In one of our training sessions recently, a client recalled a conversation with a coworker who mentioned he doesn’t like deadlifting but he loves to power clean and snatch. I’m curious if the reason he doesn’t enjoy deadlifting is due to low back pain. Watch this video for more information and read on below! https://youtu.be/z8ib11Oj6iI One …
According to a 2016 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American’s weight increases by 0.4 percent over Christmas and 0.2 percent over Thanksgiving. That’s 6 weeks of partying or less as this year Thanksgiving was later than usual! While that might not seem like much, over time, it adds up! And, in the …
Easy to make! Quick to put together and ready in under an hour! INGREDIENTS: 1 T. olive oil 3 Boneless Chicken Breasts 1 Large onion 2 14.5 ounce cans chicken broth 2 cloves minced garlic 2 16 oz cans diced tomatoes 1 can cannelli beans 1 can pinto beans 2 cups of fresh corn 1 …
Sometimes the fitness industry is so turned upside down! Just like #ElfDobby here, being a little confused as to how to use this TRX suspension trainer! Here are 3 biggest lies the fitness industry has told you! Follow this nutrition program for 30 days and you’ll look like me! According to an article from …
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My dad and sister always preferred the canned cranberry sauce. I never ate it until I made it fresh a few years ago. I like using that better and found a healthier version below. I even used less honey than listed and it tastes great! cranberries, pear, honey and water 12 oz bag of fresh …
Yummy breakfast or lunch on a cold fall/winter day. Super easy in the IP as well. And way quicker than on the stove. 2 c. water 1 c. oat milk 1 c. steel cut oats 1/2 c. canned pumpkin 2-3 T. maple syrup 1/4 t. salt or to taste 1 t. vanilla 1/2 t. cinnamon …
Look, let’s face it, everyone has a different idea of what successful health looks like and at every age that might look a little different. If I could tell my younger self the key to success with regard to overall wellness given what I’ve learned in 52 years of life, the last 25 a career fitness …
Sitting is the new smoking! Have you heard that one yet? Well, I’m not sure that is exactly true, but I would hedge a strong bet that more of our world-wide population has become much more sedentary over the past 10 – 15 years then have started smoking. Let’s not even get into the vaping debate! UGH! Review a …
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One of the questions I will ask new clients is “Do you eat to live or live to eat?” Translation: How do you view food? Do you view food as fuel for your body? Do you feed yourself what makes you feel better for life? Or is food frequently top of mind? Do you eat because you like the …
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“Take care of your body it’s the only place you get to live.” -Jim Rohn Did you know that only 17% of the population exercises routinely? Most likely, lack of exercise affects you later in life, due to a stressful career, lack of daily movement and joints breaking down. It’s never too late to start …
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