It seems that there are a lot of preconceived notions on what it means to be “fit.” Each generation perceived it differently; any two celebrities will have wildly different concepts of fitness that they try to say can work for anyone... everywhere you go, there is somebody or something telling

“Don’t Let Food Go To Waste” Do you feel an urge to eat food or else it will “go to waste”?  Do you finish off the last ½ pint of leftovers just so it wont go bad?  Do you feel ashamed or guilty when you waste food? Were you told

When food is “talking to you”…. …What do you hear? Below is the first in what will be a long running series of good tools to use in everyday life while working with mental health professionals on the deeper underlying issues of food addiction. Understand that food is a way

With everything that goes on in your life, it can often be a challenge to get your cardiovascular exercise on a regular basis, let alone have the energy for it.  What if I told you there is something that could build a bridge between your hectic life and the cardio

We all know the importance of having positive outlets. You may enjoy the arts, watching or participating, maybe you enjoy reading or writing - or maybe you prefer to play board or video games. But what about a beneficial outlet? Sure, the above mentioned are all wonderful, however, there is

Everyone knows the basics of gym Etiquette...don’t they?  As a health club guest, sometimes following proper gym etiquette seems like common sense, while other times it may seem like there is absolutely no point to it what so ever.  On the other side of the fence, as a

Success in and on any level with any form of fitness program will essentially depend on if you were able to do it or not.  I am not speaking sheer willpower, but if you were able to take the time and keep the necessary focus needed to stay with your

Everyone’s body changes.  Supermodels’ bodies change.  Moviestars’ bodies change. Your third grade teacher’s body changes.  Your body changes.  My body changes.  We all change.  The good news is that we can direct many of these changes, and these changes do not have to go in a negative direction.

Can happiness be found in a pill? It’s been proven over again how exercise is just as if not many, many times more effective to help depression over medication.  I’m not denying the need for medication, although the need for exercise may be equally important. Maybe they should

I tend to tell clients, colleagues, and anyone else I cross paths with that there are no set rules when it comes to getting and staying in shape; there are only guidelines. However, there are some rules that work for everyone, no matter what: Rule #1: Show Up I couldn&

I believe it’s important to take certifications, continuous education or other courses to fully understand equipment and other tools you are using on your clients.  Thankfully, I know there are many, many trainers out there that share my opinion.  I also know there are some that are perfectly happy

Another routine trip to the grocery store; your children are throwing a fit and you let them have whatever they want just to keep the peace. Is your spouse or partner being impulsive and making it hard to be “good”? Do you find it difficult to stay within a budget

Are we allowed to be humans anymore? As a personal trainer, a common request you will get from clients is the desire to have Jennifer Lopez’s legs or Kim Kardashian’s butt... abs like this one’s, arms like that one’s and so on. Whenever a client comes

There is a constant stream of new gadgets being introduced to the fitness scene, and many of them are fads.  I rarely jump on them.  I like to play, research, investigate, try out as much as possible; and usually I end up writing them all off. TRX Suspension Training was

“You have to eat me!” Do you feel like food won’t shut up until you’ve eaten it? All of it? When this feeling shows up, it is time to redirect yourself; find something to distract yourself with, to take the pressure off yourself in that moment. If you

In the last entry of Eating Right on a budget, we went over the techniques that will allow you to shop happier and distraction free. In this entry, we are going to go over the foods that will not only save you money, but also help you achieve your fitness

As a busy person who wears many hats in the fitness industry, and someone with a background in professional dance, it should come as no surprise that these things can take a toll on my body. As a result, I have had to be proactive and constantly keep an eye

Is there such a thing as a perfect exercise?  This is much like asking for a magic pill or the perfect diet or the perfect... well, anything. Everyone is different. In fact, we are individually so unique and have such varying needs, wishes and wants, that it would be impossible