It’s the BEST way to boost work out performance AND avoid injury. It’s not particularly sexy, but it works. I recently got a request to share how I warm up, what I advocate for my fitness boot campers and suggest for my online clients. Below you’ll see a sample of a warm up: Here’s the … Continued
Got back fat? Ug. At one time I thought that ‘trouble spot’ training was useless. However, recent studies show that there’s a thermogenic effect from training specific body parts so that you can, in fact, make an impact on a troublesome area. The BEST plan of attack is to pair up body part specific exercises … Continued
Mmmm….Bacon! I used to HATE vegetables. When I was a kid I’d actually gag on anything resembling one but over the years I just taught myself to LOVE veggies. If you wrap anything up in bacon, I bet you can turn any veggie hater into a veggie lover 😉 Now many of you may think … Continued
I did a little survey this week and got this question: How do I keep the soreness after a workout to a minimum? After I work out it takes me days to recover. It’s true, I notice that as I get older, my recovery time is a little longer. Aches and pains force me to … Continued
Sin City. You see it all there. Recently I was out with a group of fit pros in crazy Las Vegas. We had spent the day sharing strategies on how to help our clients best, and by the evening time, we really needed to chill. After a team dinner, we ended up at a beautiful … Continued
On a recent trip to Vegas, it was the Mayweather VS Maidana match. While I didn’t go to the fight, there was plenty of press surrounding it, so I couldn’t help but notice how RIPPED these fighters were. The first thing I thought of, is what kind of training, do these guys go through? So, … Continued
I’m in Vegas with some of my favorite fitness folks. Unlike most Vegas trips, this is not a ‘what goes on in Vegas – stays in Vegas‘ type trip. The purpose of this trip is to ‘mastermind’ with the best in the biz. We come here once a year to meet and share strategies on … Continued
When you want a healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor—here’s your dish. This vegetarian recipe calls for chicken substitute, but you can use real chicken if you want. Bake or grill real chicken before adding it to the recipe. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 3 cups hot cooked instant rice (cooked as directed on … Continued
This delicious dish is made with egg whites and sautéed vegetables and makes a wonderful light breakfast. Enjoy with salsa for an added kick. Servings: 2 Here’s what you need… 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 medium tomato, chopped 3/4 cup egg whites (about 4 large … Continued
Guest Post: Maureen Garry Let’s talk FAT. Better yet, let’s talk about LOSING fat – that extra padding that crept onto your belly, hips and thighs while you weren’t looking. But first, let me ask you something: Have you found that losing fat after age 40 is a lot harder than it used to be … Continued