s now time to focus on our 2013 fitness goals! Personally, getting back on track after the holidays is the hardest part for me. It’s now time to buckle down and put my mind to accomplishing my New Year’s resolution. Here’s 5 ways that I’ll be using to achieve this: Incorporate Kelapo Coconut Oil into your daily diet: Using coconut oil as a replacement for butter/oil will allow you to intake healthy fats and increase metabolism. The medium-chain fatty acids are easily absorbed into the body, which […]

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