It's Gettin' Hot in Herrrrr.... Why ATL Fitness Club Recommends Spicy Foods

Is it hot in here, or is it just us?!

One great piece of nutritional information ATL Fitness Club would like to share with you is that spicy foods can help you burn more calories (aka "Achieve The Look)!

According to a recent article on a British fitness site, spicy foods help burn fat because they temporarily increase your metabolic rate .

Some spices have even been found to raise your metabolic rate by as much as 50% for up to three hours after you consume the hot stuff on your plate!

The reason spices boost your metabolic rate is because they raise your body’s temperature (you will notice this yourself when eating spicy foods), which in turn raises your heart rate.

Spices are also believed to have thermogenic properties (which means they stimulate your body’s fat burning process).

You may have even noticed that cayenne, a red hot chili pepper, is found in many weight loss pills because it stimulates fat burning.

The overall result is that eating spicy foods can increase the amount of fat and calories you burn for a short (but beneficial) amount of time following consumption.

For more helpful nutrition tips or information about boosting your workout regimen visit our web site: ATLFitnessClub.com .

Here's to hot peppers and cool physiques!
--The ATL Fitness Club

"Holy Cow!" ATL Fitness Club 's New Favorite Treat from Skinny Cow

Fighting off those occasional urges for desserts or candy bars can be difficult, especially when you're training hard & eating clean before your upcoming summer vacation...

Well ATL Fitness Club has some good news for you: You may be able to indulge every once in a while...without the added calories (or eater's remorse)!

We came across the coolest new Skinny Cow product the other day...and it's so good, we think it could actually take the place of a Kit Kat (or your favorite candy bar)!

It's called the Skinny Cow Heavenly Crisp Bar (in milk chocolate).

This terrific treat is only 110 calories, and contains just 9 grams of sugar.

So if you're looking for something fun to splurge on, give these bars a try...You can probably find them at your local grocery store (we found ours at a drug store chain in the candy section).

Mooo-ve over candy bars, ATL Fitness Club has found a new low-calorie treat!
--The ATL Fitness Club

We Did It All for the...Cookie! ATL Fitness Club 's Clean Cookie Bake Recipe

Need a clean eating dessert recipe so you can have your "sweet fix" this weekend?

Try ATL Fitness Club 's Clean Cookie Bake Recipe !

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 Cup sucanat sugar OR Ideal Brown Sugar Blend
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp water
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened unflavored Almond Milk 
• 1 Cup quick cooking oats
• 1 Cup thick rolled oats
• 2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate, at least 70% cocoa (We used Endangered Species 72%)

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a round, non-stick cake pan lightly with grapeseed oil spray. 
• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. We find it easiest to use a wooden spoon as it sticks less.
• Spoon mixture into cake pan.
• Bake for 17-20 minutes depending on your oven temperature (some ovens vary).
• Cut into small slices and enjoy eating clean !

References: HeandSheEatClean.com

Play That Funky Music! ATL Fitness Club 's Top 10 Workout Songs for May 2013

If you're like many of us at ATL Fitness Club ... it is IMPOSSIBLE to have a productive workout unless you have good music blaring through your Beats headphones (or ear buds for jams on your cell phone).

So the jury's out for May 2013... and we've found a list of the Top 10 Workout Songs (thanks to our friends at Run Hundred). 

Here are some suggestions (based on the Top 10 list) if you're looking for new tunes to jam to in the gym or during your cardio training outdoors:

1) Arcadia by Ash

2) Alive by Krewella

3) Done by The Band Perry

4) Get Lucky by Daft Punk & Pharrell

5) Beautiful by Alex Gaudino & Mario

6) As Your Friend by Afrojack & Chris Brown

7) Pom Poms by the Jonas Brothers

8) Here's to Never Growing Up by Avril Lavigne

9) Still Into You by Paramore

10) Tonight I'm Getting Over You by Carly Rae Jepsen

Okay we'll admit it. None of the songs in this Top 10 list are currently on anyone's workout mix at ATL Fitness Club ... but as the saying goes, "to each his (or her) own!"

Honestly, we actually have these types of artists on our playlists:

-- Roy Jones Jr.

-- Tupac

-- Notorious B.I.G.

-- Justin Timberlake

-- Britney Spears (don't judge.)

But hey, do whatever it takes to ensure you have the most productive workout possible...whether it's listening to audio books, a specific station on Pandora, or even the latest  "Now That's What I Call Music!" album (there are like, hundreds of those).

No matter which genre of exercise melodies you prefer, stick to what inspires you to ultimately
" Achieve The Look ."

Cue the music!
--The ATL Fitness Club

For more helpful info about fitness , strength , cardio & nutrition check out our web site: ATLFitnessClub.com .




References: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-lawhorn/workout-songs_b_3194344.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living

Parabéns! Toney “ The X-Man ” Freeman Lands 2nd Place in 2013 Arnold Classic Brazil

IFBB Pro Toney “The X-Man” Freeman took home a 2^nd place win from the first-ever Arnold Classic Brasil competition during the weekend.

The highly-anticipated show was held in Rio de Janeiro this year and featured IFBB Pro League men’s bodybuilding, along with a complete lineup of amateur bodybuilding events as well as a fitness expo.

This year's Arnold Classic Brasil was a joint venture between Gov. Schwarzenegger, Arnold Sports Festival co-promoter Jim Lorimer, International Federation of Body Building president Rafael Santonja, and Savaget Promotions of Sáo Paulo, Brazil.

“We [were] very excited to take the Arnold Sports Festival model to South America in 2013,” Lorimer said. “The creation of the first Arnold Classic Europe in Madrid in October 2012 proved that there was great demand worldwide for the Arnold Sports Festival concept…”

One of the most memorable highlights from the the Arnold Classic Brasil was the professional men’s bodybuilding contest, which was sanctioned by the IFBB Pro League.

World famous Toney “The X-Man” Freeman took 2^nd place behind long-time fellow competitor, Brandon Curry. Rounding off the Top 5 in the competition were Johnny Jackson in 3^rd, Edward Nunn in 4^th, and Fred Smalls in 5^th place.

The ATL Fitness Club congratulates Freeman on his latest accomplishment in Brazil… We look forward to teaming up with “The X-Man” during our pending health & fitness partnership in the near future!

--The ATL Fitness Club

For more news about fitness , strength , cardio & nutrition visit our web site: ATLFitnessClub.com .

References: http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/home/brasil.html

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