“The L-Sit takes a serious amount of strength and mobility to perform. But it’s worth your training time because it builds your abs, hip flexors, and shoulders like few other exercises on the planet." - Men’s Health Fitness Director B.J. Gaddour What is an L-sit? It's nothing new, it's an … [Read more...]
Make You Own Low Carb Tortillas
I started off trying to make a recipe for a low carb bread. However, I ended up making a low carb, high protein tortilla! My failure turned into a win! This recipe for low carb tortillas is simple and mimics a high protein crepes. It can be used as a low-carb addition to any meat or … [Read more...]
Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend – Read the Recap
The weekend of September 17-20 brought about the biggest event in the fitness industry. What the World Series is to baseball, what the Super Bowl is to football, the Olympia is to fitness! What started out as a showcase of the world’s best bodybuilders at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1965 has … [Read more...]
No Carb Pancakes – Gluten Free, Grain Free
When eating a low carb diet, there are only so many cuts of meats, eggs, and high protein foods you can eating without craving some of your favorite foods. While pancakes used to be a big "no, no". These cakes will help you stay on your low carb eating plan without adding in the extra … [Read more...]
Post Pregnancy Exercises – Ditch the Mom Bod
“I usually advise patients begin aerobic exercise two weeks after a vaginal birth and six weeks after C-section. It is always a good idea to start walking right away. I also encourage them to ease back into an exercise routine gradually.” - Dr. Jeremy Bell So, after 9 months of pain … [Read more...]
Beginner’s Guide to Olympic Lifts Part II: Snatch
In part one of this series we learned how to get started on the clean and jerk. In this second part, we take on the other lift in Olympic Weightlifting: the snatch. The snatch is not the easiest lift to learn, but with consistent practice it can be an effective and rewarding addition to your … [Read more...]
Low Carb Monday – Paleo and Bulletproof Chocolate Mousse
Eating low carb can be a challenge especially when you want something sweet! This low carb chocolate mouse is both filling, and sweet! It hits the spot without throwing your whole health routine out the window. It's also gluten free! I have made some alterations to the original … [Read more...]
Ramp Up Verses Warming Up – For Weight Lifting
How does one properly begin a warm up before benching 300 or more pounds? Not by doing a few sets of 10 with 135 pounds - but by doing what is known as "ramping up." Ramp-ups are specifically designed to keep your body healthy, maintain muscle strength and enhance neural output. Ramping up involves … [Read more...]
Prevention and Treatment of Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTTS), or “shin splints” are common among runners, especially when returning from inactivity or after a rapid increase in mileage. Shin splints are known as pain on the anterior portion of the shin or just above the ankle. The problem itself differs for each … [Read more...]
Low Carb, Paleo and Bulletproof Broccoli Beef
The problem with eating your favorite Chinese foods is always the sodium, MSG, and horrible oils. While I'd love to go out to eat once in a while, the repercussions always lead me right back to my own kitchen. I decide to take an old favorite and make it low carb, gluten free and bulletproof! It … [Read more...]
Could the Hormone Irisin Be a Key Factor in Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Levels
“We’re all told to exercise. In the end, presumably the effects will all come down to a series of molecules.” - Bruce Spiegelman, cellular biologist at Harvard Medical School. What exactly is irisin? Irisin induces browning of white adipose tissues in vivo and protects against … [Read more...]
Flavonoid Power – The Health Benefits of Maqui Berry
Flavonoids we once something that little people thought about. In the past, our diets were rich in these plant molecules that promote healthy aging, decreased risk of chronic disease. However, today even the best diets lack the 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables [iii]. Modern society has … [Read more...]
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