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Angie Miller, M.S., LPC
- Oct 5, 2015
Four Fitness Myths Busted
When it comes to exercise and proper nutrition there are a lot of myths and misconceptions. After all, living a healthy lifestyle requires a lot of time and dedication and we all want to know if there’s a better way. But in reality there are no short cuts, and if it seems too good to be true it probably is. Below are four common myths, and some facts to set the story straight. Myth #1: If you stop lifting weights your muscles will turn to fat. Fact: Fat and muscle are two dif
Angie Miller
- Sep 8, 2014
Why Women Need Weights - Part 2
For those who are wary of weights and addicted to cardio, I posted a blog last week about women and weight training. For me personally, I started exercising at a time when weight training wasn’t on most women’s radar. But after I discovered what it could do for my metabolism and how powerfully it could change the shape and definition of my body, I am passionate about educating women about the reality of resistance training. Here are two final questions to help shed some light
Angie Miller
- Sep 1, 2014
Why Women Need Weights
Are you cardio crazed, but refuse to go anywhere near a set of dumbbells? When you feel like you need to “drop those last few pounds,” do you automatically grab one of your exercise DVD’s that’s pure “fat burning” cardio? If you’re gun shy of getting big guns, from bicep curls of course, you’re not alone. For women, there’s still a lot of misconceptions about weight training and a general fear of getting bulky. To help shed some light, I've answered some common questions and
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