Let’s Talk About Stress! Our physical reactions to stress are determined by our biological history and the need to respond to sudden dangers that threaten us. “Fight or flight” is a response to danger and our bodies respond by releasing adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline – releases of adrenaline cause rapid changes to your blood flow […]
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Weekend Motivation
As the weekend approaches a lot of us lose site of our commitments to be successful. One cookie becomes one cheat meal. One cheat meal becomes an entire cheat day. One cheat day turns into a cheat weekend. By Monday, we’re feeling negative and unmotivated for the rest of the week. Here are a few […]
Affordable Organics
When it comes to purchasing produce, I generally suggest that my clients to stay organic in order to make sure they are consuming pesticide free products. At the same time, organic produce tends to be more costly. When availability of organic produce is out of your reach or you don’t have enough funds to buy […]
The “Do It Anywhere” Workout
For a longer workout complete all four circuits together. For a shorter workout, pair two circuits together and complete them. Then, on a different day complete the other two circuits together! WARM-UP: Jog In Place 1 Minute 100 Jumping Jacks Circuit 1 50 Air Squats 40 Push-ups 30 Second Plank 20 Chair Dips 10 Curtsy […]
Local Fitness and Nutrition Expert Shares Secrets to Staying Fit and Healthy on the Road
Amanda Salazar, owner of Edge Fitness and local health and fitness expert, recognizes that this is a popular time of year for her clients to begin traveling more frequently for work and for personal vacations and enjoyment. Amanda says, “For most people, it tends to be a very challenging task to maintain a fitness program […]
I AM NOT BULLET PROOF
I AM NOT BULLET PROOF. Recently, a new client came to me struggling in several areas health-wise both physically and emotionally. She explained that it was very difficult for her to feel comfortable enough to even reach out and schedule a meeting to possibly get help from me. In fact, she said it took […]
Killer Abs Please!
Complete 2-4 rounds of this workout 2-3 times per week on non-consecutive days. 20 Upper Ab Crunches (Legs Raised) 20 Reverse Crunches 20 Bicycle Twists Crunches 10 Sit-Ups 10 V-Sits 1 Minute Plank Hold
The “Quickie” Workout
I have several clients who are in amazing shape just by doing quick at-home workouts that don’t require any equipment……just themselves, their body weight, and a floor. These types of workouts can be done anywhere whethere it be at an office, in a hotel room while on vacation or on business travel, or outside at a […]
Is There Such Thing As Working Out Too Much?
QUESTION: IS THERE SUCH THING AS WORKING OUT TOO MUCH? Yes, there is such a thing! A client recently told me they were starting to workout 3 times a day to get more results quicker. They thought they were losing body fat since their weight on the scale was going down, but that’s not the […]
The 20-Minute Power Lunch Workout
Need a time efficient, fat burning, full-body workout that can be done at home or at a gym in only 20 minutes? Try this one out! 20-Minute AMRAP (Do As Many Rounds As Possible of the Below Exercise Set in 20 min.) 400 Meter Run (1/4 of a mile) 20 Around the World Push-Ups 20 […]
Jailhouse Ten Workout
Hey everyone! This is a great cardio workout that can be done ANYWHERE! Depending on your fitness level it will be a 15 – 35 minute high intensity cardio workout time-wise! If you can’t run outside you can always run on the treadmill. If you can’t run….you can speed walk, jog in place, do high or low-impact […]
