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Customized Personal Training

Posted: 01/04/2011

We all see the infomercials... Lose 20lbs in 30 days with no exercise.  Abs in six minutes a day.  Strong, muscular arms, with 3 easy payments of $19.99.  Shake your belly fat away... I could go on and on! So how can these products sell so well?People are always looking for the easy way out.  The truth of the matter is it takes hard work and dedication...

The Cure for Flabby Arm

Posted: 02/21/2012

Everybody wants nice and toned arms.  Many downfalls of unexperienced trainers lead people to believe that the only way to more defined arms is to curl, curl, and curl.Yes it is true that adding curls into a program can help in your quest, but centering a strength training routine around them is not the answer.Stick to basic, compound movements like push ups, inverted rows,...

Valentines Day? Eat Some Chocolate (Dark, that is)

Posted: 02/14/2012

Its Valentines Day!  That means chocolate upon chocolate upon chocolate!  Fortunately, you know the word MODERATION.  While I am not advocating you to gorge all day on these sweets, I am telling you to enjoy the holiday and have a few dark chocolate bits.Dark chocolate constitutes anything over 65% cocoa.  These are the ones that will give you some benefit...

Avocado Cheesecake

Posted: 02/07/2012

I LOVE cheesecake.  So when I found this healthy recipe for a cheesecake, I had to make it!  Dont let the avocado part scare you, you cant taste it.  Try this out and enjoy a HEALTHY cheesecake (yes, its possible).Avocado CheesecakeIngredients: Bag of finely crushed pecans or walnuts Half a stick of Smart Balance 50/50 butter blend with omega-3 1.5...

Flourless Pizza!

Posted: 02/03/2012

The Super Bowl is here!  Usually, this day involves a ton of pizza AND drink.  I have been telling my clients about a flourless pizza that I have been making the past month, using cauliflower as the crust!  Suprisingly, it tastes amazing!So hang up the phone, no ordering unhealthy pizza, try this easy recipe instead!CRUST:1/2 LARGE head cauliflower (or 1 1/2 cups...

Off Season Golf Training

Posted: 01/27/2012

This is wishful thinking, but I am already looking forward to the golf season.  This is the time to strength train so those long par 4's dont seem too long in a few months!  Also, greater strength makes it easier to get out of that long, thick rough (not that you are ever in there anyways).Here are a few movements that you can apply to golf strengthening:-Birddog x...

Hotel Fitness

Posted: 01/27/2012

We are halfway through our winter (hopefully)!  Many of you are thinking of or are already taking vacations.  Don't let your fitness slip while you are away for a period of time.  Try this routine out before you go outside to bask in the sun!Hotel Fitness Routine:Chair Dips x 15Jumping Jacks x 45 secondsPush Ups x 15Mountain Climbers x 25 secondsPlank x 60 secondsComplete...

Sleep Better

Posted: 01/18/2012

Sleep deprivation is commonplace amongst our society.  Longer days and nights at the office leave us little time to unwind.  Sleep is an important process that gets us hormonally and mentally charged.  Yet most of us dont get enough of it.  How can we take advantage of our sleep and start to feel refreshed?  Here are a few tips:-Block out ALL light sources....

Love Pasta? No Problem!

Posted: 01/10/2012

Coming from an Italian family, I grew up on pasta Sundays.  Over the years, as my diet has evolved into a more gluten free, no bread/pasta, type, I have taken out pasta completely.However, just the other day as I was walking down one of the areas more marketable grocery store, I came across quinoa pasta.  I had to give it a shot!  Quinoa is sprouted grain but is...

Make Cardio Fun!

Posted: 12/30/2011

When winter hits its hard to get outside and go for a run.  A majority of people think the only form of outdoor cardio is going for a run or jog.  When winter hits, they automatically regulate themselves to the treadmill (or any cardio at all).  Instead, put on some warm gear and head out snowshoeing, or skiing, or walk in the deep snow!  You can make winter...