Searching for spa cuisine recipes? These fresh recipes, loaded with colorful veggies and lean protein, are busting with flavor and nutrition to help you feel good and glowy sans an expensive trip to the spa. Hi friends! I hope you’re enjoying the week so far. I’m in the middle of another Dr. Cabral detox and I’m feeling amazing. It…
Barre targets smaller muscle groups using repetitive movements and pulses, while Pilates works the entire body with a strong emphasis on core engagement. Both Pilates and Barre focus on low-impact, precise exercises to improve flexibility, posture, and muscle tone. Inspired by Dance Pilates draws inspiration from the world of dance and rehabilitation as it began…
Did you know you can compete in Kettlebell Sport aka Girevoy Sport (GS)? Whether you want to lift for fun or to become a top kettlebell athlete, there is a place for you in the growing kettlebell sport community. Kettlebell lifters develop a tremendous amount of coordination, static muscular strength, muscle endurance, power endurance, anaerobic…
As a personal trainer, I often field questions from my clients about kooky fitness trends, nutrition myths, and fad diets. Every once in a while, though, they will grace me with a great one, like, “What’s the difference between circuit training and CrossFit ? While circuit training and CrossFit have similarities, they vary significantly in…
As a yoga teacher and personal trainer, I love when I’m able to find ways to connect the dots between what I teach at the yoga studio and what happens at the gym. I get a little giddy when I hear a strength coach suggesting a mobility warm-up that’s essentially a yoga pose with a…
Zumba is a dance-inspired workout perfect for people of all fitness levels, even beginners. If you take a Zumba for beginners course, you’ll discover how to take the movements at your own pace and the different modifications to make it work for you and your body. What Is Zumba? Zumba is a workout style that…
Most of us think we know what stress is and how it feels: A pounding heart when we’re awakened at 3 a.m. by the sound of breaking glass. The need to pee five times before we deliver a presentation. A temper bomb that explodes when our entire day goes sideways. But another, more subtle kind…
It’s an age-old debate: the sweet vs. the regular potato. Which should you be eating for maximum health? Well, in today’s article, we’ll look to the research and crown an undisputed champion. We also created a cool visual guide. Check out the infographic here… Why’s there a debate in the first place? In recent years,…
Not all mothers identify strongly with motherhood, just as not all mothers give the birth of their child much thought after the fact. However, for a large number of women, birthing a baby is one of the most transformative moments of their life: it is when a new part of their identity is revealed, that…
Celebrate Independence Day with these delicious and healthy 4th of July recipe ideas. Enjoy nutritious dishes from grilled veggies to fresh fruit desserts. Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I hope you’re having a good morning. We’ve decided to live in Spain forever, so I just need to find a way to get…
