What Do Athletes Eat?
Monday, 16 July 2012
I had the pleasure of attending the CrossFit Games this past weekend at the Home Depot Center. It was phenomenal to watch these athletes complete tasks that look impossible to the average human-being. Some of these athletes look like they are on some form of supplement by the complexity of their muscle tone; but most of
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Best and Worst Drinks to Drink Before a Workout…..
Monday, 02 July 2012
Many of my clients come to me, asking me what are the best choices to drink before the workout. Usually my clients need something to get them through the workout. They are not looking for a full meal, but want something to satisfy them and keep them energized throughout their workout. Here is a great
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A Fit Chics Guide to Have Fun But Still Stay Healthy at the Same Time….
Monday, 25 June 2012
This past weekend I went to San Diego with some of my close friends who also happen to be athletes at our CrossFit. We were heading down for a friend’s birthday and wanted to have fun, but not throw our diet out the window in the process…. So is this attainable? Can you still have fun
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Sunscreen Labeling to Watch Out For….
Friday, 25 May 2012
With Summer Right around the corner, we are going to want to protect our skin more than ever! Here are some great points from health.yahoo.net on terms to look out for when purchasing the right sunscreen. Now you can literally have “fun in the sun” and not have to pay the price! 1. “Broad spectrum”
It’s Official – I’m a Yogi and so is CrossFit 818…
Monday, 07 May 2012
This is why you never say the words “I would NEVER…”. For most of my fitness career I have loathed yoga! I was bored, felt it was mundane and a waste of a good hour of my time … until I found “the one”. I was introduced to yoga when I was 19, it was
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Long Slow Distance vs Interval Training for Endurance Athletes
Friday, 04 May 2012
One of the athletes at CrossFit 818 where I coach recently sent me this great article on the benefits that interval training has with endurance athletes. The traditional endurance athlete had the mindset of “more, more, more” = success. Now research is showing that less is actually more beneficial for your body. The research shows,
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Four Great Ways to Rev Up Your Metabolism
Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Many of my clients ask this one very important question….What are some good ways in which I can speed up my metabolism, or make it work more efficiently for me? So I found this great article in Mens Health about some efficient ways to really start making your metabolism work for you, not against you…. 1.
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The “Addictive Effect”
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Here is a great article from Robb Wolf’s website (www.robbwolf.com) on the effects that these processed foods, and chemicals in them are having on our bodies… Not only are 100 calorie packs not working, they are actually making us obese! So think twice before you put these well-known items in the article below into your
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7 – Life Enhancing Reasons to Eat
Friday, 20 April 2012
Omega 3’s especially Fish Oil have benefited my life tremendously! The brand Stronger Faster Healthier has made the most impact! My joints don’t ache, I rarely feel sore, I never get headaches, my sleep is much more consistent, and my skin has never looked better. These are just a few ways that they have impacted
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10 Killer Yoga Poses that Cure….
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Many of you might not know that I am a currently obtaining my yoga certification. For those of you that do know me well you can pick your jaw off the floor now! I was the girl who “hated” yoga, I thought it was boring, slow-paced, and I had much better ways to utilize my time than breathing
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