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“How do I get rid of this spare tire?” Yep – I hear that one all of the time – from both my male and female clients. Well, of course, you need to focus on nutrition first – but most people know that. A sound, full body resistance training program at least 3x/week is...

Do you take any supplements? Do you really need them? Well, maybe, but most supplements are unnecessary depending on your situation. See, the word supplement implies it should be enhancing something. If you’re relying on supplements to provide with nutrients in spite...

When I sit down with a prospective client, I ask her what her goals are. And of course, I hear some pretty common answers: “I want to lose weight.” “I’m going to the Bahamas in 6 weeks and I have to wear a bikini and I don’t like the way I look in it now.” “I really...

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular nutrition strategies over the last few years. Let me start by saying – as much as I LOVE IF – it’s not for everyone. If you have high stress levels or have a history of disordered eating, it’s probably...

Of all the reasons our clients come to us, motivation – or lack thereof – is one we here all of the time. For a myriad of reasons, our clients often times are unmotivated to get started on the path to reaching their health and fitness goals. Maybe they don’t know what...

1. Prioritize working out through the holidays, even with a whacky travel schedule. Avoid having an “all or none” approach to exercise. Can’t get your full on 60 minute strength workout with 30 minutes of cardio afterwards? Too bad. This means you may...

“I just can’t seem to fit a workout into my schedule.” I hear that one all the time! So today, let’s address it. How do achieve the results you’re seeking and still fit several workouts into your schedule each week? 1. Do the Least Amount of Work Possible to Yield the...

Yep, pretty much everything will work. Maybe not the cabbage soup diet, or the HCG diet, but most everything will work. Paleo works. If It Fits Your Macros works. Low Carb works. Intermittent Fasting works. Three square meals per day works. Six small meals per...

With most of the focus on exercise and diet for fat loss, it’s easy to forget the important role of sleep. Proper rest is SO important to maximizing results, and often the missing component to a sound training regimen. There is a direct correlation between sleep and...

THE BEST LEG EXERCISES FOR FAT LOSS If there’s a common theme between these 5 exercises, it’s the fact they’re all done standing. If you’re trying to burn fat, don’t sit down or lie down to workout. These are in no particular order. Choose the exercises that work best...