MET-Rx presents The Fit Life with Nicole Wilkins - Ask Nicole: Week 9

It's time for another edition of Ask Nicole.  Nicole Wilkins is back to answer more fan questions from the FitnessRx and Nicole Wilkins Facebook fanpages. This week Nicole shares her favorite type of shoe for working out, her workout playlist, and the biggest lesson she's learned from competing.  She also explains how she splits up her workouts, the necessity of a post-workout drink, and how long a workout should last.  Check the video inside to get all of the answers!

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In Adela Garcia's Training with The Champ you'll get a sneak peak in to Adela's own personal workouts.  Find out how Adela trains for major events like The Ms. Fitness International and Ms. Fitness Olympia competitions.  In this video Adela demonstrates one of her favorite heart pumping Cardio Super-Loaded workouts using super-sets, high reps and a fast pace!  Try it today!

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Read more: Adela Garcia's Endurance Super-Loaded Workout

Boy do I love to stretch.  I do it everywhere, even while standing in line at the grocery store.  Of course, not full out sitting on the floor, legs apart and arms out stretching, but the little stretches that don't cause too many heads to turn.  It feels so good and gives me energy.  Plus, there are so many benefits.  Stretching helps with relaxation, helps prevent injury, preserves range of motion in joints, increases circulation, reduces muscle tension and more.

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To elaborate on that previous article I am including a detailed way to confuse your muscles during weight training.  Start out by making a list of 6-10 exercises per body part and mix and match 3-5 exercises per muscle group depending on your workout split.  After making out your plan, keep it for reference.  This way you can change it up the following week.

Read more: Confuse Your Muscles Part II

MET-Rx presents The Fit Life with Nicole Wilkins - Episode 9

There is a lot of equipment hanging around your gym and Nicole is here to show you what's the most useful and how to use it!  This week, she shows us how to use the bosu ball and all the benefits that come with it.  Nicole demonstrates bosu ball exercises for abs, arms, chest, legs, and butt! In addition to burning calories, the bosu ball is great for improving your balance and coordination.  Check out the video to see how it's done!

Read more: Balance & Coordination with the Bosu Ball