Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: May 21, 2010
I consider Memphis Adventure Boot Camp for Women to be one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences I have ever offered. I love the fact that I get to give exciting, stimulating, and fun group exercise class for women only. Why? I believe that women get more misinformation pushed at them about fitness, weight loss, and health than men do. Our society values what the scale in the bathroom s...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: March 26, 2010
Stacey Greenberg is a writer for the Commercial Appeal and she wrote a great article yesterday about her experiences with Memphis Adventure Boot Camp and her ability to overcome the “I Can’t” mentality. Read and enjoy!
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/mar/25/first-step-to-fitness-a-doozy-but-worth-it-for/
Be Better!
Dexter
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Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: March 24, 2010
Guest posting by Harmony Wilson, intern for Memphis Adventure Boot Camp
Some people are not aware about the advantages and disadvantages of using dumbbells or weight machines. It is believed that benefits for both are similar; in that case most stick to one, which may lessen the benefits that both can provide. It is best to try to implement both technologies whenever possible in order to reap ...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: March 23, 2010
Some people believe that losing weight is simply a matter of willpower. While willpower does play a role in the strive for weight loss, I suggest that if you are wanting to lose weight, create an environment for yourself that helps you stay on track.
1. Find a support system. Studies show that people who have a strong support system tend to stick to their programs longer and with overall better s...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: January 7, 2010
Stacey Greenberg, a freelance writer here in Memphis, decided to join Memphis Adventure Boot Camp. She lived to tell about it and has written an article in the January ‘10 issue of Memphis Parent Magazine. Check out her experiences here: http://www.memphisparent.com/2010/01/workout-warriors/. Also, check out her amazing, award-winning blogs at http://diningwithmonkeys.com/.
Memphis Adventur...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 22, 2009
This one is really simple! Click on the banner to find out more! It is going to be the jump start you’ll need to totally change your body!
Be Better in 2010!
Dexter
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Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: December 5, 2009
Most of you reading this article are indoctrinated in the philosophy that regular cardiovascular conditioning is important for your health and that such training reduces your risk of heart attack. If you do agree with this premise, you are also very likely to believe that to achieve cardiovascular conditioning, you must regularly perform cardiovascular exercises, such as running and biking or usin...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: November 1, 2009
This is a response to Tina Haupert’s article Why You Should Eat More Fruit.
We have been told our entire lives that fruit is good for us. In fact, the US Food Pyramid tells us to consume at least two servings of fruits every day. There is no denying that fruit can be considered to be one of the most healthy and natural foods in existence. There are a whole lot of varieties and they all have ...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: October 19, 2009
by Patrick Gamboa, MSS, ISSA Vice Preseident of Student Education
Many foods come naturally equipped with immune boosting and antiviral qualities and the good news is these foods can be easily incorporated into your daily menus. Here are some suggestions:
1. Choose foods rich in Vitamin C: Since we cannot store vitamin C in our bodies, we need to consume it regularly. We should be eating 5-6 servi...
Written by Dexter Tenison, MSS
Last Updated: September 20, 2009
Knowing this and applying it will give you Jedi nutritional powers above and beyond almost all other people trying to lose weight through ineffective means. The Proximity Rule is not something I made up, but something that has been researched and proven to be true no matter your education level, status, sex, or income. You want to increase your results and eat more supportive more consistently, y...