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,…
You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is! Yet, given today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s no wonder that most people just aren’t giving this important meal the priority it deserves. According to a large survey by Kellogg, more than half of all adults…
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…
Healthy foods make healthy hearts and healthy brains. Keeping your brain healthy, is well, just plain smart, and that’s not to say that keeping your heart healthy isn’t smart too. The good news is that the same diets appear to work for both. Specific diets that seem to achieve both…
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…
When it comes to breaking down the different aspects of a workout, many folks would include strength training, cardiovascular training, and flexibility as common answers. These are all aspects of fitness and all play an important role in helping folks reach their goals. With the “cardio” component, there are…