I’ve got a really simple but delicious grab-and-go salad recipe for you today! Meal prep plays a big role in sticking to your nutrition gameplan, and this recipe will help make your life a lot easier AND stay on track with your goals. It’s perfect for bringing to work and you can customize it based on your taste and what veggies you […]
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Before you lift anything overhead, do this first.
“A house in only as strong as its foundation.” Or something like that. It’s gotta be at least partially true, right? All that to say, it’s the same in lifting weights, especially when you press a weight overhead. The core muscles – aka all the muscles between your shoulders and hips – are the foundation […]
The 5-Second Rule
Have you ever been checking your phone…or vegging on the couch…and suddenly start thinking about a goal you want to work toward? It’s a little push from deep within you – something you can feel in your gut. Almost everyone has felt this way at one point or another. Maybe you finally want to clean […]
Metabolism Tip #3
The last few weeks, we’ve shared some reasons why our metabolism may slow down as we age (and how to prevent it!). You can read those here: How everyday activity affects metabolic rate. How much muscle we lose after age 30 (eek!) – and how to slow the loss. This week, we’re looking at the […]
Inclement Weather Policy
We will be at the gym ready for you, rain or shine. If, however, there is lightning, we will stop the session or cancel it altogether. Please look ahead at the weather and reschedule yourself within the 12 hour window if you do not want to work out in the rain (we will put the […]
Metabolism Tip #2
Last week we shared the first culprit of a slower metabolism with age: Less Everyday Activity. This week, we’re looking at the next major cause: Muscle loss. “Sarcopenia” is the clinical definition of muscle loss and is a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength and it is strictly correlated with […]
Metabolism Tip #1
Maybe this has happened to you already…and if it hasn’t, there’s a good chance it will at some point! One day, seemingly out of the blue, your pants don’t button up as easily, or you notice that the scale creeps up faster than it used to. AND…it’s much harder than it used to be to get those […]
Pockets over Perfection
As fitness coaches, we know people require structure to be healthy. Having no structure is one of the most unhealthy things you can do to a human being. But, time to get real for a sec. If you’re like our household, STRUCTURE has left the building. Don’t get us wrong. We’re trying. We’ve got our ‘schedule’ taped to the […]
6 Exercises Using Your Couch
Don’t quit when you encounter an obstacle; adapt a new strategy to conquer it. – Lailah Gifty Akita No equipment?! No problem. We adapt in the face of adversity. Here’s a home workout you can do using just your couch. Watch the video for a complete exercise walk-through and read the description below if you need […]
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