AND SO IT BEGINS!

AND SO IT BEGINS!

Halloween is approaching (as Denim the Ewok is shown getting ready) In my book, it’s the unofficial start to the holidays. With that said, it’s more important than ever to stay focused on our goals, our nutrition and our workouts. We don’t want to...

COFFEE BEFORE WORKING OUT?

 I’ve been asked this question by my clients and the answer is yes. You can drink coffee before a workout (unless you’re sensitive to caffeine). In that case, please check in with your doctor. There are several benefits to drinking that cup of Joe before a...

MEDICINE BALL PUSHUPS

Here is a demonstration of pushups using 3 medicine balls. It’s a great way to challenge the core as it makes the pushup more unstable versus doing it from the floor. I have both feet stacked on one ball and to make it more stable you can use two balls for your...

PRIORITIZING YOUR NEEDS

Ask yourself this question: What are the basic things I need to do each day to take care of myself?” It may be one thing or several. Start by making a list. It may not always be possible to stick to everything on your list but the goal is to attempt at least...

SHOULD YOU EAT BEFORE DOING FASTED CARDIO?

The term “fasted cardio” refers to doing cardio before eating anything. Fasted cardio is effective because it helps the body use fat for fuel when glucose is depleted. This happens when we go to sleep at night. Doing cardio in the morning on an empty...