How many of you are a slave to the treadmill? Any cardio junkies out there? I would hope that my nagging you to get off the treadmill will start to take. Science is clear that steady state cardio is the LEAST effective method of fat loss. Multiple studies have also shown that High Intensity Training … Continued
My body is recovering from doing 33 challenge workouts on video last weekend. To be fair, I didn’t do quite that many videos because I had awesome trainers, Brian Kalakay and Sean Francis to help me out. These videos are for my upcoming program that I’ll be teasing you with it until I have it … Continued
Yes, you read correctly. Sit ups and crunches will do little to reveal your abdominal muscles. While most of us aren’t looking for a ‘six pack’, we are looking to get rid of the ‘muffin top’. Doing abdominal exercises alone will do little to help. You want to raise your metabolic rate to burn fat. … Continued
Here’s a recipe that tastes like comfort food, but without the guilt. Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, filled with calcium, and numerous vitamins and minerals. Servings: 6 Here’s what you need: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups kale, chopped dash of salt and pepper Pinch of each, … Continued
This recipe is very flavorful and is filled with wholesome nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Unlike most teriyaki recipes, this doesn’t contain sugar, yet it maintains a sweet undertone. Serve on a bed of baby arugula and quinoa. Servings: 4 Here’s what you need: 1 can naturally sweetened, zero calorie lemon lime soda (Zevia brand) 1/2 … Continued
This is my friend, Dan Long. I was visiting Power House Gym in Tampa, Florida. It was Super Bowl weekend and a huge group of us hit the gym before the game. Man it was high energy fun! If you want to go to a gym with super fit people and awesome equipment, Power House … Continued
Looking to tone your tummy? Are you up for a challenge? If you want to tighten and tone and really challenge your abs, here’s a great progression. I love the TRX or suspension trainer for many reasons, but one is how it will tone your mid section. Start with a plank… Progress to a tuck…. … Continued
Looking for a challenge? Okay, well maybe not this kinda challenge ====> But if you want to challenge your abs, here’s a great progression. I love the TRX or suspension trainer for core development. You can find great follow along workouts using the suspension trainer here. Start with a plank… Progress to a tuck…. Progress … Continued
Here’s the Fashion Flash this week. Discover a treasure trove of fashion, beauty, health, fitness and anti-aging info from some of the best bloggers in the business. Black Cat Plus looks at all the events, including a cat on the catwalk, from New York Fashion Week. How do you wear colored … Continued
What’s the best way to lose fat and improve your pull up power all at once? Here’s a little known fact: Fat burning is improved in the presence of growth hormone. You can naturally increase growth hormone production by increasing lactic acid. Lactic acid is produced when training anaerobically. Here’s the biggest thing to remember: … Continued