I often get a question from new clients about how to push through a plateau. The answer I always give is to avoid plateauing in the first place. That’s easier done when you workout with a trainer, but even then, it occasionally occurs, so I’ll address both avoiding plateauing and pushing through it if it […]
There’s a lot of information on the danger of using steroids, but there’s no need to use them when you can build muscle naturally. Avoiding dangerous steroids and using natural techniques keeps you healthier while giving you the body and muscles you want. You need a combination of a healthy diet and the right type […]
I watched a video yesterday about Professional triathlete Jan Frodeno, the reigning Ironman World Champion. It was a video outlining “a day in the life” of an elite triathlete’s training regimen. In my own pursuit of professional status in triathlons, I figured it would be a good indicator of where I need to end […]
Does exercise help you lose fat? According to some experts the answer is that exercise alone won’t shed those pounds. However, that answer is wrong. It’s a matter of simple science when it comes to weight loss. If you eat 3500 fewer calories than you expend, you lose one pound. If you don’t change your […]
It’s easy to find a lot of least favorite things about winter, but finding your favorite reason to love the season may be harder. In Boise, winter, snow, slush and cold weather are facts of life here, but while each of them could be negatives, they also can be positives. When I see slush on […]
How you feel about snow makes a difference in your mental attitude toward winter. These can be great months or ones you’ll barely get through, eating every comfort food available and often gaining weight in the process. It’s time to take a positive look on the health benefits of all that snow. Half the battle […]
When the weather is bad and you have to stay inside, a little of it goes a long way to getting you into the groove of cabin fever, especially if you’re normally on the go. You can conquer cabin fever and learn to enjoy every minute of being stuck inside when you have an armory […]
Losing weight and getting fit doesn’t start and end in the gym. People often workout and then return home to be a couch potato or have their faces glued to a computer screen, remaining sedentary the rest of the day. While the workout will help, it’s not the total answer. You need to learn to […]
There’s a number of qualities required to be able to reach the ever-so-sought-after “next level.” We all recognize them in our role models and in ourselves when we exhibit them. These characteristics are useful because their application induces a lifestyle conducive to the desire to become stronger every day. To name a few, we have […]
If you want to have fun, while you get fitter, try remembering the things you did as a kid and do them again. You can Hula Hoop for a slimmer waist, jump rope for weight loss and ride your bike for stronger bones. Active children never seem to have a weight problem. However, today with […]
