Oftentimes our clients wonder how and if they should add cardio to their workout program. With so many different opinions out there, they question if more is better, how much is too much, and what type is best?  As with most things, the answer to how to apply cardio really depends on the individual and […]

  Let’s talk about women and body image. ANY woman who has ever stepped foot in a dressing room to try on an article of clothing knows how quickly emotions change from excitement about a new shirt or pants, to disappointment when you find it doesn’t fit the way you imagined. Then the criticism begins. […]

Dieting for long periods is not optimal for your body or mind, and sometimes engaging in a reverse diet can be exactly what you need. From your performance to your recovery, to the eventual negative hormonal adaptations (hello high cortisol!), there is NO denying that living life in a calorie deficit will eventually take its […]

There is so much conflicting information out there about lifting belts. Some say that if you wear one, you will have a weak core, while others say if you don’t wear one, you will get a bulky waist. Both of these statements are wrong. In fact, a lot of the talk around belts focuses on […]

The New Year is starting and I’m writing about setting goals. How cliche is that? Before you write this off as ANOTHER New Year, New Me blog post, hear me out. I get it. Goal setting is easy. You’ve been setting goals since you were in 5th grade. The hard part is actually following through. […]

Staying on track during the winter months can be tough. Between holiday parties, family dinners, and well-meaning neighbors bringing as many treats as you can fit on your countertop, you’re probably VERY glad when January rolls around and you can get back into a groove with your training and nutrition. But what happens when the […]