The big game is almost here! Whether you’re cheering on a team, amped about the party, excited to see the commercials, or just giddy that football is finally over, the Super Bowl offers something for everyone. It even offers motivation and inspiration for your own workouts. Professional football players are among some of the fittest athletes in the world, which has … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Deadlift: One Exercise Your Derriere Needs
When asked what women want from their training programme, it usually consists of a toned stomach, no bingo wings (excess fat on the back of the arms), sexy legs and a nicely shaped pert bum. Part of the motivation to get sexy glutes is to feel good in a bikini, underwear, a slinky little dress and super tight jeans. So what is a lady to do? Are you running the treadmill? … [Read more...]
Pack Your Bag to Work Out Whenever
Planning when and where you will workout each day is a great way to make a routine stick. But sometimes, a little spontaneity can help keep boredom at bay. It’s good to switch things up a bit, and sometimes that means being in the moment and working out when an opportunity presents itself. For example, maybe a friend wants to try a new yoga class in the evening, or after … [Read more...]
Learn How Leptin Affects Fat Loss
Making the recent media rounds concerning fat loss and obesity, is a hormone our body naturally produces, called leptin. Leptin is a protein released by fat cells to tell the brain when all is good with appetite and metabolism. In theory, the more fat cells you have, the less your brain should think it’s time to eat. Given these characteristics, people are quick to identify … [Read more...]
The Incredibly Edible Eggplant
If winter has you feeling low, transport yourself to the tastes of summer with a warm-weather favorite: eggplant. While eating local produce is usually best for you and the environment, sometimes emerging from an arctic polar vortex requires a traveled treat that serves as a reminder that warm sunshine is in fact the light at the end of a long winter tunnel. Sure, ice cream or … [Read more...]