This blog will cover all city and statewide bodybuilding competitions and the out-of-state guest posers. Weight-loss success stories from local people, features/bios on bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitors, coverage of fad diets. Nutritious recipes and reviews on local gyms and health food stores. I would also like to cover Adult/Childhood Obesity in America and specifically,Alaska. Weight-lifting techniques/safety as well as the benefits for women. This is just a general idea, as the blog will be constantly evolving.
I competed in my first bodybuilding competition as a senior at East High in 2000 and after winning the overall title, bodybuilding and fitness became my passion. I've been a NASM certified personal trainer since 2004 and I love helping people achieve their goals with fitness and proper nutrition. My overall bodybuilding titles include: Ms. Anchorage 2006 and The Anchorage Crystal Cup 2007. I have lived in Anchorage since 1988.
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Posted: October 15, 2008 - 5:12 pm
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Music has been known to affect our moods. Whether you are listening to a song and it brings back fond memories from the past, or you are listening to something that mellows you out or pumps you up- music has the power to transform your frame of mind in an instant.
Pump up the jam
Considering the power of music, it's a good idea to plug in your iPod the next time you hit the gym in order to have the sounds that inspire you at your fingertips. This gives you the ability to control your state of mind and make your workout less of a chore and more of an enjoyable experience. An added benefit is that if you are in a happy state of mind, you are more apt to spend a longer duration on that dreaded treadmill!
Plug in the headphones to eliminate distractions
Listening to a genre that invigorates you can boost your energy, concentration and strength while you are working out. It only makes sense to have some stimulating tunes playing to keep your brain motivated, so invest in an iPod if you haven't already. It also comes in handy for certain dreaded activities such as grocery shopping and boring dinner parties.
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