You may have heard that your a.m. cardio session will help you burn a lot more fat if you do it on an empty stomach, but scientifically speaking can this really be true? There is much debate on this. I have my opinion ; however, with the pros and cons I am about to give … Continue reading
Exercising on an empty stomach may sound unpleasant, but what if it enabled you to turn your body into a better fat burner? Who doesn’t want the biggest possible benefits from their workouts? Is exercising in a fasted state really the answer or really a bad idea? I have some personal experience with this because … Continue reading
This is a question a lot of us trainers get. Understandably people want to maximize their efforts when working out, and they want to know if a certain order of cardio of weight training will burn the most calories. However, there is no universal simple answer to this question, and many trainers have opposing views … Continue reading
Well, this post is directly in line with the reason I have not written for awhile. I have been “away” from this blog b/c I am preparing for my Fitness Nutrition Specialist Exam as well as teaching many more classes than usual. I have been having a great time teaching and learning, but have really … Continue reading
Welcome Julian Hooks who has written today’s guest post about some reminders for us in case your new year’s fitness plans have lost their motivation. There are some really great reasons to see your goal to the end! In this hectic world, who has time to workout, right? Between doing your job, spending time with … Continue reading
When it comes to strength training and women adding muscle there a lot of myths and fear (yes fear) out there. Myths may be obvious but what “fear” you say? Although guys usually revel in the idea of large muscles and “hulking up”, we ladies tend to steer away from those images of ourselves.This “fear” … Continue reading
Aah the age old question….Should you focus on your eating habits or just exercise away that brownie? Some recent pew research gave the following statistics about our exercise and dieting habits: 34% of people neither diet or exercise 17% diet and exercise 8% only diet 40% only exercise Since I love a good list … Continue reading
Ok after I read the headline that Tracy Anderson (a respected trainer to the stars in case you weren’t sure) claims spinning will not necessarily lead to weight loss and might even bulk up your thighs I had to research and weigh in. I love to spin! I teach/take 3 spin classes a week, and … Continue reading
Soreness is obviously a common effect of a good workout; however it is important to realize when it is ok to exercise when you are sore and when it is time to take a day off. Soreness or DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) is a result of microtears in the muscle tissue. As the muscle … Continue reading
Yep you read that right… go to your bathroom and get 2 wash cloths or hand towels and get started with your workout! A lack of “the right” equipment or expensive equipment should never be a reason not to workout. Although I love my gym and all the options there, if you can’t get to … Continue reading
