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Chosen by the Daily Herald as the writers for Trainer Talk, Push Fitness covers topics from snacking for weight loss, to the best exercises for fat loss, and everything in-between.

Journal your way to fitness success
By Joshua Steckler and Mark Trapp - 10/20/2010    Brought to you by Daily Herald and Push Fitness

Journal your way to fitness success

We've all heard the phrase "you can't know where you're going until you know where you've been". This is especially true in changing your lifestyle habits like losing weight and improving health.
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Try salmon to ramp up your fitness routine
By Joshua Steckler and Mark Trapp - 10/4/2010    Brought to you by Daily Herald and Push Fitness

Try salmon to ramp up your fitness routine

Healthy eating and tasty eating should be one in the same. For example, this recipe contains salmon, walnuts, asparagus and bell peppers foods that are packed with nutrients and flavor.
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Try these resistance training exercises for weight loss
By Joshua Steckler and Mark Trapp - 9/20/2010    Brought to you by Daily Herald and Push Fitness

Try these resistance training exercises for weight loss

Although most people realize the importance of diet and exercise, many don't fully understand the value of resistance training and how it may be one of the most important types of exercise for long-term weight loss.
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Don't be afraid of bulking up with resistance training
By Joshua Steckler and Mark Trapp - 9/6/2010    Brought to you by Daily Herald and Push Fitness

Don't be afraid of bulking up with resistance training

Q. I'm trying to lose weight for an upcoming wedding, and I'm debating lifting weights because I'm afraid of gaining too much muscle and getting bulky. Should I just focus on running so I don't gain weight?
-Sarah, Schaumburg
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Why Crunch When You Can Plank? Ab exercise works your core
By Joshua Steckler and Mark Trapp - 8/9/2010    Brought to you by Daily Herald and Push Fitness

Why Crunch When You Can Plank? Ab exercise works your core

Plank your way to a firm waist. Although abdominal crunches and sit-ups may be the most popular "ab" exercises, they only work a fraction of what's referred to as the core.
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Can't get your weight to budge? Here's how to ramp up your results
By Joshua Steckler and Mark Trapp - 7/26/2010    Brought to you by Daily Herald and Push Fitness

Can't get your weight to budge? Here's how to ramp up your results

You just joined your local health club, bought the new workout gear, read the latest fitness magazine, and actually found time in your schedule to start exercising.
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Dieting doesn't mean starvation, but it does mean choosing the right foods
By Joshua Steckler and Mark Trapp - 7/12/2010    Brought to you by Daily Herald and Push Fitness

Dieting doesn't mean starvation, but it does mean choosing the right foods

One of the most important, but overlooked fundamentals of weight loss is healthy snacking; I want to emphasize the word healthy.
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