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My first answer is always: Fresh is Best. There is no powder that is better than fresh whole foods. That's a fact. The Supplement industry has exploded and working in Fitness for over a decade I have tried a lot of them and I stop using them after a while because nothing is better than ... read more >
I have been in the Fitness Industry for ten years and it seems that for ten years people have been saying something different about what to eat pre workout and post workout. The new fad seems to be about what to eat/drink INTRA workout. It's all so confusing. Are we supposed to eat carbs before ... read more >
1. Get Your Mind Right Oksana Chusovitina, Uzebekistan, Gymnastics The 41 Year Old Gymnast shows why Mindset Matters Most From ESPN.com: At this time, I don't need much physical training," she said. "I do a lot of mental training. I have muscle memory that my body has developed over the years. I typically put in ... read more >
This summer I am sick of the gym. I find myself unmotivated to go to the gym and slog through a workout. Summer provides a perfect opportunity to take a break from the gym and go do other activities. As a matter of fact, many of the athletes I follow as well as smart fitness ... read more >
A few weeks ago I saw an article on social media that talked about they were tired of seeing "rich girl fitness". What if you want to be healthier but money is tight? The good news is that you can improve your nutrition and save money. Over this 4 Part Series I will ... read more >
Quiz I want to lose body fat and I want to start a workout plan that will help me. What should I do? Choose all that apply a. Focus on Total Body Movement Training such as: Dynamic Flexibility Training or Bodyweight Strength Training b. Start a Weight Lifting Program c. Do More Cardio...especially low intensity ... read more >
Disclaimer: These Are Guidelines and Not Rules Metabolism is the sum of the reactions in YOUR body and so everyone's metabolism is different. People who are older have different metabolisms from those who are younger. Stressed out people have different metabolisms than people who may not be as stressed out. I like to think of ... read more >
Success is 80% Planning and 20% Execution If you want to drop body fat (Not Lose weight which means you're losing water, glycogen (temporary drops) and muscle mass (which leads to lower metabolism and also droopy body parts) then you need to get your plan together so that you can execute and be successful. Here ... read more >
I am so high maintenance that I get my Girl Scout Cookies delivered from the East Coast! I haven't seen any Girl Scouts selling cookies here in the Bay Area so I went to my East Coast troop connection and got my cookies sent to me! Anything to help empower girls right??? I'm not afraid ... read more >
You may have seen the New York Times article that talks about what happened to contestants after they left the Biggest Loser. Nearly all of the contestants regained the weight and some are even heavier now. The typical response would be, "Of course they did. They probably started eating junk again and aren't working out ... read more >