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Katie Humphrey, CPT

Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach

Ocala, FL

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I’ve got a wedding coming up; what are some good things to eat during the days before I need to get dressed up to minimize bloating?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

Be sure to eat lots of protein (lean meat, chicken, eggs, and even tofu), fresh vegetables and fruit, and minimal amounts of starchy carbohy...

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How is bikram yoga different from regular yoga, and is it a better workout?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

Bikram yoga, or "hot yoga," is conducted in a room that is heated somewhere around 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The Bikram method consi...

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What are the best simple exercises I can do to have toned arms?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

The best way to tone your arms is to combine cardiovascular and weight bearing exercises. You need the cardiovascular exercises (like walkin...

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I don't have time (or the willpower) to get to the gym, but I usually end up walking for 30 mins over the course of a day. Is that enough to be healthy or do I really need to be doing more?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

You need to be doing more.

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How much water should I drink every day?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

You should be drinking filtered water until your urine is a pale yellow or clear, which will ensure you're drinking enough.

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I have to look good in a fitted dress for a party in 2 days. Is there anything I can do to tighten my stomach in such a short period of time?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

There are exercises you can do to tighten the tummy, but performing an intense abdominal workout two days before a party is not the best pla...

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Are there any exercises I can do to make my chest look bigger? I know it's a silly question, but I'm an A cup and will try anything.

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

Although there's very little you can do to increase your bust size naturally, there are chest exercises that will build muscle under the bre...

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Should I do stabilization exercises to get fit? Can you provide some examples of good stabilization exercises?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

Core stabilization exercises include any exercise performed in an unstable environment. Performing typical strength training exercises in an...

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There’s always candy all over my office, especially with Halloween approaching. What can I do to avoid getting fat from it?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

Try to keep a full, satisfied tummy throughout the day so you aren't hungry at your desk near the candy--it will be the first thing you reac...

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I’ve heard people love spinning classes--what makes them so great? Is spinning a better workout than running?

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Katie Humphrey, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Empowerment Coach) answered

Spinning classes are great because they're a form of interval training. For about 60 minutes you're varying from high intensity intervals to...