We’ve reached that time of year where just about everyone is looking to get in better shape. The summer months mean tons of outdoor activities, pools, beaches, and more. With that in mind, I thought sharing some of my personal dieting techniques would be valuable. Recently, I’ve had clients ask for tips and tricks, so […]
Energy drinks are being consumed at a rapid rate around the country, but is that a good thing? Are they safe? Are they effective? Are we using them for the right purpose? Should we be using them at all? I thought I’d take a stab at answering those questions this week, while providing resources for […]
I couldn’t be more excited to let you all know that I’m officially open for business! I launched this website on March 11, to start sharing helpful information about fitness and nutrition with you. Now, there’s so much more to add to the mix! I’m officially in the business of online health and fitness coaching, […]
If you lift weights consistently, chances are you’re going to live longer, look better and be more healthy. OK, it’s not as simple as that. There are more factors at play than simply, “pick up that weight and you’ll live longer!” How you’re living outside of your workouts also plays a significant role. But, research […]
A common claim about protein consumption is that if you consume too much of it, it can be harmful to your health. That topic surfaced this week, as fitness personality Jillian Michaels wrote about it in a recent blog post regarding the keto diet. “Protein is good for you, but we don’t need tons of […]
The majority of my content is about health, fitness, training, nutrition, etc. Sometimes I like to focus on wellness topics, too, because your overall wellness can be a big factor that helps you reach your goals. Finding time to be creative is something that has really helped me push forward in various aspects of my […]
There are a ton of fitness-related goals out there to choose from. In January, I chose to commit to an extended “bulk.” What’s a bulk? Pretty simple… I’m trying to put on muscle and, accordingly, weight. This is a pretty common goal for many people, so I figured I’d share some information on how I’ve […]
I’m not breaking new ground by writing that sleep is important. We all should know that. If you’re getting enough, good for you! If not, you should be doing what you can to get more of it. But how much sleep is enough? And how do we know if we’re not getting an adequate amount? […]
Supplements present an extremely confusing topic to navigate for anyone just getting in to fitness. Heck, it can be confusing for people who have been at it for years, too. We’re surrounded by clever marketing geared toward convincing you that all of your goals — get that perfect body, lift more weight, work out for […]
Just last week, I struggled to be honest with myself to answer this question. That’s tough to do — be honest with yourself — when you’re in a groove with your training and nutrition. When everything is synchronized and clicking, it’s really hard to just stop everything and lay around all day, even if that’s […]