So you’re on a diet or trying to stay fit and Thanksgiving rolls around. What should you do? What should you eat? What dinners should you forgo? My answer will surprise you – I say eat what you want with a couple of conditions. There is a reason for my madness! Please see my disclaimer
You want to get fit, but you just can’t seem to get to the gym. I can think of a thousand (well – maybe not that many but you get the idea!) reasons why you might not be able to consistently get to the gym or watch what you eat. What’s your main reason for
Many of my clients over the age of 45 complain of having flabby underarms and want to know how to reduce the fat – there. Before I attempt to tackle that, let’s discuss how it got there in the first place. A popular misconception is that hormones or menopause are largely to blame. I hate
Greetings Athlete! Kettlebells, Barbells and Dumbbells Oh My! Smith Machines, Cables, Suspension Bands (TRX), Stability Balls, Sliders, Pelatons, Rowers, Bands, Bosu Balls… and the list goes on an on. What is the best equipment you need to get a workout in? The answer of course depends on what your goals are. Average Athlete For the
Greetings Athlete! “I hope”…. can be a trap that I hope you avoid. Hope can be many things, but without action, it is useless. I hope I lose weight – yet you won’t count calories. I hope I’ll age gracefully – yet you won’t go to the gym. I hope I get rich – yet
Do you have hunchback, neck pain or back pain? One of the causes for all of these are muscle imbalances. Muscle imbalances occur when opposing muscles that help your body function get out of balance due to poor posture, repeated movement of the same muscle, lack of movement, over-training, or under-training muscle groups. The result
Greetings Athlete! Dealing With Pain in the Gym – No Pain – No Gain? As I train people in the gym or a class, invariably someone will complain of pain either before, after, or sometimes during an exercise. I’m not talking about a little huffing or puffing or the effort to make that last rep.
Greetings! So you want to live a long AND healthy life and are exercising for longevity. According to a Time 2018 article, 77% of adults are not getting enough exercise and odds are that you aren’t doing enough and that you need to do more! The American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control
I recently wrote a blog on tackling obesity and wanted to highlight an area which may help a lot of people. Are you “watching what you eat” and still gaining weight? You are eating chicken, fish, salads and fruits and limiting your carbs – BUT – are still gaining weight? Most of my clients or
Greetings! Longevity Wellness Plan – Let’s Get Tactical! We talked about the importance of having a Longevity Wellness Strategy in my previous post but what does a plan actually look like. Let’s dive in to create a plan for you to live healthy and well into your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. First things first.
