This feels soooo good

I’ve got a feel-good post for you today … …. because it’s packed with THREE stretches that will open up your hips from every direction! These all feel GREAT while you’re doing them, and they’re perfect for the next time you’re watching TV or want to unwind after work. Before we dive in, here’s the […]

4 Tips to Increase Flexibility

You eat the right foods, drink the right drinks, and exercise regularly. In other words, you’re strong and healthy. There is only one hole in your overall good health. You’re as flexible as a piece of plywood. But there’s good news! You don’t have to stay inflexible your entire life. With the right steps, you […]

Still doing long slow cardio?

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There are certain fitness myths that just won’t die. These ideas are passed from one unsuspecting person to the next, a little tidbit of misinformation that does more harm than good. I’ve heard them all. There’s the myth about ab crunches melting off belly fat. (Sorry folks, spot reduction doesn’t exist. You’ve got to burn […]

5 Fat Loss Rules to Follow

If you’re ready to reduce your body fat, then follow these five simple rules Fat Loss Rule #1: Water Rules Ready to melt away the fat? Then you’ll need to drink water. A lot of it. Every time you feel the urge to drink something, make it water. Not juice. Not milk. And definitely not […]

Do You Have Weight-Loss Resistance Syndrome?

Every year at about this time frustrated people around the globe look in the mirror and realize that their waist is larger, hips are wider, and their New Year’s resolve has fizzled.  So what do you do about the stubborn and seemingly permanent fat?  Sink into a depression?  Well, the easiest thing to do is […]

Chris is in better shape at 52 than she was in her 40s!

“Since joining in 2022 I have lost three jean sizes and over twenty pounds and have kept if off. At 52 I’m in better shape than I was in my forties. I have also made many good friends that I look forward to working out with which makes each workout fun.”

Being fit feels GREAT!

Fitness has been important to me for different reasons at different times of my life.  Now, in my 50’s, with a teenage daughter, it’s to be a good role model to her, but also because I feel great when I’m active, have time devoted just for me, and also to be proactive for good health […]

7 Easy Ways to Drop 100 Calories

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Losing fat isn’t easy…I don’t have to tell you that. You’ve been striving for a fat loss goal for so long. To work towards your goal, you slave in the gym and watch what you eat every day. But what if you could drop 100 calories or more by making a single change to your […]

Eat for amazing results

The foods that you eat make a huge impact on your fat loss results. But it’s not just about what you are eating, it’s also about how much and how frequently you eat. All of these factors make the topic of how to eat for best results a hot one with my clients! So let’s […]