So you’ve decided to hire a coach. Congratulations! This is a significant step in your fitness journey, and one that you may take several times over as you progress in your goals and in your abilities. While exciting, this can also be a very confusing time. How do you know who a “good” coach is?…
If you love gummy bears, you can make homemade gelatin gummies for gut health. They are healthier than store-bought ones because you can: make them yourself, include organic ingredients, and avoid artificial dyes and flavors. Learn how to make homemade gelatin gummies here. Hi hi! What are you up to this week? I feel like…
Ahhh, cardio… Anyone who knows me knows that it’s definitely not my favorite thing in the world. While I’d often much rather be ripping some heavy weight off the ground with a deadlift or propelling my body through the air with an empowering chin-up, I’ve found ways to make cardio much more exciting than trudging…
If you’re ready to feel the burn in muscles you never knew you had, consider trying a barre class. Barre workouts are low-impact and focus on small range movements with isometric holds. Most classes include a warm-up, mat work for the core, time at the barre working your lower body, and a cool-down with stretching…
HIIT is a popular workout trend that attracts many individuals because of its short time commitment and physical benefits. It’s a quick and easy way to increase your heart rate and build strength without the time commitment of other workouts. Introduction to HIIT HIIT stands for “high-intensity interval training.” Throughout a HIIT workout, you’re alternating…
Do any of these sound familiar? It feels like you’re always setting a new goal, going all-in for a few weeks, burning out, falling back into old habits, feeling defeated… then starting the process over again, telling yourself you’ll be “stricter” or “better” this time. You really want to get a certain result, but you…
All too often, people focus their fitness routine on strength and cardio. While important, these elements alone won’t provide a well-balanced exercise program. Below, we’ll explore the health benefits of mobility and discuss how you can use yoga to become more mobile and flexible. What is Mobility? Mobility refers to your ability to freely and…
While this might surprise you, there are many folks who suffer allergies or intolerance to traditional protein supplements. Heck, you might be one of them and not even know it! This week I’m out in Calgary working with Canada’s top bobsleigh and skeleton athletes. And right now, the athletes are in the midst of a…
Hi friends! Happy humpday! Looking for a booty workout? Check out this one; it’s one of my very faves. I hope you’re enjoying the week so far! Spring Quinoa Salad with Artichokes, Feta, and Asparagus When I first wrote this post, we had just gotten back from an awesome Vegas vacay. It was so good…
Healthy Holiday Potluck Ideas ‘Tis the season: to deck the halls, spend time with those you love, don your ugliest Christmas sweater, (my own Dick van Dyke!) shop it up and enjoy festive feasts 🙂 I’m not sure about you, but our schedule is jam-packed until after New Year’s with holiday events! Many of them:…
