Dave Smith
CPT, BEd, BBA
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Dave Smith Quick Facts
Dave Smith has been a personal trainer and weight-loss coach for over 15 years. In 2013 he was chosen as Canada's Top Fitness Professional for his outstanding work in this field.
In addition to coaching clients, Dave writes for various health and fitness magazines and is a keynote speaker at related events. You can learn more about Dave and his services at makeyourbodywork.com
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Eat Right After Exercise, Get Better Results
Article Source: schoolofcalisthenics.com Post-workout nutrition can be a bit of a complicated topic. Some research studies say that you should have your meal/shake immediately after your workout. Other studies say that you have a 45-minute window. And other studies say that you can refuel any time within 2 hours. And that's just talking about nutrition timing, let alone what you should be including in your post-workout meal!
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Why "I Have No Time For Exercise" Is a Lie
“Did you exercise today?” “No, I didn’t have time?” That’s the most common answer given when asked why people don’t exercise regularly. Nobody has enough time. Guess what? I agree! I’m not going to try to sell you on the benefits of exercise because everyone has heard it before and it doesn’t really matter. People don’t skip out on exercise because they don’t think it’s good for them. People don’t exercise because they’d rather be doing something else. Let’s deal with this problem. Why You Have No Time To Exercise
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Is Exercise Burnout Preventing You From Seeing Results?
Most of us are pretty impatient. When we decide that we want something, we tend to want it now and are ready to do whatever it takes. This can be a good thing since a little impatience can be a great motivator to take action. However, it can also lead to taking on too much, which is often what happens when it comes to getting in shape. Many people are motivated to see big changes happen quickly and therefore dive in with gruelling workouts every single day. "No pain, no gain!"
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Get Back On Track After Over-Indulgent Eating: 4 Steps to Follow
It’s the weekend and your social schedule is packed. You’ve got a night out with friends on Friday, followed by a wedding Saturday afte oon, and then a birthday party to cap it all off on Sunday. Fun? Yes. Healthy eating? Not so much.
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Losing Weight by Reading Food Labels: 4 Things You Need to Look For
Do you read your food labels when you do your grocery shopping? More than 1 out of 3 people claim to “almost always” check the label on food before they buy it. This is great - a lot of people are conscious about what food they are buying! Unfortunately, only 9% of these people actually actually know what they are looking for on those labels. The vast majority take a look but aren't sure what to make of the information they find. Does this sound familiar to you?
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Why Setting the Wrong Goals Can Easily Prevent Your Success
"If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there." You've likely heard this saying used to emphasize the importance of setting goals. Whether fitness-related, for your career, or focused on personal pursuits, setting concrete goals is key to success. Isn't that right? As a professional weight loss coach I regularly help clients define and refine their goals. Recently one client reminded me that setting a goal can actually be counterproductive, while setting the right goal is crucial.
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