Ever since I began coaching, my mission has been to teach what I've learned to my clients so that you know how to move your body, how often, and how to fuel it best. I've wanted to make it personally sustainable for you - so that one day, you won't need me but for a … Continue reading Info Session: One-Year Curriculum to your Self-Sustainable Fitness
If You Sweat More, Do You Burn More Calories?
Good question, right? We're in the thick of summertime and the heat and humidity is high. If we're active or even just out and about in it, it can feel like we are burning more calories and using more energy. But are we really? Well, no. Sweat is not a gauge of how hard you … Continue reading If You Sweat More, Do You Burn More Calories?
What’s NOT Serving you in your Goal Accomplishment?
What is NOT serving you in what you REALLY want? I think it's safe to say that we ALL want to be light, happy, energetic, and fit. Then why don't we ALL do the things that produce that? Well, it's all the other "stuff" that can get in the way, particularly when we are looking … Continue reading What’s NOT Serving you in your Goal Accomplishment?
How to Get a Flat Stomach
Ah - the "holy grail" of fitness - the flat and/or muscular stomach. How many articles are published and marketing materials slathered with how you can get that flat tummy or six-pack? Here's the breakdown: for a tighter midsection, the abs are just like any other muscle group we exercise: the muscles must become stronger … Continue reading How to Get a Flat Stomach
The Power of Commitment
How many times have you made a commitment to do something and absolutely stuck to it for at least a certain amount of time? Sure, I bet there are other times where maybe you dropped the ball. But I'd be willing to bet that for every dropped commitment, you've got 2 kept commitments on your … Continue reading The Power of Commitment
The Best Way to Lose Fat
Something everyone wants to know - "What's the best way to lose fat?" Well, I apologize in advance - there is no simple one-size-fits-all easy answer. However, let's explore this question! Every individual responds differently to different training modalities. That being said, "activities that incorporate many muscle groups and are weight bearing use more calories … Continue reading The Best Way to Lose Fat
How Can you Light your Fire?
Who or what inspires you? Who or what inspires you towards the things you want to see in your life? Shortly after I picked up running back in 2010, I began following a blog, The Logic of Long Distance. I became fascinated with the thoughts and conversation around long-distance running and read as much … Continue reading How Can you Light your Fire?
Have you Hit a Plateau?
Possibly one of the most frustrating things is hitting a fitness plateau. If you've been exercising for a while with weight loss or strength gaining goals in mind and your results have seemed to stop coming, you may have hit a plateau. It means that your body has gotten used to the activity you've been … Continue reading Have you Hit a Plateau?
Is it OK to Exercise if You’re Sore?
Is it OK to exercise if you're already sore? Well - yes, and no. Exercise isn't always, well, comfortable. Particularly when we are experiencing DOMS - delayed onset muscle soreness. This is the soreness we feel anywhere from 24-72 hours after a workout. DOMS occurs because we make small tears in the muscle fibers by … Continue reading Is it OK to Exercise if You’re Sore?
Work before Play
Happy Independence Day to you! I wanted to share with you a principle I appreciate and enjoy living by - working before playing! Alright, so the concept isn't new. But, perhaps the way that we apply it, may be! Particularly on these special holidays (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc) - you know, these ones … Continue reading Work before Play
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