Whether your goal is to slow down the rate at which you lose muscle mass (which we all fight against beginning in our mid-twenties), recover better from activities or to increase your lean body mass for strength or improved body composition, it’s important to include weight bearing exercises, … [Read more...]
Summer Fueling
The summer months are approaching at what seems an incredible speed. The promises of warmer weather, barbeques, pool parties, and more time to spend outdoors has many people starting to breathe a little deeper and take more time and space to enjoy themselves, their family and friends. I love the … [Read more...]
Alcohol and Performance
DID YOU KNOW? Because of alcohol’s effect on sleep, your body is robbed of a chemical called “human growth hormone” (HGH). HGH is part of the normal muscle-building and repair process and the body’s way of telling itself your muscles need to grow bigger and stronger. Alcohol, however, can decrease … [Read more...]
Mental Health and Healthy Lifestyles
May is Mental Health Month. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, every person in America knows someone with a mental health condition and 1 in 5 Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime. In light of these statistics and Mental Health Month, I would … [Read more...]
Healthiest Countries and Their Habits
Summer is rapidly approaching and summer often means traveling! Before the summer travel planning begins, I would like to share with you the healthiest countries in the world and the reasoning for their health. It can be easy to get off track with health goals during vacation and being out of your … [Read more...]