I was interested in buying a new bicycle, but I hadn’t been on a bike in over 15 years—ever since a college girl opened her car door into me as I was riding down the Pacific Coast Highway in California. I started talking to Jon Miller, a champion cyclocross master…
The holidays are upon us and that means it’s time to stress out over gift-giving. For the fitness buff (or wannabe) on your gift list, these gift suggestions will be right on target. CLASSPASS If your giftee lives in a large city or travels, a ClassPass can provide the…
https://youtu.be/49l-bNELzCg The holiday season can be tough, with presents to buy, parties to attend, and people to see…this is a lot to accomplish while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But have no fear! You can spread all your holiday cheer ... even without a beer! I have some healthy holiday…
Welcome to the Holidays! This time of year is hard for everyone to get to workouts. It’s a time for meeting with family and eating tons of food that can make it hard to keep up your healthy living efforts. Here is an interesting fact: studies have shown that people…
Some people define bloating as a feeling - like their stomach is distended or swollen all the time. Sometimes the symptoms can be associated also with constipation. For others, bloating is the appearance of their tummy looking "pregnant" later in the day, or the belly protrusion that you feel still…
https://youtu.be/qcjcdsB2H4o If your workouts are stale, perhaps it’s time to add kettlebell exercises into your routine! Kettlebells are great for cardio, strength, and flexibility training. It’s an integrated whole body exercise modality that dynamically activates multiple muscles simultaneously with every exercise. What is Kettlebell Training? A kettlebell,…
Anyone that’s gone through a pregnancy has probably had a “bring back my body!” thought swirling around your head. As discussed in blog one, bringing back your body is not as simple as diet and exercise. I am often asked when I can start exercising. The simple answer is day…
https://youtu.be/B35VLNqKG8w Just in case you may have overindulged a little during the Thanksgiving holiday (like many of us out there) we have designed a solid workout plan to burn off that turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie! Starting an exercise plan now can lead to health benefits for the rest of…
Chinese food is fabulous, something we crave and rave about, but it also comes with an insane amount of sodium, MSG and other ingredients that thwart our healthy workout behaviors and reduces these benefits when it comes to healthy eating habits. Many of the staples found in traditional Chinese fares…
https://youtu.be/LhTCHk0hluI Does it ever seem like the holiday season arrives before we know it? I have to admit, it sure feels that way to me, especially as the years go by. Like most people the plan to consume a delicious Thanksgiving Day meal is probably on the agenda this holiday…