When you want to be strong and healthy, you think about what is the biggest bang for your time/effort. Hitting the large muscle groups is where it's at and that means making sure to prioritize your legs, back and chest. One…
Metabolic Syndrome, previously called Insulin Resistance Syndrome, is a condition characterized by a person having five conditions or complications which are (in no particular order): High Triglycerides (150+ mg/dL) High Blood Glucose (fasting of 100 + mg/dL) Waist Circumference women greater…
Women on average gain 5-8# (losing muscle and gaining fat) during the peri-menopause transition time. One big reason has been found to be decreased activity. Yes, we know it's hormonal changes, not sleeping well, and losing muscle, but it turns out that a…
Cravings can come on strong and unfortunately, we never crave chicken breast or celery sticks. It's always junk food - sweets, breads/crackers or salty, fatty foods. How can we conquer them? Here are a few tips: Mindful Snacking: Instead of…
Do you know the game, Would you rather? You ask a question like would you rather take a ride in a rocket ship or never eat pizza again? I found this article written by Dr. Maria Urso who is a Nutrition Specialist. Dr.…
Have you diagnosed yourself with sciatica? Most adults will suffer from back pain at some point in their life. The term Sciatica is often thrown around any time a person has pain that goes from the buttock and travels down the…
I've talked about weight loss, specifically fat loss, for years because that's what many women want. Most women come into the studio wanting to lose weight and what they really want is to be leaner, having more muscle definition and to fit…
It's not the candy on Halloween the gets you, it's the candy that remains in your house or office that get's you;) Let's face it, Halloween is the first day of the season "Too Much." Too much sugar, too much alcohol,…
During a conversation this morning, some clients and I were discussing the idea of "Me, first!" By that, we were recognizing that exercise, movement and other self-care items really need to take place first thing, otherwise the chances are…
One thing that causes women to feel like they are out of shape or aging "not-very-gracefully" is joint aches and pains. While there are obvious reasons for some of this, like an acute injury, very often these achy joints are due to…
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