There are two types of cardio people: those who choose aerobic exercise (i.e. running, jogging) and those who choose anaerobic exercise (i.e. HIIT, intervals). Although both are technically cardio, doing just one type is not enough and a well-rounded program will include both types. Generally, exercise done in short bursts up to two minutes in …
There are so many questions and confusion when it comes to stretching. Do we do it? If so, how often and when? Will we die if we don’t? When it comes to stretching, the opinions are divisive. Some say there’s nothing beneficial about stretching before or after exercise, some say it’s actually a risk to …
Turkey Taco Salad Serves 4 (1 ½ cup Per serving) Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground turkey 1 tsp. vegetable oil ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. chili powder ½ Tbsp. cumin 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. cayenne (optional) 4 cups romaine lettuce, washed and chopped 1 can black …
Hustle and bustle! That’s usually what comes to mind with the holiday season and family obligations, work parties, and other social gatherings. This usually means less free time and lots of (tasty) foods and drinks. Maybe this is what sparks the desire in most people to start up a new exercise program in the New …
BMI, or body mass index, is a calculation based on the height and weight of a person that is supposed to be a general measure of overall health and body composition. For many years this was the standard to determine whether a person was within an acceptable weight range for their height to deem them …
The topics of recovery and self-care are pretty hot in the fitness industry. These topics have some strong merit and are worth discussing, especially given how confusing social media and the internet can be when it comes to deciding your recovery and self-care methods. We would like to simplify it. For the purposes of this …
When I first started writing this blog, it was meant to describe a shift that has occurred in my career and life. I have been a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach for 15 years and have run a business for 12 years. Last year I took a step back from in-person training to …
The closure of public and private gyms and recreation facilities has created a “running boom” since it’s one of the easiest ways to get in some exercise under the new social and physical distancing protocols. You might think there’s really nothing to it; just lace up your kicks, switch on the iPod and go, right? …
Please take note of our guidelines and protocols in place to keep you and our team safe, so we can continue to help you with your mental and physical health. Client Guidelines First and foremost, if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, chills, painful swallowing, runny nose, …
So, you’re injured. Now what? While it’s true that the first priority should be recovery, this doesn’t mean that you should stop training altogether. Sometimes injuries are caused by overuse or overtraining, which means you might need to back off on your training. In this case, your body isn’t able to recover properly resulting in …
