There's a misconception out there on exercise: that it has to be hard and fast in order for it to be effective. This may sound funny when you hear me talking about the benefits of HIIT - but this is a totally different thing. One of the most common barriers to consistent exercise (as in, … Continue reading Exercise: The Value of Slow and Controlled Movements
Chain Reactions of Change
https://youtu.be/n90Fchog-7E Let's talk about lifestyle change. The real stuff that lasts. And what really goes on in it. You have a goal, and you really want to see it come to pass. Let's say it's weight loss, but it can be anything, really. It could be pursuing a promotion or a deeper … Continue reading Chain Reactions of Change
Probiotics for Your [Gut] Health
You've likely heard a bit of the buzz around probiotics lately. They've become increasingly popular since the mid-1990's, with more and more people trying them today. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are commonly known as friendly, good, or healthy bacteria. These are the good bacteria that we hear about - the kind that … Continue reading Probiotics for Your [Gut] Health
How to Exercise When You Have No Time
A big challenge around fitness is TIME. You're likely busy, as we all are. It's funny - we all have 24 hours in a day, and we fill them ALL with SOMETHING. With all of your other obligations and commitments, how can you fit in exercise when you're making it a priority in your life? … Continue reading How to Exercise When You Have No Time
What if you Don’t Have your A-Game?
Most of us want to show up to the best of our abilities in everything we do. Even to the point of beating ourselves up if we perform at a level less than we thought we should or wish we would. The reality is, our "A-Game" varies from day to day. Some days, we feel … Continue reading What if you Don’t Have your A-Game?
Food Substitutions that Satisfy
If you've ever had a hard time saying "no" to that less-than-optimally nutritionally sound food (pasta, cookies, and other savory and/or baked goods), you might be pleasantly surprised to learn of the equally tasty but definitely healthier options available to us today. "Healthy" eating doesn't mean that you must only eat naked grilled chicken breast and … Continue reading Food Substitutions that Satisfy
Planning for the Holidays
Happy Fall to you! Have you realized that we are only 8 weeks away from Thanksgiving, and that there are only 12 weeks until Christmas? That means: cooler to colder weather, shorter days, and comfort food galore. What does this time of year typically look like to you, in regards to your fitness and … Continue reading Planning for the Holidays
Why Recharging is Important
A very busy week last week between work and marathon training and other things personally caused me to pause Friday evening and reflect .. and then, to let it go. The week was over. A new one is coming. What will I do to renew my energy stores? What do you do when you have … Continue reading Why Recharging is Important
How to Change your Nutrition Habits
Have you ever cooked fresh crabs before? You know, where you just caught them and they're still alive and crawling around (not to be morbid here, but) and don't want to be in a pot of boiling water? Have you considered how you can change your eating habits? Have you wanted to swap to healthier … Continue reading How to Change your Nutrition Habits
7 Reasons Why It’s Good to Have a Coach
What do you do when you don't know the answer to something? You go to someone (or some resource) that does, right? Think of all the areas of life that coaches, trainers, mentors, etc, are beneficial: from dog or pet training, to business coaches and mentors, to tutors when you are studying a course or … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why It’s Good to Have a Coach
