Sushi can be a healthy treat or sabotage your weight loss goals. Making the right low calorie sushi choices is the key to keeping your figure intact while getting your omegas (from the fish). Mackerel Roll ~232 calories, 2g fat per roll This isn't the usal choice … [Read more...]
Give Your Body A Facelift – Bigger Calves, Small Calves, and The More Defined
For those who don't know, calves are actually genetic. I know, I know, you shouldn't blame your body on genetics .. however, this one can't be ignored. If you have huge calves then you probably inherited them. If you have bird legs then those were also handed down. After being a trainer … [Read more...]
Crunch-Less Abs – Watch It
Crunches are a thing of the past. Remember when it was all about how many crunches you could do? Not anymore!! Consider crunch-less abs part of the solution to that muffin top. Isometric contractions help to strengthen muscle, tone, and firm without adding size. Who doesn't want … [Read more...]
Are You Stuck In An Ab Plateau – Watch This Video
Plateaus aren't just for cardio. You can hit one for every part of your body. So if you're ready for a change and can't seem to get your stomach to budge; it's time to watch this video. Weighted crunch Side bend Weighted crunch and reach Dumbbell … [Read more...]
Banish Belly Fat – Can These Trainer Secrets Get You A Cut Above
One of the biggest complaints at the gym is "belly fat." In my years as a trainer I have put the pieces together to help myself and my clients be more successful. While I don't have any hard evidence to back this up directly I have hundreds of clients that have used this technique to shed body … [Read more...]
Jump Start Your Weekend With This Full Body Workout Routine
The stress of the week is slowing down so it's time to ramp up your workout! Make the most out of your time with this exercise routine below. These fitness tips will help you burn calories, lose body fat, and fire up your metabolism over the weekend. 12-15 Step Back … [Read more...]
Trainer Tip – Be True To Who You Are To Find Fitness For Life
A lot of people like to ask me questions like “What do you eat to be so fit?” Or “What should I eat to lose weight?” I simply answer by saying, “I eat the things you know you should be eating.” My answer is so simple that it always stops the person dead in their tracks. They know what they should … [Read more...]
Trainer Tips – Are You Doing Squats Correctly?
Squats have been a staple in fitness for years! They are essential for daily activities such as rising from a chair, getting off the toilette and defining key body parts such as thighs, butt, and hamstrings. While everyone squats on a daily basis (without really knowing) very few people … [Read more...]
Trainers’ Secret Weapon – Curtsy Squats
The age old curtsy isn't just for greeting people anymore. The Curtsy Squat has many different versions that all work amazingly well to firm those hard to reach places! Use this exercise to throw your body for a loop and get killer results from this multi-plane … [Read more...]
Paleo Coconut Chicken With Almond Flour
I was skeptical about this recipe because the ingredients were so minimal. However, after making it, I will be putting it in my healthy cookbook to repeat over and over!!! Ingredients 1 lb of boneless, skinless, chicken breast 1/2 cup of Almond Flour 1/2 cup … [Read more...]
Trainer Tip – The Key to Breaking a Fitness Plateau
Personal Trainer FAQ’s PLATEAU. The most frustrating word to anybody that is seriously after a fitness goal. “I know I have to change it up but how?” Every now and then you might hit a ‘plateau’ in your fitness goals. If you've ever been there it can be very … [Read more...]
Fit Tip – Balance Your Body, Get The Muscles You’ve Always Wanted
My mom and I joke that we are the type of women that were meant to be out "pulling the plow in the fields." We were blessed with strong broad shoulders. While this Norwegian trait seems like a blessing (in the 1920's), today it's could be considered a main factor in an "unbalanced body." This … [Read more...]
