What is CrossFit? Is CrossFit Right For Me? Why Should I Try It? Before I dive into the answers, I want to thank Jason Dunbar of IronFire Athletics for chatting with me at his successful CrossFit studio in San Diego. Watch the accompanying video and check out…
Going to the gym to workout for many people is a welcome relief, a chance to unwind, and take the edge off. But what if going to the gym and being around others actually works in reverse and causes tension, fear, and anxiety? It could be a case of social…
Your body is made up of a large portion of liquids containing substances called electrolytes. These electrolyte substances are small substances that our body needs to stay in good electrical balance. Items such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphate carry electrical charges that are responsible for stimulating muscles and…
Today’s blog post is for the ladies!! With the holidays quickly coming up EVERYONE tends to lose time for their workouts! So I put together a quick 10-minute fat blasting routine to follow along with so that you can get a workout in on the fly. When doing any quick…
Surgical breast procedures affect the ability to exercise depending on how invasive they are. From minimally invasive lumpectomies, to breast reduction, augmentation, and major reconstruction after mastectomy, muscle tissue may or may not be involved. For the sake of simplicity, this article focuses on exercises after simple elective augmentation, where…
Considering a career change is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. It’s important to pursue something that excites you and that you do something you truly enjoy. You love exercise and living a healthy lifestyle and you want to turn that passion into a career. Maybe now is…
In ‘97 I was on a year tour with the show “Rugrats Live”. We would sometimes do 3 shows a day at almost 2 hours a show, dancing, jumping and climbing all in costumes with a big head. From the audience perspective we really looked like Giant Babies on stage.…
Looking for a great moisturizer for your skin care routine? If so, instead of heading to the spa, head straight to your kitchen for natural skin care that’s super easy to whip up. Food is not only good for your body and soul; there’s lots of food that’s good for…
Bodyweight Exercise Anatomy: The Advantage of Bodyweight Resistance exercises are designed to help increase muscle strength and size. Typically, people lift heavy weights (dumbbells, barbells, plates, weight stacks, medicine balls or kettlebells) to provide resistance in pushing and pulling exercises so the muscles work harder and hypertrophy faster. Water…
https://youtu.be/V4e21wZ2DPE Total Gym for Runners and Walkers Whether you’re a leisurely stroller, treadmill treader, or competitive track athlete, running and walking are great forms of cardiovascular exercise and they’re essential to fulfilling an active lifestyle. Regardless of your size, age or fitness level, the benefits from adding the Total Gym to your cardio workouts will help you improve performance, increase stamina and prevent injury. So to complement your next run or walk, whether it’s on a treadmill, track, or neighborhood street, try these targeted exercises using…