FITLODE » Melissa Traynor http://fitlode.com The mother lode for fitness and health info Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:17:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Top Tactics for Tackling that Muffin Top http://fitlode.com/2012/02/17/top-tactics-for-tackling-that-muffin-top/ http://fitlode.com/2012/02/17/top-tactics-for-tackling-that-muffin-top/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:38:25 +0000 Melissa Traynor http://fitlode.com/?p=19273 How to get rid of your muffin top

There is not one area in life that I can think of where spillage is a good thing. And this includes belly spillage… you know, the muffin top... Continue Reading

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There are many disciplines to MMA, but I would have to say that my utmost favorite is the science of eight limbs – Muay Thai Kickboxing. There... Continue Reading

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Time and health – probably two of the most precious things in life and the two most taken for granted. Time is often the biggest excuse for not... Continue Reading

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To kick off the New Year right, I’ve come up with a Top Ten Checklist to help you get through the toughest month of the year. Though not many... Continue Reading

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Glute activation is not a new concept. Some of the best coaches have been hammering on about glute activation for years, but it is only until... Continue Reading

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How do you handle the stress of the holidays? It makes me cringe to think of the commercialization of the holiday season, but I digress. Not... Continue Reading

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Nothing excites me more than to have someone eager to jump on the fitness bandwagon. This eager-beaver attitude can be a very useful thing, but... Continue Reading

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Let's face it, learning new skills and behaviors can be tough. The majority of people will find any excuse to avoid taking the plunge into a life... Continue Reading

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Forget fancy gadgets! The core of your training should focus on the basics. One thing I have learned from a ton of experimenting with myself and... Continue Reading

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With the huge success of 300 and the workout that made Gerard Butler’s body the envy of men everywhere, there is no doubt that the new movie The... Continue Reading

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