Get Fit Baltimore Diet Exercise New Years Resolution

According to the Government, three out of six top New Years Resolutions include Eating Healthier, Exercising and Losing Weight...well there's no better time than now. 

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We all need a little help with that sometimes. How many people do you know that have bought a gym membership only to use it the first few months (or less) and then forget about it? Many people have succumbed to paying month to month dues, sometimes even a lump sum up front, never to use it again. There's a few reasons for this.

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First off, who has the time anymore in this busy lifestyle? So what you need to do is maximize the time you do have for combining diet and exercise, in order to get the most out of it. At Atlas we design each session specifically to your goals and target needs and send you in the right direction with our Nutritionist.

Secondly, if you are going to the gym alone, it may be frustrating and lonely. At Atlas your personal trainer works with you for the full session, guiding you and coaching you every step of the way.

Lastly, you may not know what exercises YOU need to target YOUR specific areas. You may be doing the wrong ones, and bulking up those target areas instead of leaning them out.  It is then easy to lose motivation and give up thinking it's not working. Even if you go to the gym and get a "personal training sessions" these are mostly scripted sessions and NOT tailored to your individual needs. At Atlas we don't want you to give up.

We'll help you, This is what we do.    

Call me, Mike, or my crew. We can help you. . 410-256-3662 

Have a safe and happy new year. 

Kettlebell Exercises Baltimore Fitness Gym We Are Not

The Mighty Kettlebells.

Here at Atlas, we combine Kettlebells into our our one-on-one private studio training sessions. We tailor the kettlebell exercises to your individual needs.  These weights come in all sizes. They have been proven a successful by combining a good cardiovascular workout with strength and flexibility training.

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Still huge in their home country of Russia (there are even books written about them), we have embraced them here in the USA and adopted them as our own.  There's a slew of exercises from beginner to advanced that can be beneficial using the Kettlebell.  See some of the exercise ideas, as shown by VinceChoo in this YouTube Video:




Don't delay, email Atlas Today to see how you can benefit from our Kettlebell workouts!

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Low Fat Holiday Recipes Part One Salad Dressing to Desserts

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The holidays are among us and with that comes big meals and a plethora of desserts.  It's hard for many of us to refrain from the temptation of all the goodies. Eating in moderation is key. Planning your family's meals to include low-fat alternative options is also very important. Here are some ideas from some of our favorite recipe sites:

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Salad dressings can turn your bowl full of veggies into a fattening dish. Stay away from the heavy creamy dressings and opt for vinegar variations. You can prepare ahead for your dressings to be unique and low-fat. This Mint-Yogurt recipe has only 5 calories per serving and a very unique taste!   This Balsamic Dressing is made with both vinegar and tomato juice, both very good for your body! With only 18 calories per serving, it's worth checking out!

After you are finished your main course, don't reach for the desserts! Instead, drink a glass of water to fill you up.  If you are the one who has to bring dessert, why not try some of these low fat recipes? 

These Oatmeal Cookies are only 32 calories per serving and have 0 Cholesterol!  Oatmeal is very good for your heart health, and this cookie may be a viable alternative to sugar cookies --as an added tip skip the mini chocolate chips for even less calories per serving!



Banana-Cranberry Variant from BlissTree, but you can make yours with less fat!

 Most dessert breads are going to be high in the caloric count but may contain ingredients such as wheat grains, bananas, or fiber to help the body.  In fact, eating a piece of bread at dessert time may fill you up quick, and provide a good alternative to cakes, cookies, and ice creams.   This almost-no-fat banana bread recipe contains only 127 calories and virtually no fat, (unlike some others which have up to 172 per serving). For a unique variation use the same low-fat base bread recipe but replace the bananas with cranberries, raisens, blueberries, or raspberries.