A lot of people think they can build better posture in the gym by lifting weights. Or just by being conscious of it and not slouching. Unfortunately, both of these fall short of achieve better[…]
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Mindful fitness: more effective than any medication
What is Mindful Fitness? A new and growing fitness and health trend is focusing more on the brain. For years, doctors have turned to medications to help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and memory[…]
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Making and keeping fitness resolutions
This year is a little different for me. Most years, I write distinct fitness goals like lose 10 pounds in 8 weeks, or reach 18% body fat by a certain day. I even write up[…]
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DEXA Scan: Accuracy and injury prevention
How do you track your progress? Most people turn to the scale to track their weight-loss progress. While this does show one aspect of your health, it doesn’t show the whole picture. Just because you’re[…]
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Stan Lee lives on: The Real Superhero
The original superhero If you somehow haven’t heard, Stan Lee passed away this week. But while his human form may be gone, his legacy will live on forever. And if you somehow don’t know who[…]
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Working out while pregnant and shortened labor times
As a first time Mom.. Labor is scary to me. I know people who had labors lasting as long as 36 or over 40 hours. The idea of doing anything for two days straight sounds[…]
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5 surprising benefits of sex: beyond the bedroom
If you’re anything like me.. You love sex. You may even be a little addicted. For me, I didn’t discover my love for sex until I hit my 30’s. My ex-husband mistakenly took my increased[…]
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Why and how to do a proper lunge
Do you lunge, tho? Most clients tell me they hate lunges, which is exactly why I make them do them. But the reason behind lunging can be misunderstood. Also, form is everything in order to[…]
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What fuels Shalane Flanagan: eat to run fast
What fuels you to run fast? Everyday we are faced with the age-old question: what do you want to eat? Many couples and families alike struggle to find the answer to this question but most[…]
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Foods that disrupt sleep: how to get more rest
Many of my clients complain about a lack of sleep and come to me for answers. While everyone is different, I tend to pick apart their diet a little bit before anything else. And I’ve[…]
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Should you workout twice a day?
Do you workout twice a day? Normally, I don’t workout twice a day since I end up working out 5 to 7 times a week on average. But recently I got distracted and busy between[…]
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PMS: How to avoid shark week
If you’re a female, then you know you’ve been there. Life’s going great, you’re feeling awesome. Then Aunt Flow comes for a visit. If you’re anything like me, your mood changes and the cramps begin[…]
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