Beet juice supplementation has been all the rage in the running community the last few years. It’s easy to see why – it’s totally natural, healthy, and when you down a shot of beet juice it has quite a punch! It makes you feel like you’ve really done something significant. Now, I’m a fan of …
This week, and for the next 2-3 weeks, there’s going to be a lot of posts, emails, and marketing pushing different detoxes, diets, fitness challenges, and “New Year, New You” type programs to help you make this coming year your best year ever. The problem is, when we select a diet, challenge, or …
On November 2nd, I’ll be running my first half marathon since 2010. Falling off the fitness bandwagon and pretty much staying there has been my closeted shame since my son was born in 2012. I had spurts and fits of starting up again, but I was pretty inconsistent due to developing a thyroid condition postpartum …
I’m catching wind of the tide turning against the paleo and keto way of eating, as more protein-bashing murmurs and vegetarian information begins circling into media. This is the natural pendulum swing that I’ve been expecting to occur as gluten-free eating morphed into paleo, then morphed again into keto and carb-demonization became the chorus of …
Are protein powders useful or just another processed food?
HALF MARATHON TRAINING, ROUND TWO! I was blessed to have Aimee as my personal trainer when I prepared for my first half marathon in 2012. I had a customized 3-month calendar full of specific training targets which included running, cross training, yoga and massage. In addition, because Aimee knew my body type (lets give a …
Playgrounds make GREAT gyms! Here is a great workout you can do at almost any playground: Repeat this circuit 3 times, stopping to rest only when you have to. Once you are able, PUSH YOURSELF AT 100% AGAIN! BENCH JUMPS (12 reps) – Jump as high as possible, landing as softly as possible with a …
Yes – I think chocolate milk is crap. The recovery food hailed by the world as being the perfect post-workout replenishment falls far short of it in my book. Before I fully step upon my soap box – again! – let me explain why chocolate milk rose to fame: The key nutrition components to a …
Sleep Cycle – This iPhone app sounds amazing! It actually monitors your movement and uses this data to determine an appropriate time to wake you so you are not in deep sleep. I’ve heard first hand accounts of its effectiveness, and is very highly rated. To learn more, and purchase this app, click here. Android users do not have …
Many people look at their daily schedule and find it impossible to fit in a trip to the gym. But, this doesn’t mean you have to shrug off exercise all together!  Fitness is so much more than treadmills and weight training; fitness is about finding ways to move your body. Here are some ways that you can …
