Is there a connection between exercise and happiness? Science says there is! Put on your running shoes and take a quick jog, and you’ll quickly realize how true the ‘runner’s high’ is. The feeling of euphoria that comes after you exercise isn’t anecdotal- scientific evidence has now confirmed it too. Learn how exercise can do…
Knowing your body type can help you choose exercises that will give you the best results for your efforts. The Skinny on Body Types Let’s talk body types, shall we? As I’m sure you’ve seen, there are different body types out there in this big old world. In case you didn’t know their exact name,…
Some people need more roses, some need more chocolate, but we all need more water. I’m not sure when I first started to realize that I needed more water in my life, but I can take a guess that it was about the time I moved to Phoenix, Arizona in the late 90s. Just reading…
You’ve heard the term and know it’s some sort of measurement, but do you know what BMI really is? Simply put, BMI or Body Mass Index is the approximation of the amount of fat on your body. It gives you and your doctor an estimation of how your body is composed and can serve as…
Does muscle weigh more than fat? Nope! Here’s why. Have you ever said or heard, “I don’t like doing resistance training with weights, because muscle weighs more than fat and I’m trying to lose weight”? It’s a common statement that people make when they sit down with a personal trainer for the first time. I…
Stress and Exercise – how are they related? I wear a lot of hats in my life. Mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend, business owner, social media marketer, teacher, personal trainer…the list is seemingly endless. Most days, I manage to navigate the changing of hats without a great deal of hassle. But other days…the days when…