With all the media surrounding the death of Michael Jackson one of my favorite sites had an interesting article on the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack.  Do you know the difference???  Maybe this “tidbit” could change the way you look at the pop icons death. A heart attack, sometimes referred to as [...]

       Antioxidants can be great for your body on many levels.  They make your skin clear, rid your body of toxins, and keep you energized.  Antioxidants can be consumed in many ways.  One of the best ways is through your food intake.  Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables may boost your endurance during [...]

      Here’s a fun alternative exercise to add to your routine for weight loss or muscle gain!  This will firm up your butt and the back of your thighs while working your core.  If you try this exercise and it seems to be too easy, then try using one leg at a time, that [...]

       Unlike other addictions… fitness is one that you should definitely share with your family.  Its easy to do your routines day in and day out; escaping into your own world in your head and fulfilling your serotonin boost.  Why not get your family involved and inspire others to feel the way you feel!  [...]

      Weight has a big impact on relationships and our own personal worth.  Women tend to be harder on themselves then men.  In this particular case, research shows that overweight women tend to view their “self worth” as lower based on their weight.  Therefore they chose mates that we less then adequate.  However, overweight [...]

          Although this diet doesn’t originate from anywhere in California; the title does draw you in.  This diet plan focuses on combining food for optimal digestion, which in turn, promotes body fat loss.  Here’s how it works…. “The New BH Diet is a 35-day program, in which you’ll learn to eat carbs only [...]

         The average person in the 1920′s burned between 5- 6,000 calories a day!  Now with our sedentary life styles women burn between 1600- 2,200.  OUCH!  Since our environments have changed, then so should out lives and food intakes.  SO what’s the solution???      Try this fitness tip:  If you are working at [...]

      We’ve all thought about taking classes at our local gym, but how many of us can actually say we went?  Those who do attend classes will rave about how great they are, how much it has helped them, and how much more confident they feel.  However, for many, classes at the gym are [...]

          If you’re board with your ab routine then here are some basic things you can do to challenge yourself in new ways. 1.) Slow It Down – Research shows that it’s not the number of crunches you do, but HOW LONG it takes you to do them that makes the difference. Try [...]

      People are always looking for the “quick fix,” the newest gadget, and the most recent diet.  No one stopped to think that maybe the real key to maintaining a healthy weight really lies within you.       I work with hundreds of people every year as a personal trainer.  Every session I ask them [...]