Workout Recovery Tips

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

Drink Up?

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

Guest Post – A New Approach To Training Your Abs

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

Vegas Baby – 10 Minute Workout

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

Spicy Veggie Stir Fry

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

Fiesta Breakfast Taco

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

5 minute trick to losing fat (hint: involves chocolate)

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

Celery Sticks with Roasted-Garlic Hummus

Celery Sticks with Roasted-Garlic Hummus Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… 2 garlic cloves, peeled 15 oz can cooked garbanzo beans, drained 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 8 stalks celery, cut into thick slices 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 tablespoons water salt and cracked black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1. Preheat … Continued

Flax Meal Protein Cakes

Who doesn’t love pancakes? Here’s a recipe that you can enjoy guilt free. These pancakes are packed with protein and contain omega-3 fatty acid from the flax meal. Omega-3 fatty acids are not manufactured naturally in your body, and thus must come from your diet as they are essential for growth and development. Servings: 2 … Continued

A Personal Challenge

You know I’m all about ‘challenges‘: burpee challenges. pushup challenges. pull up challenges…etc. Challenges are everywhere. I think challenges are a great way to get you out of your fitness rut. But there are always challenges that have nothing to do with fitness… Our reaction to dealing with these challenges show us who we really … Continued