Stronger, Pain Free and I am able to do Anything!!!

I have been using Nikki as a trainer for over 2 years.  I started training with her after a severe accident in which I broke my right wrist, left elbow, left rotator cuff tear and a concussion  I had originally had three surgeries to repair injuries which left me with a plate in my right … Continue reading →

Good pre-workout snacks

Depending on when you are working out and what type of workout, you might need a little snack before your training session. Here are some snacks that will provide you with enough energy to give 110%.  Pre-workout snacks should have a little protein, fat and carbohydrates to keep fueled for 60 mins of intense exercise. … Continue reading →

Originally posted on L-Jay Health:
It’s always interesting to see the studies done on processed foods and how they compare to natural whole foods. In the photo above the watermelon aged as time went by representing that it is a natural food from the earth. On the flip side, the burger and fries did not…

Part 2- No Excuse Workout!!

(We can keep the same warmup and maybe add a couple laps around the park if you can.)  I put the changes in BOLD so if you decide that you are not ready for the progression, you can just keep the same exercise that we did last week.) Warm-up:  Jumping Jacks- 25, Butt kicks-20secs, High … Continue reading →

The NO Excuse Workout!! NO equipment needed!

Workout 1: Anywhere Anytime Workout Warm-up:  Jumping Jacks- 25, Butt kicks-20secs, High knees-30secs (perform all exercises 3-4 times depending on how much time you have) 1. Pushups on knees or toes or a combo/ 15-20 reps 2. Body weight squats/20 reps 3. Plank or Bridge on the floor/ 45 secs 4. Plank position on your hands, … Continue reading →

What is TRX training?

The TRX is suspension training that uses your body weight to enable hundreds of exercises that can be instantly scaled for any user to reach any fitness or training goals.   TRX  exercises builds all over muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and your core all at the same time.  It is a fun and challenging … Continue reading →

Guilt-free Dessert!

Chef Meg’s Nutty Baked Apples with Raisins (Diabetic Friendly) Submitted by: CHEF_MEG Introduction What a sweet warm treat for a cold afternoon! This dish is like having a piece of apple pie but without the large amount of fat and carbs from the dough. The oats inside will trick your mind into thinking that you did … Continue reading →