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Ever wonder if that statement is true? Believe me. It is. Working hard for 30 minutes in the gym won’t delete that burger and fries you had for lunch! Eating Healthy will. Numbers Tell the Story An average, intense workout with plenty of hard breathing and sweat burns 300-400 calories per hour. You finish your […]

You spent the winter working hard. You exercised consistently. You ate healthy foods and watched your portion sizes. You greeted summer with energy and a toned, healthy body. Don’t give in to temptation! Summer brings relaxation and fun, but it can be cruel when it comes to fitness. Summer is an easy time to overindulge—ice […]

On those days when you don’t have time to do your regular workout—when you’re traveling or in meetings daylight to deep in the night, or something unexpected happens—you don’t have to totally lose your exercise routine. In just a few minutes, you can burn get your heart pumping faster and burn 100 calories. These 10 […]

On the last Monday of May, we celebrate Memorial Day. This American holiday began as a way of honoring all the men and women who died during the Civil War, but eventually, it was the day we honor all soldiers of all wars who fought to keep the United States free. Memorial Day is the […]

If you are trapped in the cycle of “one dayitis”: One day I will eat healthy. One day I will lose weight. One day, I will take care of myself. Today is the day you change one day to today. ~ Put Joy back in Your Life with Optimum Health ~ With all the things […]

The stealth attacks of clutter may be sabotaging your fitness goals. We get so used to it; we gradually ignore this insidious invader in our physical and mental lives. It slowly inches into our surrounding and thoughts, weeds of clutter that choke our creativity and strangle our productivity, sapping our energy. Physical Clutter: We leave […]

On Sunday, March 13, 2016, our clocks “sprung forward” in observance of Daylight Saving Time. Instead of complaining about a lost hour of sleep, take advantage of that precious hour and improve your health and overall fitness. Effects of Daylight on the Body Sunlight profoundly impacts our bodies, increasing two hormones—serotonin and melatonin—which control our energy level and […]

Studies show that nearly 50% of people who begin an exercise program drop out within the first 6 months. What is it about sticking to a fitness routine that is so filled with failure? Motivation is the answer. Human psychology has proven that if someone wants something badly enough, they will do everything they can […]

As a fitness trainer, I often hear my clients complain about lower back issues when performing abdomen exercises. This pain can occur for many reasons such as a weak core. Your core muscles consist of your abdomen, back, and pelvis. Poor posture, incorrect lifting technique, and carrying around a GUT can all cause lower lumbar […]