Before I dig into this post I must point out that I’m in Boston experiencing my first snowfall in FOUR YEARS! When you’ve been living in 70-degree weather year round (poor me!), getting a little snowflake action actually feels really, really good! Meanwhile, my parents are groaning about how they need to shovel later. Such Debbie Downers. The sparkle, the …
Weekend recap: Fit Foodie 5K San Diego
The alarm hummed softly at 6:15 am, nudging me out of bed and into my running shoes. It was Saturday – my only day off – and instead of sleeping in, I was fumbling underneath the covers wishing I hadn’t signed up for another race. After wrestling with the snooze button a few times, I finally jumped (read: dragged myself) out of …
How To Program Squats Into Your Training
Engineering a sleek and powerful physique will require quality time with the squat. Athlete or not, you can’t get away from this movement; it’s one of the fundamentals. My motto is “Do it well, do it often, and do it heavy” This wasn’t always the case. I used to loathe squats because they were uncomfortable, awkward and hard – even …
Want to get strong? Get ya mind right!
The first time I attempted a snatch, I fell on my ass and dropped the barbell on my shin. That was the end of my snatch escapade. My first deadlift was through an absurd CrossFit WOD featuring high reps at a weight I had never pulled before. I couldn’t walk or sit for days as a result, and I avoided …
The Difference Between Fat loss vs. Weight Loss – It’s Not What You Think
Recently, one of my online coaching clients checked in to tell me about his progress. Training sessions? Check! Eating better? Check! Sleeping more? Check! From a behavioral and training standpoint, he was kicking ass. Yet, he lamented that he still wasn’t losing weight. His dilemma got me thinking. Why wasn’t he losing weight if he appeared to do everything I was …
Easy Peasy Stuffed Chicken & Roasted Brussels Sprouts
I’m recovering from a killer wedding in Laguna. Staying up until 3am and taking full advantage of the open bar will really do a number on you, and needless to say, I am ready for a major detox. After a three hour power nap and a run, I felt a little more like myself. I quickly realized, however, that my detox …
My new go-to meal: Lean & Clean Sausages, Brussels Sprouts Remix
Know what I dig? Brussels sprouts. They’re my jam. I want it everyday and in every way. Yes, I realize that I sound creepy and sexual talking about a vegetable but I don’t care. I love the hell out of them. So, when I want a fresh, non-tupperware meal I turn to brussels sprouts and whatever else I can find in …
A Newbie’s Guide To Crushing It At the Gym
The gym can be a scary beast if you’re new to exercise or coming back to the gym after a long hiatus. The foolish man dives right in without a program, without guidance and just ‘wings it.’ Know what happens to that person? Injuries, boredom, plateaus and failure. If you’re a gym and strength training newbie, just follow my guide …
5 Sexy Truths About Exercise Intensity
There was a time when my workout regimen lacked intensity. Long and steady runs, two-a-days and back-to-back classes were the norm. To other gym goers, I was ‘hardcore,’ and I had the abs to prove it (Note: You don’t need to workout for hours to look ripped. You need to lift heavy and eat clean. Period.) But as my goals …
How Trainers Stay Motivated To Exercise
When people learn someone is a trainer or group fitness instructor, the reaction is usually something along the lines of ‘Whoa! Must be great to workout for a living!’ Ah, yes, if only that’s really what we did all day. The truth is that personal trainers and coaches don’t workout all day, and we have to keep ourselves motivated to …