For Sustainable Fat Loss which is better? Flexible Dieting or a Meal Plan
What's better for sustained Fat Loss? Eating a Meal Plan with a designated free meal or Flexible Dieting (If it Fits Your Macros as it's called in some gym circles) I've done both and in my opinion, what works for sustainable Fat Loss is Flexible Dieting or you may have heard it called If It ... read more >
Leg Day Finishers!
After a great lower body workout, in order to work on stabilization strength, power, and to get the heart rate up I end with finishers. I usually like to do 100 reps of finisher exercises but if time permits, then I also will go for another round. I've included Modifications just in case you don't ... read more >
Women We Love: Ashley Graham
So it seems like the media FINALLY wants to acknowledge what EVERYONE has known FOREVER: Beauty is NOT one dimensional and isn't confined to ONE body shape or size. Ashley Graham is the FIRST plus sized model to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated which is a major accomplishment. Last year she received kudos for ... read more >
The goal of Health and Fitness is not to take Daily Selfies
The above photo was taken at a Bodypump training about 5 years ago. It was one of the toughest trainings I have ever been through and the process of becoming a "Pump" instructor was a challenge but it was well worth it because it made me a much better instructor and coach. Back in those ... read more >
Women We Love: Sophia Loren
"Sex appeal is 50% What you've got and 50% what people think you've got" So said the Woman We Love today, Ms. Sophia Loren. This photo is from her 80th Birthday shoot. I love this photo for a variety of reasons. Ms. Loren is still beautiful, still vibrant, and still exuding the sex appeal at ... read more >
For controlling Blood Pressure, Is sugar worse than salt?
Blood Pressure: Sugar Worse than Salt I came across this article from Medpage Today which is a daily news site for Medical Professionals and I was intrigued. When I read Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes his premise is that blaming heart disease, high cholesterol, and obesity on fat is wrong. It's SUGAR that ... read more >
