Do you ever feel overwhelmed at the gym? Do you have to drive to get to your gym? Does time sometimes get in the way of you going? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, I have the perfect solution for you. Here are 5 exercises that you can do right from your home, dorm room, or …
Sets and Reps and Weights – Oh My!
I have a question for you: What are your fitness goals? Do you want to gain muscle? Increase your strength? Build endurance? These are questions you need to ask yourself while designing your workout program. The exercises you do and the reps/sets you complete play a huge role in your fitness journey …
Motivation for Success: Making Changes Last
Finding the motivation to reach our goals can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a haystack. We know it's there somewhere...but we just can't seem to obtain it. To address this issue, health coaches and behavior change specialists often use a method called motivational interviewing. This …
Resilience: Your Secret Weapon
I get it - life is anything but easy. Stress, adversity, tragic events, and negativity get the best of you. Sometimes it may feel as if the world is swallowing you whole, with one setback after another punching you in the gut. But let me ask you this - how well are you taking those punches? Are you …
Why You Shouldn’t Exercise on an Empty Stomach
Will You Burn More Fat if you Fast? There is a general idea that if you fast before you work out, you’ll burn more fat. The short answer is no, you won’t burn any more fat if you decide to exercise on an empty stomach. While it would be great to unlock the key to fast and easy weight loss, this is …
How to: Increase Your Producitivity
Do you ever feel like you have a million things to do all the time and no time to do it all in? This is a feeling I know all too well. Check one thing off my 'to-do' list and three take its place. Somebody make it stop! As aggravating as it may be, being busy is somewhat inevitable. We live in a …
Why Coffee Will Benefit Your Workout!
Have you ever wondered how to boost your workout when at the gym? Have you ever thought to yourself, how can I make my exercise routine more intense and beneficial for my body? There are many commercial products you can buy that claim to make you “burn more fat” when working out or make you “sweat …
Plant-Based Protein Sources
When thinking of protein, we usually tend to think of eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, and mainly animal-based sources. Many people don't realize other whole food sources of protein like plant-based protein. It's fun to switch up meals here and there, while still meeting macronutrient goals. Not only …