OK, anyone who has heard of The Biggest Loser knows who Jillian Michaels is. She has been called TV's toughest trainer. She is in your face intense and doesn't care if she makes you cry.
Well, I decided to try out one of her new workout videos. It is called "Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism". Let me tell you, if you want a challenge, this is the workout for you (Melissa....). It is tough and you want to die as you work through the 7 circuits, but by the time you finish, you feel so energized and good. You have that adrenalin flowing and you really have accomplished something.
So, even though it is intense, I have just ordered another one of her videos and can't wait to try it! :)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
SELF magazine
I realize it has been forever since I have posted.... sorry!
I would like to recommend the magazine SELF. I have read many different fitness magazines, and SELF continues to be my favorite. They have great recipes, helpful information, and motivating stories. My favorite thing about SELF is its credibility.
When I was in college we learned about how magazines skew information in their articles to play toward the advertisements. Advertisements = money and that is what companies are after. For this reason, some magazine articles will feature an item, food, nutrient, etc. and talk about how great it is. A few pages later, surprise surprise, there is an ad for a product containing whatever it was mentioned in the article. After reading about it and seeing the ad you think, hey, I should buy this!
I have not seen this to be the case with SELF. While they may have ads that contain things mentioned in articles, the information is not skewed and is well backed up. SELF often cites references from scientific journals. These are the same scientific journals that I used in my undergrad research, so I know the information is legit.
In addition to being a great magazine, self.com is a great tool available to anyone. This website had food logs, workout logs, tips, recipes, articles, videos, and much more. You have free access to the entire website.
Another thing SELF offers is a workout DVD collection. The trainers on these DVDs are great and I enjoy doing them!
If you are looking for a fitness magazine, do yourself a favor and try SELF!
I would like to recommend the magazine SELF. I have read many different fitness magazines, and SELF continues to be my favorite. They have great recipes, helpful information, and motivating stories. My favorite thing about SELF is its credibility.
When I was in college we learned about how magazines skew information in their articles to play toward the advertisements. Advertisements = money and that is what companies are after. For this reason, some magazine articles will feature an item, food, nutrient, etc. and talk about how great it is. A few pages later, surprise surprise, there is an ad for a product containing whatever it was mentioned in the article. After reading about it and seeing the ad you think, hey, I should buy this!
I have not seen this to be the case with SELF. While they may have ads that contain things mentioned in articles, the information is not skewed and is well backed up. SELF often cites references from scientific journals. These are the same scientific journals that I used in my undergrad research, so I know the information is legit.
In addition to being a great magazine, self.com is a great tool available to anyone. This website had food logs, workout logs, tips, recipes, articles, videos, and much more. You have free access to the entire website.
Another thing SELF offers is a workout DVD collection. The trainers on these DVDs are great and I enjoy doing them!
If you are looking for a fitness magazine, do yourself a favor and try SELF!
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