As their name denotes, carbohydrates are carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. When we eat carbohydrates, the body breaks them down into glucose for energy for the body and brain. Glucose is stored as glycogen in muscle tissue and in the liver. Excess glycogen is converted to fat for storage. The more muscle you have, the more […]
Proteins are amino acids joined by peptide bonds. Proteins are in all living organisms; plant and animal. In animals, including humans, protein is found in all cells, plasma, hemoglobin, and in enzymes, and hormones. It’s responsible for growth, repair, maintenance of tissue, pH balance, and 5-10% of the body’s energy needs. Examples of protein are […]
With so much noise on the internet about nutrition, it’s confusing. There’s a lot of conflicting information, misleading ads, and unrealistic promises. So what’s true? Education yourself with an understanding of the basicis so you can decide for yourself. What is Metabolism? Metabolism is the combination of anabolic (building up) and catabolic […]
Get more vegetables, fiber, vitamins, and minerals without even noticing with these 5 smoothie recipes. The veggies just disappear! Strawberry Beet Smoothie 1 cup halved fresh or frozen strawberries 1 1/2 chopped beats 1/2 avocado 1 cup water 1 scoop Sun Warrior Vanilla Protein Powder ice Piña Colada Smoothie with Yellow Squash 1 cup […]
Do you have tightness in your upper back? Does you posture need some improvement? Try these self-myofascial release techniques, exercises, and restorative yoga poses to mobilize your thoracic spine, reduce muscle tension, and improve your posture: Self-Myofascial Release with Foam Roller and Yoga Tune-Up Therapy Balls Exercises Back Extension on a Stability Ball Quadruped Twist […]
A real push up (a body weight push-up on the floor on your toes) – that is a great goal to have! This functional exercise works your entire body: Your arms and shoulders are helping while your legs, core, and back muscles are stabilizing. More muscles worked means more calories burned! If you can’t do […]
Q: Is there anything I can do about the indents in my shoulders from bra straps? A: Here are four things you can do right now about those indents: Go Shopping: Toss your old bras that have lost their elasticity and support. Get properly fitted for a bra. Check out this video to […]
After almost 18 years working with people in the fitness and wellness fields, I’ve come up with my 3 ground rules for helping clients while taking care of my own wellbeing. Walk the Walk: I pride myself on this one. I have never and will never ask a client to do anything I don’t […]
I can’t say it enough: You need a goal. The more specific your goal, the more likely you are to be successful. Read more about setting a S.M.A.R.T. goal here. Your goal will be either health, fitness, or performance based. Training for Performance: You have performance-based goals if you are training for a sport […]
Strength is defined as the ability of the neuromuscular system to produce internal tension to overcome an external force OR the amount of force a muscle can exert against an external load. That external load can come from gravity (think good posture and planks), weights, or bands. Bands are big part of my own training […]
