Slim Down for Summer!

The warm weather has arrived and soon we'll be hitting the pools and beaches. Don't leave it to the last minute. Start working on those spare tires, muffin tops, and thunder thighs now so you can look great this summer!

Sign up for Fitcamp this month with a friend and you both get $50 off your fees. Click here for Fitcamp schedule and details. Training with others is motivating and keeps you accountable. All fitness levels are welcome so come out and have some fun getting fit and healthy!

Thinking of Hiring a Personal Trainer?

Do you want to lose "The Last 10 Pounds", improve your health, and truly enjoy this life?

I'm ready and waiting to help :)
Call 1.888.441.1602 and let's get started now!

My personal and small group training takes place indoors and out. Vancouver and Burnaby locations include Groundwork Athletics on Granville, Stay Fit Anywhere on Alberni, and Gold's Gym near Gilmore skytrain station.

Training at your workplace, home or apartment gym are also great options, especially if time and/or finances are somewhat limited.

For more information on fitness and nutrition, visit www.nadeenboman.com or call 1.888.441.1602.

Watch Bulging Brides & The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp Online!

Full episodes of Bulging Brides (seasons 1 & 2) and The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp (first 3 seasons) are available on the Slice website. Both shows are currently airing in Canada, on Slice Network, and on Fine Living Network in the US.

Find Bulging Brides under the "Weddings" tab at Slice.ca Video Centre. The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp video is under the "Health And Fitness" tab. 

View Fine Living Network program schedules for your time zone:

Bulging Brides Schedule

The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp Schedule 

Basic Ab Exercises

These simple abdominal exercises work for Britney, and they'll work for you too! Check out the video below.

Nadeen & Tommy - Get You Wedding Fit in the latest Issue of Weddingbells.ca

Fit & Fabulous - you don't need to be on TV to get healthy and look amazing! Check out the latest article from WeddingBells.ca where Tommy and I share top tips on how you can start getting in shape and feeling great today. Nutrition and fitness should be part of everyone's routine, whether it be daily or just a few times each week, make it a priority to invest in yourself - after all, there's only one of you!!!

Stretching is Important

I've just posted 8 basic stretches to Flickr. Use these images and accompanying descriptions to ensure you're stretching properly and keeping your body long and lean. You should stretch frequently and most definitely after a workout. Aim to lengthen your muscles every day.

Exercise causes our muscles to contract and shorten. Without stretching our muscles out, we risk injury and hinder our ability to increase strength. Tight muscles pull on our joints and put the body out of alignment.

When you have the option to stretch lying down this is the ideal situation. Stretching while standing is substandard as your muscles aren't able to fully relax, a requirement for any effective stretch. Still, a standing stretch is better than no stretch at all.

It's very important to hold your stretches in place for a minimum of 30 seconds. Use a timer. If you guess you'll almost always fall short of the 30 second minimum.

Do not bounce. Your body may activate a sensory receptor meant to protect you from injury. If you over-stretch you risk automatically contracting the muscle you're trying to relax.

You should not be in pain during your stretch. On a scale from 1 to 10, where 10 feels like your tearing the muscle and you can't feel anything at 1, aim to be at about a 3 where you feel the stretch but are comfortable to hold it. Every 10 seconds you can increase the intensity of the stretch slightly as your body adapts.

Now go be taller!