
How active are you?
How long should you work out for every day? An age-old question that has been given many answers. Well, here's mine: You should work out intensely for a minimum of 1 hour at least 5 days a week. Why? There are lots of reasons. Not only can you get in twice the amount of work and calorie burn that you could in a half hour, but when it comes to how many hours you are truly active during the day, it puts things in perspective. How many hours are in a day? 24 How many hours are i

Meditation
Meditation comes in many forms. Some people can just sit in peace and quiet and meditate, but others find that place in the gym, running outside, or hiking in nature. Everyone has their "happy place", but true meditation can help with a lot of things. How does one meditate you might ask? It is quite simple. Sit in an upright comfortable position, close your eyes, focus on your breathing, and nothing else. Let everything that could possibly be going on in your life slip away.

Keep your children active!
Growing up children have a lot more energy than their parents! (most of the time) And not only should you support their wants and needs to be active, but join them in it! Nowadays with technology running almost every household, its getting harder to get your children un-glued from their devices. We can all be found guilty of being on our phones or watching TV every once in a while, but its a terrible habit to grow up with. Getting your children involved in athletics, especial

The Rowing Machine.
When done correctly, the rowing machine can be a great full body cardio workout. Its fairly low impack on your joints, you can adjust the intensity and resistance levels to fit your needs, and its fun! I regularly hop on the rower to warmup before a workout, but also use it as a great workout finisher. When you row, you must keep your core tight and engaged. Most people think it is just an upper body exercise, but in fact you use your legs quite a bit! And when you find the p

Why you should Meal Prep!
What are the benefits of meal prepping? There are tons! Here are just a few! - Saves you money during the week - Keeps you from eating out because your meals are already prepared - You can only eat what you buy, so buy and prep healthy and you won't have any problems - You can perfectly portion your meals - You waste less food and end up throwing away less because you only buy what you need - Helps you stay in a routine - You don't have to worry about cooking every day throug

Should you Walk or Run?
What should you do? The answer? Whats best for you! In my opinion it really depends on how much time you have and if you are prone to injuries or not. If you are short on time, yes running will burn more calories in less time, but is harder on your body. You may burn the same calories in running 20 minutes as you do walking in 50 minutes to an hour. Here's the bottom line, I believe that most people seem more interested in how many calories they can burn than in becoming phys

Benefits of Fish Oil!
What are the benefits of fish oil? Fish oils are of interest to nutritionists and health care professionals because of two main ingredients: DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) - both types of Omega-3 fatty acids. Why should you take fish oil as a supplement? Because: -Helps with bone health -Joint health -Skin health -Boosts mood -Helps with high cholesterol -Weight loss -Heart Health -Immune System booster -Helps with inflamation These are only some

What are BCAAs?
What are BCAAs? Branch Chain Amino Acids! The BCAAs are L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine and L-Valine. Without an adequate supply of the BCAAs...your muscles can be depleted of them by the very exercises you perform to build them up -- thus the importance of supplemental BCAA intake. Branch Chain Amino Acids are the "Building Blocks" of the body. They make up 35% of your muscle mass and must be present for molecular growth and development to take place. I fill my 1 gallon jug of water

THE KEY TO ABS!
What is the ONE key to great ABS?! Well... It all starts in the kitchen...Unless you are genetically blessed with great musculature, a high metabolism, and low body fat, you have to work to get abs. The cleaner and healthier you eat, the leaner you get, and the more your abs will show. You can do all the situps you want, but in the end, you can't out-train a bad diet! The right combination of high intensity fat burning exercises and a proper diet will give you the body you wa

Why You Should Always Add Lemon to Your Water!
What is the purpose of adding lemon to water if not just to give it flavor? Well... -It helps aid in digestion -It is an anti-inflamatory -Helps you lose weight -Helps cleanse your system -It is great for you skin -It is an Immune System Booster! -A source of potassium -Freshens your breath -Gives you energy These are only some of the benefits adding lemon to your water can give you! Next time, ask for water with a lemon! Are you looking for a Personal Trainer/Nutrition Coach