5 Exercises to STOP Doing (#3 is controversial)

Guest Post 5 Exercises to STOP Doing (#3 is controversial) By Kate Vidulich Kettlebells, yoga, CrossFit, high intensity training… Everywhere you look, people over 30 are doing new and exciting things, trying to recapture their youth. But there’s a BIG problem. The exercises below are actually do more harm than good. Watch out… #1: Good … Continued

Baked Catfish and Mint Cabbage Salad

Catfish is a wonderful source of low fat protein. Lots of recipes call for frying catfish, but baking turns it into a low calorie, high protein meal. The generous seasoning of the catfish lends to a rich flavor that is complimented perfectly by the light minty salad. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need… For the … Continued

Low Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs

So you ditched that package of high-carb noodles from your pantry, now learn to love nature’s healthy noodles: spaghetti squash. If you haven’t yet tried spaghetti squash then you’re in for a real treat. A pile of tender spaghetti squash strands piled high with protein and veggie meatballs makes the perfect fitness meal. Servings: 12 … Continued

Super Foods for a Super Body

Guest Post from James Gaida Have you ever wondered how Super Heroes do it?  How do they build those amazing bodies? Take a look at Wonder Woman.  She didn’t always look this great. There was a time when Wonder Woman wasn’t feeling like a Super Hero.  She wasn’t always comfortable in her revealing crime fighting … Continued

Q & A – Cardio alternatives with knee injuries

From Lisa Bullock Jennifer wrote in desperation to Shawna and I looking for high intensity cardio options  she could use with a very limiting knee injury.  She said:   “I have little cartilage on the outer side of my left knee and bone spurs. My knee issues have flared up hugely and now am trying … Continued

Basic Jump Rope Steps

Want to learn to jump rope? You’ll get tangled up in the beginning, but if you keep at it, you’ll be a pro, impress all the 10 year olds on the block and get super fit 😉 Start with the basics. A double jump is the easiest way to start. The rope can be going … Continued

Lose the Machines – Do This Instead

Please tell me you’re smarter than this… ====>   I’m not going to name any business specifically, but if you look closely, you may see the URL, do a Google search (or take a guess) at what a certain fitness celeb is pushing as ‘cutting edge’ workouts…(THESE are cutting edge workouts that work). Now, I … Continued

Get Outta Dodge (Quickie Workout)

Want a quickie?   <====NO! Not that kind! A different kind of quickie entirely! This blog is about training! What were you thinking?? Let’s talk quick workouts… Your workout should enhance your life not BE your life. I love to workout, but I love to do other things too, that’s why this 20 min workout … Continued

Trouble Spot? Don’t Eat This!

What are YOU covering up? For most of us, summer is here and that means the possibility of wearing more revealing clothes like shorts or sleeveless shirts, or (GASP!) even a bathing suit. How do you feel about that? Are you hoping for rain so that you can stay in long sleeves and pants? What … Continued

Easy Spinach Salad

Here’s a high protein salad that is bursting with flavor and nutrients. Try the simple homemade salad dressing – it’s much healthier than store bought dressings, and still lends lots of flavor. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need:     6 cups organic baby spinach     4 hard boiled eggs, chopped     6 pieces bacon, crumbled … Continued