Fitness Fundamentals: Nutrition
All of us generally have one of three goals: lose weight (body fat), get stronger (build muscle), or just feel better (live healthier and pain free). No matter which goal you have, a healthy diet & exercise is the formula to achieving success. It’s Back to School week here in New York, so in honor […]
Summer Vacation Bodyweight Workouts!
Summer is officially upon us, beach weather and vacation time, here we come! It could be a tough time to stick with your fitness goals…but only if you let it! To help maintain progress on your training and fitness plan, try these Summer bodyweight style workouts that you can do anywhere. You can exercise from […]
The Triple 7 Rule
Everyone who receives this newsletter has personal fitness goals or has at least expressed some interest in improving their health and wellness. Most people have goals to reduce body fat or build muscle. Others want to be healthier and live a more fulfilling active life. The foundation for any fitness or wellness goal is to […]
Eating Should Be F.U.N!
When it comes to healthy eating, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused by so many “rules.” There’s what to eat vs not, complicated nutrition labels, and fancy terms like macronutrients and negative energy balance. Yes, understanding these concepts plays a role in healthy eating, but above all else mastering this one simple guideline will help you stick […]
H 2 O !
Are any of the below bullet points part of your health and fitness goals? If so, then here’s a very easy tip to help you achieve any of the above: DRINK WATER! Hydration is vital for overall good health. Water helps regulate body temperature, lubricates joints, reduces the friction/tightness of your muscular connective tissue, […]
Seven Benefits of Strength Training for Everyone!
Strength training benefits everyone regardless of age, gender, health status, or skill level. It improves overall physical and mental health including a healthy heart, stronger bones, improved cognitive function, and reduction of risk in chronic metabolic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity! What can lifting weights do for YOU? 1- Improve your […]
Sugar, Sugar!
OK so you’re locked in on your diet… A typical day has plenty of protein and vegetables. Your common breakfast choices are fruit, oatmeal, or yogurt. You’re avoiding the typical ice cream and sweet snacks, and YET…you’re not losing weight. F is for Frustration! Chances are there’s a hidden diet destroyer in what you’re eating and drinking everyday. […]
Dumbbell Domination!
Last week I provided a bodyweight HIIT workout routine as a way to get in your aerobic activity and a bit of strength training during the Winter season. If you missed it and all the benefits behind high intensity interval training, check it out here! This week I’m doubling down on HIIT and providing a dumbbell workout you […]
HIIT – Bodyweight Style!
What is HIIT? HIIT is a type of training that involves a circuit of exercises performed in succession with high intensity before resting. You then repeat this circuit a given number of times. The benefits of HIIT training are numerous: improved aerobic fitness; reduced blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels; and the reduction of belly […]
How S.M.A.R.T. Is Your Goal?
New Year, New Goals! This time of year always brings in that fresh energy to get better, do better, feel better in all aspects of your life. So what better time than NOW to establish your S.M.A.R.T. goals for 2023! Creating S.M.A.R.T. goals is a method to help identify what exactly it is you want […]