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read moreIf you are reading this, it can only mean one thing - you want to get in better shape. But what does that really mean? For some, that means losing 20 pounds. For some, it means losing 200 pounds. To others, it may mean finally breaking three hours in the Chicago Marathon, or simply finishing the Chicago Triathlon. Others simply want to be able to wear a swimsuit at one of Chicago's beautiful beaches without being embarrassed, or to enjoy a bicycle ride down one of Chicago's many bike paths without getting winded.

read moreSodium Nitrite is what gives meat the red color. In the picture on the left, metmyogloben turns the meat brown the longer it is exposed to oxygen. In the picture on the right, they added 156 parts per million of sodium nitrite, which combines with oxygen to produce the pigment mononitrosylhemochrom, which is what keeps the meat red. When we say "no side effects, " we mean that in reasonable quantities, these compounds are harmless to most people. It is always possible for people to suffer allergic reactions to any of these substances.

read moreIf you are going to hire a Personal Trainer, make sure you get what you are paying for! Personal Fitness Trainers should be insured and certified. But be informed - all Personal Training related certifications are not the same. Some fitness certifications are well recognized, and some aren't worth the paper they are printed on. Here is one opinion about the different certifications you may see. If someone has a different certification, chances are it's no good, but email us and we'll check it out and let you know.

read moreNot ready to sign up for Personal Training yet? That's fine. Here are some great fitness articles, written by some of the best Personal Trainers in America. Call (312) 371-6107 today to see if we do Personal Fitness training in your Chicagoland Suburb.

read moreWake Up Shape Up: Live The Life you Love was modeled after the Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books. It's not so much of a "how to" get in shape book, it's a collection of inspiring vignettes to keep you motivated. We're excited to have been involved in coauthoring this book with some of the top names in the health and fitness industry. Wake Up, Shape Up: Live the Life You Love coauthors include Carla and Lou Ferrigno, Doug Caporrino, the Personal Trainer for "Rocky", Sylvester Stallone, Eddie Murphy and John Travolta (Doug also does seminars with Arnold Schwarzenegger), Sherry Grander, the QVC Television answer lady and nutritionist for Chuck Norris, Maria Shriver, Evander Holyfield, Olympic Champion Paul Vaden, and many more.

read moreRemember this Food Pyramid? This will make you FAT! Print it out, rip it up, and throw it in the trash where it belongs! If your Personal Trainer tells you to eat like this, you need to find a new Personal Trainer. Let's start with the old government food pyramid. It was a decent start, but it was so heavily influenced by the farmer's lobby that it is way too loaded in favor of carbohydrates. Farmers grow lots of wheat, corn, and beans, so they pressured (bribed) their legislators to make sure that the food pyramid called for us to eat lots of these things.