Statistics show that the average American will gain a few pounds between Halloween and New Year’s Eve, and those who are already overweight or obese tend to gain the most. Many of these folks will then start a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, only to give up after about six weeks. In other words, […]
7 Tips For Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain Read More »
Between all of the parties and travel, it can be tough to stay active and on track with healthy eating habits during the holidays. The good news is that there IS a way to fit in a fast and effective workout to prevent you from packing on the pounds over the next few weeks. It
The Ultimate Holiday Season Fitness Program Read More »
It’s the most treacherous time of year for those who are trying to lose weight: the Holiday Season! The weeks of overindulgence between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve are the time when people manage to pack on 5-10 pounds of fat to their waist lines, only to promise themselves that they will start a healthy
The Resolution Solution – How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining Weight Read More »
One of the most important things that I have learned as a professional Personal Trainer and Health Coach over the years is that I frequently can’t get my clients the results that they want on my own (beware any Personal Trainer who claims that they can); I need to maintain a network of other qualified
Doctors – Do You Refer Your Obese Patients to Fitness Professionals? Read More »
Ever heard of the TRX suspension trainer? I occasionally see people using it in the gym (most people don’t know what to do with it unless they’ve worked with a personal trainer or watched somebody else); they typically limit themselves to only doing body rows or basic push-ups. Both of those exercises are great examples
Metabolic Blast – Total Body Workout in 15 Minutes Read More »
I am proud to be an ambassador for the PHIT America Act and PEP, which are two separate pieces of legislation on the table in Washington D.C. that will help us become a more fit and healthy America! So, what are the Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT Act) and the Physical Education Program (PEP)?
A Movement for a Fit and Healthy America! Read More »
You’ve probably heard all the buzz about people losing weight and getting fit using high intensity interval training (HIIT) programs like CrossFit and P90X, but what exactly is metabolic conditioning and is it the right choice for you? Metabolic conditioning, aka MetCon, is basically a method of training that uses very high intensity work intervals
What Is Metabolic Conditioning and is it Right for You? Read More »
As a professional Personal Trainer, a common question I get from clients who want to lose weight is, “I hate exercise, so what should I do?” Here are a few suggestions: Exercise doesn’t have to take place in a gym. One idea is to become an “accidental” exerciser by just moving more in your environment:
I Hate Exercise, What Should I Do? Read More »
Don’t worry about weight gain during Thanksgiving, think about enjoying your celebration with friends and family – and being thankful for living in a healthy body! It’s not what you do on one day of the year that derails the best intentions for weight loss – it’s what you do on a daily basis. Enjoy!
10 Health Tips for Surviving the Holidays Read More »
Finally! People are starting to realize that there’s more to weight loss than just calories in, calories out! A Calorie Is Just a Calorie…or Is It?.
A Calorie Is Just a Calorie…or Is It? Read More »
