It's the time of year when we dash to the store for Christmas gifts, we jingle from one errand to the next and, if we're lucky, we merrily make time to workout. During the months of November and December, holiday fitness can easily take a seat in the "back sleigh" of priorities. So when January 1st rolls around, we find...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Every day we are bombarded with ads promoting smaller waistlines and bigger biceps. We crave tighter glutes and results that loosen our jeans. Among the noise, we hear “Eat less/eat more! Avoid cardio/go running!” If you’re able to tune out these distractions long enough to balance work, family, and a week’s worth of laundry, the last thing you probably feel like doing is...
I'm not a fan of the term "diet." The word is typically associated with various trends that flood the weight loss industry. However, when you are eating right and working out but your weight hasn't budged (or maybe your weight loss has plateaued), it is important to consider the importance and impact of sleep. If you fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to...
What comes to mind when you hear the word "resistance"? If you're anything like me you may think "unwilling to change." "Hesitant." In this context, resistance might keep you in your comfort zone. It is difficult for most of us to break through resistance and discover what happens when we step outside of the norm. Most of the time, it's...
In a world that encourages you to "just do it" - with no excuses, while going hard, after hustling (and before grinding), a rest day can feel like giving up. Years ago, I supported the notion of working out seven days a week. I was convinced that every workout had to be as difficult, if not more so, than the previous. Over time,...
Work hard and the results will come, right? Kind of. If your goal is to get in shape, then yes, you will have to work hard in the gym (or wherever you fit in your fitness). But you will also have to balance your diet and make sure your sleep schedule is on point. Likewise, there is more to it...
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