One of the most common low back pain causes is NOT usually a “bad back” it’s “tight hips”. I can’t think of many people who aren’t plagued with tight hips. The activities or maybe I should say “inactivities” of every day life (sitting) is a big cause. In today’s Fix your body Friday feature we’re […]
Today’s “Fix Your Body Friday” tip involves something that we all have to do and that we may not be doing in the best way. Long story short, “Better Breathing = Better Everything”. Below is a quick video demonstration of an office exercise that you can do while your at your desk and I guarantee […]
Why bother with fitness? Whether you’ve exercised faithfully for years or you haven’t been physically active, physical activity during and after menopause offers many benefits. For example, regular physical activity can: Prevent weight gain.Women tend to lose muscle mass and gain abdominal fat during and after menopause. Even slight increases in physical activity can help […]
I’ll try not to get too science geeky on this post and just bullet the promising highlights. Read a summary by Robb Wolf about two recent studies regarding partitioning macronutrients (Carbs, Proteins & Fat). Robb’s a a very knowledgeable Health and Fitness expert who’s also a bio-chemist. Hence the reason I’ll try to give you […]
JERF is my answer to the most common question that I get from clients, friends and family. What diet should I go on??? Just Eat Real Food is the uncomplicated nutrition plan that I recommend. It’s simple, easy to remember and best of all you don’t have to count calories worry about carb, protein or fat […]
At a quick glance it looks like I mis-spelled the title of this blog post, but chances are you may have seen HIIT may know that it’s a very popular acronym which stands for High Intensity Interval Training. If you’re like most of us, TIME is a precious commodity and is also one of the biggest […]
Yep, it’s that “Fat Loss” time of year again. The period for renewed focus, resolutions and promises for lifestyle re-construction. Many of you will turn to fitness professionals like me in search of the secret to losing those pounds and inches. Well I’ve got the answer for you, but I don’t have the secret. The […]
Got back or neck pain? Maybe your middle back isn’t as mobile as it should be? To make a long story short, we’re suppose to be mobile in our middle back (thoracic spine area) and stable in our low back (lumbar spine). If not, usually the area above or below will suffer. If you feel […]
Favorite Smoothie Recipe “Paleo” Esque Smoothie 1-2 Handfuls Organic Kale, Spinach or Super Greens (combo) 1/2 C Greek Yogourt 1 Banana (optional forgot to add in video) 1Tsp Coconut Mana (creamed coconut) or Peanut Butter Handful or 1C Organic Strawberries 1C Organic Blueberries 1-1 1/2 C Unsweetened Coconut, Almond or Coconut Almond Milk Blend […]