Common diet mistakes: Getting healthy "Not-to-do's"

As stated in a previous post, I was against spending what seemed like a small fortune to buy a Vitamix. I mean, come one, you can get a nice blender for a very nice price just about anywhere. I predicted it would be sitting on the counter gathering dust in a matter of weeks. Our [...]

Clients often ask, how many calories are they burning during their exercise workout, or while training for competition.  The truth is, it’s going to vary greatly from person to person.  The number of calories burned depends on may variables including: height, weight, gender, intensity of exercise and environmental conditions. Clients sometimes become discouraged, when they [...]

While eating a balanced breakfast, lunch, and dinner is important, it is essential to incorporate a healthy snack between meals.  It can be especially hard for athletes to consume enough during the day to meet their caloric goals.  In addition, our bodies can’t always absorb nutrients efficiently if consumed in extremely large amounts (such as [...]

At least twice a year, I pull my back out.  Usually, not even doing anything strenuous.  This past Friday, at around 4:30 a.m. I ended up lying on my basement floor writhing in pain while exercising.  It took me a half hour to stand up and another 15 minutes to pull myself up the stairs. [...]

Have you ever owned a Chia Pet?  Maybe you got one as a present, or thought they were so cute, you went out and bought one for yourself.  Did you know the seeds used to grow a Chia Pet is a superfood that athletes are turning to in order to increase performance?
Chia, also known as [...]