As someone with 20 plus years deep in the game of “physique transformation” and health, I can speak to the crazy that ensues in the minds of fitness enthusients during the Holidays, namely Thanksgiving. Over-exercising to compensate for increased intake, negative narratives about gaining fat due to enjoying oneself, punishing behaviors such as limiting intake...
Ahhh, the feeling of riding your A-Game. Eating well, working out like an athlete, making good lifestyle decisions. Jeans button easily, or are even loose, thoughts are clear and ideas zippy, mood is high, and noone or nothing can dampen your spirits. It is late November and ……. screeeeeeaaaaaachhhh, Holidays are here and your time...
The drinks are flowing, the cheer is abundant, the small plates are passing and your inhibitions are low. It is the holiday season, so why not indulge and just start fresh January 1st, right? #wronganswer!! When you follow a strong and healthy fitness philosophy the small decisions you make every day define you. The sum...
Food!!!…carbs!!!…calories!!!!…for so long popular fitness culture has demonized these beautiful nouns. Labeled with such adjectives as “good”, “bad”, “off plan”, with such feelings as “guilt”, “punishment”, “remorse”. Food is simply another variable in play to use for your benefit in moving, looking, and feeling your best. The best athletes have all these variables in check...
Ironically a simply formatted and short duration workout can have the biggest impact on your metabolism. Metabolism, simply stated, is your bodies engine that is fired up when you are at rest. The more muscle you have the higher your metabolism, the more you work outside your comfort zone, in a precise, form based, and...
It is the utmost pleasure and reward when I have the opportunity to work with a driven client who wholeheartedly believes in my philosophy and follows my programming to a “T”. Marissa’s work ethic, drive, and focus is commendable! In her words…. Oh how I wish I had figured this out sooner-2 years ago with...
This is the last week to sign up for my four week clean eating challenge. SIGN UP NOW This four week challenge is invaluable for those who have struggled with maintaining a consistent weight. Throughout most of my adult life I have struggled with maintaining a consistent weight. It wasn’t until the past few years...
I have had the utmost pleasure of working with some great clients. From athletes to fitness newcomers and from school aged to senior citizens. I wouldn’t change my career for anything. I cannot express the joy it brings me to watch people feel the positive inside – out transition that occurs in such a short...
Election got you down?? All those negative ads and attacks? Sometimes we just need to do the best for ourselves in our worlds and get the positive energy and focus flowing. I needed a “reset” yesterday morning. A good Monday Morning Ass-Kicking workout to remind me how lucky I am to be able to move...
Resistance Bands are not just for the elderly and those traveling anymore. One of the most athletic and successful quarterbacks in history, Tom Brady, routinely uses resistance bands in his training. It’s no surprise! Bands come in all different widths and resistances. They allow for resistance on the positive and negative movements of the exercise...
