"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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Ripped Off: ATL Fitness Club 's 3 Things You Can Do to Get Ready for Summer

We've said it once before, but has it really sunk in with you...? Summer (e.g. beach) season is practically here, so it's time to look your very best in your swim trunks or bikini!

At ATL Fitness Club we, too are also planning to hit the beach (in July), so there's no better time than NOW to start preparing for the hot weather, white sand between your toes and the ocean breeze blowing through your hair! With that being said, here are 3 things ATL Fitness Club suggests you can do to get ready for summer:

1. Work on reducing your body fat.
Obviously if you want to look lean and cut you have to reduce your body fat percentage. This means your diet is crucial (remember, abs are made in the kitchen!). Based on recent research we suggest eating lots of protein (like tuna, chicken, lean steak/beef & of course, ATL Fitness Club protein shakes). You may also want to try eating foods like organic (or Irish) oatmeal, whole grains like brown rice / buckwheat / farro, lots of legumes (like lentils & black beans) and of course, natural or organic peanut butter!

2. Rev up your workout routine. In addition to eating right, the way you work out from now until you hit the beach is super important too. For weight training, be sure to mix up your reps and set schemes often. For example, try doing exercises for 3 sets of 10-12 reps, then after a couple of weeks change it up and do that same exercise for 5 sets of 5 reps. As for cardio, try doing some HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Training ). Just 20 minutes HIIT cardio 5 times a week is said to burn more calories than just doing a boring half-hour on the treadmill or elliptical machine!

3. Avoid eating foods  which could cause you to retain water in conjunction with taking supplements for  that ultimate "shredded" look. To get that super "shrink wrap effect," it is imperative to start preparing at least 6-8 weeks before your deadline (aka: your 1st day on the beach). This is because in order to get that super ripped look, you have to give your skin time to shrink down and stick tight to your body. To  do this, avoid canned foods & frozen meals, which are loaded with sodium and can cause severe water retention. Additionally, try taking pharmaceutical-grade supplements like Vitamin B6, which acts as a natural diuretic for the body. When you can decrease puffiness, you can increase your potential for looking lean & mean during your upcoming sand volleyball match (or just while you're sunbathing on the shore)!

So there you have it. 3 easy ways ATL Fitness Club suggests for you to bust your tail before your upcoming summer vacation. By simply amp-ing up your gym routine , eating cleaner , and avoiding sodium-laden foods you will be well on your way to a "beach bod" in no time. 

We'll "sea" you on the shore!
--The ATL Fitness Club

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

References: http://www.articlesbase.com/bodybuilding-articles/how-to-get-ripped-fast-3-ways-to-get-ripped-fast-665526.html