To be helpful
Today like many of you, I am reflecting on our American history of only 23 years ago. One thing I thought about was how many people helped others. Some were first responders, some were ordinary people and I got thinking about…
Strength at any age
"I'm too old" - that's a mindset I can't understand. Strength can be gained at any age! You just have to know the right exercises and how to do them properly...and when you do, you become more confident in your body's ability to be active…
Eat fewer calories w/o even thinking about it
If you are an over-eater, there's something you can do to naturally eat fewer calories during the day. Leverage the power of protein! The first meal you eat, it doesn't matter what time that is, should contain at least 30…
You can’t blame the process
You can't blame the process for failing if you don't follow the process. Saying things like "It's not working," 'I'm gaining weight," "I don't feel any stronger" don't hold much water if you: 1. Don't show up to train 2.…
5 Reasons to Lift Weights (other than build muscle)
We know lifting weights is good for building and maintaining your muscle which contributes to longevity and health, but here are 5 More Reasons to Lift Weights...I'll try to keep it to only 5. 1. It improves your balance and…
7 Exercises for Stronger Arms
As you get older (30 years) you begin to lose muscle unless you do something about it...a.k.a. resistance training! Here are 7 exercises to help you get stronger arms (psssst...added bonus: you'll get stronger in other body parts, too) 1. Renegade…
How do those gymnasts do it?
Have you been watching any of the qualifications for the Olympics? "Wow" is all I can say! There have been some tight races and I love the stories behind the athletes. There was one mens race (maybe the 800 M) where it…
What women often miss in getting results from their workout
As I was talking with some women last week at Addicted Chic's Flabby Arm Workshop event I noticed a common thread. Women don't challenge themselves enough and they are not consistent enough to get the results they desire. This is,…
[Recipe] How NOT to get toned
The recipe for NOT getting toned (a word I use lightly): Endless cardio - some cardio, yes, but if that is all you do, you are burning out and setting yourself up for fat storing. No strength/resistance training -…
