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Fitness Blog

  • Time Crunch Training

    By Nicki Cartwright | In Blog | on September 6, 2016

    All successful training programs, regardless of goal, share one thing – efficiency. For one, your body can only handle so much workload in one day before overtraining and becoming counterproductive. Second and more importantly, most do not have unlimited time to train. The majority of adults who exercise do so for general fitness, to maintain […]

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  • 10 Reasons You Can’t Stick to Your Diet

    By Nicki Cartwright | In Blog | on October 12, 2015

    Everyone knows a good nutrition plan or diet is the key to achieving your fitness goals – aesthetic, strength, maintenance, endurance or a combination. Go to three different coaches and I guarantee each one will have a different approach, and all three might work for you to some degree. Still, most people complain that they […]

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  • Nutrition Programming, Part 1

    By Nicki Cartwright | In Blog | on April 10, 2015

    I do not think it is news to anyone that a sound nutrition plan plays a tremendous role on your athletic, health, or aesthetic goals. Optimal performance, recovery and growth are as much dictated by ingestion as by external activity. From fat loss to muscle hypertrophy, bodybuilders to power lifters, soccer players to track runners, […]

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  • Nutrition Programming, Part 2

    By Nicki Cartwright | In Blog | on April 10, 2015

    Narrowing down the optimal plan for your goals and YOUR body’s chemistry can be quite the challenge. There are many articles and formulas available to us on the web and books–different theories and practices to achieve similar goals. In this article, I will provide a few formulas/methods for writing up your own program. Anyone I […]

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  • Sport Identity

    By Nicki Cartwright | In Blog | on October 15, 2014

    Here is one, let me know your thoughts: Sport identity Most of us spend our lives trying to figure out “who” we are. We tend to define ourselves based on our activities and occupations. There is a sense of pride and what’s more, power, associated with a title. “Powerlifter” “Football player” “Bodybuilder” “Model” Unfortunately, letting […]

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  • The C Word

    By Nicki Cartwright | In Blog | on September 23, 2013

    Some people run or walk. Some people swim or cycle. Some people use the elliptical machine while others use the stair master. All of these activities that are taxing the cardiovascular system from 20-60 minutes at varying intensities, are known as “cardio”. Everyone wants to know the best, most effective cardio program for health, body […]

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  • Health for Health’s Sake

    By Nicki Cartwright | In Blog | on May 18, 2013

    Child: “Mom, can I have dessert now?” Mother: “No, not until you finish your veggies.” Child: “But I don’t like them!” Mother: “Too bad, it’s good for you.”   As children, our parents made sure we ate our fruits and vegetables, and drank plenty of milk for healthy growth and functioning. The funny thing is, […]

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  • NPC Contra Costa Show

    By Nicki Cartwright | In Blog | on April 10, 2013

    Title: NPC Contra Costa Show Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward Link out: Click here Description: I will be providing makeup services at this event for both prejudging and finals. Must book prior to the show day to reserve a spot. Date: 2013-05-11

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