Are you new to working out and not sure what kind of cardio is best for you? Is long duration steady cardio, HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training) or a combination of both best for you? If you aren’t sure what HIIT is or why it would benefit you by incorporating it into your workout, this blog is for you! We’ll cover both types…
You’ve decided you want to hire a trainer, but you’re not sure how to find the “right” one. You may be overweight, maybe you have not worked out in awhile (or ever), overall you’re just not confident in what to do when it comes to weights. You want someone that will help you achieve your…
Summer Is Here! You are getting ready to hit the beach, go to the pool, travel outdoors, wear a swimsuit, and throw on shorts to grab some sun…then you look down, catch your reflection, or see a picture and don’t love the way you look or feel. It happens to a lot of us. Whether…
How many of you love leg day? (Can you hear the crickets?!) Having been a fitness and nutrition coach for almost 2 decades, I can tell you I have heard my fair share of whining when it comes to leg day! And with the whining, comes some type of negotiations as to what can be done rather than a leg day. Often…
So you’re ready to start your fitness journey, or maybe you’re coming back. Either way, that’s great to hear! You may now be asking yourself “where do I start?” As you drive down almost any major street you see big box gyms, personal training studios, boxing gyms, boot camp studios, yoga, pilates, etc. It can definitely be overwhelming when you’re starting. Let…
If you haven’t heard of Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) or you have but you’re not really sure why it’s important this is for you! What happens to a grill once you turn it on and the fire is going? It gets hot, right? What happens when you shut it off? Is it cold? No, it takes time to…
Recently I had the honor to be on Channel AZ 3TV with Miss Arizona USA Nicole Smith. We covered staying on track while traveling. Miss Arizona USA Nicole Smith will soon be traveling and staying in a hotel for 2 weeks prior to the biggest event of her pageant life! Now I know not all…
Picture this… you have school-age kids, you work a lot, then there are ALL the social activities and events you must attend, and you hear “Mom/Dad, I am hungry. What is for lunch?” >>INSERT the feeling of Dread here!<< Packing lunches every night, shopping for food they may or may not eat this week, and…
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? You stole the cookie from the cookie jar. Who, me? Yes, you! Couldn’t be! Then who? This popular children’s song brings up a great point – over 80% of people surveyed find themselves reaching for sweets and not even realizing it. Too much sugar can lead to…
If you are someone that has been working out for at least the past 6 months, you have probably heard the phrase “functional training”. You may even be going to a place or a trainer that specializes in it, or says they do! Maybe you don’t go where they specialize in it, but you’ve been wondering if you should…