February 20, 2017
Resistant bands are compact, portable, and inexpensive. They are great for those who want to exercise at home, or who like to take their workouts along when they travel. Resistance bands can be used the same way that a dumbbell can be used plus they allow for a greater range of motion and come in multiple resistance levels. Here are some of our favorite resistance band exercises. Wide Band Pulls Loop band around hands […]
February 20, 2017
Basic Step- Up Exercise Find a step and get steppin’. Simply, keep your right food planted on step and step up with your left leg squeezing buns and core muscles while lifting knee to your chest. Lower left foot back down slow and repeat using same leg. Aim for 8-13 reps. Switch legs and repeat for another 8-13 reps. Focus on posture, get your heart rate up, and feel the burn! Start with 2 sets […]
February 20, 2017
Find A Step & Get Lunging! Looking to tone, strengthen and show off your sexy legs? Then this exercise is for you. Simply, start with your left toe curled under on a step or a bench. Take a step out with your right foot keeping your foot planted flat on the ground. Lunge down, bringing left knee towards the ground while keeping right knee at a 90 degree angle. Make sure your knee stays […]
February 20, 2017
Crunched for time? Check out this 5 minute full-body workout. Before you know it, these 5 minutes will be over and you will feel rejuvenated and energizing knowing that you treated your body to something so wonderful!
February 20, 2017
You literally can’t out run a bad diet. Unfortunately, a bad diet will follow you wherever you go. But the good news is–you CAN physically out run your stress! Boo stress! Yay for exercise!
February 20, 2017
Running the Turkey Trot this year? Want to improve your PR? Research suggests that short, 30 second sprint intervals may help you get faster and more fit. Evidence shows that short, high intensity sprint workouts improve aerobic capacity and endurance in about half the time of traditional endurance exercise. If your goal is to become faster and fitter, then sprint intervals may be for you. For improved performance, start with this sprint interval routine […]
February 20, 2017
Relax, take a day off from your workout, and roll it out with the foam roll. Don’t have a foam roll? Click here to get one delivered right to your front door. Who knew shopping on Black Friday could be so easy?
February 20, 2017
Metabolism is the process in which our body converts food into energy. Our metabolic rate is the rate at which our body burns calories and accounts for about 70% of the calories we burn every day. Our metabolism plays an important role in weight loss, energy, and many bodily processes including breathing and heart function. Our metabolism is directly connected to our mitochondria function. Mitochondria are the small structures located within the cell. Mitochondria are […]
February 20, 2017
Post Workout Recovery Snack Did you know there are specific foods that can help with muscle recovery following an intense workout? These special foods can also help with performance and overall fitness–hence why we call them superfoods. These foods are especially great mixed together in a trail mix to take with you wherever you go. Click image below to learn how to set up your own delicious and fun trail mix bar. Many of […]
February 20, 2017
I love going to the Farmer’s market and purchasing as many ingredients as I can to make my meals. This helps me to truly understand where my food is coming from. The best part is that I know the foods I purchase are going to not only be nutritious but also super flavorful because I am getting them right from the source. Most of these farmer’s pick the tomatoes right off the vine or pull […]