Don’t Worry; Be Happy

Do you surround yourself with positive people? What kind of vibes do you give off? Are you the energy sucker in the crowd? Did I just date myself with that title? Who knew that song was such good advice? 🙂 Do some people just drain the life out of you? You know, energy suckers? Surprisingly, they are…

PROTEIN QUESTIONS ANSWERED

 How much protein do you need to gain muscle? Is a protein shake the same as protein that I eat? What is the best source of protein? Recently, I posted blogs about pea and rice protein, which led to a bunch of questions about protein, in general.  Here are the top questions I get: Protein is…

Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs

Do you eat a low-carb diet because you think it is healthier? Is a low-carb diet healthy? What is a good carb? What’s the difference between a sandwich made on white bread and one made with 100% whole grain bread? Or, the difference between French fries and side salad made with spinach, tomatoes, carrots, and…

Bootcamp Workout Ideas

Are you looking for a new workout? Do you teach boot camp workouts? Why are boot camp workouts effective? Boot camp workouts endure, because they combine three basics of any fitness program — strength, cardio and agility — into one challenging workout. Usually a combination of military and athletic training drills, boot camp workouts resist…

Summertime Workouts!

Are you too busy during for a summertime workout? Do you need extra motivation to stay fit when the whether is warm? Bar-b-q or workout? Which do you choose? As much as you may love the ocean and warm, sun-kissed skin in the summer, the season has one little blip: You may be tempted to…