What is HIIT? HIIT is the acronym for High Intensity Interval Training. During this type of workout, you alternate between intense bursts of activity and periods of less intense activity. Not only do you burn a significant number of calories during a HIIT workout, but the effect of the exertion causes your metabolism to increase. As a result, you burn more fat...
This protein shake is full of nutrients and vitamins that will help your body recover from whatever stress comes your way. A healthy diet, high in protein, will keep your immune system strong, help your muscles repair, keep your metabolism running and so much more! Ingredients 1 scoop Quest Nutrition Chocolate Milkshake Protein Powder 1 small frozen banana (break into...
It's the time of year when we raise our glasses along with our holiday spirit. We spread cheese on our crackers and cheer among friends. Shortly after, when the parties have ended and the presents have been opened, we realize our waistlines have also spread. The numbers on the scale have risen. Rather than panic later, it's best to prepare...
Most of us go to the gym, take a fitness class, or head outdoors for a run with a specific goal in mind. We want to increase our strength, decrease body fat and improve our well being without spending our lives at the gym and our nights preparing meals for hours on end. Over time, we learn that various formats...
If you're like a lot of gym enthusiasts, you may have a love/hate relationship with the treadmill that turns to hate after ten minutes. And the long, slow upward climb on the stepmill feels like a trek to reach the top of Mount Everest. As a result, I created this core-inspired cardio cable workout. It's a great way to get...
It doesn't come up often. One would think that after 30+ years, I would get tired of talking about it. It's inevitable though that whenever we have people over for dinner, or when I'm discussing nutrition with clients, I end up talking about my vegetarian lifestyle and plant-based diet. It seems absurd to most people or, at least, they're surprised....
Sweat drenched and exhausted, you wipe your brow and head toward the shower. Leaving your worries behind by the weights and your stress alongside the treadmill, the clarity you feel provides a sense of accomplishment. Almost as though you're on top of the world. Nothing can get you down. Your energy levels are up, along with your confidence. Most of...
As we continually strive to increase our strength, lose fat and improve our physique, we work hard to develop healthy habits we can maintain. Going to the gym and avoiding the drive-thru can help us achieve our fitness goals. However, it takes more than eating better and exercising to see results. Take the following three components into consideration and be...
The very first time I began working out, I was in the living room of my mom's house. I was in junior high. There were no weights, resistance bands or jump ropes. I was not familiar with heart rate monitors and tracking devices were unheard of. My home workout was fueled by a drive for success and commitment to my...
This past week I began a new journal. The pages were as blank as fresh fallen snow (which I don't experience often now that I've moved from Chicago to Alabama). In a lot of ways, journaling is similar to keeping a workout log. Whether or not you record your sets and reps, you are likely familiar with the benefits of doing...
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