We have over 600 muscles in our bodies that help bind us together, hold us up, and help us move. Your muscles also need your constant attention, because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. Jeffrey Siegel illustrates how a good mix of sleep, nutrition and […]
It’s Motivation Monday! errr…Tuesday! Yesterday was a day off for me (President’s Day), so while I intended to get this out to all of you yesterday, it slipped… No matter – any day of the week is a good day to send some motivation your way. We are past the half way point of February – […]
Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to make time for fitness? What if it was just a normal part of your day — and you didn’t have to think about it as something to fit in to your already too-busy schedule? I know lots of people who’ve successfully made this leap in perspective. […]
We are officially into the 3rd full week of January of 2016. This is typically about the time when the majority of those who set a resolution for the new year begin to fall off. The infographic below shows that nearly 50% of people have given up on their resolution within 6 weeks. Many of you […]
New Years Resolutions This is the time of the year when nearly EVERYONE starts to think about (if you haven’t already) a few resolutions that they want to work on for the New Year. Among those that are the most popular are “losing weight” or “getting back into shape”. Sound familiar? Setting a New Year’s […]
I have shared with you in the past regarding What is a Team Beachbody Coach, but I wanted to share some more details here with you today. Myself and two other coaches put this webinar together to give you an inside look at what we do as coaches. This is everything you need to know […]
Hammer and Chisel is Here! For the very first time, trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese have teamed up to bring you their proven techniques to craft a “masterpiece physique” with The Master’s Hammer and Chisel. What is The Master’s Hammer and Chisel? If you’ve ever wanted to craft a defined, visually dramatic physique – […]
We all have heard of Will Power right? It’s that phrase that so many of us have used to rely upon when we want to make a change in our lives. Here we are specifically talking about a change from a health and fitness perspective, but my point will apply to ANYTHING in your life […]
While feeling your best is great motivation for your fitness goals, several new gadgets allow you also to track progress — workout by workout or pound by pound. If data motivates you, these high-tech toys just might make a great addition to your routine. MapWalk. Plug in your starting point and choose your route. MapWalk […]
Even the most dedicated fitness enthusiast encounters a setback from time to time. Whether it’s injury, illness, or anything else that’s keeping you from your regular workout, you can overcome the setback by keeping these tips in mind: Be flexible. If injury or illness keeps you from hitting your favorite workout program, don’t focus on […]
Hammer & Chisel Sneak Peek I’m not sure if everyone is aware of this, but next week you will be able to get a sneak peak at Beachbody’s newest program (Hammer & Chisel). That is…if you have On Demand! I can’t wait to try this out and hopefully Debbie & I can get some workouts in […]
Want to ensure you don’t fall victim to injury or hit a plateau in your strength training? Check out the video below for my top tip on how reducing, YES…reducing, the weight you are lifting can benefit you in the long run.
The Big 3 Last July, I was fortunate enough to be a part of something really cool. A private Facebook group was started and all of the members had committed to a “Year of the Beast“, which essentially meant 4 rounds of the Body Beast program. Along the way, we decided it would be fun […]
When it comes to working out, most of us are masters at making excuses. Do you have a long list of reasons to avoid working out? Here are 4 popular excuses and tips to bust them: Excuse #1: “I don’t have time.” If you have time to watch TV, you have time to workout. Try scheduling […]
I’ve known Mike for a few years now and I am so excited to share with you his awesome transformation and inspirational story! Despite his very reserved demeanor, Mike is an incredibly hard worker and is always looking for areas to improve. Originally, when Mike shared his story with me, there were some aspects of […]
YOTB – Year 2 A little over a year ago, we started the Year of the Beast group on Facebook and it’s hard to believe that a full year has gone by since we first kicked off! We have had a ton of fun in the group and it is by far one of the most supportive and […]
Two of Beachbody’ celebrity trainers, Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese, have joined forces to bring you The Master’s Hammer and Chisel – Coming in December 2015. The Master’s Hammer and Chisel is the expert workout system that delivers breathtaking, body-changing results in as little as 60 days. Trainers Sagi Kalev and Autumn Calabrese are sought-after experts […]
What is portion control? Portion control is knowing what a healthy serving of food looks like. Unfortunately, most Americans struggle with understanding portion control, and simply eat too much. They follow diets that rely on food scales or constant calorie-tracking to lose weight. And even the healthiest eaters struggle with portion control by overeating healthy […]
Right now you probably have or at one time had a goal that was health and fitness related. The focus of that goal may have been weight loss or just improved performance. No matter what the goal, sometimes it may seem like you aren’t making progress towards that goal. Sometimes you just feel “stuck”! I’ve […]
How do you handle that missed workout? I have been asked this question several times in the past and it recently came up again, so I thought I would answer it in a post that offers my thoughts after a missed workout. There are a number of reasons that a workout can get skipped, some […]
