This is a great little recipe when not trying to have protein shakes. As we all know eating whole foods is the way to go. Unfortunately our lifestyle is to work work work. This leaves very limited time for proper nutrition. I went ahead and got a big salmon fillet and cooked it on the […]
In today’s fast-paced, instant-gratification world, people are juggling more, sleeping less and taking less time to just be. In fact, 42 percent of adults report that their stress level has increased over the past five years. More research is coming out tying our stress levels to physical ailments. Insufficient sleep has reached levels of a […]
Read this on Livestrong and I find it nicely put. Investing in a personal fitness trainer is well worth the cost. Not only do you have someone right by your side acting as your own personal coach and motivator, your trainer can help limit the amount of injuries you experience and help you get the […]
How would you like to start your day with an awesome antioxidant packed smoothie that has a ton of medicinal properties as well? This turmeric smoothie recipe is perfect for that. The Benefits of Turmeric Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family. The average person may best recognize turmeric as a spice commonly used in Indian cuisine. The active […]
Many people come to me about having things that get in the way of getting their training sessions in. One of the main reasons is our kids. Our kids is one of those that we just can’t and won’t work around as they’re our lives and responsibility. They spend way too much time away from […]
Some of you know this, I wear my gym clothes ANYWHERE! There are many reasons why I do this, it’s my business suit, it’s comfortable, I look good in it (JK, maybe), you get the point. With that said, I also spend thousands of dollars on gear from head to toe. I’m sure a lot […]
Back when coconut water became a thing, marketers positioned it as a hydration powerhouse, claiming its natural sugar and electrolytes will hydrate better than water. While the nutrient composition of coconut water does resemble a lighter, more natural version of a sports drink, it may not deserve all of the hydration hype after all. How […]
This pic says it all. Actually I will add to it. Lifting weights makes men & women huge? … That’s right. By most accounts when some of you talk to a trainer they’ll tell you you’re not eating enough. They’ll say, do the workout I tell you. Eat 5 to 8 meals a day, reduce […]
We all know about these but hardly ever stay consistent. Here’s a simple picture you can come back to over and over to keep you balanced. Enjoy!
When we think about inflammation, we often think of it as helping us heal from an obvious injury (like a wound) or fighting harmful bacteria. This is good inflammation working in our favor to keep us healthy. But on the flip side, when the immune system is too active, it can make us sick. We […]