Health and Fitness
Does Workout Apparel Impact your Performance?
If you have spent a decent amount of time in a gym setting you know that there is a wide array of of gym outfit “styles”. You have the minimalist (sports bra and shorts or tank top and shorts). You have the grab and go (t-shirt and first pair of shorts they found). You have […]
Bikini’s, Barbells, Beer and Backyard BBQ’s
It’s that time of year again, summer is beginning to reach everyone’s headspace. What does that mean? A whole lot of B’s: Bikini’s, bourbon, beer, beaches, baseball, bbqs, backyard parties, beverages & beach bodies galore. I will be the first to say that if you have waited this long to start getting in shape for […]
What does a drinking straw have to do with health?
Sometimes ideas come to mind and oversimplification occurs. What if the analogy of a drinking straw would be all you need to improve your health? The reason for using the straw is simple. When your cholesterol is too high your body can build up blockages in your arteries which can slow blood flow throughout the […]
What would you like the future to bring?
What would you like the future to bring? Did you ever stop and think back to twenty years ago (assuming you are over the age of 30)? I do. TV’s were giant boxes with small screens and were obscenely expensive, cars had just began to use air conditioning and nothing was powered except in the […]
Do you listen to your Body or Brain Threshold?
Body or Brain Threshold? Do you truly know what your body and mind are capable of? I think about this question often when prescribing exercise programs for beginner, intermediate & advanced clients. Everyone needs to know where to start and from there we need to unpack previous injuries, health issues, desire to be pushed, goals […]
Diagnostics or Results? How to Achieve Optimal Performance.
Diagnostics or Results? When you think about going to the gym for the first time, switching diet plans or attempting to improve your life what you should do first might surprise you. Sure if you are generally healthy and free from injury you might be able to start a productive workout and nutrition program right […]