When I worked at the Sports Club/LA here in San Francisco, the NBA teams would come to our gym to work out, do their shoot-arounds, and train. I found it fascinating that the teams would come in to lift weights on game day. Wouldn’t they want to stay fresh and avoid fatigue? Why were they ... read more >
I’ve been in the proverbial wilderness for about ten years, with the last four being the pits. As I emerge from the wilderness season of my life, I am stacking wins to build momentum. I have not set a physically challenging goal in a long time, and I am not interested in any weight loss ... read more >
Ten years ago, I swore off dieting for good. After a failed experiment to compete in a fitness show, I had gotten down to my lowest weight, but I felt terrible and developed some disordered eating habits. Getting down to my lowest weight did not solve my problems, and I came to the understanding that ... read more >
Quick and Easy Meals I am a busy person and sometimes I just need something quick to put together for a healthy and nutritious meal. With the rising costs of eating out and groceries these days, I think it's best to cook at home as much as possible. Madras Lentils ... read more >
January is a time of reflection of the previous year and looking ahead to the current year. I think January is a great time to re-evaluate what is and isn't working in your life. It is a great time to make some upgrades and also a great time to let go of what's no longer ... read more >
Last week I went to the doctor because I was having some digestive issues. I had my first "As we get older" conversation with my doctor about changes to my nutrition because it was causing acid reflux and heartburn. "I haven't even been 40 for a month and we're already going down this road," I thought ... read more >
Chalene Johnson is the creator of popular workout programs Turbo Kick, Turbo Jam and Piyo Fitness. I enjoyed taking those classes so much that I got certified in the Live Format. If you're familiar with the fitness company Beachbody, then you may recognize Chalene from the infomercials that have been airing for the last several ... read more >
After nearly 16 months of working out at home and outside, I returned to the gym for my first workout! I was so excited and nervous because I wasn't sure what to expect or if I would feel comfortable. After checking in and warming up, I felt awesome! I was due for my 100th Peloton ... read more >
I started my fitness career working in a commercial gym where selling supplements was part of my job. I had some issues with this because I believe that people need to work on the basics of eating well. I also think everyone is so different that people need to figure out what works for them ... read more >
For years I would go on one diet or another. I would try this program or that program and I learned a lot from all of them. Since I gave up dieting in 2015, I've been at my most consistent and stable weight and I also no longer find myself obsessed with food. What works ... read more >
