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Feb
08
5 Benefits of a Kettlebell Workout
The solution for busy people Busy people want the biggest bang for the buck. Kettlebells can be the solution to trying to squeeze cardio, strength AND flexibility training in an already overbooked schedule. Greater fat loss Fat gets the ol’ one-two-three punch. First, there is the extremely high metabolic cost of throwing the weight around. [...]
Dec
17
10 Tips to help you stay fit and feeling great throughout the holiday season
1. Hit the weights: Muscle aids in burning fat, and will help to fight off the extras that you normally don’t eat. If you’re going to cut your workout short, I suggest hitting the weights even at the expense of cardio. Use supersets or a full body circuit to make your workout more aerobic. 2. [...]
Sep
23
Strengthen your GLUTES!
When you think about the best exercises to strengthen your glutes, squats, lunges, and step ups may come to mind. But all of these exercises can get a little boring, and some of them are not recommended for folks with knee injuries. Luckily, there is an exercise that you can do with minimal equipment that [...]
Sep
12
5 Ways to Fight Stress and Burn Fat
Your body is meant to protect you, but when it’s constantly on alert, your health can pay the price. Controlling your stress on a daily basis is important for your well-being and can help you burn fat. When you are stressed your body produces the hormone “cortisol.” Excess cortisol can produce weight gain, specifically in [...]
Mar
23
Break-FAST, Rev Up Your Fat Burning Machine!
You know the how the saying goes, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” It’s true. Studies show that eating breakfast can dramatically help a person lose weight and/or maintain a slim figure. Now, this doesn’t mean you get to order that tasty pastry at Starbucks or eat a bowl full of sugary [...]
Mar
11
Bump, Set, Spike It!
Volleyball is an excellent form of exercise. Not only is it fun and competitive, but you can burn up to 700 calories per hour. It is a great polymetric workout, and uses big muscle groups such as your glutes, quads, shoulders, and core. There are three components of the game. Passing, setting, and hitting. Otherwise [...]
Feb
21
Will Your Muscles Be Able to Save You?
My muscles have saved me on numerous occasions and they can help save you too! When I give into that chocolate croissant or feel like doing nothing but watch football on Sundays, my muscles save me! When I lock myself out of my house and need to climb in through the second story window, my [...]
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