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Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer

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Sonja's passion for fitness stems from her belief in preventative  wellness, and to contribute to reduction of chronic disease though healthy lifestyle changes. Looking toned and fit on the outside is just one of the great benefits of exercise. Her goal is to inspire and educate people to improve their quality of life and wellness. She stays consistent with educating herself and experimenting with new exercise techniques that will provide each individual client with the maximum results they strive for. These include Pilates, Yoga, Aerial Silk, Zumba, Dance, Body Sculpting, Interval Training, Running, and Hiking. It’s all about variety and balance! She is also currently enrolled at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition to be certified as a health and nutrition counselor.

Please visit fitevolution.net for more information on Sonja, her techniques, and fitness programs.





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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

    THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

    "Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.

    "This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time

    WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.

    More than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled in a pedom...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:
    More Evidence That Exercise in Middle Age Boosts Health

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping up a leisure-time physical activity regimen for a decade or more could help middle-aged adults improve their heart health, researchers report.

    Over time, routine activities -- such as brisk walking, biking, or even doing housework or gardening v...Full Article

  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Effects of Sleep Deprevation and Stress on Weight Loss

    The generalized magic equation for weight loss is daily energy expenditure being greater than caloric intake. However, if you are living off of veggies and lean protein, exercising 4 hours a day, and still not dropping pounds, you may want to consider your sleep patterns and stress levels.

    Stress,

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  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Bridal Boot-Camp
    Bridal Boot-camps

    http://www.fitevolution.net/news/bridal-bootcamp
    For those planning a wedding through www.modernweddingshawaii.com
     I'll be offering continuous discounted bridal boot camp for the bride to be and her wedding party. Whether it's 6 months out or a 1 week intensive calorie burning,...Full Post
  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Bridal Boot-Camp
    Bridal Boot-camps

    http://www.fitevolution.net/news/bridal-bootcamp
    For those planning a wedding through www.modernweddingshawaii.com
     I'll be offering continuous discounted bridal boot camp for the bride to be and her wedding party. Whether it's 6 months out or a 1 week intensive calorie burning,...Full Post
  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Test Your Core strength and Balance

    How in control of your body are you?

    A great way to test this is by practicing standing on one leg for balance, and holding a plank for core.
    Standing on one leg: Start by standing on your right leg, with your left leg hovering an inch or two off the ground.  Extend your left leg forward slowly, pause,

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  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Raw Cacoa
    I'm a huge advocate of dark chocolate, and after listening to a lecture by David Wolfe from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I'm even more of one!
    " Cacao (Raw Chocolate) — The seed/nut of a fruit of an Amazonian tree, cacao is the highest antioxidant food on the planet, the #1 source...Full Post
  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Finding Time for Exercise

          The number one excuse I hear for not exercising is “I don’t have any time”. This is usually due to the fact that it hasn’t become priority, it’s not set aside in your schedule, or you’re not sure what to do to make it effective. Maybe right now winding down after work and watching your favorite...Full Post
  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Tips from a Dedicated Client
    This was written by one of my dedicated clients, Alice Ancarani. She has achieved amazing results in the time I've been working with her, and I am so proud that she is sharing her inspiration with others:

    Personal Trainer TIps Revealed!

    Don't you all wish that you had a personally trainer with you...Full Post
  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Tips from a Dedicated Client
    This was written by one of my dedicated clients, Alice Ancarani. She has achieved amazing results in the time I've been working with her, and I am so proud that she is sharing her inspiration with others:

    Personal Trainer TIps Revealed!

    Don't you all wish that you had a personally trainer with you...Full Post
  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer has posted a blog entry: Excercise/Nutrition tip of the week:
     
    I hope everyone had a good weekend! If you've never tried Quinoa, I want to encourage you to try cooking with it. Quinoa has the highest nutritional profile and cooks the fastest of all grains. It Contains all eight amino acids to make it a complete protein, has a protein content equal to milk, is...Full Post
  • Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer
    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    Is aerobic exercise helping me if I'm not losing weight?

    If you're not losing weight your body may have hit a plateau because you are doing the same routine. One way to lose more weight is through cardio interval training (for example, jogging at a moderate pace for 5 minutes, then increasing speed and incline for 1 minute and alternating between the two).

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    Sonja Lyth , NASM Elite Trainer answered:
    What is an ideal exercise program for fat loss?

    In order to lose weight, you need to have a negative energy balance (expend more than what you consume). In order to lose fat you need to incorporate resistance training to change body composition so that there is a greater percentage of lean body mass to fat. The most ideal exercise program for

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