Strengthen and Conquer

Do you have trouble taking a break?  I know it sounds ridiculous, but you would be surprised how many people are unable to take a day off.  The problem?  Your body NEEDS that rest day to recover, repair, and replenish.  If you are working out everyday, chances are you will hit a wall or even [...]

You are on a roll, you have been working out frequently and eating well and then it happens.  You hit that day when something goes wrong, when the stress level is high and you feel like it all starts falling apart.  Everyone, and I mean everyone has these days.  The major difference between people?  How [...]

I was reading a magazine and came across this short tidbit of information.  Thought it was a very important point that I often bring up to all clients, so I thought I would share it.     "A workout a day keeps the pounds away.  According to a new study at the University of Colorado, [...]

Back in early February of this year, I mentioned a client I have had for months who is adimant that she hates working out and coming to the gym, despit her results & positive changes.  So we did the experiment, I had her make the lists of favorites exercises, favorite foods she misses, and most [...]

Ok, so I tell people all the time how I make all my salads with shredded cabbage instead of lettuce.  To be honest, I was doing it for the a) crunch and b) cheapness.  It tastes just ike lettuce to me and frankly, I've been on the bandwagon for a while.   I just came [...]

I love the excuse "I just don't have time in my schedule to workout."  So you mean to tell me, when your health is in the crapper, and you are unable to do ALL of the stuff that is making you too busy to exercise, THAT is when you will workout??  WRONG!  Too late.  Now [...]

So it's that time again, time to get ready for the pool, bikinis, hanging in the sun, but are you prepared?  I see many people who come in and make the final 3 month puch into summer, trying to get those bodies into bikini shape.  Though I stringly believe overhall conditioning and strength training will [...]

Since it is the end of the week, I thought I would relay a killer workout that will keep you moving and engaged.  The key is to switch it up.  I am a firm believer in interval & circuit training to avoid hitting the wall of boredom.  It hurts!  Give it a go and leave [...]

I have a client who I have been training for the past 5 months or so.  She has had GREAT results, lost over 40 lbs, and has become so self confident and proud of herself.  It is amazing!  She came to me the other day and said "I hate working out.  I hate exercising."  After [...]

RULE #5: Supplements Will Help You See Results!  NO, I am NOT advocating you go out and grab any supplement you can find.  And NO I am not telling you that you NEED supplements.  Think of those supplements that go hand in hand with your diet.  I very rarely recommend supplements and when I do, [...]

I know there are many people who have issues with HIGH sugar consumption and it's just so hard to cut them out!  Here is an approach that will allow you to cycle on/cycle off and allow your body to adjust.  This wil avoid drops in energy levels and curb those cravings.  I can tell you [...]

RULE #4: Track Your Food!  I am not in any way promoting any certain diet or fad or suggesting that you cut out all those foods you love so dearly.  All I am saying is that you need to keep track of what you are putting in your body, especially if you are trying to [...]

RULE #3: Set a Goal!  As a trainer, I know how important it is to have goals to strive for.  Going through life, or your workouts, without a goal in mind can be detrimental to your progression.  Think of it this way, if you start a new task and don't know where the end is, [...]