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In the growing world of fitness, there are constantly new trends, fads, and claims being thrown at you in all different directions. It seems as though there is always a breakthrough exercise, piece of equipment, or product on the market that leaves you with more information than you need. With that being said, it’s easy to get lost in the mix and intimidated by all of this new information (especially when, like most things on the internet, it is conflicting and confusing…but that&rs...

Weight loss is not addition and subtraction, it is complex calculus. There are several variables that play into it such as genetics, hormones, age, gender, medications, etc. However, below are five simple ways to tackle this continuously growing issue. Remember, simple does not always mean easy…but with a little effort and a willingness to get uncomfortable, these tips can go a long way: 1.) Drink more water. We often mistake thirst for hunger and end up overeating. Have a glass of wate...

Pre and Post Exercise Nutrition What should I eat before I exercise? How much time should I give myself? What should I eat after I exercise? How long should I wait? Like most things in the field, the answer to all these questions is the oh so infamous…you guessed it: it depends. It depends on the type of exercise you are doing, the duration and intensity of the exercise, and, most importantly, it depends on the individual. Although all these variables create a certain level of complexit...

In an society that sometimes seems polluted with negativity, we each possess the incredible power to dictate our own realities based on what lens we are looking through. In other words - it is not always about what is happening to us, it is about how we think about what is happening to us. The same concepts apply to how we approach exercise. Many of us see exercise as a chore; it is challenging, uncomfortable, and can be time consuming, so we either avoid it or drudge through it and go through ...

The Catch 22 of Movement Exercise and movement for someone in pain can sometimes feel like a catch 22. Take knee pain for example; someone may tell us that because we are having knee pain, we should not take the stairs or squat. However, stepping or squatting may be exactly what we need to do in order to build up strength around the knee and get some healthy movement through the joint. In fact, if we don’t step or squat, the knee may become stiff and weak and we may lose the ability to do...