KETTLEBELL BOOTCAMP CLASS

It's finally here! MH Fit's Kettlebell Bootcamp class will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1st at 7:30AM!!!

You haven't worked out until you've worked with Kettle Bells! They are cast iron balls with a handle and you're the canon that will launch them into the air. This is not your ordinary Bootcamp class! You will push, pull, row, squat, lunge, press, and jerk these iron bells to get you into the shape you desire.

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:30AM; Saturdays at 9AM
Location: 244 East 14th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Investment: $25 per class

For more details please visit http://www.mhfit.com/classes.html

Let's start the month off right! Hope to see you there!

MH

Healthy Living

Healthy living starts with what you put on your fork!
I challenge you today to make small changes that will
have big effects. What you eat doesn't have to be boring
or tasteless, simply choose a healthier version of what
you already eat.

Today my other half had a Chicken Burrito bowl from Chipotle -
She eliminated the simple carbs by leaving out the wrap and rice.
She was left protein, complex carbs, and moderate to healthy fats:

-chicken, black beans, lettuce, mild salsa (tomatoes
onion, cilantro, etc.), cheese and guacamole.

I challenge you to choose a healthier version of your lunch today!

Be well,
MH

Healthy Snack of the Day!

Sweet Potato Hummus (From Whole Living)

These easy recipes and simple food pairings, all under 200 calories, are great for an afternoon snack, appetizer platter, or satisfying side dish.

The orange glow of sweet potatoes gives away their beta-carotene content. By serving this dip with whole-wheat pita and raw vegetables such as red peppers and broccoli, you also get selenium, vitamin C, and sulforaphane. Makes 4 cups (56 calories per serving).


Read more at Wholeliving.com: Snacks Under 200 Calories - Healthy Eating and Recipes - Whole Living

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Northeastern Brooklyn Health Fair! February 12th

Hey Brooklyners! Come check out the Northeastern Brooklyn Health Fair tomorrow! Saturday, February 12th from 10-2PM. Location: 1139 Bushwick Ave. Yours truly will be there along with other great folks from the community to share information about health and fitness. I will be providing health assessments and the best part is, its all free! Don't miss this great opportunity to obtain valuable info about your health. It may change your life!

See you there!

MH

Join the MH Fit Meetup Group on Thursday, January 27th!

Introduction to TRX!

In this class we will be using TRX Bands to achieve a great workout through suspension training!  For those who are not familiar with TRX bands and suspension training:

The TRX is more than just the most versatile piece of exercise equipment available; it is a complete training system.  Born in the U.S. Navy SEALS and developed by Fitness Anywhere®, Suspension Training® is a revolutionary method of leveraged bodyweight exercise. Easily set up the portable TRX® Suspension Trainer™ and you’re in control. Safely perform hundreds of exercises that build power, strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, and prevent injuries, all at the intensity you choose.  -Fitness Anywhere

When:       Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Time:        6:00 AM

Where:     Training Studio located at
                 552 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Cost:        FREE

RSVP:       mdh1111@gmail.com


This event is not sponsored by Fitness Anywhere, nor is MH Fit an endorser of Fitness Anywhere and it's products.

Journal Your Way to Healthy Eating!

So you've decided that this is the year you'll finally loose the extra weight supporting those love handles, chubby neck, or even the dreaded man chest! But you're wondering to yourself, where do I start? Simple. Your Diet! How you look and feel begins with what you place on you fork, but it doesn't end there. Sleep and exercise are also key in loosing weight, but if you want to begin your journey to healthy living, the first step is to change your diet.

Using a journal can be useful in promoting these changes. But let's face it, most of us live very busy lives and might not have time to keep a record of our eating habits. However, keeping a journal can become as simple and effortless as getting dressed in the morning. All that's required is a little effort and a small notepad (don't forget a pen).

On your typical morning, you might not have time to jot down every bite. But many New Yorkers commute to work, leaving time on the train or bus to reflect, read, and you guessed it-write in your food journal! Place a notepad and pen in your purse, book bag or briefcase along with your other essentials and jot down a quick list of the food you had for breakfast during your morning commute. For those who typically eat at their desks, this should be pretty easy to do at work. Writing down your dinner meal should also be simple whether you have it at work or home (for busy Moms and Dads, a good time might be after you put the kids to bed or after balancing your check book). Be sure to include any snacks in between!

Now, maintaining a food journal will take a couple of weeks to become a full-fledged habit, but the benefits will be tremendous. Just ask Malcolm Henry, owner of MH Fitness.

"By writing down a list of the foods you eat daily, you'll be able to see where you're going wrong with your diet and make adjustments."

For those that find using an old-school notepad boring or impractical, Malcolm suggests his clients use the My Plate program on Livestrong.com. With My Plate, you enter the food and portion size and it calculates the calories, fat, sugar, sodium, etc., automatically, making it easy to monitor your daily caloric intake. And most food brands and restaurants are listed in the Livestrong database, so there's no more guesswork for that whopper or milkshake!

Happy Eating!

MH Fit Believer

Northeastern Brooklyn Health Fair

I was invited by Manuel Burgos to attend the Northeastern Brooklyn Health Fair for the first time.  The event was held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at IS 302 in Brooklyn, sponsored by the Office of NYS Assemblyman Darryl Towns, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and Brownsville Multi-service Center among others. 

I was glad to help members of the community determine some of their fitness vitals such as blood pressure, body fat, weight, and resting heart rate.  Some were surprised and even shocked to discover that some of their numbers weren't quite what they originally thought, but it's never too late to get in shape!  After determining these numbers, I gave each individual their target workout heart rates and weight loss goals to be performed within a safe and efficient time.  As I always tell my clients, there are absolutely NO shortcuts to getting fit and achieving their dream weight.  Diet and exercise is the best combination to loosing weight and getting in shape.

This was a great event that I was happy to attend and it was well organized.  I look forward to the next event!  Special thanks to Manuel Burgos!

MH