Good Hormones Behaving Badly

When you think about over-active hormones, the image of a teenager with acne may come to mind. But, what about us adults? It may be alarming to learn that our hormones may be contributing to weight gain. Our society has evolved from times of neediness for food to...

May Workout Music Playlist

There’s nothing like music to help motivate you through a workout. Are you looking for some ideas to add to your workout music playlist? Here are my Top 10 in no particular order for this month. 1. Glad You Came – Wanted 2. Blackout – Breathe...

Managing Pain with Massage

Many of you have or have had joint pain.? For those with chronic shoulder, hip, knee, and low back pain, massage may be a source of relief.? I’m excited to bring you this guest post by Kristen McKenzie, CMT. ­­­­Benefits of Massage for Pain Reduction This past...

April Workout Music Playlist

There’s nothing like music to help motivate you through a workout. Are you looking for some ideas to add to your workout music playlist? Here are my Top 10 in no particular order for this month. 1. Save the World (Radio Mix) – Swedish House Mafia 2. The...

Outsmart Being Overweight

I have to admit, I used to think weight loss was easy.  Just eat less and move more and a new slimmer you appears!  And while that statement remains true, it is tremendously hard for people to lose weight.  That’s why there are more programs and diets and...

One Common Technique Mistake

I’ve been teaching group exercise classes and personal training for over a decade.? One of the most common technique mistakes I see occurs in the?staggered stance position.? Most of the time, you use staggered stance for one-arm rows, lunges and?tricep...