Exercise and Alzheimer's Disease... Read my latest article published in American Fitness Magazine to learn more...

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Angie Miller's Crave Results
Release Date Set for Early 2011


Angie Miller's Crave Results
A Strength and Cardio Experience

You crave a night out, a relaxing vacation, or a day off work, but you’d trade it all in for the ultimate craving… that head turning body you’ve always wanted. Angie can’t guarantee that vacation, but with Crave Results she can help you shape, sculpt, and sweat your way to a new you.

Get ready! Angie will challenge you with exercises that build in intensity and work multiple muscle groups. She’ll add heart pumping cardio bursts to maximize your calorie burn. You’ll gain endurance, strengthen your core, and experience a leaner, stronger physique.

Angie Miller’s Crave Results will keep you moving at an energetic pace. Her attention to form and motivational approach will leave you empowered and confident. This is the total body workout you can’t afford to miss. So go ahead, you know you want to… Give in to those cravings!

Exercise and Weight Loss.... 5 Simple Steps to Success

Written by Angie Miller

Sometimes in life things really are more simple than they seem. Exercise and weight loss, when it comes right down to it, might be one of those things. You don't need the hottest diet on the market or even a degree in exercise science to figure it all out. If you want to establish a new exercise routine and lose those last 10 pounds, consider these simple steps...

1. Realize there's one formula for weight loss... calories in vs. calories out! The quality of foods you eat and where your calories come from is important when it comes to body composition, energy level, and overall health and wellness, but ultimately when it comes to weight loss it boils down to one thing. You need to burn more calories than you consume.


2. Accept that there is no quick fix! You've heard this one time and time again, and sometimes you might wish it weren't true. There's no gadget, tool, machine, ball, or otherwise that can give you the body of your dreams without a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance on your part. The good news... I've never met a person who couldn't do it once they set their mind to it.

3. Find activities that you enjoy. Just because your best friend claims to have lost 10 pounds taking her favorite indoor cycling class doesn't mean it's the answer for you. If you try the class several times and it doesn't make your heart sing, move on. Investing time and energy into activities that you don't enjoy is a surefire recipe for disaster. It won't be long before doing laundry and picking the lint out of the dryer will seem like a better alternative. Find something that makes you want to get out of bed in the morning.

4. Be realistic and don't overdo it. If you've never exercised in your life, or you haven't exercised for an extended period of time, be realistic about the amount of time you are willing to invest in this new endeavor. Start gradually and work your way up. Diving into something head first is never a good idea, but diving into exercise too quickly can be downright dangerous. Sore muscles aside, you could risk burnout and possible injury.


5. Establish a routine...ASAP! Routines are good. They're predictable, they give us a sense of control over our lives, and they allow us to manage our time more efficiently. Write out your exercise routine, post it on the fridge, and share it with family and friends. Make sure everyone knows that your exercise time is not something you're willing to compromise. Encourage them to keep you accountable. Kids love doing this! You get to ask them if they did their homework, they get to ask you if you did your exercise.


In the end, it would be great if the pounds would melt off as easy as a chocolate bar melts in your mouth. But exercise and weight loss are like any skill or talent you have cultivated. You have to work hard and stay committed to experience success. That, and a positive, realistic approach, can be the perfect recipe for long term health and happiness.


A version of this article was published in a suburban Chicago newspaper. I decided to recycle it and share it with you. I hope you found it helpful... Angie

IFAA Convention in Heidelberg, Germany

Recently I had an amazing opportunity to present kettlebell workshops at the International Fitness and Aerobic Convention, (IFAA), in Heidelberg, Germany!
As a Senior Instructor for Kettlebell Concepts I was invited to train a select team of master instructors who represent the IFAA organization. I also had the privilege of teaching workshops to instructors at the convention. Experiencing fitness on another continent was very inspiring. It reinforced that there is so much talent and passion out there, and so many innovative ideas and approaches. Bringing it all together at a convention level is incredible. I love the energy!
Thank you to all of my new friends in Germany. You are the best!
Until next time... Angie

Fitness and Mental Health

Years ago, twenty to be exact, when I first began teaching fitness classes, I was still in the mindset that working out was to help you stay slim, fit into your skinny jeans, and eat a little more liberally. With time and education, a passion for reading and learning, and age and experience under my belt, I work out with such a greater purpose in mind. Working out isn't just about looking good, it's about feeling good inside and out. Research is supporting that working out and staying physically fit may also decrease our risk of dementia related diseases such as Alzheimer's. Working out connects us socially, engages us mentally, and challenges us physically. I can't imagine my life without it, and though I won't deny that I love being able to eat a little more liberally, my priorities have shifted... Rather than being worried about whether or not I fit into my skinny jeans, I am more interested in making sure I don't wake up one day and forget where I put them.
Until next time...
Angie