It’s Fall – Let the Wednesday Work-Outs Begin
By Kim Smith, Fitness Contributor Every day my clients walk into the gym with their own personal triumphs and tragedies. From the joy of landing a new job, to the pain of losing a loved one, life seems to change with each new day. Along with these changes comes a certain level of stress. We don’t have any control over the things that happen but we CAN choose how to deal with the things that come our way. Our reaction to the daily stresses is detrimental to our physical... Read More
The Skinny on Fats
By Kim Smith, Fitness Contributor Hello avid SeaShineMag.com Readers! Welcome to this week’s article on the importance of incorporating healthy fats into your diet. Last week I shared with you the benefits of a diet that is full of protein and “good” carbohydrates. This week we will roll up our sleeves and tackle one of the biggest culprits of obesity, high cholesterol, and heart disease. It is time to face the cold, hard facts and kick fat in the butt. There are... Read More
Wednesday Work-Out Series: Diet 101
By Kim Smith, Fitness Contributor So you’ve been extremely inspired by our Workout Wednesday series, and you’ve kicked your fitness up to full gear. You’re working out every day and even hitting the gym with your man. But when you step on the scale, the numbers just don’t make sense. Either you’re not losing weight or you’ve actually GAINED the lbs! What’s the deal? I’ve got your answer, but you’re not going to like it. It’s your DIET! Whether you... Read More
Wednesday Work-Out Series: Lower Body
By Kim Smith, Fitness Contributor Alrighty! Last week we worked the chest and upper body, and this week we’re going to work that lower body. You may find these moves a bit more difficult than the others we’ve done, but the burn only means they’re working! Be careful as you proceed with these though, and be sure to read my tips. Proper alignment and stance is very important as not to injure your back or knees. We don’t want any injuries —... Read More
Wednesday Work-Out Series: Chest & Upper Body
By Kim Smith, Fitness Contributor You’ve worked your arms. You’ve lifted your booty (with squats). You’ve strengthened your core. Now, it’s time to work-out your chest and overall upper body! Stick with it, and let me know how you’re doing throughout the week. These exercises are basic, but, again, they work! And, best of all — they’re easy to do wherever you are. Exercise 1: Push Up (Targets: Chest & Upper Body) Step... Read More
Wednesday Work-Out Series: Abs Edition
By Kim Smith, Fitness Contributor From our rectus abdominis to our obliques and back — we use all of our core muscles in nearly every exercise and movement we do on a daily basis. While it’s wonderful that we continuously use and work these muscles, it’s also important that we spend time intentionally strengthening them as they do play such a vital role in our mobility and overall health. Last week we focused on the back, and today, we’ll do the... Read More
Wednesday Work-Out Series: Target that Back!
By Kim Smith, Fitness Contributor Who needs a back work-out?! All of us more than likely. Work on those back muscles this week with the help of Personal Trainer and SeaShine Mag Fitness Contributor, Kim Smith. Remember, your back muscles are a part of your body’s core. Toning and strengthening these muscles will lead to less back pain, better posture and more overall physical strength — not to mention a fabulously feminine physique. Exercise 1: One Arm Rows... Read More
Your Work-Out Questions Answered by Fitness Contributor, Kim Smith
It’s Week six of our Wednesday Work-Out Series and time, again, to talk about our physical health with Kim Smith, Personal Trainer and SeaShine Mag Fitness Contributor. Last week we invited you to submit your toughest work-out questions to Kim, and that you did! Below, Kim tackles two of those questions — questions that will, no doubt, help your work-outs more efficient. If you have a question, post it in the comments section below, or email it to us. Next... Read More
Wednesday Work-Out Series: Q&A Week
Ok – it’s time to STOP, and take a deep breath. Let me (Whitney) just warn you — this is not your typical Wednesday Work-Out article. Oh no. This article requires a bit of interaction, and today, you have an assignment (don’t worry — it’s easy and beneficial for you). We need you — one of our thousands of readers — to write and submit your toughest most personally nagging fitness questions. EMAIL, TWITTER,... Read More
Wednesday Work-Out Series: Week 4 (Hamstrings, Glutes & Thighs)
You’ve asked, and we’ve provided!! This week, Fitness Contributor Kim Smith has three strength training moves guaranteed to firm and tone your glutes, thighs and hamstrings. If you’re anything like us, you might feel somewhat strange doing some of these moves, but trust us; Ms. Kim Smith, Personal Trainer of the first Monster Energy Drink showcase gym, The Monster Gym, knows what she’s talkin’ about! Just look at her rockin’ legs. ... Read More
