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…
Do you know anyone who leads a perfectly healthy lifestyle? Of course you don’t. Not your physician, trainer, your favorite celebrity, or even those of us who write about tips for healthy living. We generally follow the 80%-20% rule – most of the time we think, eat and move well,…
re·lax - rəˈlaks/ - verb - make or become less tense or anxious The word relax sometimes feels loaded because it conjures up reasons you need to relax. These are usually hectic, uncontrolled, anxiety-driven states of being. Yet, just thinking of the word relax, can make you more relaxed…
Temperatures may be dropping, but your workout routine is about to heat up—Total Gym Tabata style! One of the hottest workout trends today is a variety of HIIT workouts. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is a sure way to blast calories, challenge your body to its limits, and…
The ache that comes with suffering from joint pain is well known to those of us who suffer from arthritis. What is arthritis anyway, you may be wondering? The word comes from our old friend, “-itis" which basically just means inflammation. And“arth-”refers to anything having to do with our joints. …