“The paradox of modern life is that survival is much easier, but stress is much higher.” Some of us have already figured out that the gym provides the necessary physical outlet for the unavoidable mental stresses of life. If you have and you are curious as to why and how exercise works on more than […]
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Resolving to get fit and healthy in the new year? Here is a list of items to help you reach your goals in the kitchen, on the go, at the gym, and more! IN THE KITCHEN Nutri-bullet for smoothies. Digital Food Scale Small Food Processor for making hummus or crushing nuts […]
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What is Mobility? Mobility is defined simply as the ability to move. When trainers and coaches talk about mobility, though, we have a more specific definition in mind: We mean the ability to safely and effectively move through exercises like squats, deadlifts, overhead presses, cleans, snatches, and more. We want to see proper alignment and […]
Q: Do you think it’s possible that my body feels physical stress when I work out more than once a day? For example, working out at noon and then spinning at 4:30? I’m thinking about this because I couldn’t spin today and I feel really good and not exhausted at this point in the day […]
As a trainer, I am often asked this question. I’m very excited about getting more people, especially women, turned on to the benefits of strength training. As my clients begin incorporating their own training days into their existing fitness routine, including classes like Zumba and Spinning, they want to know how it all fits together. […]
Increase your likelihood of succeeding by setting a SMART goal. Specific: You are more likely to accomplish a specific goal instead of a general one like get in shape or tone up. What do you want to accomplish? Be clear. Measurable: Define the criteria for measuring progress (weight loss*, body fat […]