May 21, 2018 | Exercise, Medications
Can you believe that well over 50% of Americans are currently taking a prescription medication? Nowadays, it seems like you can’t sit through a single commercial break without seeing a medication ad. Some of them can cause side-effects while exercising, so I thought...
Feb 19, 2018 | Exercise, movement, Psychology
You’ve probably seen a number of images circulating around social media, “helpfully” letting you know just how many burpees you need to do to burn off a candy bar, or a typical holiday plateful of food. Every time a similar image comes into my feed, the same...
Feb 13, 2018 | Behavioral Change, movement, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized, Wellness
My prior 5 blog posts have been about taking a “small changes” approach to weight loss, so we can stop dieting for good. The changes are small, but it’s a pretty big mindset shift to handling food. We’re ready to move on to exercise now, and another mindset shift. I’d...
Oct 30, 2017 | Exercise, Nutrition, Tips and Tricks
Do you give much thought to what you eat before and after your workouts? I understand that sometimes just getting to a class is enough of a challenge, let alone trying to time food before and after! But if you’re looking to get a more intense workout in, are trying to...
Jul 3, 2017 | Exercise, Nutrition, Strength Training, Wellness
There is so much more to being physically fit than just getting cardio or strength training. Are you familiar with all the components of physical fitness? More importantly, are you incorporating them all into your life on a regular basis? Cardiorespiratory...