There’s been a lot of talk about functional fitness lately, but what is it and what does it do? Functional fitness prepares your body for real-life movements, making daily tasks…
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If you’re motivated to get your daily workout in but can’t always make it to the gym, you’ll likely get moving outside, do some bodyweight exercises, or maybe you break…
One of the most common questions I am asked as a nutrition coach is my feelings on cheat meals and whether I encourage clients to take them. Cheat meals are, by definition,…
A lot of people think food is pretty straightforward when it comes to improving how you feel. Just pick your favorite meal, maybe grab a beer or glass of wine,…
Good nutrition and lifestyle play big roles in keeping your heart healthy. You can decrease your risk of heart disease by making smart food choices. Fill up on fiber-rich whole…
In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. Diet, lifestyle choices and a few other key factors play a big role in a wide…
In this article from Sports Medicine Bulletin by the ACSM, resistance training or weightlifting is increasing in popularity and is now recognized as an important component of a general exercise…
According to a meta analysis[1], the following are the best ways to ensure cardiovascular health: Abbreviation note: CVD= cardiovascular disease, CHD= coronary heart disease. Replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat:…
Vegetarian meals are gaining in popularity — even among regular meat-eaters. As more and more individuals reduce their meat intake, one essential question remains: Are vegetarian and vegan diets healthy?…
It’s five o’clock and you’re driving the kids home from one of their many activities, when you hear the inevitable question, “What’s for dinner?” If this scenario sounds familiar, the…
