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The Day I Met Gabby Reece

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Read about the day I met Gabby Reece and learn about her BodyWise Smart Training Workout!

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Hummus Kitchen Review – Tasty Healhty Restaurant To Eat

A few months ago, Hummus Kitchen -located on 84th St. and 2nd Ave. which has been on the Upper East Side of...

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I don’t know about all of you out there, but with my hectic schedule, I find it challenging to actually get all...

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posted on: Nov 11, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

Take Your Cardio Workout Routine To A...

While driving through the park the other evening with my partner Kate, we really took notice of how many running...

Take Your Cardio Workout Routine To A New Level By Joining A Running Group
posted on: Oct 27, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

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I was going to write a blog on eating greens but then it occurred to me that I should write this article about me and...

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posted on: Oct 25, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

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One of the hardest things to do while on a program is maintain a social life. When you are focusing on your workouts...

How Can You Have A Social Life & Still Be Healthy
posted on: Oct 21, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese
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posted on: Oct 20, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

Need a place to do more than just work out your body? In a city that never sleeps, we can all agree it’s hard to find time for ourselves. With...

How Much Protein Is Enough For Your Muscle Building Diet?

How Much Protein Is Enough For Your Muscle Bu...

posted on: Oct 18, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

A very common question in the bodybuilding and fitness world is how much protein should an individual be taking in. There are many theories about...

How To Exercise While Traveling – Best Travel Workout To Be Done Anywhere

How To Exercise While Traveling – Best ...

posted on: Oct 16, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

I don’t know about you, but when I am really into a fitness regimen I get stressed out if I have to travel. Once I am in a routine, it kills me...

Healthalicious Manhattan Upper East Side Restaurant Review

Healthalicious Manhattan Upper East Side Rest...

posted on: Oct 15, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

As most of us already know, even though there are restaurants everywhere you turn your head in NYC, it is not always easy to make a healthy choice,...

How To Stop Craving Junk Fast Food and Get Your Diet Under Control With Macronutrients

How To Stop Craving Junk Fast Food and Get Yo...

posted on: Oct 11, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

How many times have you started a clean eating regimen so furiously that by day 5 all you can think about is pasta and chocolate? I bet the number of...

What Is Metabolism & Why Is It So Important?

What Is Metabolism & Why Is It So Import...

posted on: Oct 10, 2010 | author: Guest Author

Metabolism always comes up when it comes to losing weight. Over and over again, fitness gurus will tell you that knowing your metabolism will help...

Calista Superfoods Restaurant Review – 2 Healthy Eating Choices in Manhattan, NY

Calista Superfoods Restaurant Review – 2 Heal...

posted on: Oct 10, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Finally a smart, healthy and nutritious place to eat on the Upper East Side of Manhattan! I am very impressed by all the food at Calista and their...

Turning 40 & Exercising – Fitness Workout Advice To Make A Succesfull Transition

Turning 40 & Exercising – Fitness Workou...

posted on: Oct 7, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

Well ladies, it has happened… I turned 40 a few weeks ago and although this should be an easy transition for a modern woman such as myself, I...

Spice Up Your Workout Routine At The Gym For The Fall & Winter

Spice Up Your Workout Routine At The Gym For ...

posted on: Oct 6, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

Another summer come and gone and another winter on it’s way! Everyone puts all the hard work in in those crucial months before bikini season...

Salene Parnese Teaches How To Exercise At Home

Salene Parnese Teaches How To Exercise At Hom...

posted on: Oct 5, 2010 | author: Salene Parnese

Throughout my career and experience in the fitness industry, I have noticed that people make lots of excuses as to why they can’t find success in a...

Best Healthy Snack Ideas To Take On The Go

Best Healthy Snack Ideas To Take On The Go

posted on: Oct 4, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Here are some suggestions for meals throughout the day. It is essential to eat every three hours. Many clients tell me they do not have time to get a...

4 Top Secrets To Eating Well

4 Top Secrets To Eating Well

posted on: Sep 22, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

I believe there are 4 main sources to eating well. I wish it was as easy as snapping your fingers but actually there is preparation to eating well. ...

Sports Vitamins & Supplements 101 – Common Questions Answered

Sports Vitamins & Supplements 101 – Comm...

posted on: Aug 24, 2010 | author: Guest Author

Sports and nutritional supplements have become big business over the past few decades. It used to be difficult to find the latest supplements if...

A Beginner’s Guide to Muscle Building

A Beginner’s Guide to Muscle Building

posted on: Aug 10, 2010 | author: Guest Author

If you’re starting a weight training routine, you can end up overwhelmed by all the advice you will get. When you step foot into the weight room you’ll notice people taking many different approaches

Healthy Low Calories Snacks To Get While At The Whole Foods Market

Healthy Low Calories Snacks To Get While At T...

posted on: Jul 28, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Remembering to eat small meals throughout the day is an essential part of losing weight. Our body needs small meals through the day to speed up the metabolism and to prevent overeating -especially at dinner.

Jamie Eason & Kris Gethin Advice To Keep Your Health and Fitness in Check

Jamie Eason & Kris Gethin Advice To Keep...

posted on: Jul 13, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

There are hundreds of reasons to get fit: health, confidence, and stress-relief, just to name a few. However, between busy careers and hectic family schedules, there are also countless excuses to avoid working out and focusing on healthy eating habits.

Benefits of Soy and SOYJOY as a Whole Soy & Low Calorie Snack

Benefits of Soy and SOYJOY as a Whole Soy �...

posted on: Jul 7, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

When reading health and nutrition articles, many professionals say you are supposed to add soy to your diet. Wondering the reasons why? The first...

Macronutrient Food Choices You Should Include in a Healthy Diet

Macronutrient Food Choices You Should Include...

posted on: Jun 29, 2010 | author: Guest Author

There are many things that we need to have in our diets in order to be healthy and strong. The three main macro nutrients that we need are proteins,...

How To Exercise & Tone Your Legs and Have The Best Lower Body Workout

How To Exercise & Tone Your Legs and Hav...

posted on: Jun 22, 2010 | author: Guest Author

Ladies, have you ever looked at other women and envied them for having the long, firm legs that you’ve never had, but always wanted? Well,...

Great Super Foods To Include In Your Diet

Great Super Foods To Include In Your Diet

posted on: Jun 4, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Super foods are high in phytonutrients and can help in maintaining a healthy body. Super foods can be used to keep the body strong and help ward off...

Top 5 Foods To Avoid & What Is Really a Diet?

Top 5 Foods To Avoid & What Is Really a ...

posted on: Jun 2, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

What does the words “I am going on a diet!” actually mean? What really is a diet? When I hear my clients utter these words, they are...

Dr Oz Shares Celebrity Beauty Recipes, Health & Fitness Advice In Interview With Better Body Tips

Dr Oz Shares Celebrity Beauty Recipes, Health...

posted on: May 18, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Better Body Tips Blog had the exciting opportunity to have a phone press conference with Dr Oz himself! During the interview he gave us a sneak peak...

Breakfast with Jamie Eason & Kris Gethin in Manhattan, NYC

Breakfast with Jamie Eason & Kris Gethin...

posted on: May 15, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

One of the coolest things happened to Better Body Tips Blog. We were personally invited to have breakfast with Jamie Eason, and Kris Gethin at the...

Fun Workouts, Snacks, Goodies & Perfect Weather at Self Magazine Workout in Central Park

Fun Workouts, Snacks, Goodies & Perfect ...

posted on: May 9, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

What started of as a gray and rainy morning in New York turned out to be a sunny and perfect weather day at Central Park. The 17th edition of SELF...

2 Great All Natural Products For Your Skin & Health You Can’t Miss Out On

2 Great All Natural Products For Your Skin &#...

posted on: May 8, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

As women, we are very busy keeping our bodies looking healthy and fit on the outside, but what about our insides?! I have always recommended having...

Live Your Best Life Walk, with Oprah Winfrey, in Manhattan, NYC

Live Your Best Life Walk, with Oprah Winfrey,...

posted on: Apr 27, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

Exercise for yourself, exercise for somebody else! The second weekend of May in New York will be full of outside activities to engage your body and...

Healthy and low-fat meals with T-fal® ActiFry fryer

Healthy and low-fat meals with T-fal® ActiFry...

posted on: Apr 27, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

Did you ever think French fries could health taste so good at the same time?  Engineered to minimize the use of oil, ActiFry, developed by T-fal®,...

Self Magazine Workout in the Park: Schedule & NYC Sneak Peek

Self Magazine Workout in the Park: Schedule &...

posted on: Apr 23, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

What to expect from SELF Magazine Workout in the Park 2010? Better Body Tips blog had a sneak peek of New York’s edition that is going to...

Top 10 Moves to Step Up Your Weight Training and Burn More Fat

Top 10 Moves to Step Up Your Weight Training ...

posted on: Apr 14, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

When you are lifting weights, what do you usually do in between your sets? Drink water, stretch, just take a small rest… Well, summers on...

Outside boot camps in Central Park and themed session to get fit on the Upper East Side of New York City

Outside boot camps in Central Park and themed...

posted on: Apr 14, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Better Body Health and Fitness NYC will have a series of workout in Central Park and themed fitness group sessions at our gym on the Upper East...

Best Exercises To Totally Transform Your Body Just In Time For Summer!

Best Exercises To Totally Transform Your Body...

posted on: Apr 4, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Summer 2010 is just around the corner! Here at Better Body Health and Fitness NYC we will change your body through one on one or group...

Women Must Exercise an Hour Each Day to Stay Lean, Says Harvard’s Study

Women Must Exercise an Hour Each Day to Stay ...

posted on: Apr 4, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Federal guidelines recommend about 30 minutes a day, but a Harvard University has just found that women need actually double – an hour of exercise...

Summer 2010 “Kick King Fitness Boot Camp”, the best in New York City

Summer 2010 “Kick King Fitness Boot Cam...

posted on: Mar 29, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Women want to TONE and burn FAT FAST. MEN look to get RIPPED. Here it is: KICK-KING BOOT CAMP I’ve had people ask “What’s so...

Fitness boot camp for kids on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, NY

Fitness boot camp for kids on the Upper East ...

posted on: Mar 28, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Boot camps are not just for adults alone, but also for kids. To be fit as an adult the body should be active in its youth. It is never to young to...

Children’s self esteem builds through working out!

Children’s self esteem builds through working...

posted on: Mar 28, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

I remember when I was around 15, being a late bloomer, my body was suddenly changing (keep in mind not for the better!) and I didn’t know what...

Top 10 Things To Get Through Spring Break And Still Look Great

Top 10 Things To Get Through Spring Break And...

posted on: Mar 22, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Watch the amount of Alcohol you consume -Wine Spritzer’s (half wine/half seltzer) Watch out for the ultra sweet frozen drinks or margaritas...

Self Workout in Central Park Is Back To New York City On May 8th 2010!

Self Workout in Central Park Is Back To New Y...

posted on: Mar 21, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Workout in the Park is back to Central Park in its 17th edition! Last year, more than 12,000 people participated in the Workout in the Park series,...

What is overtraining and how often should I workout?

What is overtraining and how often should I w...

posted on: Mar 14, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

What is overtraining and how often should I workout? The simple answer to this question is overtraining is repeating exercises or body parts to...

Fitness Questions Everyone Wants to Know the Answers To

Fitness Questions Everyone Wants to Know the ...

posted on: Mar 7, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

How do you get rid of those wobbly bits behind the arm??? Most importantly when you are in the gym exercising remember small movements like rope push...

Best protein shakes to have anywhere and anytime!

Best protein shakes to have anywhere and anyt...

posted on: Feb 28, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

First of all, if you do not have a blender I suggest buying one, and I know after reading this article you will definitely want too! The best part...

TRX Suspension Training and other benefits of having a personal trainer

TRX Suspension Training and other benefits of...

posted on: Feb 9, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Some of you might say to yourself “I don’t need a trainer I know how to use the machines in the gym!”. Let me tell you there is so...

Some reasons for having a trainer!

Some reasons for having a trainer!

posted on: Jan 24, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

For all of you who thought you never needed a trainer here are a few good reasons why having one is necessary! As soon as your body gets into a...

NYC’s best gym deals for 2010! Hire a personal trainer and start to workout!

NYC’s best gym deals for 2010! Hire a p...

posted on: Jan 13, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

A new year, a new circuit to shake things off! 2010 is here and many of us have made resolutions to chance our lifestyles or increase our levels of...

How to get stonger and increase bench presses

How to get stonger and increase bench presses

posted on: Jan 11, 2010 | author: Better Body Tips

Do you want to increase your lifts? One way to do that is with Power Factor Training, also thought of as Power Lockout Training. This method can be...

Change the scenery to keep your workout exciting

Change the scenery to keep your workout excit...

posted on: Jan 5, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

I just spent the holidays in Camden, Maine. I had a great time but found myself in desperate need to find a gym! I personally do not like to go more...

A New Year – A New Healthier Way of Eating

A New Year – A New Healthier Way of Eating

posted on: Jan 3, 2010 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Happy New Year to all! We have all made our resolutions -now the important part is keeping them! Personally whenever the new year begins I promise...

How to shape your inner and outer thighs with 3 exercises

How to shape your inner and outer thighs with...

posted on: Dec 21, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

As a professional fitness coach I am often asked “How do I shape my inner and outer thighs?”. I will describe four movements that will...

Oatmeal recipe for late day cravings

Oatmeal recipe for late day cravings

posted on: Dec 14, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Do you ever find yourself starved later in the day around 4pm? Do you sometimes want to pull your hair out of your head because you don’t know...

What is Power Factor Training or Power Lockout Training

What is Power Factor Training or Power Lockou...

posted on: Dec 14, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

Many people want to increase their lifts. One way to do this is with Power Factor Training, this can also be thought of as Power Lockout Training. As...

How to avoid the holiday potholes

How to avoid the holiday potholes

posted on: Dec 13, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

Ho Ho Ho ! It’s the holiday season and it’s time for joy! I don’t want to spoil anyone’s fun but the road to health and...

Improve chest muscles by adding 2 exercises to your workout routine

Improve chest muscles by adding 2 exercises t...

posted on: Dec 11, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

To efficiently work your chest, there are two movements that must be performed. These movements are the press and the flys. All chest exercises are...

How to make healthy and fit diet choices

How to make healthy and fit diet choices

posted on: Dec 9, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

On Saturday morning I was having a conversation with two very close friends of mine. The subject of the conversation was DIET. My friends were...

How to get better workout results

How to get better workout results

posted on: Nov 29, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

Getting results out of your training and diet can be one of the most frustrating things around. As a personal trainer for many years in NYC, I can...

How to improve and exercise your core to get a six-pack abs

How to improve and exercise your core to get ...

posted on: Nov 24, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

The core and abdominal form a group of muscles that works together to support the body in proper posture and stability during all movements. The core...

How to increase your bench press

How to increase your bench press

posted on: Nov 23, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

I will now tell you how to increase your bench press using two methods I have already spoke of. Those two methods are “The Right Tool For The...

Strengthening and stretching your back

Strengthening and stretching your back

posted on: Nov 17, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

If you have watched the video Spencer Olchin and I, Kate Hurwitz, made on strengthening your lower back -5 lower back exercises to help relieve...

How to make gains and avoid injuries while exercising

How to make gains and avoid injuries while ex...

posted on: Nov 12, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

How to make gains and avoid injuries? The way I will do this is by telling you about something called Periodization. In workout  and fitness...

How to create a challenging workout routines

How to create a challenging workout routines

posted on: Nov 7, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

This blog post will address how to create challenging workout routines. One of the biggest excuses not to workout is “I don’t have...

Making everyday food more exciting

Making everyday food more exciting

posted on: Nov 5, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

There are many ways to eat better in daily basis, besides a lot of tips to make everyday food and eating more exciting. How to eat and what to eat to...

How to burn fat and lose weight in one easy exercise program

How to burn fat and lose weight in one easy e...

posted on: Nov 2, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

“I want to lose weight!”. If I had made a dollar for every time I heard that I could retire a very rich man. I will give a simple answer...

Exercise your shoulders with four easy workout moves

Exercise your shoulders with four easy workou...

posted on: Nov 2, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

The shoulders are a muscle group that is very important to a balanced physique. Nicely shaped shoulders on a woman will enhance her hour glass...

40th ING New York City Marathon is an inspiration to motivate you to better health

40th ING New York City Marathon is an inspira...

posted on: Nov 1, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

Today, November 1th 2009,  is the day of the 40th ING New York City Marathon, 26.2 miles of heaven for some and hell for others. I often wonder how...

5 lower back exercises to help relieve pain

5 lower back exercises to help relieve pain

posted on: Oct 12, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Lower back pain is a complaint that I hear from most of my clients when I first work with them and of course I have people often asking me how to...

10 tips for a better body and a healthy lifestyle

10 tips for a better body and a healthy lifes...

posted on: Oct 9, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

There are actual preparations to be made in order to really change your lifestyle! Losing weight and changing your lifestyle involves changing your...

How to set goals for your fitness workout using SMART method

How to set goals for your fitness workout usi...

posted on: Oct 8, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

In my years of experience as a personal trainer I always ask a new client at Better Body NYC “What are your goals for your workout?”. ...

What is the proper fitness tool for my workout?

What is the proper fitness tool for my workou...

posted on: Oct 5, 2009 | author: Better Body Tips

As a professional personal trainer, I look at client’s training like a construction worker building something. The difference is I am building...

What exactly is a boot camp fitness class?!

What exactly is a boot camp fitness class?!

posted on: Sep 28, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Boot camp fitness classes have become a very hot training method used all over New York City. I have seen boot camp training in Central Park, on the...

4 best exercises to firm up and shape your butt

4 best exercises to firm up and shape your bu...

posted on: Sep 17, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

I have been a professional personal trainer in NYC for 15 years and I have been involved in fitness for nearly 30 years. In all my time being...

The importance of breakfast

The importance of breakfast

posted on: Sep 3, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

I would like to start this post with a few Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Egg whites and whole grain toast Oatmeal (steel cut oats) Protein shake...

How to find time to workout during the day

How to find time to workout during the day

posted on: Aug 18, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Finding the time to workout and using that time efficiently is not an easy task. Most of us find that life is hectic and there never seems to be...

Healthy eating guidelines

Healthy eating guidelines

posted on: Aug 18, 2009 | author: Kate Hurwitz

Healthy eating tips on what you are eating and why: Plan out your meals for the day Do not let yourself get ravenous Eat every 3 hours Read Food...