1000 Rep Workout

This is the ultimate full body workout!  It took the U.S. Army here in Austin only 38 minutes and 20 seconds to complete-can you beat them??? See Workout!

 

 

 

 

Are Athletes Really Healthy?

                While training for my first marathon, I was obsessed with Runner’s World magazine.  I loved reading all of the inspirational stories about superior athletes and those that overcame amazing odds.  But periodically a story would pop up… Read More

 

 

 

How to Maximize Your Potential

By Raime Spence, Guest Blogger

It happens more often than not, you start out excited about losing weight and toning up and then 2 weeks later your fire is now a flickering flame. If this has happened to you then you know just what I’m talking about. Have no fear; the solution is here!  Read How to Maximize Your Potential

 

 

The Treadmill Challenge  

When I began training for my first marathon, I quickly became addicted to running outside.  Unless the weather included lightening or snow storms, I refused to run indoors.  I found the treadmill mundane and felt as if I had to drag myself through my workouts.  I’ve heard clients share this same feeling…  Read The Treadmill Challenge

 

Ready, Set, Goal!

             As December comes to a close, we are already consciously (or subconsciously) planning our yearly New Year’s resolutions. We are filled with that delicious sense of hope…Read Ready, Set, Goal!

 

Sweat Over Starbucks?

               I look back on certain decisions I’ve made and realize that these defining moments have had more of an impact on my life than I could ever imagine.  With the average person making about 35,000 decisions in a day, I think it’s very important to be…Read Sweat Over Starbucks

 

Do You Feel Strong?

                I think sometimes in life we go on auto pilot and just go through the motions.  We get into a rut with the same routine of waking up in the morning, going to work or school or staying home with the kids.  Then we get home late at night, have just enough time for… Read Do You Feel Strong?

 

Pilates in Pregnancy, By Isabella Woods

As any pregnant mum to be knows, exercise during pregnancy can be vital to help you stay positive, keep in shape, and even prepare your body for the stresses and strains it will endure during labour.  Read Pilates in Pregnancy

 

Taking a Time Out

If you’re anything like most of the people I know, you wake up with an endless list of to-do’s for the day, go non-stop every minute and then fall into bed exhausted.  Sometimes constant stress   …Learn how to Take a Time Out

 

Let the Body Heal Itself

I love all of the coincidences in life that seem accidental but are really not at all.  Have you ever been in a difficult situation or dilemma and later realized it was meant to be?  If we take the time to reflect on life’s experiences, we will see that there is a lesson to be learned in each and everyone one of them.   Read how you can Let the Body Heal Itself…

Scandals of the Sunscreen

One of my favorite parts about moving to Texas from Michigan is the large amount of each year that can be spent in the sun.  We had our windows open through October, and I was lying by the pool in February.  Is this a dream?  See more on the Scandals of the Sunscreen… 

Is Your Environment Active?

“Yes, training is finally over and I did it!”  I happily complete my second marathon and am excited about the high-intensity training to be over.  But…I step on the scale and realize that I had gained 15 pounds while training.  And no, it is not “muscle” as everyone likes to tell me.  Read More…

     After teaching a grueling cycling class, one of my students stayed after to share her weight loss progess. She excitedly spoke about how she started her weight loss journey by walking and lost 80 pounds in six months. 80 pounds?! After seeing her progess, she moved up to running and cycling shortly after. Her amazing story got me thinking-can you walk yourself thin?

     This evening, I had the opportunity to be a judge in a high school Pageant that awarded college scholarships, and it proved to be a huge eye opener for me. Throughout the interview process, swimwear competition and evening gown finale, it was amazing to me to see how some were so unsure of themselves, and others were beautiful from the inside out. It got me thinking, how in the world can some of these young ladies differ so much in confidence at the tender age of 18?  Read more on Beautiful From the Inside Out…

      If you’re anything like most exercisers or those trying to lose weight, you have hit a plateau before.  If you are one of the lucky few who haven’t, just know that it can happen.  Although it can be a bit frustrating to see a lack of results with such hard work, it is possible to plow through a plateau. Read More…

Ladies, listen up! Your body is fabulous just the way it is right now, regardless of where you want it to be. I am all about setting goals, working to become stronger, and always trying to be more fit. But you CANNOT beat yourself up along the way or self-loathe the way you look. Read More…

I remember all of the times I bought a gym membership, picked up a new workout DVD, or purchased the latest fitness infomercial product. Each time, I swore I was going to finally start working out consistently, and get in shape once and for all. Similarly, I would make it through one workout with each of my shiny new products, only to let it sit in the corner, collecting dust or become totally unused. It wasn’t until I learned how to jump start my fitness program Read More…

Yahoo! Contributing Author: Chronic Pain Relief without Drugs  

Although pain is necessary to signal to the body that disease, injury, or strenuous activity is causing trouble, it does not always serve a useful function. With chronic pain, pain that occurs for more than six months, it may be signaling an ongoing problem that cannot be eliminated through treatment. In addition, this type of pain often endures a chronic pain cycle, including feelings of fear, anxiety, depression and helplessness. A great solution to getting caught up in the chronic pain cycle is through pain management. Read More…

While beginning a fitness program, the quality of food you put in your body can greatly impact not only your training workouts, but also those coveted long-term results.  We all put so much focus on planning when our workouts will be, how long they will be, and the type of workout we will do.  But we often don’t take nearly the same amount of effort to plan what fuel we will need before, during and after our fitness workouts.  For example, have you ever been subject to Ramen noodles or… Read More… 

Secrets to a Personal Running Record

This weekend my boyfriend and I headed to New Orleans to explore the city in preparation for my half marathon on Sunday.  It turned out to be an amazing adventure of exploring uncharted territory and learning a little bit about myself.  I always get a bit apprehensive before a race, but I was pleasantly distracted by all there was to see in the unique city of New Orleans. Read more…

  The Rockets Cheerleaders: Skinny Fat or Fit?

Growing up in the Detroit area brought about many opportunities to attend professional sports events, and even now my boyfriend and I love going.  As I grew older, I found myself comparing my figure to the cute and adorable cheerleaders that pranced around on the courts or fields.  I think it is completely natural to do so, but I always thought they were just “lucky.”  My genetics brought along a pretty curvy figure that was never going to be a size 0…Read more…

Multitasking Workouts

I have been scouring a mad amount of Internet data over the last 2 months, and I just realized that I have been following the same multitasking pattern for many years. Let me explain.
While training for my first marathon (6 months, 5 days per week), I managed to learn basic Spanish simultaneously. I would download the audio books onto my Ipod and hit the trails. Yes, passersbys would sometimes stare…Read More

I LOVE being active!

I just got done teaching my second spin class this week, and had a huge revelation.  Half way through the class, completely covered in sweat, I smile.  I look at the students in my class giving their all, and I know how good they are going to feel when class is done.  They took time out of their super busy day to do something really amazing for themselves.  How inspiring! Read More…

The Ultimate Inspiration

Throughout my journey of discovering the magical world of food and fitness, many people have asked me to help them eat better or learn the proper way to begin an exercise program. I quickly agreed to help, instantly motivated and excited about helping someone else enter my world of…Read more…

While beginning a fitness program, the quality of food you put in your body can greatly impact not only your training workouts, but also those coveted long-term results.  We all put so much focus on planning when our workouts will be, how long they will be, and the type of workout we will do.  But we often don’t take nearly the same amount of effort to plan what fuel we will need before, during and after our fitness workouts.  For example, have you ever been subject to Ramen noodles or… Read more…

Want to know why you feel the way you do about your body? It’s all about the Confidence Cure. Check out the full article by Kim Coventry here. 

Her Body

This evening, I had the opportunity to be a judge in a high school Pageant that awarded college scholarships, and it proved to be a huge eye opener for me. Throughout the interview process, swimwear competition and evening gown finale, it was amazing to me to see how some were so unsure of themselves, and others were beautiful from the inside out. It got me thinking, how in the world can some of these young ladies differ so much in confidence at the tender age of 18? Read more on Beautiful from the Inside Out…