While I’m still in the transition phase from non-weight bearing to weight bearing, core strengthening and pilates is helping me to rebalance my entire system as I reintegrate myself. Since exercise progression begins from a supported position Pilates is a great tool to assist me in going from 5 weeks of non–weight bearing to weightContinue reading "On the Road to Recovery II- Keeping the Strength at your Core (video post inside)"
Over the years I can’t even tell you, pardon my being so blunt, the number of dumb excuses I’ve heard why people can’t workout. You’ve been sidelined by injury, illness or limitations, the road to recovery can be long arduous, boring and depressing but you can make it easier for yourself by staying active and Continue reading "The Road to Recovery – Do What You Can When You Can’t DO (workout video inside)"
You went to your general doctor and he looked at your blood test results and he said your results are fine they are within range and you’re healthy, but are you really? … Here is what you may not know… When the general doctor reads your test results he is comparing you to the healthContinue reading "Are you Functioning at Optimal Health- Do you really know?"
So you got the fit bit with the heart rate monitor and you want to know how to determine your zone for increased fitness and fat burning potential… If you really want to increase your fitness level here are the rules… Taken from Maffetone’s Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing: 1. Subtract your ageContinue reading "Go Slower to Go Faster -Heart Rate Training with Phil Maffeton"
You’re still addicted and you’re still counting your steps and you think that this will burn those extra calories. Counting your steps and counting your calories will keep you in that same vicious cycle getting you no where You can only drop your calories and work off calories for so long before your metabolism slowsContinue reading "Another Bit About the “Fit Bit”"
You got your Fit Bit and you’re addicted to counting your steps. Unless you’re a couch potato this is useless information and here’s why … If your Fit Bit doesn’t have a heart monitor and you are not working in your heart rate zone, counting your steps will have no bearing on your fitness levelContinue reading "A True Bit on “Fit Bit” and What Marketers Don’t Want You to Know"
If you’re like many people today you’ve realized that you have a sensitivity to gluten.. This Sucks! Finding a sweet treat can be challenging. Here’s a recipe I’ve been playing with for a while and it’s finally ready to put out there into the universe and just in time for a 4th of July SweetContinue reading "Almond Coconut Choc Chip Cookie ReCiPe- gluten free & Paleo friendly"
Carbs are a poor choice as a pre-bed meal. Complex carbohydrates that is. The reason: Consuming carbohydrates will result in a significant insulin release. This will put the breaks on fat-burning. If that is your goal. Carbs are also much more easily stored as fat in the evening hours when metabolism is naturally slowing in preparationContinue reading "Avoid Carbs and Insulin Before Bed"
What’s worse not being able to train your legs or not being able to do cardio? Not being able to train both is catastrophic to both your metabolism and your heart health. Since both control your heart rate and both control the rate at which you burn fat, maintaining your weight or keeping body fatContinue reading "On the Road to Recovery IV- Cardio – Keeping the Heart Healthy when Using Your Legs is a ‘Hard Limit"
So you got the fit bit with the heart rate monitor and you want to know how to determine your zone for increased fitness and fat burning potential… If you really want to increase your fitness level here are the rules… Taken from Maffetone’s Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing: 1. Subtract your ageContinue reading "Go Slower to Go Faster -Heart Rate Training with Phil Maffeton"
You’re still addicted and you’re still counting your steps and you think that this will burn those extra calories. Counting your steps and counting your calories will keep you in that same vicious cycle getting you no where You can only drop your calories and work off calories for so long before your metabolism slowsContinue reading "Another Bit About the “Fit Bit”"
You got your Fit Bit and you’re addicted to counting your steps. Unless you’re a couch potato this is useless information and here’s why … If your Fit Bit doesn’t have a heart monitor and you are not working in your heart rate zone, counting your steps will have no bearing on your fitness levelContinue reading "A True Bit on “Fit Bit” and What Marketers Don’t Want You to Know"
If you’re like many people today you’ve realized that you have a sensitivity to gluten.. This Sucks! Finding a sweet treat can be challenging. Here’s a recipe I’ve been playing with for a while and it’s finally ready to put out there into the universe and just in time for a 4th of July SweetContinue reading "Almond Coconut Choc Chip Cookie ReCiPe- gluten free & Paleo friendly"
Carbs are a poor choice as a pre-bed meal. Complex carbohydrates that is. The reason: Consuming carbohydrates will result in a significant insulin release. This will put the breaks on fat-burning. If that is your goal. Carbs are also much more easily stored as fat in the evening hours when metabolism is naturally slowing in preparationContinue reading "Avoid Carbs and Insulin Before Bed"
