If you’ve been part of the #fitsquad for a while, you know all about protein. You’ve seen the buff guys and girls with their protein shakes, those trying to lose weight are munching on protein bars and chicken breasts – it seems like everyone is loading up on muscle-building stuff. And for good reason… Protein […] More
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in all the cells in our bodies, and the most common cause of high cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. Saturated fat – the “bad for you” kind – is found in meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese, deep-fried, greasy and processed foods. Uh-oh… These foods cause low-density lipoprotein, LDL (the […] More
It all began with a murmur. A slight possibility that there would be a cycling adventure and I would be the lucky candidate for the trip. I tried not to get too excited because I’ve always been told that when things sound too good to be true – they usually are. But this time the […] More
Where do you head first when you get to the gym: the treadmill or the weight rack? Chances are, you prefer one over the other — and that’s totally fine! (#teamrun over here.) Given the time constraints most people have when it comes to squeezing in workouts, it makes sense to combine cardio and strength training. Deciding […] More
Things that only come in giant tubs: TRESemme shampoo, popcorn at the movies, and protein powder. Protein powder containers are so massive, it can be hard to power your way through an entire package before the expiration date stamped on the side. But, is it really that bad to whip up a shake days or weeks after […] More
Do you let out an audible groan when a fitness instructor tells you to do mountain climbers? (Sorry about that…) But this often-dreaded move actually packs a ton of benefits. They work your entire body, especially your core. That is, if you do them correctly (and a lot of people don’t). I’m a personal trainer […] More
The following three yoga poses are intense balance poses. These are challenging and sometimes intimidating balance poses. With dedication and practice you will surprise yourself… How to find balance While practicing these balance poses, and going deeper into them, try to move away from a balanced position toward an unbalanced position of the body. In […] More
This Salad Recipe Will Keep You Full All Day Long Prep it the night before and take it to work for the ideal desk lunch. Ingredients11 Count A salad that can actually satisfy? This one is too good to just serve as a side – it’s a meal on its own. Spring is creeping around […] More
