With Thanksgiving now behind us and more holidays in the recent future, it is time to do some reflecting and planning! Reflection: How well did you do with portion control? Did you find time to exercise? Are you still celebrating the holiday by eating leftovers and sitting around? I myself am a big fan of…
Are you a female? Have you gone through menopause? Are you going through menopause? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to take the time and read this article as one in every twoCaucasian women in the US will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. According to the U.S. Department of Health and…
Well it’s official. Summer is here in AZ and it’s HOT! If you’re like most of us, you are either getting out of town and headed to the beach, you’re staying in AZ and getting to the lakes, or you’re finding some time to get out to the pool(under the only shade tree available)! No matter your destination, if you’re outside, you’ll…
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…