10 Quick Tips to Get and Stay in Shape
Here is a quick list of 10 tips to help you get and stay in shape: 1. Drink a large glass of water before every meal to help you digest your food better and eat...
Fitness Magazine Facts and Tips
This month I wantd to share some facts and tips from the September 2012 issue of Fitness. This magazine has really stepped it up lately with some fresh work out ideas and good articles. New...
Metabolism: How to Keep it Burning
Metabolism involves a complex network of hormones and enzymes that not only convert food into fuel but also affect how efficiently you burn that fuel. Well, that’s the textbook definition. Most of us think of...
Setting Fitness Goals for the New Year
It’s the beginning of a new year and many people will be making plans to get healthier. Here are a few tips to ensure you are successful at reaching your goals. First, your goal should...
New Year, New Behaviors
Wow, 2011! So it is January, that time of year when almost everyone is thinking about losing weight, or at least getting healthier. Successful weight management is a long-term challenge, but it is possible. ...
Water: How Much Do We Really Need?
Now that the temps are getting up into the high 90s, a lot of clients are asking, “how much water do I REALLY need? And of course, the correct answer isn’t really a simple one. ...
Supplements and Vitamins
A question that I have been hearing a lot lately is “What supplements and/or vitamins should I be taking to support my workouts?” Well, that varies from person to person, and you should definitely talk...
Survive a Cocktail Party and Stay Slim
If you are like me, no matter what your best intentions are before the holidays, the slew of cocktail parties always seems to throw your healthy eating plans out the window. How does one graciously attend 6...
What to Eat When You Work Out
I was talking to a client today and she mentioned that she sometimes gets dizzy during her 11:00 am work out. Immediately I asked her what she eats in the morning and she replied “nothing.” Well,...
Diet is Important for Weight Loss
Obviously as a personal trainer I believe that regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body. However, if weight loss is your main goal, don’t think that just because...