I just had a big birthday. I’m not going to lie. I’ve been moaning about it — not because I’m worried I look older or act older. I just have noticed (and most likely this has to do with the … Continue reading
Somehow along the way I have managed to bring two rescue dogs into my life. They have become my posse, following me everywhere I go, even when I’m at work. They watch people lifting weights, running on the treadmill, and … Continue reading
Eating your biggest meal early in the day can help speed weight loss — and maybe even stave off insulin resistance, a predictor of diabetes, according to a study published Jan. 29 in the International Journal of Obesity. Researchers from … Continue reading
We’ve been hearing for years that cardio done in a fasted state — first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach — burns fat at a higher rate than in a “fed” state. Fasted cardio was all the rage … Continue reading
If you concentrate on the muscles you’re working when you lift weights, you increase how much your muscles work — and potentially will ramp up your results. A study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research showed that … Continue reading
It’s the time of year when we hereby resolve to do something: lose weight, change careers, make more money, learn a language. That’s cool, because part of life is moving forward and improving ourselves. Forward momentum gives us confidence and … Continue reading
My clients already are hitting the slopes, but no worries — it’s not too late to add skiing-specific exercises into your routine. Give these four a try, working up to 2 to 3 sets of each exercise: Modified single-leg squats: … Continue reading
No gym? No equipment? No problem! You can get an calorie-busting, results-producing workout that builds strength and blasts fat — all without picking up a single weight or even running a single step. In fact, when I tell my small … Continue reading
A picture circulating on Pinterest and Facebook drew me out of my blogging hibernation. The picture shows a mound of fat next to a pile of muscle, claiming that 1 pound of fat burns 5 calories a day, while 1 … Continue reading
Do yourself a favor and eat something before you work out in the morning. You’ll get a better workout and you’ll burn more calories. For years experts have been preaching the merits of “fasted” cardio — workouts done first thing … Continue reading
