Workout Wednesday: Why Compete?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfsjrc7l9Xw&w=640&h=360] When it was time to sign up to compete at the TJ’s 2011 CrossFit Games, I hesitated and swam in a sea of self-doubt and fear for days. While Beqir actually had a chance to actually win, place, or show in the games, I knew I didn’t have a chance in hell for […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Nibbling on The Numbers
Day after day, I receive elated texts from clients when they lose pounds and only silence when normal weight fluctuation occurs. Daily weighing, according to a study by The Miriam Hospital and Brown Medical School, is crucial in regulating weight. Take the ego and the emotion away from the scale. It’s just a number. The […]
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Workout Wednesday: Four Client Personal Records Today!
Meet Mary Lou: Training with us for three months, Mary Lou is one of three current clients who has lost thirty pounds . Just look at her gorgeous face transformed! Congratulations Loulita! Keep up the great work. You inspire us every day! Meet Becky: Enrolled in boot camp for six weeks, Becky ran the first mile […]
Read MoreMotivational Monday: Talk About Motivation!
Indian-born British citizen Fauja Singh just set the world record for the oldest marathoner. He covered the 26.2 miles in 8 hours, 11 minutes and a few seconds. He ran his first marathon at age 89. This marathon in Toronto earned him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. If Fauja Singh can […]
Read MoreWorkout Wednesday: Help! I’m injured And I Can’t Workout!
How many times do we hear this? “Help! I’m injured so I can’t workout.” Despite the injury, we can usually figure out ways to train around the injury. First things first: A doctor must diagnose and cure the injury–not the personal trainer. Along with doctors, chiropractor are often part of a health professional team for […]
Read MoreMotivational Monday: Practice Makes Perfect
We all loathe what we aren’t good at. The only way to get better at what you aren’t naturally good at–pull ups, push ups, planks, burpees, etc., is to practice. Keep plugging away like a terrier until you get better and better and better. I worked hard for eight months to get a single strict […]
Read MoreFresh Friday: Today’s Snack
What is your go to snack? Mine is two slices of nitrate free pastrami, a serving of baby carrots, a handful of baby heirloom tomatoes, and my favorite crunchy snap peas. Who can guess how many calories are in this snack? Post your guess and your own go to balanced snack. TGIF! Have a great […]
Read MoreWorkout Wednesday: Soreness Equals Strength
No one likes post-workout sore muscles. When you exercise, microscopic tears occur in the muscle. As the muscle begins to rebuild itself (getting tighter, bigger, leaner, and longer) you may feel soreness for anywhere from 24-48 hours after the activity. Muscles need time and proper nutrients to rebuild and recover. Muscles grow at rest. Knowing […]
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