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Meet the Trainer

My name is Makonnen Fenton, and welcome to my page. The fact that you're here means you have an interest in getting in shape. Whether you want to tone up, lose weight, get stronger, lose weight, or just look hot in your jeans...I have tips and suggestions to help you achieve your goals!

I am a certified personal trainer with a strong athletic background. I was a three sport athlete in high school (football, basketball & track), and a member of the Temple University football team. I have trained both athletes looking to improve and maximize their performance, as well as non-athletes looking to lose weight, improve their health, and look and feel better.

If you have any fitness questions you would like answered, CLICK HERE to send me a message! Hope to hear from you soon!

The 12 Days of Fitness

12 Healthy Tips to get you through the Holidays.

1. If you plan on drinking alcohol during the holiday season, be sure to drink extra water. Alcohol is dehydrating, so be sure to get in that H2O!

2. Take an extra long walk around the mall when shopping.

3. If it snows, get out there and shovel for some exercise. Even running around having a snowball fight is exercise!

4. Plan activities with friends that don't revolve around just eating. Try ice skating, bowling, roller skating, skiing, sledding, etc.

5. Eat soup or a small salad before your meal. It will fill you up and keep you from overeating.

6. If you HAVE to have it, limit yourself to one small portion of a treat per day.

7. Avoid cream-based cocktails/drinks (Bailey's, eggnog, etc.)

8. Don't put off your workouts until the New Year. Try to get in some workouts, even if it's just walking, during the holidays.

9. If you're going to be out shopping and running errands all day, be sure to bring along some healthy snacks so you don't get too hungry.

10. Try to at least do some stretching for 10-15 minutes a day.

11. Eat your meal off of a smaller plate for portion control.

12. Take a walk after dinner.

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Friday 01-04-2008 9:57pm ET

Time to get working on that New Year's resolution to lose weight! If you want to get in shape and have fun at the same time, come check out my Fitness Boot Camp!

Sunday 11-18-2007 8:03pm ET

Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas

Here are some gifts that I would recommend for any fitness buff. Note to guys...unless you KNOW that your woman would appreciate a fitness gift...don't do it! To her a gym membership may mean "get your fat butt off the couch!"

Bowflex Select Tech 220 Dumbells
With just a twist, you can change the weight of the dumbells from 2.5 pounds to 20 pounds. Bowflex also has other models that go up to 52.5 pounds!!!

Stability ball
There are so many things you can do with this, and all in the comfort of your own home!

Body Bar
With these weighted bars, you can do everything from lunges, to squats, to bicep curls!

Magazine subscriptions
The healthy gift that keeps on giving all year long!

Jump Rope
The exercise you can do anywhere! Great cardio exercise!

Bosu
There's no limit to the number of exercises you can do with the Bosu! Great for core exercises.

Gym Membership
If you have the money to spend, this is the gift to get someone motivated to get in shape! Great for starting on those New Year's Resolutions!!!

Personal Training Sessions (hint, hint)
For the person who needs a little help to get going and motivated! CLICK HERE for information on training sessions with me!

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