Spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner. Everyone naturally gets the bug to do some spring cleaning…clean the carpets, dust the blinds, purge, scrub the grill, get the yard cleaned up…Think of your body in the same way! Here’s a list of 10 healthy actions to take to clean up…
Maintain Your Health This Holiday Season
We are now deep into the holiday season and most of you are going to struggle to try and fit in your workouts on top of all the parties and shopping and other commitments. Most gyms become ghost towns in December as people fall off the wagon fully intending to get back on track for…
Reverse The Aging Process
Another Birthday passed and I just turned 45. The good news is besides a few extra wrinkles, a few more aches and pains and having difficulty reading small text, I feel as good as when I was in my 20s. That can be a true testimony to the benefit of exercise! Use it to reverse the aging…
Drink a Gallon of Water?
Ever wondered why you are always told to drink lots of fluids? Here is a question I received asking if we should really drink a gallon of water per day! “I just read that we should drink a gallon of water per day to maximize fat loss. Was this a misprint? I picture myself on the restroom…
Spring Makeover Challenge – Week 3
There are a lot of different ways to achieve the same results. That’s why during our annual Spring Makeover Challenge, our trainers and their teams compete against each other to see who can shed the greatest amount of body fat in 6 weeks using different approaches. So far in this series, I’ve shared with you 2…
Spring Makeover Challenge – Week 2
Last week, I shared with you Derrick DeLay’s “Interval Diet” approach to maximizing fat loss during our Spring Makeover challenge. It basically requires you consume a super healthy, low calorie diet Monday through Friday and then eat whatever you want on the weekends in combination with some cardio and weight training. If that approach doesn’t work for…
Spring Makeover Challenge – Week 1
In the colder climates, it is common over the winter months to gain a little weight. The days are shorter, it’s cold outside and we just don’t get as much activity and access to local healthy fruits and vegetables. It’s one of the reasons that every spring we launch our annual Spring Makeover Challenge to help our…
Lazy Or Do You Need A Day Off?
I like to start my day by revving my metabolism. But I’m just like everyone else and some days I just don’t feel like it. I thought I’d share the tips I use to determine whether I’m being lazy or I need a day off. If I’m tempted to press the snooze button and I fall…
Holidays – Reduce Stress
Whether or not you buy into the holiday season, we all probably experience some level of stress at this time of year. Here’s how to ensure the holidays don’t get you down. Exercise: Bet you guessed this would be at the top of my list. Exercise is the best de-stressor at any time of year and…
Exercises for soccer players
Soccer players are amazing athletes possessing exceptional speed, agility and kicking, jumping and throwing power. The following drills will enhance performance in all components of the game. Click on the link below for photos and descriptions of all exercises. http://www.columbian.com/news/2012/may/07/exercises-to-help-soccer-players-enhance-their-ski/ …