Thinking on top of the box: all about box jumps
Box jumps are a great way to build lower body and core strength. This explosive training method targets your fast-twitch muscle fibers and leads to gains in strength, stamina, balance and speed. If you are thinking about adding this type of plyometric training to your workout plan, here’s what you need to know. Getting […]
Make the Dimples Go Away: Exercises to Tone Up Cellulite
How confident do you feel in shorts these days? If you’ve become a bit gun shy about showing off your legs (or haven’t been willing to show them off in years) there’s light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, through a series of exercises targeting your lower body, you can dramatically tone and […]
Interpreting your cravings: what you want vs. what your body wants
We’ve all had them…food cravings. Different from hunger these intense feelings are driven by the mind rather than the stomach. That means what we are seeking isn’t necessarily satiety but other things like comfort or certain nutrients. It is okay to give in to cravings sometimes. Other times cravings can derail your diet. Stay on […]
Portion Control: Getting a Head Start on the Holidays
If you struggle with keeping your weight down (simply because you love food!) the fall may present a tough time for you, food wise. That’s because everywhere you go, pumpkin scones, Halloween candy and decadent, calorie rich ‘dessert drinks’ seem to be everywhere! It’s time to get your portions under control, so that you can […]
Workout Tracking: the best metrics to keep up with
One of the excuses workout slackers offer is lack of progress. Let’s face it – when we work out we want to see some results from all that sweat and effort. The best way to see how far you’ve come is to keep track. Here are some things to measure. Weight and inches Use your […]
Love Handle and Muffin Top Melting Exercises
The way you look weighs heavily on the way you feel. If you’re serious about slimming down, losing your love handles and altogether (and once and for all) melt away your muffin top, there’s only one true remedy that works for the long haul—work them out, and see the results! When you switch up your […]
3 exercises that improve your blood circulation
Circulation, or the flow of blood throughout our bodies, is important for good health. Normal circulation promotes all of our biological systems by delivering oxygen throughout the body and helping to eliminate waste. When circulation is inadequate, or the blood does not flow vigorously, symptoms can include tired or heavy legs, cold fingers and toes […]
How Trapezius Exercises Make You Stronger
There are many ways you can minimize your risk of injury—stretching before you work out, ensuring you have the correct posture before you lift weights, and strengthening your trapezius muscle! As one of the most powerful muscles in your body, the trapezius (which is the muscle that spans most of your upper back and down […]
3 reasons women should weight train
Maybe you don’t lift weights because you’re worried about being Arnold Schwarzenegger buff. Don’t be. One big reason men are able to gain so much bulk with weight training is testosterone. Women have far less testosterone so we don’t have to worry about looking like Rocky (the fictional prize fighter for those younger than women […]
3 reasons women should weight train
Maybe you don’t lift weights because you’re worried about being Arnold Schwarzenegger buff. Don’t be. One big reason men are able to gain so much bulk with weight training is testosterone. Women have far less testosterone so we don’t have to worry about looking like Rocky (the fictional prize fighter for those younger than women […]
