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How Long Does It Take To See Results
I once had a gym buddy who said he was going to get a bar and name it Resolutions and it would only be open the first two weeks of January. There’s a lot of truth behind the snark. Research has shown that less than 25% of people actually Read more
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Debunking 7 Common Fitness Myths
This time of year, many are putting a renewed focus on health and fitness. In fact, getting fit and losing weight are among the most popular New Year's resolutions. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions out there when it Read more
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Making Peace: Before & After Weight Loss
You pushed past all your obstacles. Yay! Your reason to get fit was stronger than your excuses. You figured out a way to prep your food, exercise self-discipline in the face of co-worker office parties, and balance out strength training Read more
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Fit Tip: Postnatal Workout
When I was expecting my first child, I exercised regularly up until the day before I gave birth. During my pregnancy, I remember thinking, quite naively, that I would be ready to jump back into exercise Read more
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Is Slow or Fast Weight Loss Better for You?
1-2 lbs per week - That's the rate of weight loss recommended by dietitians, doctors, and other health professionals for safe and sustainable results. For someone wanting to drop 50 lbs or more, this could mean waiting an entire year Read more
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Just Breathe
It's the breath. It has to be. Our very lives start there, and end there. Take a moment to stop reading. Are you breathing? Of course you are. In, out, every day without thinking. It just happens. If you want Read more
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Fred Viano: Living a Fuller Life Through Fitness
Despite working 18-hour days as an adult, Fred always found time to exercise because it helped him reconnect with himself and stay in shape for his kids. Over time it became exceedingly difficult for Fred and his wife Read more
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Embrace the Excuse or Choose the Challenge
I was running on the treadmill recently when I slipped off during a fast interval. One leg became wedged behind the belt and it tore up the front of my sockless ankle pretty good before I could regain my balance Read more
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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
The combination of meaty roasted cauliflower florets, savory parmesan cheese, and bright thyme make this roasted cauliflower dish a favorite all year. Especially now if you are trying to stretch Read more
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Walk Your Way to Better Health
Walking is one of the simplest, most accessible, and (in our opinion) underrated forms of exercise. While it might not seem as intense as a HIIT session on the stationary bike or weight lifting, walking offers a multitude of benefits to boost your physical and mental health. Read more
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Four Advanced Ab Exercises for Hard Abs
So you've been doing the basic abdominal exercises for a while now. You've built up your core strength and you feel ready to take your routine to the next level. These advanced ab exercises will accomplish just that – “amping” Read more
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The Four-Minute Ab Toning Workout
If there's one body part almost all of us wants to tone and tighten, it's our abs. I'm pretty sure even the cavemen were cranking out crunches back in prehistoric times. But while working our abdominals is a necessary part Read more