These energy balls are packed with a mix of quick energy, healthy fats and protein and are great before and after a workout. I make a batch and leave them in my fridge to grab for the week. There are many variations to these, so don’t hesitate to add in other healthy ingredients you enjoy. … Continue reading
The greatest fitness challenge: making it a part of your daily life.
Of all the of the fitness challenges I have done, seen and given to my clients, making exercise a consistent part of one’s daily life has to be the most challenging. Like most new things we try in our lives they are exciting, fresh, maybe daunting or even scary. I have read that it takes … Continue reading
Stability training
Balance and stability are something we all take for granted until we start to see it decline as we age. Some seniors may feel that a little loss of balance comes with age, but even a little instability can cause a fall that they may not fully recover from. The statistics from (NCOA) in the … Continue reading
Why You Need to Keep Carbs in Your Diet
I big thanks to Andrew for sending me this article for a guest post! In a day when carbs are demonized, this piece gives some great reasons to keep them in your diet. Yes, carbs can make you fat. Just ask anyone who downs family-sized bag of potato chips on the sofa every afternoon. But … Continue reading
Fasted cardio….Does it really burn more fat?
You may have heard that your a.m. cardio session will help you burn a lot more fat if you do it on an empty stomach, but scientifically speaking can this really be true? There is much debate on this. I have my opinion ; however, with the pros and cons I am about to give … Continue reading
How can I get a strong, flat core? Tips that REALLY work.
Seriously I think this is the #1 question that I get. Our culture is so focused on our mid section, and maybe for good reason since abdominal fat has been shown to be more dangerous to our health. Whether your concern over your abs is health or vanity related (or both) here are the tips … Continue reading
7 Tips to help you REALLY reach your goals this year!
It’s January, and I am sure a lot of us have made fitness goals for the year. As a trainer this is an exciting time to see so many enthusiastic people, a buzzing gym and fuller classes. If only that feeling could continue! What makes the commitment to exercise SO difficult? Why do seemingly few … Continue reading
Exercising in a fasted state: fat torcher or myth?
Exercising on an empty stomach may sound unpleasant, but what if it enabled you to turn your body into a better fat burner? Who doesn’t want the biggest possible benefits from their workouts? Is exercising in a fasted state really the answer or really a bad idea? I have some personal experience with this because … Continue reading
The dangers of sitting – the truth behind the catchy headlines
I must admit that I am sitting as I write this ( cue the horror music). Since sitting has gotten such a bad rap these past few weeks I felt it was important to look past the looming headlines and see from a more technical and physiological standpoint why chronic sitting is bad for our … Continue reading
Magnesium: a critical mineral for your body
Have you ever wondered if you were taking the right vitamin supplements for your body’s needs? There is so much information and opinions on whether you need supplements and if so which ones and how much to take. This can get really confusing, so let’s keep it simple for now and look at one mineral … Continue reading
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