Your fitness mindset is critical if you want to make a lasting change in your health and wellness. There are many elements that can become barriers to change even if the desired change is attainable. Mental attitude, eating behaviors and …
As a trainer, I observe the methods, tactics, and techniques of individuals in the gym. I like seeing everyone making improvements to their physical and mental lives. However, the one thing that truly bothers me is when I see an …
Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids. The use of the word essential applies to nutritional elements that are necessary for us to consume in order for those nutrients to be available for use in our bodies. We produce …
Hip flexibility and strength play an extremely important role in an individual’s mobility to live everyday life and as an athlete. Overcoming hip tightness can lead to less pain, increase your range of motion and improve your coordination. Beyond athletic …
How to have a productive and healthy new year Every new year, resolutions are made and usually broken within the first 30 days. Why, you ask? This failure is not because we don’t desire change, it is usually because there’s …
This time of year we all look forward to spending time with friends and family and a four letter word; FOOD! The day after Halloween through New Years Day usually involves increased calorie consumption. If we consider this, the holiday …
Consuming Less Sugar in Your Diet is Beneficial to Your Health Consuming less sugar in carbohydrates has been the center of dietary controversy for quite a while now. If we label carbohydrates, there are those considered healthy carbs and unhealthy …
Two of the Most Effective Ways to Combat the Aging Process We’ve all heard the phrase that exercise is the best medicine. Specifically, it seems that regular high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is great for reversing the declining ability of our …
This yummy shrimp dish not only is fabulous but is also healthy. Warm the pre-cooked shrimp in a pan with olive oil, add McCormick’s Smokey BBQ Seasoning. Then sauté the ribbons of yellow squash and zucchini in olive oil, red …
If one of your goals is to safely lose weight, it is important to understand the relationship between weight loss and exercise. According to Harvard Medical School, women need about 11 Cal/lb. of body weight daily to maintain their weight …
