Though cardiovascular training has been challenged as the optimum way to lose body fat, it is still a viable way of increasing your caloric output when done in moderation. In the fitness industry it has been quite common to tell people to do some cardiovascular training...

The Short Version A TRX or Jungle Gym can get you a long way when getting started or travelling Most equipment is being used as a coat hanger Strength Equipment for different budgets. You don't need a lot for some great workouts. Getting Started in Fitness For most people starting...

The short version Even a few minutes of meditation can help you reduce your stress & anxiety levels Deep breathing activates relaxation in the body Scheduling 7-8 hours of sleep can help normalize your hormone household and stress levels Cardiovascular exercise can have a relaxing effect on the body Mindfulness...

Things You need to Know Sleep deprivation can affect your body's insulin sensitivity You will feel an increase in appetite You will feel a decrease in satiation after taking in food Cortisol levels don't change in total numbers but you have more exposure throughout the day. Testosterone production can be...

We live in a society that craves the instant fix. Fitness on the other hand has nothing to do with an instant fix and everything to do with building a house. Just like in constructions there are short cuts that can be taken. The problem is though...

We strongly encourage our clients to eat a diet consisting of whole foods, as unprocessed as [caption id="attachment_2179" align="alignright" width="300"] Natural can still add to your waistline![/caption] possible. Almost always clients are really successful in transforming their bodies, losing body fat, gaining lean muscle, looking healthy and...

[caption id="attachment_2166" align="alignright" width="300"] Strong is the new beautiful[/caption] Lifting heavy weights is often connected with women and some men to be afraid to get big. Like I posted in my article Battle of the Bulge getting big is very difficult for women. If a woman strives...

We have this discussion again and again with new female clients who want to lose body fat: "I don't want to gain any muscle. I want to get long lean muscles, tone and lose body fat. " I am really sorry, but we need to clear up...

People either ask me if they need to eat a low carb diet or if they need to avoid fats in order to lose weight and be healthy. [caption id="attachment_2114" align="alignright" width="300"] Low Carb or Low Fat? What works?[/caption] A recent study published in the Journal of...

News Resolutions are on their way, hopefully, successful. Sadly the statistics tell us otherwise. [caption id="attachment_2103" align="alignright" width="300"] Planning to have flat abs?[/caption] 60% of people give up by March. More than 80% of people are not successful. I want you to succeed. I want you to make this...

What is a nice toned butt and can I have it? [caption id="attachment_2095" align="alignright" width="300"] The quest for the perfect behind[/caption] We hear this more and more often. The body part that people focus on changes over time. Lately it has been all about the butt. Some men...

Cramping During Exercise & Training Cramping during exercise often is painful and debilitating. If it happens during a competition or race you might not be able to finish it, at the least your performance will be terrible. To this day the reason for cramping is not...