If you don’t use it, you lose it. That’s how it goes with muscle. But what if you can’t exercise to work your muscles because you’ve lost mobility? Well, if you don’t remain flexible, you lose what flexibility you have too :/ This will open you up to a ton of injuries and it’s a … Continued
Okay, okay, so I was wrong….. I’ve come to realize that all the treadmill bashing I’ve been doing is falling on deaf ears. So I re-evaluated the reason I bash the treadmill and I’ve come to realize that the treadmill has really been getting a bad rap from me. The treadmill is really no different … Continued
Guest Post by James Gaida Author: 4DFL Method It was Oscar Wilde who said: “Everything in moderation, including moderation.” It was me who said: “Everything in moderation, yes, even including pizza.” When we’re talking about health, fitness, fat burning and body transformation, “moderation” and your definition of it becomes … Continued
Okay, so that may be a bit of an over statement… But man, it felt like I was drowning. If you’ve been reading my emails you may know that I took up a new challenge: surfing. Recently I was out on a new beach in waves that were ‘over my head’ – literally and figuratively … Continued
Now you might be thinking, “you can’t change your metabolism over night”, but I’m here to say that you CAN make a difference in just 5 days. The reason YOU might not be able to do it is because you don’t have the right tools. Check out ==> 5-Day Fast Metabolism Repair Plan (this … Continued
Here’s a 20 minute challenge with ALL my favorite moves. Do this AMRAP style (or as many rounds as possible) in 20 minutes: 5 assisted 1 leg squats right 5 assisted 1 leg squats left 5 kipping pull ups 10 double unders with the jump rope 10 kneeling burpees 10 jump squats This is from … Continued
Lately I’ve incorporated more kettlebell and strength movements into my workouts. I usually will add some burpees or jump rope to my workout, but since I’m nursing a little plantar fasciitis, jump rope is out while it gets better 🙁 There are other ways to get sweaty and burn calories other than doing HIIT type … Continued
Dinner is often an adventure at my house. Recently when I asked the kids ‘what would you like for dinner?’ Hannah said, ‘Something healthy and edible, can you work within those limits?’ I was sure I nailed it with marinated steelhead trout, ceasar salad (and a garlic bun for Sam). Seriously, easy as pie right? … Continued
I get asked this question all the time: “How much protein should I be getting on a daily basis?” (Keep reading for your personalized guide.) In most cases, I find the majority of active people (especially women) don’t get enough high quality protein. Sometimes it’s just because the thought of tasteless protein is hard to … Continued
Halloween hangover? C’mon now, be honest…how many of those mini chocolate bars did you sneak? Or what guilty pleasure fell down your throat? My quest to avoid the Halloween Hangover was foiled when my brilliant plan to buy candy I didn’t like failed….turns out I like those stupid Jelly Tots and Swedish Berries as much … Continued