Finding the answer may seem daunting but it shouldn’t. The question “Should I hire a personal trainer?” is easy to answer. You want to get in shape. You want to lose weight. You want to tone up. So you start looking at options. Apps & Videos On one end of[…]
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Women’s reproductive health is complex. From sexual maturity through menopause, a woman’s body goes through many changes. As a certified personal trainer and a fitness nutrition coach, this is a little off-topic for me but I’m writing this to share my story. Those of you who know me are probably[…]
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You’ve decided you want to change your body for the better but you aren’t sure how to choose a personal trainer. Follow these steps and you will find the one for you. Credentials. There are probably hundreds of personal training certifications available, but only a few are reputable with top[…]
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In today’s society, having a weight loss goal seems to be the norm instead of the exception. Whether it be 5 lbs. or 50 lbs., most people say they know what to do yet in reality they don’t because they are unable to maintain the changes they make. This is[…]
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It may come as a surprise that when calculating a maximum heart rate women are not the same as men. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus, as interpreted by Plato, held that the only thing constant is change. A current example of this in the health and fitness industry is how to[…]
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Personal training and nutrition coaching often become pivotal points in my clients’ lives. Good nutrition is an integral component of a healthy lifestyle and helping my clients make smart eating choices is part of my role. Healthy recipe substitutions are easy ways to make positive changes and show them that[…]
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Did you know that 80% of adults suffer from lower back pain? It can be caused by a strain, structural problems like a damaged vertebrae or sciatica, arthritis, osteoporosis, sleep disorders, a bad mattress, even bending or turning awkwardly. Once it happens, at best we are in a lot of[…]
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I recently spent time with a childhood friend and we held a conversation about alone time for moms that I think will resonate with many people. My friend is a daughter, a wife, a mom of 5 kids aged 18 and younger, works full-time, and assists her husband in running[…]
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I decided to sign up for the Blast the Fat Transformation Challenge because over the past year I had some personal challenges. As a result I had gained unwanted weight. At my last visit to the doctor it was recommended that I lose a few pounds. I also was feeling[…]
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I decided to take part in the Transformation Contest because I gained some extra weight due to a medication I was taking. After stopping the medication some of the weight came off easily, but some stuck around. My exercise routine was not enough to get rid of the extra pounds[…]
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